Life with FIVE!

THIS. IS. LIFE.

Seriously...looking back at the 1st weeks with Leighton, but finally sitting down to do this in January 2019 when LJ is already 3 months old.  How time is flying as a FAMILY OF FIVE!

Most mornings spent snuggling sis....lots of smiles, lots of tears, not a lot of sleep, more love than I ever imagined possible!

New MOMS...they are normal people doing normal things!!!

Cheese....staring at Leighton puts a smile on ALL of our faces.

First Bath...

thankful for the live in Grammy nurse to help where I'm still freaked out!

Update: 3 months in, I've still only given her 1 bath by myself.  hahah!

Just a little nugget of LOVE!

Look at these LUCIOUS locks!

ONE WEEK OLD! 

A little behind the scenes from Leighton's newborn photo shoot!

Thanks Chantel for being the most amazing!

THIS.  

THIS MAKES ME WANT TO HAVE ALL THE BABIES WITH THIS GUY!!!

The two are in LOVE with LJ! Borderline OBSESSED!

School Pics are in....

Millie, P4, Griffin, Kindergarten.

Life doesn't slow down...the weather was pleasant and the traditions were meant to be continued! 

Craven Farms Pumpkin Trip 2018!

Of course, our NEWEST pumpkin was dressed in full pumpkin attire. 

Millie found her old pumpkin hat and insisted on wearing it.

I mean...this tradition gives me ALLLLLLL the feels!

First stop...COFFEE at the pumpkin patch.

Off for the tractor ride...how did I get so lucky?!?!

Life of a new mom...pretty sure I brushed my hair, but maybe I didn't.

Staring at this littlest love and soaking in all the moments with her.

Our goofy little family.

New year...new ducks...and this year they had more than YELLOW.

DUCK races...lots of fun, lots of tears. 
We (Griffin) doesn't do well when sis wins!

Grammy and Papa with the Meyer troops.

Finding the perfect pumpkins!

We've got a WHOLE family of pumpkins.

All smiles for the sunshine and fun at the patch!

Grammy and her littlest Grand!

Ok, so I've have a bow aversion in the past...but with LJ I'm FREE 

BOW...the bigger (almost) the better!  Heck, YOLO!!!

In the midst of Leighton explosion, life does go on.  Griffin got to present his STAR BOARD the week of his birthday.  A special board all about G!!!

Let the traditions continue...although they may be crammed in between feedings and blowouts.

And, of course, no pants required at our house!

TA-DAH!!!!

Another day...another outfit.  This time a cozy velour jumpsuit.  I only wish I had the same!

LJ was off and meeting friends!

I mean...Hello ISABABY!  9 pounds of pure love!

With all the LJ time...we tried to keep life normal for these too and also have special trips.

DOUGHNUTS and ice water for Griffin's 6th birthday.  A special treat before school!

Decorating CAKE #1....the family cake for his REAL birthday!

Happy Birthday BIG BOY!

With a HALLOWEEN birthday....not only do you get CAKE, but you get to go Trick-or-Treating too!

A Lego Police Man, A Mermaid and a Baby Octopus!

I mean...all the love.

This guy opening presents...what a fun day!

Prior to Halloween, we had a sneak peak of costumes at the HCA Trunk-or-Treat!

Griffin with his little girlfriend MacKenzie. Young love....all about it!

The Meyer and O'Malley troops!

So life....as much as it is different as a family of FIVE...the days keep going by and we find a way to thrive!  Less sleep, more love, enjoying the RIDE!

I'll leave you with a little shot of Leighton....Growing Up Meyer!

It's the way we roll!