lately...

this past week or so was a little more crazier than usual.

one of my friends had to be away for 2 weeks 

helping her parents with the aftermath of an oregon landslide. 

so, long story short -

we had the privilege of keeping her children during the weekdays

while their daddy was in class. 

it was super fun and insightful getting to play mom of 4 for a little bit. 

(shout out to mom - you're amazing!!)

the girls are incredibly sweet and well mannered. 

we had a nice little routine down

and they even took naps at the same time in the afternoons. 

i think it helped that the 3 oldest were girls. 

we made smoothies, 

colored, painted, did puzzles, 

hot glued a wreath, 

watched babe, danced on the bed, 

made fruit loop necklaces....

not sure what i would've done if i had all boys!!!

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thanks to:

mom, for the cute kitchen towel and fridge magnets.

aunt kathryn, for the paints. big hit.  

aunt gen, for the bathrobe ivy adores. 

eli, for balancing us out a bit! 

hope you all had a nice weekend!