Four of a Kind Friday!

So Ben definitely looks more boy-ish, but the girls are nearly identical, even to me!

Ronnie in her little lamb outfit

Ben wearing his football onesie

Lila sporting her rose colored blankie (NEVER without it!)

And Noe, pink and perfect!

I think if I didn't know their outfits, I couldn't figure out who is who! whom?

My view

What could be better than one of these peacefully sleeping on your chest?

Or this resting in your lap?

A boys only hike

I can feel Ben's pain - 3 sisters and a mom in the house, 3 girl neighbors visiting all weekend, and Ronnie's play date. . .

The boys escaped and went for a hike. Edwin snapped this picture of Ben at Lake Anza.

Actually, I'm not sure Ben really feels the imbalance for now. But I'm sure he appreciated the Dad time anyway!

A Saturday morning

Four of a Kind Friday!

How lucky that Grandma is in charge of the sign at Tradition Bank (I always wondered what the Vice President's job was!). All of out little Ostrins got a formal welcome into the world.




You may notice that Noe's doesn't quite match. We can thank hurricane Ike for that. After the hurricane destroyed the first sign, they went and got themselves a fancy sign - hours of programming fun for Grandma!

Controlled chaos

So we are all adjusting to life with a new baby. I am realizing that we have a lot of people in the house! This is what our living room looked like last night.

That's Edwin on the computer, Ronnie on the trampoline, Ben and Lila on the see-saw, and little Noe in her swing.

Edwin thought it was a bit too chaotic, and moved the see-saw outside. . .

Four of a Kind Friday!

One boppy.

Four boppy covers.

Four babies.

Big sister Ronnie


Brother Ben


Little Lila


And the newest member of our family - Noe


Guess we got our money's worth from that boppy!

Sleeping. . .

. . . like a baby.

A perfect specimen

Party of Six

Noe Marietta arrived today at 7 lbs and 11 oz

We are officially a party of 6!

Hi.

Ronnie and Daddy

Edwin with his first (of soon to be THREE) daughters.

I'm so glad I have daughters to vicariously wear monkey hats and owl leg warmers through!

Howdy

We love family pizza night! I don't have to cook, and they always have treats for the kids. This week was cowboy themed, and all the kids got hats, bandanas, and LARGE moustaches. They were almost too excited to eat their pizza!

Spring time?

While most of the country is under snow, it feels like spring here! Here is a little something to get you in the mood.

You can create your own in my etsy shop.

In other news, I'm just going to stay on the couch like a beached whale for the next 2-3 weeks.

Our night

Some Italian fare

Stroll on College Ave


Followed by ice cream sandwiches at C.R.E.A.M.

All captured with the new iPhone app Instagram.

A little spirituality

Simple spirituality

Embellished spirituality

Personalized spirituality

Find them all in my etsy shop.

Another valentine's day goodie

Our happy home

This sweet, rustic house charm is perfect for that new couple or special realtor in your life!

Add extra discs for all those extra residents - kids, pets, squatters, whoever. . .

Build your happy home in my etsy shop!

Carved in wood

Who's name would you carve in a tree? You and your guy? Maybe your kids or pet? Here's your chance to carry it with you all day - just in time for Valentine's Day!


Carve yours out in my etsy shop!

Too school for cool

. . . as Pink would say.

How many differences can you find?

Two first grade school pictures, about 28 years apart, mom and daughter. Can you believe Ronnie and I both wore plaid for our first grade pictures?

Your ID in silver or gold

Now in 14k gold fill, this ID necklace has such a soft romantic feel!

Or maybe you prefer an oxidized, vintage silver tag?

Why not get both?

Find them in my etsy shop.

Ice Cream

Nothing like a trip to the Blue Bell Ice Cream Factory!

At the end of the tour - free ice cream! Ronnie and Ben got chocolate chip cookie dough. Lila got mint chocolate chip, and I got pistachio almond.

Mmmmm.

Projects

If there is anything my children like, it's projects. Whether it's art, legos, crocheting, we stock up for vacation time. Here is a crystal garden they grew yesterday.

Granny bought this supercool robot building project for Ben (and Edwin).

I wonder what projects will be in store tomorrow!

Birds

Over 2 weeks later, all I've got to say is, "birds."

They are Texas birds.

Happy Hanukah to me!

For YEARS, like, since 6th grade, I've always wanted a dress form. I used to sew my clothes, so thought it would be helpful. Then I just thought they were cool. I tried to register for one when we got married, and Edwin said no way, so I had to settle for a collection of mini mannequins, dress forms, and jewelry holders.

FINALLY, Edwin succumbed, and got me this AWESOME vintage style dress form for Hanukah.
(it didn't hurt that I sent him the link)

I'm going to have fun with this!

The Universal Language

I love you! In sign language - even the kids knew this one. Well, they knew it was either, "I love you," or "Hook 'em horns!"

What a great time of year to remind your friends and family how much you love them. Find it in my etsy shop.

'Tis the season

Personalized pewter christmas ornaments.

Choose an angel or heart in my etsy shop!

Hanukah Harry Has Hit

Every year about 1 day before Hanukah, I remember I am supposed to purchase and wrap about 30 presents. That's a job - 3 kids and eight nights, and I guess a couple for Edwin. . . and especially since these children seriously don't need any more junk. Anyway, here is what I came up with so far.

I don't quite have it done. The count from today's expo was just 3 little things for Edwin, and about 5 for each kid. Don't mind the boxes of exploding gun powder - I had to let Edwin pick something out for them.

Now, how in the WORLD does one wrap a beanbag??