Fun in the Museum

Hello Boston, Here we come!

Well, we made it to Boston after a never ending drive across half the country. It was very clear to me why we usually drive through the night on long trips. The kids did pretty well and were good sports, but it was long for all of us.

This is going to be our home/neighborhood for the next 2 years. It is a very nice area, and all the neighbors have been very welcoming. After leaving Columbia in 100 degree weather, it felt like spring when we got here. It promptly rained for 3 days straight, but now it is very nice and we are appreciating a pleasant summer despite the reality of a long winter.

After weeks of preparing for the move and several days of unpacking we headed out to the Children's museum for a break from the monotony. While this is my first experience actually living in a large city, the driving has not been as dreadful as I expected. I do spend a lot of time making up for wrong turns, but at least everyone around me is quite calm. There have been a few times when I thought I might chuck the lady in my GPS out the window. So far she has proven to be indespensible, a little nerve racking mind you, but there is no way I could live here without her constant barrage of directions.

Classic Moment

How could I not document this? Just in case you wonder if they are watching you...

Worth a 1000 words

This pretty much says it all.

The girls in their dresses

Aleia

Lillian

Homestyle Family Photos

So we had the Aleia and Lillian blessed in church about 4 weeks ago, but given the chaos of the day not a single picture was taken. Very sad, but the reality of six small kids. So after church today we tortured the kids with numerous attempts at getting a picture that we liked. Lets just say there are few things more painful. The kids did their best, but we were all tired.

Jacob is seriously a trooper. He really does love his sisters and has a good time with them. He is definitely "well-rounded" between pokemon and high school musical.

Who wouldn't want 5 girls if they could be as adorable as this group?!?

OK. So there is some craziness to having six young children under the same roof, but we are having a good time. This picture says a lot.

Early 90's are back

I had a flashback to High School when I had finished dressing Lillian in her hot pink "adidas" shirt and big white bow. Remember when having your brand advertised across your clothes was soooo important!

Can't get enough...

These adorable dresses were made for us by one one of Moss' friends from his Home ward. We absolutely love them. There is just something about having the girls dressed alike. So until they protest...

Everyday Life- True or False

Moss comes home every night and holds the babies while I get dinner on the table.

Brooke spends her days being peaceful and calm, just hanging around with Mattie.

Anna is a great babysitter, and cannot stand to hear the babies cry it out.

Mary and Brooke are perfect playmates who have no trouble comprimising on how to do things.

Our Chunkie Monkies

We believe in "healthy" babies in this family!

How to Do It

The inevitable question whenever someone finds out I have 6 children is, "How do you do it?" This is going to be my answer... "I just sit down a lot."

The pacifier

Just in case you ever wonder why a mother would ever let her nearly 3-year-old have a pacifier...

She totally fell asleep lounging on the floor.

Mary's First Track Meet

It is amazing to go to these track meets and see her all decked out in her "uniform". It brings back a lot of memories for me. Of course the morning was cold and rainy, but we were not deterred! Moss had a big test, so I loaded up all 6 of the kiddos and off we went. Fortunately the kids were well behaved, and there were friends there to help out. It was fun and exhausting!

Still Growing

Aleia- 3 months

Lillian- 3 months (she ran out of patience as I took Aleia's pictures)