Week ending 8-20-17

Last Sunday we got a wonderful NC-type rainstorm. It actually poured. I wish it would do this every few days; I miss the pouring rain so bad. 

Even though it was Sunday we couldn't help but go out and play in it the short time it lasted. 

During play church after regular church, Kaitlyn's baby got blessed.

 Kaitlyn dressed her doll, Rosie, in the same dress she wore and then compared the pictures. 

Monday: Eating dinner. Talea looked so cute sitting with Kylie while I served everyone. 

I love watching my 10 kids crowd around the table and eat happily together.  

Tuesday night: It FINALLY got into the 60's before bedtime so we stayed up late reading on the deck. I've been a little envious of Utah County which cools off about 5-8 degrees more than we do. We've been stuck in the upper 60's and low 70's at night while they get lower 60's and even 50's.  

Talea got to wear a night gown instead of a onesie to bed.  

I love watching Andy talk and interact with Talea. 

Wednesday: Madalyn looked available and I needed a break from holding Talea so I slipped her into Madalyn's arms at her desk and she looked so cute. 

Eating ice cream cones for snack. 

One of the little kids put these shades on Talea and took a bunch of pictures.  

Thursday: This is our school room while I read our history book to them. I love my children and I love homeschooling. Moments like these make me happy.  

Alexis took these pictures of her gender reveal party for her septuplets. She's so cute. 

The little boys are generously sharing the play laptop with Talea. 

Friday: We studied Picasso and did a fun art project. 

Friday night we had a family movie party; something we haven't done in a really long time. Nathan's rarely home for a movie night, but Kylie had gotten Emperor's New Groove at the library so he came home to watch it. I ended up tucking little kids in bed most of the night, but I saw a few scenes.

Saturday: Kylie and Alexis playing with Talea. 

We have a picture of Alexis looking just like this. It's not digital, otherwise I'd post it here. 

Week ending 8-13-17

Last Sunday: Makenna playing "this little piggy" with Talea. 

Taking the 3 little kids visiting teaching. 

I visited 4 people all on the first Sunday of the month. That's a first! 

Talea hanging out with big brother Spencer. 

Tuesday: Another sweet moment with Spencer. I love seeing 13 year olds with their baby sister. 

Wednesday: The 3 older girls were at girls' camp and Spencer, Thomas, Kaitlyn, and Makenna all went to a friend's house. That left me with Samuel, Anderson and Talea. The little two were asleep so I had Samuel all to myself. We had a good time doing puzzles and talking. 

I've never been good at catching first smiles on camera, but they're so adorable in person. 

First night getting to wear a nightgown. It's been so hot since Talea's birth. It hardly cools down at night, at least not into the 50's like I'd like. But Wednesday night we had a nice little thunderstorm and cool breeze so even though it was only 62, I celebrated by letting Talea wear a nightgown. She usually sleeps in a onesie because it's so hot. I hope she gets to wear it a few more times before she outgrows it. 

Smiling for Daddy. 

Thursday: Sleeping sweetly. 

Happy Birthday, Thomas!! The big double digits! 

Here he's opening a card he made for himself with his own $10 bill tucked in it. :) 

He's so funny.

Doing a treasure hunt Kaitlyn made for him leading to a football she made out of paper. 

We got him a unicycle off of ksl. I love how he has unique hobbies and talents like his pogosticking. 

It's a lot harder than it looks! 

I first started using these boxes for baby clothes when Kylie was born. I've been using them ever since--almost 17 years. It feels like yesterday that I sorted and stocked them for my first born and now I'm emptying them for my last born. They were supposed to be used temporarily until I could get some sturdy rubbermaids or something, but they've worked perfectly and fit in the baby's closet of all 3 houses we've lived in. 

Talea's first bath in the big tub. 

Totally freaking out. I didn't mean to take this picture and feel bad when newborns startle. 

Sunday morning: The 3 boys ready for church so they wait on the couch. Still need to get Talea ready.

Week ending 8-6-17

Last Sunday: hanging off of Lexi's legs. Lots of my kids liked lying this way, especially Kylie. I remember sitting on the couch for hours reading while she laid on my legs. I was a brand new mom then and now she's 16 1/2 and we have our last baby. 

Anderson photo bombing. 

 I included this photo because of the girls in the background. 

Kaitlyn using Talea's carseat on her doll stroller. She made it a triple decker for all her babies. 

A baby in the top carseat, then the big carseat, then one in the basket underneath. 

All going home from church.  

Thomas hanging out on the porch on Sunday evening. 

Andy climbing in the swing with Spencer. I

 included this picture so we can see what our porch looks like when we don't live here anymore.

Monday: Kaitlyn holding Talea. 

Playing duck duck goose for FHE. First FHE with all 10 kids. It's been 7 weeks since all my kids were home on a Monday. The past 6 weeks were flute camp, Trek, California, California, Wyoming, and niece's week/scout camp. 

Tuesday: I looked over and saw Kaitlyn getting Talea dressed and it looked so cute. 

Thursday: 5 weeks old.