Mommy and Kid Naptime

Power naps are a must for me right now. My body isn't used to the late night feedings with Ryder, but hopefully I'll get there soon! The kids haven't been feeling well these last few days so I've been able to convince them to take naps with me. It was pretty fun and relaxing to take a nap with all my kids in the same room today after a productive morning of cleaning, learning, and playing with them.

 A clean house, a yummy smelling candle burning, happy kids, and a nap on the couch with a comfy blanket brings me a lot of happiness! Especially when my view is my 3 sweet sleeping children!

Snow!

The weather has been bitterly cold here, but it finally warmed up a bit and snowed a ton! Tenley was ecstatic to see the snow and begged Brad to take her out to play in it. Brad, Kade, and Tenley all had a blast sledding with friends for the day!

Time Out

The transition from having two kids to having three kids has been pretty great! Ryder is such a sweet easy going baby that he makes it easy. I've really loved the addition to the family and haven't felt too overwhelmed. Kade and Tenley have loved having Ryder in the family as well, but I have noticed them fighting more with each other. I think it might be because we are at home a lot more than we used to be and so they've been getting on each others nerves. Now every time they fight I have them sit on the stairs and hug each other for one whole minute. It's really cute to me, but they don't love it all that much. Although I think they've been getting a long much better!

Cute Kids

These two have been giving me a run for my money lately, but then there are moments where they couldn't be any cuter! I love them :)

Morning Scripture Time

I like to read my scriptures in the morning while I'm eating breakfast and Tenley has noticed this so she wanted to join me and read hers as well. Kade wanted to do the same, but his scriptures were in the room that Ryder was sleeping in so I showed them how to read the scriptures on the IPad. They thought it was really neat when I taught them how to push play and listen to the scriptures be read to them! I hope this might turn into a habit for all of us!

Winter Hats

Brad and I were just talking about how little Ryder needs a cute winter hat and the next day we got a cute package from his dad and Judy with an adorable outfit, cute blanket, and this cute hat! He looks adorable in it!

Sunday Snuggles

I miss going to church a lot but it's pretty sweet and peaceful to snuggle with my little newborn all day long.

Dream Catchers

The kids did one last fun little art project today with Heidi before she had to go to the airport, they made dream catchers! They were excited to dream about Lewiston and Heidi tonight :)

Children's Museum

Brad and Heidi took Kade and Tenley to the Children's museum today and they all  had a blast! They were lucky to have the museum pretty much to themselves! I was sad Ryder and I couldn't join them, but we had fun taking naps!

Games, Projects, Movie Night

The kids have been having way too much fun around here with Aunt Heidi and Dad and I've been having way too much fun cuddling sweet little Ryder. Life is so so good!

Lazy Saturdays, Aunt Heidi, New Niece

It was nice to have a lazy Saturday morning and cuddle in pajamas with my kids today!

Then this afternoon Aunt Heidi arrived to town and the kids are thrilled! She's had lots of fun projects for them to do and the weather was even nice enough for them to go to the park today! Then I finally got out tonight when she took us to one of my favorite restaruants, Panera Bread. It was delicious! We're excited to have Heidi with us for a few days!

I'm also so thrilled and excited for my little brother whose wife just gave birth to their little girl, Yesul Ali Woodruff. She is adorable and I'm excited for her and Ryder to meet!

Brad

Brad is lucky enough to have 2 weeks of paternity leave from school and because he doesn't have much to be at school for, he's really been able to use it! He has been SO extremely helpful and caring and sweet. He's let me sleep in, made my yummy breakfasts, taken care of Kade and Tenley, and cleaned up around the house. He is the best! I'm grateful for his help, but ready to let him have a break soon!

Today he took the kids to the Wonder Lab museum in Bloomington. The kids had a blast and Ryder and I got some much needed rest at home.