We recently invested in a Wonderfold wagon after Jesse did lots and lots of research into it when looking for what would work for a longterm stroller situation for our crew of littles… especially since D is likely going to need a stroller for a long time since he’s not close to walking yet and his legs will likely tired easily once he does start walking. (Did you know that Wonderfold gives you a 25% discount if you have a child with special needs?! That was a big blessing!)
We love it so much! It’s especially great to use for all the baseball games we go to! It’s kind of like a playpen on wheels!
This girl is such a climber!
This was the craft I made in April (I set a goal to do one craft project in 2022). A kind follower sent me the kits she had made to make these for Easter.
Easter Sunday… the older ones were so kind to get dressed early to get a picture for me because they knew it was important to me.
Kierstyn had a little playdate with her friend Gigi. They walked around holding hands and it was the cutest.
We had a game night last week with some teens. (I cleaned out the game closet and it inspired me to invite some people over to play games!) These are a few of our favorites!
Kierstyn has developed the sweetest relationships with some of the teens who come over to our house often. She saw Will at a baseball last week and went straight up to him and sat right down next to him. It was so cute!
Our sweet boy has been progressing by leaps and bounds recently. It is so fun to watch and there is a LOT of cheering that happens at our house!
The girls had prom last week and since Kathrynne wore Kaitlynn’s dress from the year before, she had money in her prom budget to get her hair done for the night.
I can’t believe these two beauties are mine. Not only do they constantly make me laugh so hard with their wit and dry humor, but I love our deep talks and their tender hearts.
We celebrated Kierstyn’s second birthday this weekend. She loves, loves to play with her doll, so we got her a second doll and stroller.
She also got a trike, which she was so excited about and spent a long time helping Jesse put together.
She surprised us all by figuring out how to ride it right away!
We watched Champ during his mom’s 12-hour shift yesterday and he carried Kierstyn’s birthday balloon around pretty much the entire day.
Seeing these three playing together is just the most beautiful thing!
I am so grateful for the gift of these two boys in our life!
My 6 Goals from Two Weeks Ago
Personal Goals
Delete 1000 photos and videos from my phone.Finish cleaning out our game closet (follow along on Instagram for details!)Make an Easter craft with Kierstyn.
Reading Goals
- Finish listening to The Four Winds.
Business/Blogging Goals
Rewrite last chapter of book + conclusion.- Finish and submit devotional Proverbs31.org.
My 6 Goals for This Week
Personal/Family Goals
- Delete 1000 photos and videos from my phone.
- Finish cleaning out my office closet.
- Go on a date with Silas.
Reading Goals
Business/Blogging Goals
- Write & post a post on Weird Things You Can Do to Save Money.
- Finish and submit devotional Proverbs31.org.
Penni says
I wish I had your energy!! It’s so great watching you do the things you do with all the kids. Your house looks beautiful also! How do you keep it so clean with all those littles???
Crystal Paine says
Ha! I have not felt very energetic recently, that’s for sure. But I’m looking forward to getting my energy back in 7-ish weeks or less, once baby is here! And I think the “secret” to keeping a cleaner house for us is to not have a lot of stuff in our main living areas. Our bedroom is often quite messy because we have both littles with us, but I try to keep the main living areas pretty picked up most of the time — especially since we often have guests at our house or people dropping by almost every day. We do a mid-day tidy and an evening tidy… and then tidy up before anyone comes over.
Karen says
I’ve been a reader off & on since 2007 & enjoyed your update. Your big girls look so lovely in their prom dresses! You are an Amazing woman, Crystal! Sending love!
Crystal Paine says
Thank you for being such a longtime follower!
Kimberly says
Such ADORABLE photos! Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂
Crystal Paine says
You’re welcome!
Patti says
Love these posts so much! I can’t believe how fast time goes. Your daughters are lovely, so grown up! Weren’t they just little 😢…you have a truly beautiful family!!! Thanks for sharing 🌻
Crystal Paine says
Thank you so much! I can’t believe I have two daughters who are high schoolers!
Danielle says
I’ve been thinking about you and wondering how things with the placenta previa are going . I hope it has revolved!!
Crystal Paine says
Yes! My placenta moved… now we’re hoping baby will move to head down… baby was transverse for quite awhile, now some sort of half transverse position. But I have a few more weeks before we have to do something about it so hoping baby moves by then! I have another sonogram on Friday and they’ll check again.
Danielle says
Great news !!!! Time to move head down, baby! 😃