Just a quick update on our craziness

It's been a while and I feel guilty because this is kind of my "baby book" for the kids. I have Christopher's "ONE" blog all typed out, I just have to add pictures. I seem to be on a bit of a time constraint lately...4 kids will do that, I guess. There's always something going on...sports, school, life. It gets away from me sometimes....
Our house is pretty crazy these days...the kids are getting older, arguing more, all the fun stuff. An example of our normal...Christopher threw a huge amethyst crystal to me when I wasn't looking, leaving me with a bloody, swollen eyebrow right before I had to pick Madeline up from school earlier. I really can't make this stuff up...and don't even ask why we have huge crystals laying around.

Christopher has a great arm. He loves to play catch and has his own "catcher's stance", which is actually W sitting that I'm supposed to be discouraging if you were to ask a physical therapist ((oops)), but I find it super cute. There is absolutely zero interest in walking because crawling seems to be suiting him just fine. More on this guy when I finish his year post because I'll add some more recent info in there too.

We are currently planning Joseph's THIRD birthday. Pretty crazy because I feel like the time has gone too fast. He's a pretty amazing little dude. In these past few months, he has really grown and his language is amazing. Potty trained himself, which was a huge shock to us. We weren't even going to introduce until 3, but he decided he was ready. Joseph's current interests include baseball, super heroes, crafting, playing with his sister and brothers, doing anything outside. He has the biggest, kindest heart...but definitely doesn't take any bossing from his sister. Have a feeling they are really going to miss each other this next school year. He'll be starting preschool two days a week, for 2.5 hours. Growing into such a big boy!

Madeline is in her last month of preschool. This is a very emotional subject, so I'll move on from there. Her interests include crafting ALL DAY LONG (it's exhausting at times.haha) and is actually sitting across from me creating fans right now, playing outside with friends, being a little mommy to her brothers (including Joshua).  She is currently taking a creative dance class that includes ballet, tap, and tumbling. We're getting pretty excited for the recital next month! Our little sassy girl also just started tee-ball, which Anthony is assisting with coaching. I love seeing this because it's Anthony's first experience coaching the little guys and it cracks me up. I also love it because it feels like yesterday when I was watching Joshua do the same.

Speaking of the big, hairy, man child... Joshua is currently wrapping up his Junior year of Varsity baseball. He's been very accepting of his role as jam pitcher, but is also ready for some Legion baseball so he can play some outfield, as well. The grades are up and he is an honor roll student these days. My mom pride is beaming about that. He is working at McDonald's and not "Lovin' it", so he may be changing that soon. This weekend he will be all dressed up in a tux and escorting his beautiful girlfriend, Bridget, to her senior prom. Pictures of that will definitely be following.

Anthony and I just celebrated 6 years of marriage. Hard to believe it's been 6 years, we've increased our family to a grand total of 7, had 3 addresses, filled all of those addresses with love and unforgettable memories. I love our life together and feel blessed every single day to have such a loving, hard working husband, and to have built this beautiful family with him. It's quite chaotic with all these little ones, and we pretty much never get time away or a day off from it all. But, we always make time for each other.
Anthony has been bowling on Monday nights and the team made it to the Playoffs that are happening next week! He's also in his complete glory right now because we're planning another Disney trip in November....the man lives for Disney.haha.

I've been trying to work on myself a little lately. *insert gasp here* Yep, I take the kids to the gym just about every day for an hour. It refreshes me to get an hour of sweating in a high intensity class with real, live adults and no kids around! This will also be month 3ish or so (? haven't been keeping track) of going meatless...not because I don't love meat, y'all, it just makes me feel better/more energy/less bloat. I'm thinking I should make a "Meatless Monday" entry just to share some of these awesome recipes I've been cooking up. Maybe.

That's what's up with us lately. Just a quick update on our craziness.