Who wants to be a supermodel?

I didn't have to "prompt" any of these poses. I just kept snapping pictures. I swear this girl is THE biggest ham. Don't mind the dress, it was only mine when I was her age. It somehow snuck itself into my house from my mom.

First day of school - 2nd grade

Brandon wants to be scientist

Andrew wants to be a policeman, genius, AND artist 

Kira wouldn't get in the car unless I took a picture of all four of them

Why yes, I did take my 4 month old to Girl's Camp

DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS AT HOME!

It's definitely NOT for everyone. Let's just say that I totally lucked out and got the "chillest" (is that even a word) baby on the whole planet. She is ALWAYS happy and just rolls with the craziness of life. I kept telling anyone who would listen that she is a complete angel. Because of her company for the week, I had the most amazing experience I've ever had while attending camp. I never got stressed or overwhelmed, or felt like I needed to scream or cry. Her smiling face just lifted my spirits and forbade any negative thoughts or feelings from creeping in. So while the three "big" kids spent the week at Grandma's, I enjoyed a spectacular time with my little monkey.

The ONLY evidence my hair was ever blonde

Summer fun

Family party

My aunt and uncle have always thrown killer parties. The only catch is we have to drive almost TWO hours to be able to enjoy them. We braved the many freeway changes AND lots of traffic to make it to this summer party. The kids enjoyed EVERY second of it.

I tell her all the time, but I'm officially pronouncing it in blog-land. I HAVE THE BEST SISTER (and brother-in-law) IN THE WORLD. They helped me wrangle the children (mainly Kira) allowing me a few minutes to catch my breath and enjoy myself.

one of my favorite pics of this sweetie

 

 

 

 The kids with my paternal grandparents

We have FOUR kids!!! Holy cow!

Ella's blessing

I am the worst at documenting my babies blessing day. There are no pictures of us or the other kids. Only this sweet little angel. I just LOVE her double chin. NOM, NOM, NOM!