Around Here #7

it's been difficult lately. reed is precious and she's high maintenance! its true what they say-- every child is different. the other four, as babies, we're self soothing. this factor came in extremely handy as i home-schooled and needed some cushion room to teach and still care for a newborn. reed loves to be in the sling and only in the sling. if she's not in there her time alone is short-lived. some times i cry and feel so overwhelmed. then there's days that the circumstances have not changed but i feel God's grace calm my weary soul. don't get me wrong she's a huge blessing! we love her forever and cant imagine life without her but i'm human and i get overwhelmed too. even as i type this i'm struggling to keep her content as she's already well fed, changed and sleepy. but i lover her and she's worth the struggle:)

1. sometimes running a mile outside is our p.e.

 2. a new headband

3. our home in the process of becoming our home.

 4. fitting in science experiments with a new born can be a challenge.

5. school on my bed has been a frequent.

 6. oh city you're a ham.

 7. we are loving our church work days

 8. city's signature lip pose

 9. visiting the broad

10. the kids appreciating contemporary art

i celebrated my birthday with friends, music, and encouraging chatter. i was so blessed and refreshed. i love how God brings people into your life that are sources of fresh air. i love them all dearly.

Around Here #6

it's been a busy fun summer. i'm so sad the kids start school soon. God give me strength!

4th of july came and went.

 first try at making mediterranean chicken skewers.

 lots of fun at the beach.

 gender reveal party for my nephew's baby. speaking of gender, i have to share the pictures i took of the kids gender reveal surprise for them.

 these two, dear friends becoming one.

finally put up my map after years in storage.

relaxing in the hammock.

 key's jewelry shop established :)

summer nights with the kids riding their bikes around the block as city skates around with daddy.

Around Here #5

It's feeling crazy around here. a lot of good stuff and a lot of hard stuff. but all-in-all, God has been working and things have been looking hopeful in the Lord.  

a vacation run in San Diego

in san diego

a must stop on our way to san diego rockin' baja lobster

the san juan capistrano mission

key doing math

my birthday gift

Since the last time I posted these are a few snap shots of what's been going on around here.

Around Here #4

the kids making us breakfast.

playing outside with each other.

Rock made his own loom!

family game night on our bed.

throwing tantrums on the ground....like always.

victory!

City's basket of shoes.

the kids enjoying one of our all-time favorite movies.

Around Here #3

The girls batted twice in the entire season...Story would usually cry when she was up to bat.

Baby City with her cell phone.

Practicing how to defeat Darth Vader in preparation for our Disneyland trip.

Our family routine for the week.

As they were hugging and playing, I asked them to smile for the camera.

Key prepared breakfast for Story and wanted me to take a picture of it.

I love to wear jackets...too bad I live in Cali.

Celebrated our friend's completion of seminary! I SO remember when PJ finished years ago. What a blessing to finally be done. Congrats Mr. & Mrs. Hong!

Around Here #2

During family pictures, the kids thought this would be hilarious :)

City peering out as our kids and neighbor kids play outside.

When I was sick with mastitis.

Getting ready for the beach.

We needed a clothes rack. Found instructions for a cute DIY pipe rack! Didn't know it would cost $125! No thank you, just got an IKEA one for $10. So cute though :/

Kids playing with our neighbor kids.

Enjoying the fresh air.

After putting Jordyn down for a nap (I put her to sleep on my chest:) and City, I gave them both a bath.