One month

In the craziness of newborn time, it feels like Helen had always lived with us and also that she can’t possibly be a month old. But she is! 

This is how we hang out most of the day

A very beloved sister

And she learned to support her weight! She’s so big

 

James is 14

Happy birthday to James! Hard to believe his premature arrival was 14 years ago. He loves teasing and baking and staying busy. He also loves neck gaiters and pink stuff and his littlest sisters.

Redhead

I washed Helen's hair and it's so fluffy

Vacation

 We went to Coeur d’Alene with family for a few days

There was fun room with lots of beds

Poker most nights 

Two playgrounds

Mini golf

Playing by the lake

New hairstyles 

A boat ride on the lake

Bowling

Not napping at naptime

Some older kids and grandpa got a pass and stayed an afternoon doing activities 

We brought littler kids in to try a few things too. Bernadette was convinced it was all for her.

Then the big kids were riding a ride and Noah and Isi decided to do it too

And we finished off the week with go karts!

This week

 James and his new buddy

Nora made a portrait 

Max and his math

Post bath 

James made VERY blue frosting

Playing outside

 We went for a walk, to our new platform, and swinging.

Helen is warm and happy inside my coat

Charles and James and grandpa built a play platform for the kids

The cats are into it too. Bernadette is playing hide and seek underneath.

Helen and Mama

 It was windy, we needed a cow suit

Went to lunch