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Just to fill you in....

another ski date with dad

So as much as I think those last pictures are precious I think they may gross some people out. So here are some new ones. Things here have changed a bit this month. If you follow the FunHouse blog you know the details. If not I will fill you in. Noah is now a big brother. His sweet sister Camellia surprised us all, almost two weeks early. She is so very precious and Noah is a doting big brother. With his mama being home until the next school year begins, he is spending time at home learning the ropes of being a big brother. He still comes on Wednesday's  though for some much needed friend time.  Also, after much discussion and deliberation Liz and Rob have decided to let Gracie get a head start in Pre-School. She now goes on Tuesdays and Thursdays and comes here Wednesday's as well. She is doing so absolutely fabulous there and I think it blows us all away to realize how ready she actually was.  So therefore our days here have kinda calmed down in many ways. Which has been a blessing in disguise. I have to tell ya, I was a little excited and a little freaked out. I was prepared for one child to go, but not both.But as a dear friend told me, "God obviously gave you this time, He will provide the rest". So with that reminder I have been very prayerful in where to go and to enjoy this time rather then worry. I want this time with just my kids/family to be full, but I also feel the need to help Myron with what we will be lacking financially. Change is usually a very good thing for me too.  Photography, has been a absolute blessing and super fun, so I am defiantly keeping that up. I also have met with a sweet older lady in town who needs a little help in the evenings getting settled. Her live-in caretaker will be gone for a few weeks so she hired me to help. I have to say I am excited for these new ventures and grateful for what is to come.

 So in a nut-shell that is what has been going on lately. We have been not.so.busy. yet very.busy. We are filling our days with missed play dates and sunshine. We are enjoying each other. And I am pretty sure, that is the main idea for this time.

Silly Gooses

Being two is very fun.

Especially today for some reason.

See for yourself.

They found the sled....

I know they might be ready for snow.....

but I am not. I am going to enjoy these 60 degree blue sky days while I can.

This gang needs their outside time!

The Gang

Noah at 11 months.

Gracie likes dirt people.

Can you tell Rylie is deep into one of her stories!

Wonder what Wyatt is looking for?



Probably this very special rock. He likes to find just the right one!



Its raining here today and rather then  do something productive I decided to see how much of a post I could really type.

I only made it that far before I had to get up!.

Figures.

Anyways, We are one kid short at the FunHouse today. The rain has allowed for Noah and his papa some extra special time together. The rest of us were planning a field trip to a horse farm. However, with this rain I think we will be forced to pass. Dad is off somewhere. He has respectably kept his distance during the day time. Can't say I blame him. He is not used to all the noise that comes with a house full of kids. I do think the last time he was in a room with four kids he was one of them. Dad's presence has made me think a lot about my amazing Grandmother's. One raised six children the other four. What strong woman they were and still are today. Great role models for me to remember in my moments of "crazy".
Thank you ladies for all the work you did. Love, love, love you!!!

 Dad, I am pretty sure, is meeting his goal of exploring AND relaxing. He has been able to spend a lot of time on the water here, even with the kids a few times.

They get the biggest kick out of their Popeye.

He is EVERYONE's Popeye!
Looks to me like retirement is quite divine.

From our Sunday afternoon hike. We tried to work with everyone and get out in the wilderness. Myron wanted to do the closest "fourteener" but willingly worked with us to take an easier family hike. Dad did great and hung right in there even though it wasn't as flat as I remembered. He was such a trooper and I am glad he was able to see a little of what relaxes us here.

And yes, it took me a while to get through this post. I was able to refocus and do some productive caregiving/parenting!!! Now it is blissfully quiet as Grace and Wyatt sleep. Rylie was able to go to story time with her sweet friends and I am off to clean......

again.....

Week One.

I do not know what to do with just one child. Poor Wyatt. Today we took Rylie to school and he came home looking for her. Nothing I could do consoled him. He finally gave up and we cuddled and watched Clifford the Big Red Dog.

This week we started full on FunHouse. Grace came MTW because her Pop-Pa was in town. Plus Noah's mama started school so he started his MTW with us too. Needless to say Wyatt has had plenty to entertain him until today. Our house has been very very busy, but in a most fabulous way. The kids get along great together and are just enjoying some fun time. Wyatt immediately started sharing his trains and trucks with Noah. I think he was ready for a little guy friend. Grace remembered  and asked several time Noah's bottle and baby food. It cracks me up she remembers that! But gives him gentle pats on the head beacuse she knows he is a baby. And Noah is just wanting to follow the others around and play play play. He seems pretty happy to be here and that makes me feel great.

Rylie,as you can see from previous posts, started her school year and is having.a.blast. We were both [Rylie and myself] ready for it to start. We have been butting heads the last few weeks and I knew I wasn't stimulating her enough. Plus, she was starting to act like the "almost-two year olds". Don't get me started on the screaming! Although we had a fabulous summer she was just ready to be back with other kids her age. She really missed her friends and comes home at lunch so refreshed. Its good for a mama's heart.

and Rylie said "but the rain came and the party was over"

So today we enjoyed some music in the park. This is so much fun for me seeing as I grew up doing this growing up just outside of Asheville, NC. I want my kids to have fun and enjoy some good ole' dancing in the grass too!! Today was Reggae rather then Bluegrass but fun none the less.

Wyatt and Noah kickin' it.

That is until the rain came.

And really except for a few soaking cold moments, standing under a tree, holding babies yelling "swing, swing" or "wooooo wain", hoping my camera wasn't ruined, it was still fun. We just played in the back of Uncle Rob's truck until it all calmed down. Sadly, the music did not resume, but oh the memories we now have!

The both found dry shirts.
and crackers....
and gummy treats....

she is my bestest girl!

 

he had to borrow a shirt from Rob...

then he found the treats....

Soaking wet but lovin' each other....

Thanks for being our friends Rosenbergs, Bellina's, and Kain's.....

Busy Week....

Meet Noah.

Noah Bellina.

aint he a cutie.....

At four months old he is the newset member of our "fun house". Grant it, he doesn't offically start coming until this fall but we were able to enjoy him this week. I think we will be a fun back up for when Grandma needs a break!

The kids took really well to him, and him to them. I think he has a little crush on Rylie too! She was such a great helper. She just doated on him all week long, she read to him, and helped with his bottles and gave him toys. She could even get him laughing that sweet baby belly laugh I forgot about.

Wyatt was the one I was most worried about, but once he say the kid had a paci and was a boy, there was no turning back. He would point and say "babeeeee, pa-eeee" . He also liked to watch him take his bottle.

Gracie was so sweet and gentle with him. He just wanted to hug and kiss him all say long. It was really sweet I must repeat. All three kids were of course fascinated with his bouncy seat. At one point I had to hide it because they were fighting over sitting in it.  

Checking his bouncy seat him out on his first morning.

Rylie checking out her old carseat.

Just having some bubble time.

Thank you Easter Bunny

I mean......CUTE!

and of course a video,

I mean I know the Grandma's like 'em.....