And the random ones that didn't fit anywhere else

This was Liam nearing the end of the second day of our drive from Idaho to Kansas. He was less than appreciative to be in the car for hour upon hour. Actually, he cried inconsolably from Park City to Grammie's house. But all in all, the kids did really well with how long the trip was.

Chef Issy on Easter at Aunt Mooza's

A get-together for Issy's birthday. It wasn't so much a birthday party as a playdate with friends and cake. After her godmother made her a cake last year, she has been talking about the cake she wanted this year, and this was our excuse.

My little Liam with my friend Bianca. We met online with a common passion for birthwork and a friendship blossomed. The day we met was the day i found out i was pregnant with Liam and she was Joe's over-the-phone doula during Liam's birth, so Li is kind of her little buddy.

Silly Annika in a hat and not-so-matching shirt :)

Some random Easter pics

Trip to Grammie's

I always tell myself that i am going to take more pictures, but i am usually so preoccupied with chasing Liam that i forgot to snap them. Here are a couple from our trip though. I love this one... it is so sweet. Issy was chilly, and i think her sweater was in the wash, so she wore someone's jacket. They love swinging and Liam even said swing.
Issy found a ladybug and was very excited about it and so i took her picture :)

Confirmation and First Communion

Our trip to Wichita included two important events: my nephew Robert's Confirmation and my goddaughter/niece Teresa's First Communion. I am so glad that we were able to be there for them! I feel a little sappy, but i remember the first time i held Robert... i was 10 years old and he was my first nephew. I can't believe he is 16 now and has just taken the step into his adult faith.
My little Re. I was so excited to be chosen as her godmother when i was a Senior in high school. She was my practice baby before having my own kids. And she has turned out great ;)

My husband is the best Daddy ever

Seriously. He has always been good with the kids. Never balked at holding a baby (even when he was a teenager). He has been my source of sanity in our 5 years of parenting together. In those first few exhausting weeks with Issy, he would make her do this little dance and it would calm her down and make me laugh. He spent a good amount of time in the armchair in Isaac's room, rocking him, in that first year. His relationship with Liam, who has always been a Mama's boy, has really been blossoming lately. Liam will nap on him and snuggle with him at night. I don't know what i would do without him, he is truly awesome.

Easter

Our Easter pic.
Sisters
Liam wants in on some of Joshua's toy action.
Issy, Gracie and Isaac playing in Grammie's closet. What could be better?

The New Puppy

We arrived safely home this afternoon from our trip to Kansas. That journey is a blog post all to itself, so i'll spare you the details right now. Instead of overwhelming with a bunch of updates from the last month all at once, i'll be splitting it up, soon stay tuned the next few days. Update #1 Clementine!

My dog lover of a husband thought it would be a good idea to add a puppy to the family. So here she is... Clementine. She is a lab/border collie mix and as sweet as can be. And really laid back as far as puppies go. I was dubious, but she seems to have taken to me (and Issy) so i guess she can stay. Issy giving her love.
She likes to sleep by the stove while i make dinner. Which makes it difficult not to trip on her, but the sentiment is there.
Kolbe and Clementine.
Enjoying a Hard Lemonade (not really, she just want to chew on the bottle, but i thought it was an amusing picture)
She wouldn't sleep in the little bed we made with the luggage on the trip. She slept by my feet most of the way.
Except when she slept on a proud Issy's lap. I think Issy might be working on her "Serious Camera Face"