Random March April Pics

A few pics I took during these last few weeks.  Everyone loves to kiss Levi, now that he knows how to! The boys performed in the ward Primary talent show, each playing a piano solo. Austin played, "Take me out to the ballgame" and Wesley "Raider's March" (Indiana Jones).  Meg, Clinton, Cedi, Connor, Jenna and Wyatt Christensen came to visit us for their Spring break. It was a short 2 days of swimming, Macayo's and baseball games. We loved their company and staying up late to watch Netflix documentary (Mansome!) Wesley got rewarded for being on Principal's list. Isaac took a fieldtrip to the Butterfly Garden with his preschool class.  The boys sometimes play our board games, but not very often. It's exciting when they do! Isaac got himself dressed one day, which was a disaster! Austin lost his first real tooth and got 5 bucks from the toothfairy! Levi is such a ham for the camera.

Handsome haircuts

Jared did it again! Handsome haircuts for the 4 boys. They felt like a million bucks with their clean faces and bright smiles. I love to see them dressed up in new church shirts as well. Levi had the biggest change, cutting off 3 inches of locks! It was funny b/c this week each of the boys had some sort of "wound" caused by a sibling. Austin had been cut with a key (Isaac). Isaac got elbowed in the eye (Austin). Wesley got bit and nail marks (Levi). Levi fell down and got bruised (wrestling with brothers). Pictures like these remind me how lucky I am to have these sweet boys. Even though the day to day stuff is hard with constant bickering, cleaning up after them, teaching them how to get along and do chores, never ending laundry and cooking... I am so grateful for motherhood. I will miss these boys and taking care of them someday.

Baseball days

Spring baseball is in full session. Austin is playing Coach Pitch for the Savannah Sand Gnats (despite the creepy insect, Austin's favorite color is forest green!), and Wesley is pitching for the Washington Nationals. Lots of practices and lots of games, several times a week. We love the fresh air, although I do get tired of running around and throwing dinner down the boys at an early 4pm. The love the snack time after the game. Gpa Lowe is always very supportive and helpful with driving, and even Pipa/Gma Wilson made it to a game. I do enjoy the game more than last year, now that my boys can actually make contact with the balls and I can see the love that they have for the sport (following their dad's footsteps). Wesley and Jared have had good communication and how to improve on the game, although it is hard and involves tears sometimes. Jared is doing his best to "coach" Wesley, and it hopefully is drawing them closer.

 

Austin's outfits

We have a little creator in our family. He loves to build cities, stories, tell us of his dreams and pretend he is a spy. Here are a few pics of his school days. He makes them look brand new with how he matches them! He also dresses Levi, with matching socks and hat!  My creative boy Austin loves to find new ways to make hand me down clothing into some great outfits! His mind is always building, inventing, finding and imagining...which is the same with what he wears.