Weston 11 weeks already

I just took these pictures of Weston...while I was sitting here to post. I can't believe he will be 11 weeks on Wednesday. At his 8 week checkup he was..11 lbs, 22 inches and 14cm head. He is just still so little. He is the snuggliest of all 4 and is so easy....he just started smiling and actively cooing especially when the kids are talking to him. He's giggled a time or two but still no belly laugh....that's my favorite. Enjoy!

The flash caught him off guard.

Picture and Polly updates

Here are just some pictures from the kids over the last month.

Here is Olivia and her Easter egg hunt haul...we filled 185 plastic eggs and had a fun time with some friends

Kevin had to clean out the warehouse at work and we went by to see him. There was a big roll of plastic wrap so I wrapped the kids...it was pretty funny but Olivia wasn't impressed...

This is Olivia's new face of disagreement. Anytime she wishes to express here dissatisfaction with you this is what you get...I can't help but laugh.

Grandma Sheryl hooked the brother up (lol) with some boy Polly's...we were so excited the day this package came. Payton (not admitting to liking Polly's) kept arguing with Gavin about which Polly guy he got to be...lol

So how funny is this....there is no snow on the ground and it was about 40 out but the wind was a whipping and my kids have become acclimated to warmer springs already....but I WILL swing on this swing TODAY MOM!

And finally I got a shot of Payton...I was noticing the other day I don't really have any of him because he's always at school or in his underwear...lol. He doesn't really like me posting pictures of him in his underwear. But here he is down by Cabela's and the infamous Red River.

Water and deer

*warning: dead animal and tirade to follow*

So about a month ago...the 14th of April to be exact... we (I) had a little accident. Let me preface the incident. Kevin and I have been contemplating our vehicle situation lately. My car seats 6, which is the exact number of family members we now have. Great except there is no (about 8 inches) cargo room if all 6 seats are in use. You see where I'm going with this?! Well if we had children who needed no entertainment in the car, or if we had some kind of wonderful grocery delivery system this would not be a problem, however, we have children who need entertainment for even the shortest car rides and I can't seem to find anyone here to do my massive monthly shopping...so...kevin and I have been discussing the idea of up sizing to an older suburban type vehicle. We were looking at used vehicles from both private parties and dealers and found a suburban in Fargo we thought might work. SO..off we went on the 14th down to Fargo (about 175 miles south) to look at the said vehicle. It didn't work out but we had a nice dinner and time away from the 3 older children. Weston, Kevin and I all started back to Cavalier about 9 pm. The flooding we had out here was still all around. The interstate was open but there was water on all sides and up the middle. (see pictures below) About 20 miles north of Grand Forks (halfway home) I hit a deer. There were 3 standing right in the middle of my lane. Kevin and I saw them about the same time and luckily I had time to slow down to about 45, but sadly (for me and my car) I hit the one stupid enough to jump first left to the center divider (full of water) then right back in front of my car. Oh I was so mad...not really sad like I thought I'd be after hitting an animal. It was 10:30pm and what to do? Luckily our kind friends came from the base and let the 3 of us sleep over then helped us to the rental car desk the next morning. There is more to the story but I figure this post is long enough. Best part...we were safe and unharmed. We realized, immediately and later on that week, that with all the water around it could have been so much worse. I am SO THANKFUL for our safety first off but for INSURANCE.


This is a shot of the center divider between the north and south bound lanes.


Here is a shot of the water clear up to the road. This is normally a crop field.




This is where I hit the deer (the next day). You can see all my fluids on the ground and how far the deer flew (it's there on the side of the road).

Here are some shots of my car after being towed. I hit the deer on the drivers side.

$5,500 in repairs and 21 days in a rental....that is my excuse for not posting sooner. 15 years in AK and I never hit a moose (thankfully) and here in ND about a year and whamo...I promise the next few posts will be of better subject matter.

Polly Pockets and Hulla hoops

I LOVE Polly Pockets. I might even LOVE Polly Pockets more than most little girls. Why you might ask? Because Olivia is so entertained by them. She will play with ONE Polly Pocket for hours...literally. She will dress and undress that little Polly until the next morning. I LOVE Polly Pockets. So today she got her second, Lila. She had Polly from a previous trip to Grand Forks and told me Polly was lonely and needed a friend. I wish they made boy Polly Pocket dolls then I could have her and Gavin occupied.

Olivia cooperating with me and the camera...

And a close up of the Polly's for all you fans out there!

So because they don't make boy Polly's, Gavin settled for a Hula Hoop...I love the progression of these stills better than a video. It is pretty funny watching him... side note: as I started posting these pictures I noticed the bins stacked with diapers and pull-ups and the beautiful and tasteful window curtain (big orange blanket) hanging in the background....If you would like tips on decorating just drop me a line...

Latest pics of Weston

Weston will be 4 weeks on Wed. I can't believe it...I took some pictures today (with Gavin's help) of Weston awake. His neck is so strong, as were all the rest of the kids. He was picking up his head on day 3. He's still a bit cross eyed..lol...and this week has been the week of baby acne...but it's not too bad. The color may seem different in some due to me adjusting the few pictures Gavin took. He was so close the flash made the colors crazy.

I take what I can get as far as cooperation in pictures. Olivia and Gavin both have their own ideas of cooperation. At least we are all in the picture, right?

This is what I love...baby asleep on my chest...so warm and snugly. xoxo K

Easter "Egg"stravaganza...

Saturday there was an Easter activity at the school. Originally I thought it was only an Easter egg hunt but it turned out to be a fun little activity with crafts and games. When we got there the kids made bunny ears and got their faces painted. We couldn't get Olivia to get her face painted until Kevin told her it was her bunny MAKEUP...she jumped right into the chair. Makeup, bras and nail polish are what she lives for. So then I thought we'd get a picture of the kids with the big bunny...Olivia didn't think this was a good idea as you can see from the picture.

That is as close as I could get her. Arms crossed and all... you can imagine how that conversation went...I just had her stand in the same approximate area and took what I could get....lol
Then the kids headed over to make bunny baskets. Payton did a great job on his own and my two turned out pretty great as well...lol. Good thing my craft skills can pass for a 3 & 5 year olds.

We got a picture of all 3 right before the egg hunt. Weston was being held hostage by Payton's teacher....she said that he would fit perfectly in her Easter basket...She might have to fight off the 3 older siblings for that little egg.

Finally by the end of the fun Olivia warmed up to the bunny and KEPT ON ASKING ME to take pictures of the bunny and her. Okay already....here is the ONE I kept.