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do you wanna build a snowman?


It feels a little late to be posting snowy pictures. Last weekend we got a big snowfall and this weekend we are able to open windows and play in the warm weather. 
 
Truth is, baby #5 hasn’t been treating me so well. So by the time the kids are in bed, I’m ready to turn off my brain for the night. And by that, I mean ‘browse Pinterest and watch Netflix.’ And the occasional (nightly) bowl of cookies and cream ice cream may or may not be making an appearance lately.
Tomorrow I will get another peek at baby boy as a follow up to my last appointment. Hopefully he will hold still for the measurements and all will be well. And he may be dubbed a name pretty soon…if we could ever make up our indecisive minds. 
 
 
So anyway–back to the snow day…but just the pictures from it. Because I’m not too anxious to actually go back to the snow and cold.
boy in the snow
boy playing in snow
playing in snow
I actually think the only time I’ve ever taken any of the kids to play in the snow was when Liam was one. Something about the 40 minute prep time to piece together warm enough clothing for 10 minutes of play time and the 30 minutes of undressing and rewarming our bodies just didn’t seem too appealing. This year we were motivated by the desire to shoot some stock footage. 
 
dad and son making snowman
So the boys worked together to build a snowman. We timed it so that we could do it during Evangeline’s nap. 
big family building snowman

 

brothers building snowman
finished snowman

 

…a couple of hours later
boys with snowman

 

kids posing with snowman 2
jumping over snowman

 

So while I can admit that we had a really good time playing in the snow, I will be quicker to admit how much more fun we’ll have in the warm weather. Something about the feel of spring just gives me a little more energy. And that’s what I desperately need right now!

Have a good week!

 

Blog, Family

Early November


Has anyone noticed that the older you get, the less exciting birthdays become? Yesterday I turned 27…and while the day wasn’t exactly the most thrilling, we did get to go to one of my favorite places (Salvation Army) and have delicious burgers (Five Guys.) But since we didn’t get to try a new burger place, I’m going to pretend we never actually celebrated my birthday. Burgers are my thing–and I’m on a mission to find the best.
 
We went to my dad’s house this past week. I have a hard time not pulling out my camera each time we are over there.
boy running in grass

 

this is Scarlett–isn’t she beautiful?
scarlett swinging

 

boy on swing

 

kid on swing
little girl outside

 

kids activities

 

This little guy will be 3 next week. That sweet face just begs to be photographed. But of course, in true Roberts boy fashion, he busted his face on a brick the other day. I’m glad I got a couple of his face before it got covered in wounds.
little boy on lawn chair

 

birthday boy

 

boy and girl sitting on chair

 

black and white

 

cute toddler girl
a few random pictures….
our little friend, Legacy
legacy
Liam with his first science project, an edible cell
edible science project for kids

 

Don and his much anticipated Martin guitar. He was leaping with joy after this purchase!
new guitar purchase
How’s that for a random post? Have a great week!