Catch up

I'm just posting pics....birthdays, blessing, etc.

1 Month

Volcanoes

Scooter for b-day!

Some crazy cookie dough from Sister Chatfield

Maddie's actual b-day

Cousin fun!

Micah & Mason not smiling

smiling

Blessing Day Feb. 7th

2 Months

Yearly birthday pics I took 7,5, &3

Phoebe's classic smile:)

More b-day celebrations...they just keep going the first two weeks of Feb.

Some reason we got seating mixed up so Kylie and Mads had to cross blow.

Bonnie made skirts for the girls:)

Grandma J filled balloons with confetti and money and they had a blast on the patio!

I throw birthday parties for ages 5,8,12, and if they want 16. We might have gone a little crazy on Mads (Kelsey planned it for me lifesaver!) Bounce house was a last minute addition- so worth it.

Add caption

Rachael made awesome lawn decorations theme was under the sea.

Kelsey's work of art.

Kels made cake too rainbow and all!

Kelsey and Simon got the girls Valentine dresses which they love (let's be honest Kelsey got them)

I look out the window and this is what I see. They tied the rope to the first slide and got it off and were attempting with the second. Not sure what Phoebe is doing.

Mason Beck

It has been 3 weeks since Mason was born! I am just going to post some pics right now and hopefully come back and write more about his birth later and Christmas. He was born December 23 at 5:14pm. He weighed 8 lbs. 3 oz. and was 19 in. long. We are all loving him!

Christmas is in the Air!

I know most people say this, but Christmas is my favorite time of year! I love everything about it! The tree, decorations, lights, cheery moods, etc.

The tree we chose.

Looking at the ornaments.

Cheesy smile.

Kylie and Mads went to the Nutcracker with Kyle. I didn't think I could sit through it. Definitely not his thing, but is a great dad. The girls loved it!

These are Maddie's heels that she adores. I don't know where they got it from definitely not me!

Of course Phoebe couldn't be left out!

Thanksgiving

We went to UT for most the week of Thanksgiving. I had some troubles that caused us to shorten our trip, but with some prayers we were able to make it! When I'm with my family I never think about taking pictures because we are having too much fun here are the ones I got.

All the grandkids! Including newest addition of baby Micah.

I was trying to get a picture of my 3 girls for my mom, but Phoebe refused!

Kids table.

The spread. Also pictured is Joe's wife Natalie who we met for the first time. Great addition to the family!

Baby Brielle. (Kate's little girl)

Pies. Kelsey, Rachael, and Katelyn did most of the cooking this year and they did amazing. Simon (stuffing), Grandma (rolls) and Joe(mashed potatoes) contributed too!

You might be wondering if that is bacon...yes...Joseph added this tradition to our family meal lol.

Beautiful apple pie!

Konmari

I haven't posted in awhile because my sister Rachael and I did the Konmari method on my house. For those of you who don't know what that is read this book. It changed my life! My sister was awesome enough to come stay with me for almost a month. It took us 3 weeks to go through my entire house and now I feel like a changed person. It helps to be in serious nesting mode and to have an awesome sister to help! Now I just open my closets to enjoy the beauty of having everything in it's place. It truly is magic. Even being so pregnant we are able to keep our home tidy now. (It helps when your husband does the dishes every night because you have nothing left to give). I recommend it to everyone. It is exhausting to do, but so worth the effort. The basic concept is you only keep things that bring you joy! Result you have a house of Joy! Thanks again Rach for saving my life!