We wore the kids out on our trip to California, but once we were home it was time for everyone to get back to school/ work. Here's some of what we were up to in January....
Walter has entered the tantrum phase and become a true toddler.
We've enjoyed some great birds watching, both with Vanguard and on our own. We've spotted this bald eagle and her mate multiple times!
The amazing women at Vanguard threw me a surprise baby shower for Lionel. It was so sweet! And I loved that they included all the kids and teens. In a world where
very few people are excited about your 7th baby, it was so wonderful to feel like he was loved and celebrated!
They had game for all the kids to play including a drinking from a bottle competition for my kids. Conrad won!
One day we headed up to Nordic Valley for a ski day with friends. All the kids did a great job.
Walter and I manned the picnic table and kept kids happy with snacks.
Walter figured out how to poop in the potty and was so proud of himself! He wants to potty train so badly, but we'll wait until after baby is here.
He also had a great time helping cook in his new apron from Gram.
Aren't these boys so cute!?!
Hazel and Eliza did one of the crazier things of their lives when they joined the other teens from Vanguard for a cold plunge in 20 degree weather. I'm not sure Eliza will make that mistake again!
They've also had many great visits to the temple. I love that they have such a great peer group to lead them in crazy (but clean) fun as well as spiritual growth. It's all about balance right?!?
Not pictured was all the cleaning and final prep for our sweet baby! We can't wait to meet him (and I'm SO over being pregnant).
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