Sunday, April 12, 2009

Family Pictures!

I know, Meg is 7 months and I haven't posted since she's been born! I am finding that being a mother of 3 is more than 3 times the work of the mother of 1. OR..... maybe it's just that I had a million things come into my life and I need to learn balance, yes, that must be it! So, Travis is now in the Bishopric of a new ward, which has been amazingly crazy while I was in the Primary Pres. We are finding that now that the callings are filled, things are much, much, much more calm in our lives. I was just released from the Primary Pres. and am finding time for other things for a little while. It has been very nice. I was able to make tutus for one of my friends ballet classes and Megan is now sleeping through the night! Yay! Finally a little sanity settling in. She was very colicy (is that how you spell that? It looks wrong.) like all of my kids are, but is doing much better and I really know the foods to stay away from....most of them anyway! Here is our little munchkin! She is so sweet and still figuring how to sit up by herself.


Our little Blue eyes! I think she is my smiliest kid at this age, when she's feeling good! We finally got some pictures taken so I wanted to share them. Here are our little treasures!


Canyon was telling Meg, "Oh, it's okay!" My little troups!

Canyon taking care of his little sister while out exploring!


Now here's our little poser! She was eating this up! If only we could have taken as many as she wanted us to take of her.... ha ha! Such a little Ham!


Canyon- Out in his territory....Boy country........ Water, Mud, and weeds! He was loving the setting.... so much expoloring for a little spy!

Meg was not so happy to be stuck in the weeds in a Moses basket! We were able to capture a half not-so-much-crying-moment. Don't you just want to squeeze her! Those cheeks are the best to kiss!

Canyon was so patient with Meg. Kayli is our little peacemaker trying to calm her! We sure love these kids and are so grateful that our Father in Heaven has given us the chance to have them fill our home. It really is a blessing to be their parents!
I am still trying to figure out how single moms, mothers of twins or of 6 (Angie!) make it because I only have 1 in elementary school and between that and homework and piano and ballet and feeding the baby and naps and dinner and endless laundry and dishes and cleaning....... oh boy, the list goes on and on........ HOW????
Mom? Roxie? Angie? ................ It's not the every day activities that I am wondering about(Well, that too), but it's the: Dress making, Quilt making, Trips to places, hair clips, scrapbooks, sewing and mending and yard and house upkeep..... You all get the idea! I don't even try to attempt all the EXTRAS! Hats off to all moms, And of course, Dads!
That's how I am surviving! I have the best husband in all the world and without him, I really am a crazy person. (With him I am only half crazy) I am constantly grateful that I was able to find someone who helps out so much! He is really awesome! (So, Kaytlin, just remember that's really important!) ......
I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter and was able to feel the true spirit of the Resurrection! What a wonderful time of year..... A time of life and birth and recommitting! It's so wonderful! This is one of my favorite times of year and we hope all are able to feel the love that our Heavenly Father has for each of us! What a beautiful plan he has for us and a beautiful earth we have been given to make the journey awesome! We love you all!

10 comments:

Mykell said...

you have the cutest kids!! I know exactly what you mean about being a mom of three, crazy is the only way to describe it. But you love every minute of it. What did you find out about Megan's head? We are praying for you I hope it all goes well. If you need anything let me know, even if it is just a nap, or a playdate would be fun. Relax the house and all the extras will get done when they get done, your kids won't be here and in this stage for very long. Just enjoy them and love them to the fullest! Before you know it they will be in college.

Lisa said...

So Cute! I love all of the pictures! What a beautiful family!

Audrey Crisp said...

cute! love those pics. good luck. i dunno how everyone does it either! i'm sure you do awesome!

Kaytlin said...

Erin
I have missed your writing!!! I love the pictures your whole family is so photogenic! It makes me very jelous. Thanks for the advice. It is always helpful to know what to look for:) Love you tonz!!!!

Kaytlin said...

So I really know how to spell jealous, I just need to read before I post:)

Natalie said...

I see you got the pics! good! I hope you like them! Let me know if you need anything different.

Brenda said...

Oh, I am so glad I get to see your adorable little Megan! She's so sweet. Wish I could come and kiss those cheeks!
Love your family pictures too of course! Hang in there, life will get easier... (:

The Allen's said...

Now if those aren't the cutest kids in the whole world, I don't know about peoples vision. You and Trav are great parents and we feel privledged to be known as family. Thanks for all you do for our son and our grandchildren.
Love you guys.

Shay said...

Erin you never told me you have a blog...I had to find it off Leah's. Cute family pics!

Anonymous said...

Well, you posted!!! Hooray! Beautiful pictures, loved all those of the kids. The one of you and Trav is great. Colin will mention every so often that he really wants to play with Canyon "spy stuff". We've gotta get 'em together! (and us!) :)