Book Worms

I can't tell you how much my heart loves watching Ruby, Dallin, and Lily love books and reading.  As a child, I couldn't stand reading for many reasons but the big one was it was just hard for me.  Over the years, I have found my love for books, in fact I can't stop buying books and am even in a book club.  It's glorious!  I hope these kiddos will continue their love of books and reading.

Quick get away

Last month, a couple of my friends and I had a girls day in Orange County.  It was magical, massages, lunch (without kids), pool time, and lots of talking and catching up.  I've decided I need more of this in my life.  So grateful for great friends that we can just pick up where we left off from last time!

Also celebrated a friends birthday at the beach, so great to talk and watch the beautiful sunset.

Ruby's Soccer Season Ends

 Ruby, at the age of 4 just finished her first season of soccer.  The first couple of sessions were bumpy to say the least ("I don't want to play daddy!" - clinging to Eric's leg as he held the twins in both arms because I was coaching Gordon's soccer team on another field at the same time.  Eric defiantly took one for the team in the early sessions of Ruby's soccer season.  However, as the season progressed she discovered that she really does like playing and she was a good little soccer player.  She was darling to watch run around, kick the ball, and laughing all the way.  That's the way it is suppose to be.

Gordon, age 7 also finished up his soccer season playing on the Red Dragons - we had a good season and Gordon played well.

Hold Me Mommy

"Hold You ME!"  These are the words I hear on a regular basis from these little munchkins.  These kids are so cute but sometimes when everyone wants me to hold them at all the same time it can be overwhelming.  This is a usual occurrence in our family, me holding multiple kids all at once. #momofmultiples :)

#lifeisgood

Sibling Fun

Ruby, Dallin, and Lily love getting Jamba Juice after we visit the gym in the morning.  It's so fun to watch these little kids as they watch the fountain drinking their juice.

 Lily, loves carrying baskets, purses, and any bucket that she carry her treasures in.

 Love these girls in their matching dresses.

Ruby tucks in the twins

Ruby loves playing "mom" and tucking the twins into bed.  She sets up little beds with blankets around the house and lays blankets on top of them.  Its so cute, Dallin and Lily play around and enjoy the attention she gives them.

Game Changer

So this happened, the beginning of August... I'm teaching again!!!  I couldn't be happier about the whole situation.  I'm back teaching in Temecula, 3rd grade again, at my old school and it feels amazing.  I'm teaching part time which is fantastic because I feel like I have the best of both worlds right now - a couple of days in the classroom and a couple of days at home.  I'm so grateful for the opportunity to be back doing something I love.  I have balance in my life again!

This also happened, Lily, Dallin and Ruby started preschool and it has been a wonderful change for them too.  Lily and Dallin have actually adjusted the best to the school situation.  Ruby is warming up to the idea but she says she just wants to be home with her mama, ha!

When I gave the twins their school backpacks they were thrilled, in fact Lily refused to take it off.  She wore it to church and all throughout the house.  She even slept with it for a night or two.  I understand Lily, I love school too.

Pool Time

 These girls in their matching swim suits is just so cute.  They love to match and be "twins."

Getting to the pool can be a bit of a challenge when the double stroller is loaded with 4 kids.  I still can't believe I have 4 kids most days. 

I can relate!

I seriously feel like this most of the day, yes exhausted and ready to fall asleep on a dime.  I'm sleeping but it seems like there is always someone up either wetting the bed, loosing a binkie, or having a nightmare.  This too will pass!

More Summer Pics

There are bits of summer that are magical in my mind (not the whole thing if I'm being completely honest).  However, family night with our neighbors were great, the library summer reading program was great for the kids, Gordon went to two soccer camps and had a great time, and finding the Pop Badge, Mr. Gold at Legoland. 

I'm grateful for summer and the memories we made but I am sure grateful that it is now fall and the kids and I are back in school.