photo dump

I don't have any fancy words to share tonight. I was just going through my photos and realized I had taken them with every intention of blogging about them when I took them. Nevertheless time slipped away so here is a long photo dump. Some may have captions, but don't expect them to. :)

 step 1: identify food you'd like to pick up with your mouth

 step 2: open mouth as wide as possible over said food

 step 3: smash it down hard with your top lip so it can't escape, close mouth and mash food with gums.

 Roman got in on some 'pick-up-your-food-with-your-mouth' action. He said: 'Look, a mustache!' Smart kid. 

 tub love

 he climbed up there all by himself and was so proud. 

 exhausted after a nap-less afternoon

 nothing like having a couple handy norsemen around the house

 not so into this photo shoot

 ol' stink face

 moobs and a mowhawk

 my sweet friend Chantelle {from beauty school} is having a baby girl this October. this was at her baby shower

my first time making donut holes. these were pumpkin and delicious, aside from the extra crispness.

The End.

re-prioritizing

Ever been at a point where you feel your brain is mush? The times where you really have to think what day it is?  Yeah, I'm there. Before Viggo's birthday party I felt like I was running around like a chicken with it's head cut off.  So much planning, so much thinking, so many girls' nights. I loved it but couldn't wait for all the chaos to be over.  And now it's over and wouldn't you know, I'm bored.

But it's in these lulls that God mercifully reminds me. I often put Him on the shelf when I have other things to accomplish. Sin. My house is always messy. My cupboards are bare.  I neglect what's important.  And so, you wonder, why exactly is she blogging right now?  

After a great date night with Jeff, I decided I need to do some fasting...but not from food. Playing with my littles is far more important than sitting in front of the computer. Duh. So I was going to check out from Facebook, Pinterest & the Blog, but Jeff mentioned that blogging was still on the important-ish list. He likes the idea of being able to look back and see all that has happened and doesn't want me to stop. So, since I have his blessing, the Blog will be my only means of interneting for a while. And if I should fail {which I sure hope I don't} my rule is to have spent more time with God than online.  A dear friend presented that challenge and I like it. 

Another rule: bedtime is 10:30. Which is three minutes from now. My bed awaits. Goodnight! 

mustache bash

 {typical family photo}

 {our photographers precious family. I love them dearly!}

{pin the mustache on the man game}

A massive thank you to everyone who made Viggo's birthday so special! Haleigh Steere for helping with the design, Danny Vasquez for photographing the par-tay {he's the only photographer we'll EVER use!}, and all our family and friends who came. We love you all!