Tuesday, May 24, 2011

a little update...

... for anyone who cares and hasn't completely given up on me as a blogger. My blog is one of the many things I can't seem to find time for since munchkins number 3 and 4 arrived. I don't mind it though. I love my four little excuses for a hectic and crazy life. Some people are so amazingly together no matter how many kids they have (you know who you are). And even more impressive are those who are able to manage being on top of things without having a stick up their... you know what I mean. If I was amazingly together it would definitely because I was WAY too uptight. So sorry if I'm late, flaky, selfish with my time, forgot it was your birthday, etc. O.K, so I've always been a little flaky, late, and forgetful. At least I can blame it on someone else now :)

We'll start with Shayla. This girl is so full of life. She is hysterically funny and way smarter than she has any right to be at 8 years old. She's super into dance right now. I've discovered I'm kind of a prude and wish she would just be happy in ballet so I wouldn't have to worry about questionable costumes and borderline inappropriate dance moves. Not that we've gotten there yet, but I know what's coming! Here's a few pics of her at a recent competition.




Kyler is taking after his big sister and thinks he's a comedian as well. He loves his Nintendo DS, tee-ball, riding his quad, staying up late, and making baby Clara happy. Out of all the kids he has been the one most interested in our new addition.




Leah is utterly adorable. She is such a girly girl and wants to do everything "myself". She has to pick out her own clothes every day and insists on wearing a dress. She is a little princess for sure and is fully aware that she has us all wrapped around her little finger. As if she needed more attention in life, she broke her arm falling off the couch at Aunt Rachel's. Even though she got the cast off over a month ago, she still tells people about how she hurt her arm, had to go to the doctor, and wore a pink cast. It was too cute.





Clara is our little angel baby. We can't believe how good natured and sweet she is. It seems like I get nothing done because I'm too busy enjoying the little elf. She rolls over and loves being on her tummy. She giggles at everyone who pays attention to her.








There you have it. My four little excuses. Aren't they adorable?



P.S. Zach and I thought this was so funny. It was washable marker after all, no harm done. Not so amusing when Leah tied to be funny the next day using a highlighter. It was nearly IMPOSSIBLE to get off of her and her baby dolls.

Speaking of Zach, he hates when I brag about him online, so I'll refrain from telling the World Wide Web that he is the most amazing dad and hubby on planet earth. He is though. Just in case you were wondering.

21 comments:

Beckie said...

I am very glad you decided to update the world! You have such a cute little family!

jocelyn said...

woooow! i'm excited about this. thank you thank you. i will take what i can get with your updates, because i love them. i can't believe how big those kids are. ESPECIALLY leah with all that hair. is she kidding me? i was hoping you would give an update on yourself. kidney stone? no? i'm a bad friend for not knowing that. i need to call you. i only have one child. what's my excuse?

Lara Zierke said...

Your family is so darling - and yes, people still read!

Joey and Michelle Chandler Family said...

You're funny Rebecca. Love the update. Keep em up you're doing great! Having four kids is definitely busy!!! I hear ya there. You guys have such a cute family.

Mindy said...

Hey, nobody calls my BFF a flake but ME! :)

Seriously, though, it's been too long. Your kids are all freaking grown up. They are all so dang cute, but I can't get over the dance pictures of Shayla. She's a natural! I mean, look at that pointed toe and leg straight up in the air. Not to mention that smile! My vote is to leave her in the dance group she's in- they obviously do a good job!

Amy said...

I'm not always on top of things, AND have times where I'm uptight...shoot. Your family is super cute. I love the hair on Leah.

Michelle said...

loved it! thanks for the update.

Life Is Golden said...

What a lovely/pleasant/unexpected surprise... pretty sure I'm going to be hugging all the people in those pictures the first weekend of July...

Rocia said...

raquel told me you updated and i was so excited to check...hooray! i miss you friend and all of your beautiful little excuses...now how about a trip to california?

Gm. Rena said...

Each of you is amazing == and amazingly beautiful. Hope Idaho life is super wonderful for you. Love you,

Kaisa Bailey said...

ha! You are alive. We miss Rebecca around here!! So good to SEE an update and not just hear about it. The kids are getting SO big and cute.

The Halls said...

You tell them girl....You just said how we all feel. You are a great Mom and your kids are darling!

madzzyy said...

You have such an adorable family. Keep updating :D

Emerald Palace said...

Wow, your family is so cute! My kids are all young too, its so hard (actually impossible) to stay caught up on it all. My kids are 5,4;3, and 1... its a loud and chaotic house!

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Trevor and Tara Wilde said...

Seriously, send me an email! I know you are super busy, but we need to chat!!!! thewildebunch@gmail.com!

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I just happened upon your blog - just a quick note to tell you that I think you have a beautiful family - K

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