Recent Photos and A Baby

Here are a few cute pics of the kids. It has been so long since I blogged, oh my! I put the blogger app on my phone...so hoping this helps me capture what is going on in our crazy, busy lives!

Also, our Baby Eli was born at the end of July! We love this little guy to pieces and are so happy he is our little side kick. The kids can't get enough of him and are always cooing at him and trying to hold him. 

Christmas is almost upon us and it has been quite adorable to hear Ben get really into what Santa's job is and who he leaves presents for. He is at such a cute age, but let's not talk about how much he currently wakes up at night. ;) Maybe if I pretend like it doesn't drive me to the complete brink of insanity (for Dustin too) then it won't. Maybe. 

Oliver and Myla are loving school and really have become good friends. I have a little known secret that I tried homeschooling them for 2 1/2 months this semester. And as you can read, it was too much for me and them. Having a new baby and a toddler doesn't quite equate to "peaceful learning environment." Much less "very present, prepared, energetic teacher."

I still dream about trying it again, when all the kids are older. Call me crazy, but I think it could be wonderful. However, we are very fortunate to have such a great school and community in which I am happy they get to participate. And I really enjoy shopping with only two kids in tow. ;)