The Move

The move is done, the old house is cleaned and ready for our renters, and we are getting settled into the new house. The last night at our old house was toughest for me I think. That is the house we brought all our kids home too, saw them take their first steps, and say their first words and millions of other memories. However I know its the right time to go make some new firsts on our next adventure. Justin's parents came up and were a huge help. Nana watched the babies and Bapa helped load the truck. We also had a ton of friends both in the Springs and up here helping us load and unload. It went much quicker than we thought. Nana and Bapa also stayed a day and watched the kids so we could clean out the old house and do some painting. They also helped us unpack, which was a nice surprise. So far the kids seem to love the cul-de-sac and we are starting to find our way around. Hopefully it will start to feel like home soon.

Moving

Well we finally are here and are moving to Highlands Ranch. Justin has been great doing the majority of the packing in the evening as I can't get much done with the babies at home during the day. So far everyone seems to be handling it well. We did get our first tears when we should the trampoline, Our new yard really isn't big enough for it, but we promised the boys as soon as we get a bigger yard it will be out first purchase. The trampoline has always been something Justin and the boys do - they will go out there and all jump together and have a blast. We will all miss it for sure. Besides that, we have our renters set up, a house in Highlands Ranch waiting for us and we are ready to go.

Last MOPs

I had my last MOPs at First Pres. Let's just say I cried, a lot. MOPs has been my saving grace for the past three years and I have learned so much about myself and about this journey of motherhood. While I am so sad to leave all these wonderful women, the break I get every week, all the laughter and encouragement, I walk away feeling so thankful. I am so thankful I joined MOPs, then got to join the ministry team and help lead our MOPs group. I am a better mom because of MOPs, this is for sure. I know I am never on this journey alone and while I will never be the perfect mom, I am the perfect mom for my kids.

Sleep Issues

The babies have not been sleeping well. Olivia has learned to climb out of her crib. Now they both come out repeatedly throughout the night - up to three hours after bed time. They also are not napping as well either. This does not help with all the packing we need to get done. The one good thing about having the older boys is I know this is just a phase and will end. In the mean time I am one tired mama!

Mothers Day

I had a wonderful Mother's Day with my wonderful little family In the morning we all went to church, came home where I had a chocolate cake waiting for me, and then we all went miniature golfing together. Livi and Nolan really didn't understand it, but it was fun anyway. Olivia keptsaying over and over its "mommy day!" Love all my little loves!

Oh Livi

My little girl is something else. Justin and I were downstairs just hoping she would stay in bed. Ever since she learned to climb out of her crib its been a free for all. At 9:30, 2 hours after bed time we hear her in the kitchen, I go up to find her on the counter, She had opened the dishwasher, got a clean sippy cup out of it, then used the door as a ladder and sat on the counter, She then poured y left over Sonic slushie into her cup and was drinking it. Good thing she is cute!

Kindergarten Graduation

Well he did it. Carter graduated Kindergarten! Justin took off work to watch his little ceremony. It was pretty similar to Tyler's, but they did a few new songs. When Carter got up to say what he wanted to be when he grew up he said "a scientist". After the ceremony

we went back to his room where his teacher gave out a few more awards and then he stayed the rest of the day with his friends. He still has one more of day of school on Monday as well to see everyone. We are so proud of his hard work this year and he had a great Kindergarten year!