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      My little kids were bunnies by day and thrown together dress up clothes by night!  Hope you all had a fun and safe Halloween!

And just like that...school was here! I have 3rd graders!  Did you hear me? Third Graders!!! My first borns are excited for the new school year, they have a sweet teacher, friends in their class and so much to look forward too.  They went off without any hesitation. Full of smiles and tired of me taking pictures.  It seems rather quiet around here, can't wait to pick them up and hear all about their day!

There is something so refreshing about moving furniture around, gives a new perspective. See even my kids get silly about the change.   Have a fantastic weekend doing something fun with loved ones!  I know I am.

Wow!  Four years has flown by... We are celebrating these 2 munchkins turning 4 with a day at the Mall of America, rides, bowling, rides, and rides. You can read about 3 here , 2 here , 1 here and their birth here .

Saturday we spent the day at the MN Zoo. No matter how often we go, always something new and always enjoyable. The Dinosaurs are back! Adler preferred to stay like this while touring the dinosaurs. She love dinosaurs but prefers her dino toys over the larger than life ones. Of course Africa is back so we had to feed the giraffe's.  This was Adler & Easton's first time and I'm not sure Paxton & Avery remember their first time.   On Father's Day, we let Daddy sleep in.  Then woke him up by screaming "Happy Father's Day" and throwing him his cards and a donut with a candle (don't worry, we didn't throw the donut with a lit candle.  that would be silly, not to mention dangerous) Jer decided he wanted to do something with each kid separately.  First up was the driving range with Paxton. (He is now an avid golfer) Avery wanted to go to the pet store, but it was closed. She wanted to go the library, but it was al...

 My big kids made these super mom's at school.  Aren't they so cute! My favorite is what they wrote inside.     Avery wrote (me translating) "My Mom is my hero because she protects me from a wasp tries to sting me. She is a nice mom every day!"   The weekend before, we had wasps and I killed them with my shoe. Paxton wrote "My mom is a hero!  Because she helps my family. By doing the dishes. Making us healthy and strong.  I love you so much" We had the best day although a bit chilly! Sculpture Gardens & Wild Rumpus Room Books.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend! Do something crazy silly With people you love Then come back and tell me all about it.

Eight!  8!  Paxton & Avery are Eight!    Every year I want them to slow down from growing up so fast. Every year they refuse and keep growning. {this is what I got when I said I want to take your picture} I am blessed with two truly amazing 8 year olds!  They are sweet, smart, caring, compassionate, funny, goofy, silly, snuggable, lovable kids and I get to be their mommy! Paxton is into legos, nascar, monstor trucks, running, sports, shoes, art, wild kratts. His favorite color is hot pink but chooses orange or red if asked at school. Even though he is only 22 seconds older he has first born traits. Avery is into anything animal, art, legos (as long as they aren't the girl ones) pythons, nothing girly (except jewelry), wild kratts, chipmunk movies.  Her favorite color is golden or red. They remain as thick as thieves, still share a room, always think of the other, bicker, share secrets and prefer not to do something without the other if...

Merry Christmas Everyone!    

 and 4 little children were reading so nice.  being so silly and adding some spice. then... mommy said "time to close your eyes" now all thru the house is quiet (if just for a moment.) Wishing you all moments of quiet, moments of silly and moments of spice this Holiday season!

 Wishing you  a climbing good  weekend!

The birthday guy is my love, husband to me, daddy to our 4, and wonderful person!  Happy Birthday Jer!  We love you!

Getting ready for a mag photo shoot which will be featuring Stelie Designs this fall.   The kids got dressed + stayed dressed without a hitch.  They were so awesome, followed directions, smiled and were on their best behavior.  I didn't even need to bribe them with a cookie. Can't wait to see the pics of me and my fab 4.  Unfortunately, Jer couldn't get out of work to join us.

3 years ago today, this happened!  I became the mommy to my second set of twins. Easton & Adler's birth completed our family of 6.   They are full of personality!  See for yourself... Since I couldn't get a photo of them both smiling, I resorted to bribery.  "If you smile for a photo you can open a present!" I am truly blessed!