Family of 7!

It was such a beautiful fall day on Friday, that I couldn't resist taking some outdoor pictures of our family of 7!!

So sweet...

This is how we feel most days....... But he is so sweet! (And look at those cheeks!) He's putting on some chunk! And balding on top. hahaha

Livia brought a bunch of books to read to Preston and parked herself next to him in his car seat. I thought it was pretty much the cutest thing ever. So sweet.

Awake! And ready for church. He looked so big in his sweater and khakis! So sweet.... :)

Whose good lookin' kids are those?!?!

It was time for our annual photo shoot....this time with 5 kids! It was definitely a challenge, but I think we managed to get a few good ones!
Preston got his photo shoot laying down, and in his bed. Lucky boy!

Livia gave us the cutest smiles when Adam was teasing her behind me. Good work hun!

Here's her serious look....... :)

And Ashton....looking mischievous as always....hahaha

My favorite....love those eyes!

And Aaron......was cold (literally).......he gave me a few grins early on.....

And then gave up...

Miss Ella was just looking so grown up! But I love her care-free look and smile.

I am so blessed to have this beautiful bunch ALL call me mom! (well, technically Preston can't talk yet, but I know he's thinking it!) I love these guys so much.

X-treme Tumbling!!

Ella went to this X-treme tumbling place with her Achievement Day Girls group, and talked us into going as a family for Family Night. It was a blast!! Everyone had so much fun and did NOT want to leave! We will definitely go there again. Probably in the dead of winter when we all have cabin fever. This was just a great place for everyone to play and have fun,fun, fun! The kiddos before we went inside.

Adam on a long trampoline. That's a rock climbing wall in the background.

Adam holding Ashton up high on a balcony. You are supposed to jump from there into a big foam pit. I even did it!

Ella ready to jump!

Adam running down the trampoline!

Livia did not want to go home!

Not a great picture of Ashton, but this is the foam pit...it is hard to climb out of!

Aaron jumping on another trampoline. Seriously, trampolines and padded walls, what more could a bunch of kids want?!

And....Preston slept. :) Surprise. Surprise. Marla made me this car seat cover and I LOVE it!! Thank you Marla it is sooooo nice.






Here are some videos of our fun family night!

A hiking we will go.....

On Saturday we went hiking!! We have a favorite trail that we go to in the mountains and we had such a good time! Plenty of photo opportunities. :) Even Preston enjoyed his time being packed in his Snuglie. Ashton in the tree. The kids found a tree, and they all had so much fun climbing! They could have stayed there all day.

Aaron climbing!

Ella, Aaron, Ashton and even Livia made it up in that tree.

Adam, me and Preston (hiding in the Snuglie). It was so beautiful up there.

What a good lookin' bunch!

They found some rocks to climb too! (This whole hike was totally in their element). They were in heaven the whole time, and I loved watching them.

Adam and Aaron

Rock climber!

Ella is a really good climber.

It was soooo pretty! I love being outside. It was such a nice fall day.

What a cutie!

Piggy back ride on the way back of course!

I thought this was cute. :) Liv was giving Ashton such a big hug!

Preston slept the whole time. :) That's my boy!

It was such a fun time with the whole family. Outings like these make me sooo grateful to NOT BE ON BED REST!!!! HOORAY!

Preston's Blessing Weekend

We decided to have Preston's blessing this weekend down at Adam's parent's house. It was wonderful. (well, most of it) I'll explain... We started off on an adventure to Lariat Cave on Saturday, with my parent's and Chris and Marla. This is where we were when this happened.....

Lovely, lovely.....I kept telling Adam I was hearing something rattling! And he kept saying it was just something in the door pocket. Not quite! We drove on this tire (well the rim really) for 2 miles!!! hahaha Luckily we had a spare, and my dad had the right tools. We were lucky!

My parent's in front of the cave with all 6 grandchildren!!!

A handsome baby boy in his blessing outfit. (It didn't fit him all that well. He kept eating the collar).

Yawning- He slept most of the day!

So dear to my heart.

The Brown's came too, to join the fun!

Jennifer, Shawn and Brooklyn

My mom and Preston

Our nephew Kaden and my aunt Carol Ann. Kaden was having a rough day- he's cutting teeth.

Sarah and Preston

Adam's dad and Preston

Adam's mom and Preston

Adam and Livia crashed!

Adam's dad and Aaron

Kaden and Preston- they are 9 months apart.

We had such a good weekend, and are so grateful for our little Preston. What a miracle and a blessing he is. And thank you to all who could come and be a part of this wonderful weekend! Preston is loved dearly.