Memorial Weekend Camping Trip

Over Memorial Day Weekend we went to Sand Lake on the Oregon Coast.

Needless to say the kids had plenty of sand to play with and so did the big boys. While Ryan and Chris were off riding the kids built sandcastles and had lots of fun play "hyena" in the bushes. (you'd have to ask them how it is played because I didn't get it but they were having a blast and using there very vivid imaginations.



At night it was in the mid 40's and I was worried that the twins would get too cold, plus I was getting cold getting in and out of my sleeping bag to tend to them, so midway through the first night they joined Ryan and I in our sleepbags. With each of us having a baby to cuddle we were plenty warm, almost too warm. You can't see it in this photo but Rhys is tucked into daddy's arms and Jack has one eye on me saying "where do you think you're going".



There was no where to put the babies down and play, so they got held a lot. They didn't complain because they love being held. Here is Ryan being SuperDad.

The kids loved going for Rides, and now Ty wants his own bike. Oh boy what did we start?

Rhys and I chilling. Even during the day it was chilly, in the low 60's. So the bathing suits never got pulled out.

While the guys were out riding Amy and I got to chat. It was very nice getting to know her more. Kay and Allie really enjoyed playing together.

I think the big kids like breaking things just so they get to fix them.

We were fortunate to be able to borrow Rod's (Ryan's Dad) Land Cruiser for this trip. It towed our trailer nicely and we got to ride in comfort and style. Ryan's truck tows great, but doesn't hold the whole family, and my van holds the family but doesn't tow. So thank you Rod for making it possible for us to go on this outing.

So Cool I've got to wear my shades!

KayLeigh's School performance 4-25

School performances are always so much fun. KayLeigh did great.

Here is a little video for you to enjoy.

First video with my new Camera

For my birthday, the kids and Ryan got me an awesome little camera that fits in my purse and is at the ready at all times. I was shocked at how good the video was for a such a small reasonably priced camera. I thought I would share this first video because Rhys is being so cute. This was taken in early April so the boys were four months old at the time.

Jack & Rhys at five months

Where is the hair?

Not sitting on their own but not happy laying back anymore. Jack is enjoying "talking". They are just starting to notice each other and smile big trying to get the others attention. They are both rolling over and move up in their cribs until they cry because they are hitting their heads on the bars. They haven't figured out reverse yet.

Diapers Diapers Diapers

Early in April I was on a mission to find good cloth pocket diapers at a good price. I am now a cloth diaper expert, or as much of one as I wish to be. At $18 retail and needing enough for two (that's about 50 diapers) it was evident that I needed to find them used. I traveled around the country on Craigslist searching for fuzzi bunz. My collection is now complete and we have enough diapers for the next year. It sure seems like a lot $500 dollars for diapers, but when you figure in that one baby uses $1000 in disposables, it makes us feel good. More importantly we are doing what we can to not leave such a mark on the environment. Ok, I'm off my soap box now...

Jack loves his Bouncer!

So much so, he would rather fall asleep in it then ask to go to bed.

"I'm a mother of four!!!!" When did this happen?

There are days when it hits me... "I'm a mother of four" I just don't picture myself as "that" woman. I absolutely love being a mom, your probably saying "you better", and I truly do. Let's see if I can explain. I still picture myself as the a 24 year old with a rock'n bod with a ton of time to get stuff done. Then I take a look in the mirror and see myself ten years older and tell myself "not bad for four kids" and a list of things to do which realistically I'm happy if 10% of them are done at the end of the day. I can't even imagine what Ryan tells himself. I've had eight years to deal my self image as a mother and Ryan (he truly is amazing) has had two years to adapt to being a father of four. So with that being said I guess I have no room to talk. Ryan deserves a metal.

Days, weeks and even months are flying by. I've been terrible at keeping in contact with dear friends and family. I truly am horrible at keeping in contact. Every year my new years resolution is to keep in better contact. I think I should accept that it might never happen. Good intentions don't get you very far. And that is why I started this blog and yet I neglect it for a whole month, errrr. Sorry to all, please bear with me.