kids, kids, kids

I am feeling so blessed this morning to have 5 beautiful and healthy kids. I know that all aren't so lucky. I try to remind myself of this when things get difficult around here. It has been hard for me to adjust to taking care of 5 little kids, and the house, and Justin. I feel like things are coming around and that I might actually be able to do it. I have a lot of faith and that has helped me so much. I feel so blessed, I have been given so much! Just take a look at some of my beautiful blessings! Oh and another blessing, a baby swing! Andrew has really taken to it. A friend let me borrow hers and it has been a lifesavor. Now I have some time to get things done!

Taylor's friend party

Fun in the sun

A few weeks ago, Matt picked out a pool for the kids to play in the backyard. While he was there he bought them some super cool goggles. The kids loved them and thought it was so fun to play in the water with them. I am so glad we have our backyard this year. We have gone out to play almost everyday. And because of our huge but beautiful tree, there is always shade! We are so lucky!

Taylor Lynn is 6!

Six years ago yesterday I became a mommy. Taylor Lynn was born on July 6Th, 2004. I can't believe it has been that long already. Since the day she was born Taylor has been such a blessing to our family. She has a special role, because she is the oldest. She actually seems much more grown up because of all the things she does to help out. She is such a good big sister and helps me so much! We love her so much and we had so much fun celebrating with her yesterday. All She wanted to do was go to McDonald's and get to play inside. (I don't usually let the kids play there) We had a lot of fun. I will post more later about the parties we had on Sunday and her upcoming friend party. I am just so glad that Taylor was sent to our family!

Andrew

So, it has been a while since I posted any pictures of my little Andrew. Last Friday he was 5 weeks old! I really can't believe it. Life has been kind of a blur lately, so it seems like it has gone by quickly. Andrew is doing well, he is getting bigger, and filling in a little bit. He is still small, but at least he is growing! He eats like a champ, it is the sleeping thing he needs to work on. Since he is so small, he can't go very long without eating. He is sleeping 4 hours at night, which is nice, but I can't wait until he can go 6. Then maybe I will be able to function a little better. He is starting to smile this week and I can't wait until he is more interactive. But, the time they are little goes by so fast, so I am trying to snuggle and cuddle him as much as I can now.

Noah loves the train

More pics from this is the place, I know, sorry. But these pics of Noah were too cute to pass up. He loved this little train. He spent so much time playing on it and we had to pry him off to leave. He is such a boy and I love it, well most of the time! What a cutie!!