finally

Finally a blog post - well not really, I'm just redirecting you to my photography blog, since I update that one a whole lot more than this one.

www.pattinelsonphotography.blogspot.com

 Just some pictures of my gracie.

One of these days I WILL start blogging on here again!

10 randoms

Ok so this is a totally random post with a lot of totally random pictures. Lots of random thoughts floating around in my head that need to get out of there. In no particular order whatsoever :)

1. Rompers. Seriously? Maybe I'm totally unfashionable and unhip (ok I know I am), but seriously does anyone think they look good? ON AN ADULT?? I just don't get them. At all. I'm hoping it's just a passing trend, like neon. And colored jeans. The only human that I've ever seen that can kind of pull off the romper was a very,very cute baby. And still I was like "really, a romper??" Just so we're clear, you will never see me sportin' the romper. EVER. And how fun is it to go to the bathroom while wearing that thing. Nope. Never gonna happen. And sorry if you love the romper trend and sport them on occasion and I just offended you. I'm sure you look fab in it :\

2. Pinterest. I don't even think I need to elaborate on this one. It's just plain and simple awesomeness. A dream come true. I don't know who was the inventor of this, but he is friggin genius. Except now instead of 10 projects on my to-do list, I have about 5 million. And my house is messier.

3. Instagram. I shouldn't have to elaborate on this one either. Pure awesomeness. A crazy picture-taking addict's dream. I'll take instagram and pinterest over facebook ANYDAY! Love, love, love, it.

4. Parents and sports. Ok now I'm gonna get about as opinionated as you'll ever see me. And that's not a lot. But seriously. I'm talking about those parents that complain about EVERYTHING when it come to their kids sports. And it's always the same parents. It drives me bonkers. Up the wall. And the thing that makes me the most mad is that it is almost ALWAYS the parents who have NEVER played sports that cause the most problems. They have NO clue how sports are run and what it takes to coach, organize, and play sports. It seriously is ruining sports. And I feel so sorry for their kids. They will always be known as the kid with the crazy parents who no one wants on their teams. Seriously parents - grow up!! Life and sports aren't always FAIR. Drives me nutty. And if you're one of those parents, seriously chillax. And maybe put your kids in plays. Or maybe dance. Ok change the subject.

5. Moths. Don't care for them. They're right up there with mice. And bats.

6. Maxi dresses. Now on the opposite side of the fashion trends, here is one that I am in love with. Seriously, is there anything more comfy and cute? It's like wearing a nightgown (not that I wear those, but I imagine them to be very comfy), to church. I kinda want to wear them all day every day. No yankin pants up, no muffin top, just free and flowing amazingness. And lets not even talk about how well they hide bodily flaws (or fatness, whichever word you prefer). And you can wear them pregnant or not pregnant. No need to pack them away for 9 months. The most flattering thing in my closet? Probably not. But love 'em anyways!!

7. Campers. Please tell me I'm not the only one that doesn't have one (or getting one). Seriously what is it with people and camping these days. Sure, a few days up in waterton with the fam is great and all, but fun enough to spend mounds of moula on a camper?? And just to set the record straight, I don't hate camping, but I don't necessarily love it either. And I can get dirty, I sometimes like to get dirty, and if you see my kids in the summertime, they are most likely dirty. But I have ZERO desire to go buy a camper. I'm happy that I have a hubby that shares this view. BTW I would rather spend my money on cameras/lenses. Sadly, hubby does NOT share that view :(

8. My baby. So massively in-friggin love with him. Can't get enough. Ever. I could kiss those cheeks off everyday. I crave him when I'm not with him, even if its for a few hours. He makes me crazy (the good kind). I wish I could keep him a baby forever. And he turns one next month. Such a depressing thought. I think it gets harder when you are at the end (or near the end) of having babies. I hate it. But he is soo much fun and we all completely adore him to pieces. I am so blessed!

9. Kinda excited for summer. Last year was kind of a wipe out with the baby being born and all, so I'm quite looking forward to lazy, hot, non-scheduled summer days. 

10. Confession time. I'm not gonna lie - but I'm really liking the bachlorette this season (please tell me I'm not the only one). Guilty pleasure (sorry mom!!) Emily is a sweetheart and seems to have her head on straight. And the guys at the end seem pretty good. Except for chris. Can't stand him. I am rootin for Sean or Jeff (btw i heard jeff is a mormon?). Anyways, kinda enjoy it. Hope your opinion of me didn't just go down the tubes :) 

And what better way to end a completely random post, 

than with completely random instagram photos.

(can't seem to get this collage any bigger. Anyone know how to do it??)

maysa's birthday part 2

I had to blog maysa's bday in two separate posts.

Not because we did anything extravagant on her birthday, but just because I took too many darn pictures and didn't want anyone to fall asleep looking at them all. You're welcome.

So here is part 2

The weather was beautiful on her birthday

so we went to Henderson park and Jimmy went and picked up pizza for us. We're pretty high class like that.

The kids had a blast!

And I promise my husband did not kill anyone after this pic.

If it's not obvious from his facial expression, he just loves  getting his picture taken ;)

Another attempt at a picture of all 5 kids.

Heaven forbid they might all be looking normal (heck I would be happy if they were all just looking!)

for once!!

happy belated Easter

happy belated Easter!

I'm only a week late this time.

Every time I try to get pictures of all my kids together,

I am reminded why I VERY rarely ever get pictures of all my kids together.

HOLY.GONG.SHOW.

Out of about 50 pictures (seriously) these were the only two that were decent enough (kind of) to make it to the blog.

Arggg!

 Good thing I kinda love these sweet faces anyways :) 

cattle drive

I know I've been pretty pathetic in the blogging department.

And I'm pretty sure no one reads this anymore.

Life with 5 kids and pinterest has proven to be somewhat busy :)

Anyways, so during Christmas holidays, we had to move some cattle closer to home to get ready for calving season.

The hubs likes to do that when the kids are off school-

it's like having 3 hired men in his own house :)

And the kids (and me) LOVE it!

I can hardly believe that these pictures were taken in January.

The weather has been down right freaky this year.

But I'm not complaining one single bit.

the hubs in action.

There's something about a man on a horse.

Mmmmmm.

Love it.

rodeo

Ok, so this post is like 2 months overdue but I'm doing it anyways.

Maybe someday I'll actually be caught up on my blogging.

But probably not.

So anyways, the 3 older kids have been doing a mini rodeo circuit

the past couple of years,

and they love it.

Other than the fact that our horses are young and inexperienced in the patterns, 

they do pretty good.

This little girlie will start rodeoing next year.

And she CAN'T wait!

They do events such as barrel racing, pole bending, flag picking, goat tying/untying, and cattle sorting. 

I can't tell you they're the most exciting rodeos I've ever seen.

Because they're not.

It's definately NOT the NFR.

But the kids enjoy it and are getting pretty good.

And yes, we have since bought Gracie longer wranglers.

I swear this kid grows out of jeans every 5 minutes.

At this rate she's gonna be 7 feet tall!

And I can't end a post without a picture of my little 

heart Breaker. :)

1st day

The first day of school

I realize this post is a month late, but that's life with a newborn for ya.

these 3 were beyond excited to start school.

Gracie is now a grade 6-er, which is considered middle school.

I'm not sure how I feel about that.

I swear I just sent her to preschool.

But she LOVES it, especially having a locker.

Sades started grade 5.

She was probably the most excited - especially to pick out her school supplies. 

I'm not sure what it is about new school supplies that they get so excited about.

But I remember being the exact same way when I was that age.

Ryder is a big grade 3-er now. He is excited that he is in his Auntie Brett's class this year.

And he is pretty dang excited for hockey season to start.

Me - not so much (refering to the hockey, not brett:)

I always get a little sad seeing them walk out to the bus.

They all look so grown up.

But I am looking forward to much quieter days :)

Now this little gal.

She started preschool the next week.

She was SOO excited.

Being the lucky fourth child

I let her choose out of the vast array of hand-me-down backpacks.

And of course she chose the pony one. 

They always choose the pony one.

This backpack has gone through all 3 of my girls 

so I kind of like it.

ok this picture makes me want to cry!

Where did my little baby girl go??