A Day in the Shade!

So the other day was the first in a while where it was so nice outside.  Not too hot and not cold at all.  So we decided to hang outside with the dog.  Sometimes I think he feels a bit lonely.  I truly believe he looks forward to summertime just as much as we do so that he can hang out with the family.  Brian (the dog) was so cute with Chase and so gentle.  He really is a good dog even for all the trouble he causes (the other day he did run through my newly planted garden rows and so I'll be interested to see what comes up where).  I LOVE SUMMER!                                                                      

Marshmallow Roast

Keira had a blast eating the smores.  Although it did get a little messy.  I don't think she was sure what would be the easiest way to eat it.

Chase.  He just melts my heart

Livvy could've eaten 10 if I let her.  I think that was way more fun than roasting.  She just couldn't stop talking while she had her marshmallow in the fire and we had to keep reminding her to not swing it around whilst she was sharing her stories.

The girls love having a fire pit right in their own back yard.

Again. He just melts my heart.  More than any smore.

School Pics

So....I am so cheap.  I think that school photos are so expensive for the amount that you get and half the time the kids don't even look cute.  So I decided that I would be frugal and take my own photos of the kids.  Plus I think they have more fun with mom (or at least I would like to think so).  Calli is our photogenic child and loves to pose for pictures.  Keira, well let's just say it depends on the day.  Livvy is still trying to perfect the perfect smile and Chase is just always happy.  

Livvy Age 7

Calli Age 5

Keira Age 2

Chase 6 months

My Little Boy!!

Oh my word he is growing so fast. But I feel like I say that every time I post something. "I can't believe how fast my kids are growing up". You know there are days where I wish they were older so life wouldn't be so tough. But the I look back at the last 10 years of my life and wonder where those years have gone. I wouldn't trade them for anything. Chase is now 5 1/2 months and is such a happy baby after having pneumonia and possibly a mild case of RSV (which we didn't know about). I'll post more about our lovely (add a hint of sarcasm) trip to St. George this year. This post is about just how much I love my little boy!

Easter

My beautiful children Easter morning. And we all looked like a bunch of easter eggs. I was wearing orange and Nick wore purple. But boy did they look cute.

Updates!

The kids being kids. The girls were watching a movie and Nick and I came in and found them all snuggled up to their pillow pets. So Funny. As far as chase. The girls thought it would be funny to play "where's the princess" with him. I couldn't resist although I'm sure it will only be a humiliation later in life. Stinkin' sisters.

Calli's Kindergarten Program

So Calli had her first Kindergarten Program this year. She did such a good job. She was one of the flower singers. They performed a Snow White. It was really cute and all the little kids did so well. We couldn't be more proud of our little girl.

SOOOO Big!

I can't believe how fast my kids are growing up. I've been playing with the different features on my camera and practicing new shots. I was watching on Studio 5 today and they said that every mother needs to take a day to just follow her kids around taking unique pictures. They don't have to be perfect but they'll definitely tell a story. Forget the laundry and dishes for just one day. Well this was only a couple of hours but I was quite pleased with the results.

Chase's Blessing

It was a great day and his blessing was so very appropriate. It was good to be with family and we had a great afternoon.

Strike A Pose!

Oh how smells bring back the memories

So about a month ago we decided it was time to take away the pacifier from Keira. She is almost 2 1/2 and they needed to go. So we left them at my mothers house to make things easier. Well...her baby brother uses a pacifier. In fact he has two and they are continually being misplaced (by his older sister). Anyway, the other day I was on the couch feeding the baby and wasn't really paying attention. I just happened to look up and caught Keira holding Chases's pacifier and smelling it. But she wasn't just smelling it. It was almost as though she was reminiscing of those lost moments she had with her own pacifier. You know that look that steals across your face when you smell something familiar and you just close your eyes, take a deep breath and embrace the moment in which you are reminded of the past. Well that was the exact look that spread across her face in those few seconds...alone....with her brothers pacifier.

Hello Snick!!

So Nick and the girls went to temple square tonight. I unfortunately had to stay home with a sick 2 year old and and a baby. Anyway...as they were driving down the freeway the girls started to play a game where they would continually call each other on their imaginary cell phones. Nick wasn't really paying all that much attention but as the girls continually got louder in their laughter he decided to listen in. This is what their conversations went like

Calli: Hello Snick!

Livvy: Hello Snick!

And so on. Nick said he was puzzled as he didn't understand what they were saying. He finally figured it out and started bursting with laughter. You see...when Nick answers his cell regarding work calls he always answers it "Hello this is Nick". But now that I think about it he does say it rather fast. So apparently the girls understood his answering to say "Hello Snick" instead of "Hello this is Nick". Isn't is so funny how kids pick up on things and interpret them in their own way. I got a big kick out of this story.

Aaah!! Memories

So I was reading back several years ago in my blog and found it so interesting that life hasn't changed that much in five years. With the exception of 2 additional children things move along the same. That is of course the bickering and arguing. The messes and the chaos. It still continues and and has only multiplied in intensity. Sometimes I wonder "what was I thinking....4 kids!!! Aargh!" But then I am quickly humbled and reminded of the true blessing it is to be a mother. Last night I had an epiphany. After screaming and yelling at my children for 1) dumping a pile of cinnamon/sugar mixture into the dogs water bowl 2) writing a myriad of numbers on the wall in the bedroom 3) writing with my lipstick on the inside of my bathroom cupboard 4) nearly breaking the zipper wide open on the Love Sac 5) and finally the increase in the contention level rising to an all time high. And to top if off...Nick is out of town. So to handle all of this on my own whilst keeping my sanity. Apparently I am not capable of doing that because I lost it. And then after a tear filled conversation with Nick I realized how wrong I was. I am the mother and therefore have to set the example (not an easy thing to do when your frustration level is through the roof). Anyway. Needless to say there was much apologizing going on this morning as I am trying to set a precedence of patience and forgiveness. I truly love my children and pray that through all my mistakes that they turn out to be the wonderful people I know they can be. I pray that they will be just like their dad who is the epitome of patience and love.

Thanksgiving Blessing

He truly has been a blessing in our home and we cherish every day that we have with him as he is our last baby that we will welcome into our home. It is a little bittersweet, but with all the sleepless nights we have had thus far I am sort of looking forward to no more. Is that selfish? But I sure do love my little boy!!!!

Sweet Chase!

Here is our little boy at about 1 1/2 weeks old. His growing up so fast. I can't believe he is almost 2 weeks and that it has already been that long since I had him. Oh how I wish the time wouldn't go by so fast as he is my last. He is such a sweet boy. I couldn't love him anymore.

Ta Da!!

So he is finally here. Our new little baby boy. Chase Michael Coleman. Born yesterday @ 11 am 7lbs. 10oz. and 19" long. We had to go C-Section and the last minute because he decided to turn breach at the last minute and the Dr. couldn't get him to turn as his feet were already lodged in my cervix. NAUGHTY!! The nurses and Dr.s felt as though his name is appropriate as they had to chase him around my uterus because once they opened me up he had miraculously turned head down. Crazy. But he is super healthy and is a really good baby. We can't wait to bring this little one home tomorrow. Thanks to everyone for your prayers and support. We couldn't have gotten here safely w/o them.

Happy Halloween

Just a few pics of the girls Halloween Night. We had so much fun and the girls, even Keira, just couldn't stop trick or treating. I think they could've gone all night long.

Gardner Village

So we took the kids to Gardner Village over a week ago as I was trying to get all the Halloween stuff done before baby comes. But much to our surprise...he is still baking!!! We are all just amazed that I have made it this far. Anyway, the girls loved seeing the witches (except for Keira). They are really excited for Halloween. I just hope baby doesn't decide to show up on Halloween.

Just about there!

So this is for my dad who hasn't been here with my mom and was wondering how pregnant I am. So here it is. Almost 37 weeks. And the stitch came out today. So I finally have my freedom back and can get up and go. Hopefully I will make it to 38 weeks, which is what we're praying for. Baby boy is active and starting to wear on me. But we look forward to his arrival, whenever that is.

A day at the zoo

This day trip was back in September but I have just been so lazy with blogging. The girls had so much fun with Grandma and Grandpa and cousins and Aunts and Uncles. The whole gang went whilst I was stuck at home. Boo hoo for me. But my time is almost up. 2 days left on bedrest and then I'm FREEEEEEE!!! But many thanks to the Coleman family for the wonderful day spent at the park.