Party of 5

Here is our sweet little party of 5.

It's only been a week, but it's as if Colt has always been a part of our family.

  B + I are so thankful for this unexpected miracle.  

The twins adore their brother.  

The transition has been smoother than I ever could have dreamed...

(so far!)

Colt is so chill.  And he + I are pretty tight.  

B notices the way he looks at me,

 and says he's never seen a baby so in love with his mama.  

And I have to say, after what us ladies go through to bring 

these babies into the world, 

it feels so very good.  

And I'm certain my eyes reflect that same love back at him.

This could be my most favorite picture ever.  

EVER!

There is a whole lot of joy bursting out of our home right now.  

Life has been put in perspective once again.

God's blessings feel so abundant.

And even though sleep is limited, my body is healing, Brian's job is stressful, we have a very expensive-looking plumbing problem happening under our deck 

and on and on...

we have each other.

And for that, we are feeling ever-so blessed.

Proud Mama

We could not be more proud of these two soccer stars!  

Their very first game ever was today.

They had so much fun and worked hard!

But it was especially rad to see how hard they cheered for each other.

Proud mom indeed.

Bedtime Prayers

Here is a bedtime prayer from each of our sweet children this week.  

Lincoln's was from last night, and Lila's the night before.  

Precious little turds.

Lila Pearl's Prayer:

Dear God, 

Thank you for my baby brother.  

I really want a sister though.  

Could you change him into a girl baby?

Thanks.

I love you.

Lila

Amen

Lincoln's Prayer:

Dear God,

I had a great day today.

Thank you for putting Champ in mama's tummy even though I don't know how he got in there if you don't have knife.  

Did you have a knife?

{Silence}

Do you even have hands?

{Silence}

I love my mom + dad + sissy + Jez.

Amen.

Magic

Brian felt the baby move for the first time tonight.

That moment.

Just he + I + the little life we created.

Magic.

Lincoln

A Conversation with Lincoln

You can read what he said last year HERE.

My favorite food is: spaghetti.

My favorite sport to play is: football, 'cause I can tackle a lot.

The toy I love to play with the most: my Batmobile.

Something that scares me is: when it's dark in the house and I can't see.

The thing I do most awesomely is: lifting heavy things.

If I can go anywhere in the world, I'd go: Africa, so I can see the lions.

My favorite colors are:  rainbow.

When I grow up, I'm going to: work at a hospital and help injured people + animals.

My favorite thing to do with mom + dad is: go to the jump house.

My favorite show is: Wild Kratts.

When I was little, I used to: eat applesauce and drink milk.

My favorite season of the year is: summer because I can wear shorts.

My favorite snack is: fishy crackers.

The most yucky food is: mud.

My best friend is: Lila. 

Lila Pearl

A Conversation with Lila

Remember I did this a year ago when Lila was 3.  You can read her answers HERE.  

My favorite food is: yummy meatballs.

My favorite sport to play is: football, 'cause I've never tried it.

The toy I love to play with the most: my princess computer.

Something that scares me is: owls, panthers + cheetahs.

The thing I do most awesomely is: playing, exercising + riding my bike.

If I can go anywhere in the world, I'd go: California + Disneyland.

My favorite colors are: pink and rainbow.

When I grow up, I'm going to become: helper + an ice-skating swimming teacher.

My favorite thing to do with mom + dad is: swimming.

My favorite show is: Sophia, Dora + Cinderella.

When I was little, I used to: say, 'Un-ghee'.

My favorite season of the year is: snowy.

My favorite snack is: cheese crackers.

The most yucky food is: mud + worms.

My best friend is: Lincoln.  And the baby.

If I had one wish it would be: new jewelry.  And glass slippers.

There's No Place Like Home

California kicked our tails!

Man, that weather sure was dreamy.