September

Here's what has been happening in the month of September... Shell made one of her weekly visits and we made these insanely cute envelopes. So easy!

I got Seren her winter stuff. I know I know, jumping the gun a little on that, but I couldn't pass up this coat. I convinced myself there wouldn't be any left if I didn't get it THAT day. :)

Take my kids on walks by this golf course a lot. Every time I pass this patch of trees I marvel at their beauty and tell the kids that the little woodland elves live there. Dorky, yes. But it does get their imaginations going.

We let the kids ride their bikes around the driveway outside. The leaves on the mountains around are perfect right now! All except Seren, no bike yet, but she enjoys the muddy puddles.

Jack turned 5! He had three parties. Lucky boy. Let me explain why. He had a mini party on his actual birthday, a Thursday. Grandma and Chichi got him and Quin tickets to the circus on friday which was UH....MAZING, so that was party #2, and his big birthday party with all his cousins was on Saturday, where we went up the canyon, roasted hotdogs, played games and had a jolly old time! Party #1

Party #2

Party #3

We had a popcorn movie night. Shell made this popcorn for us once, it's a healthier alternative to the butter, but tastes so so so delicious. You drizzle melted coconut oil over it, and sprinkle some salt and parmesan cheese on top.

While the boys get to ride their bikes, poor Seren scoots around on this thing. She never seems too enthused with it, but she's just too little for a bike. One day soon kiddo.

I have my kids convinced that this rock we found is a dinosaur egg. They took it home and have been checking on it outside our back door every day to see if it has hatched yet. Pretty clever eh?

Oh Costco...thank you for bringing this back in bulk. You get 6 individuals for $10 (if i remember correctly) instead of paying $4 for just one anywhere else. My kids devour it and I feel like a good mother.

Oh man, these are hilarious. My sisters and I each got one that we connected with. I know some people think these may demean motherhood, but I find they add humor to my day. I can laugh at it and still recognize how blessed and utterly happy I am to be the mother of three adorable children. I wouldn't trade any hopes or dreams for what I am doing now. My family is my life, and my children's hopes and dreams are now mine :)

On that lovely note.....

Tada!!! We are so happy to announce that we will be welcoming baby #4 on April 9th. Holy cow right? I know. Just coming out of the first trimester, I can already feel the little one squirming inside me. I love it!