wow...

Was August really my last post? shameful. I blame the move, kids, and work. We're still unpacking, but I guess it's time to post something so I can still call myself a blogger...

My sister-in-law (well, sort of. she's my sister's sister-in-law, but I can claim her, right?), Lindsey Potts took these pics of our family a few weekends back. This girl has some serious talent. I've seen her paintings and drawings and HOLY COW she is good. (her brother and sister are also super talented) So I was honored and grateful to have her capture some moments of our family. Thanks Lindz!!

...and I hope she won't mind me posting these pictures, but they are so adorable, I just can't help myself. This shows just a hint of her creativity...

I can't remember who this little boy is, but he is holding his little sister, Tink. love it.

Me and My Boys

Jeremy snapped this pic last night when me and the boys were having a tickle fight. I can NEVER get them all smiling at the same time in a picture, but this one came out effortless. Thanks honey.

*I don't know how or why Bryce is such a big boy, but he just keeps growing and growing. He doesn't even eat that much! Him and Brax are almost the same weight and fit in the same size diapers. (Yep, Brax still wears diapers at bedtime.) Bryce even has the same size head as the other two. He seems like he should be walking, but he can barley crawl. Awe, he's so cute. Our little big boy.

*Brax isn't totally naked, btw. He just likes to be free as a bird and hang out in his undies. Fine by me- his little buns are the cutest.

Colored my Hair Red!

I haven't colored my hair in 6 years. Thanks to Natural Instincts by Clairol, I went from dark brown with natural highlights to Raspberry Creme.

..and I like it.

It's different, but not too dramatic.

I wanted a subtle, yet noticeable change and that's what I got...

(it was almost midnight when i took this pic, so if i look tired, it's cuz i am) Thank you Laura- for taking the time to color and trim my hair

and for doing such a great job!

Thanks "Ally"- for letting me borrow your sis,

using your home as a salon, the refreshing non-fat smoothie,

and the amazing hot rolls.

Thank you Chels- for the slimming fruit & veggie platter,

introducing me to BIG FISH, and...

for trying a california roll (even though you didn't want to)

{ Hey, best friends don't lie }

OH! and thank you thank you Chels & Alyssa for rushing

to the store to get more hair dye the minute I realized we were short.

You guys are the best!

Cabin, Kids, & Fun

Over the weekend, we went to Justin's family cabin with Chelsea and the kids.

i had fun goofing off with the camera outside on the balcony...
...while the kids were fast asleep :)

Woke up early Saturday morning to cook breakfast, but could barely take my eyes off the view outside. SO pretty, lush, and green.

I also like the view inside :)

Dad relaxing on the porch..

...and mom relaxing on dad.

There were so many Blue Jays flying around- we just sat and bird-watched after breakfast

Justin and his new little girl, Maddie

photogenic horse

Brad and Justin

Chelsea and Maddie

Mama Mia & Bryce

Jeremy and I played tennis. Was great fun until he ran away with my water bottle. He said I could have it back if I chased after him. So I did. I still didn't get it. SO THIRSTY!!

Brax was intrigued by this wooden doll house. (don't tell anyone)

Brayden said his classroom at school should look like this one... I agree.

The lifelike playhouse was a wonderful babysitter pretty much the whole weekend

I was given a tour by the man of the house

...and had a nice hearty meal cooked for me. delish! I wish I could 'pretend' clean and get away with it

Such a cute little play-cabin for kids

...and a gorgeous one for adults

Had a bonfire Saturday night after the kids were in bed...

...roasted some marshmallows (played with them actually)

J: what are marshmallows even made out of?

D: Oh, just some mallow and a little marsh.

...and such good news! Bryce started crawling for the first time ever! The BEST part about it was that we were both there together to witness it.

He saw something he wanted, and he just went for it...

SCORE!!

I always enjoy pictures like this one more than when they're posing with a cheesy smile. Not because none of them pose at the same time anyway, but because seeing how they naturally act, cracks me up.

...not even sure what they're looking at!

(Sure, they'll all turn their heads to the back at the same time, but not to the front)

Got one smiling!

Got two smiling!

...aaaaand that's it.

I love him. He's so chill, happy, and...

...look at those chubby cheeks! (Just want to kiss 'em again and again.)

Brax sure had fun pulling that wagon

...and his big brother

I even got a ride. sort of.

Glad to have spent the weekend with family.