proof we're still alive

So... I haven't posted for-EV-er... and I'm not sure why...

-could be because I'm pregnant and I like to use that as an excuse for everything

-could be that I'm lazy

-could be that I feel we're just too boring

-could be that I've kind of forgotten to take pictures of things we do

-could be that I feel if I do post something, you could just look at posts from the previous month and year and see the exact same thing

-could be all of that

BUT...

either way, here's a small little post to show you that we are alive and have been doing a little bit.

Unfortunately I don't have pictures of us bowling - which was Peyton's and Trey's first time - and Trey just thought it was the coolest thing. So did Cole and Easton - especially when they both got their first strikes.

Or pictures of when Seth took the boys sledding.

Or pictures of the boys playing in the snow.

Or pictures of our new minivan. Yes, we just purchased a new minivan. We held out for a long time but with almost 5 boys, it just couldn't be avoided.

Or pictures of our Valentine's Breakfast - heart shaped, pink pancakes, strawberry milk and strawberries. (But never fear, we're having our family Valentine Dinner tonight since my wonderful parents offered to come stay with the boys so Seth and I could go out last night, so I'm sure I'll remember to get the camera out for that. Maybe. Although I have fondue planned, so I better remember to document that.)

And on a side note... I have 8 weeks left of this pregnancy! Yay! It sure flew by and I'm sure this last little bit will be over in a flash.

Anyways, on to a few pictures...

Here's our new chore chart that Seth and I made. I saw something kind of similar on one of the many blogs I follow and loved it, so I showed Seth and he made it. It works wonderfully!! Really. :)

Here's a Valentine decoration I made with my fabulous sister Vannessa

Here is the Valentine Cole handed out to his class. Yes, the same one Easton did last year, but Cole remembered it and really wanted to do it.

Here is the Valentine Easton handed out to his class, with a treat attached to the back. Everyone in his class loved it - even a certain young lady in his class told him it was the coolest one she'd ever seen. :)

So much brotherly love always going on around here, with occasional disagreements or full on battles, but it takes them all of about 30 seconds to forget it and go back to being best friends. 

Trey continues on the ability of our boys to be able to fall asleep whenever, wherever

He ate lunch, laid down on his chair, with his legs hanging off and stayed there for a while, until I moved him to a bed where he continued his nap

easton's christmas party

I was making invitations for Seth's Christmas Party for his Young Men. Easton was in the room and kept saying it wasn't fair that dad would get a Christmas Party and we wouldn't. I told him if he planned one - he could have one. While I was still working on the invitations, he jumped on the computer, printed off invitations and planned the entire thing. I thought it was way too cute. I was also relieved to find out he was only inviting the family and I wasn't going to have to either have a party for a bunch of friends or tell him he actually couldn't do it.

Sadly, I did not take pictures of the party cause sometimes I'm just spacey like that. But we really did everything he planned and had TONS of fun. :)

couple christmas pics

  Christmas morning, showing off his R2D2. I really think he believes he needs to close his eyes for pictures because he closes his eyes before he even smiles.

Doesn't look so excited, huh?

He was so excited about his BYU hat, shirt and football that he wouldn't let me take a picture of him until he put them on.

 All worn out from opening presents, he fell asleep while sucking on a treat from his stocking.

christmas fun

Now that Christmas is almost here and gone... I'm finally getting around to posting a couple of the things we did this month.

Making Gingerbread Houses and Cookies

that I made from scratch!! I was pretty impressed with myself when they stayed up overnight (and are still standing today). And surprisingly it was not difficult and TONS cheaper than the kits we bought last year. I told Seth I'll be an expert at baking them (because there were definitely still some issues) in 3 years, so if anyone wants help then, feel free to ask. ;)

We did the cookies and set the houses up one night, so we could make sure they would actually stand. And decorated the houses the next night. 

Decorating the Tree

I know the pictures are really dark, but I liked how these looked better than the ones with flash., that made everything too bright.

Seeing the Lights at Temple Square

My 5 handsome boys. Can't believe there will be 6 of them in less than 4 months!!

He was mad we were trying to take his picture instead of letting him run around.

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