So, I just so seriously don't have the time or patience to watermark absolutely every single pic I put on here. So....if and when I do more pregnancy progression pics I'll watermark those and any more group pics I take...but there's just no way I'm going to take the time to do every single pic on here. As a result...more pics! A run down of Christmas. With space being an issue we actually prayed about how to give in a manner that will be the most meaningful to each one, serve a purpose, conserve space, and be useful and practical for everyone. It revolutionized gift giving for us! Each one received a large gift, a small gift and a stocking full of fun...and then we gave an everybody gift to all of them (trampoline), as has become tradition for us, that everybody can enjoy and put to use.
So, until I can carve out some time to write again....just pics. When Christmas has been revolutionized!
Evye received a girly bath and body basket with gift card for a girl's day out that includes lunch, manicure, pedicure and clothes shopping, as I'm pretty sure she has grown a full 6 inches in the last 6 months! So, didn't really take any pics of her Christmas.
Grayson's Christmas...
packs away compactly in a closet and he uses regularly! 4 man. On sale for less than the 2 man! After having been dependent on other scouters for tent space on campouts he now can offer tent space to the newcomers. Ranking up to 1st Class in Jan!
What it looks like in real life....in your living room. Cold rainy day activities that thrill everyone.
Layin' around looking up. Pretty awesome.
I'm pretty sure we can fit at least 15 more.
If you ever wonder what a 4 man dome tent looks like in a living area.....
4 middle boys....bikes...and gift cards to pick out new helmets! Bikes and helmets line up neatly in basement on pallets, survive the floods, and don't take up room in house. Finally race ready for the new BMX season to begin! We'll have 7 BMX'ers come end of Jan.
Aubrey's pride and joy for Christmas. The only thing she has begged for and driven us crazy about for months. Craigslist...it's an amazing thing in a big city! 5K training....rain or shine! This was the one and only splurge for indoor massiveness. We made it work...and everyone benefits. And just for the record....no. We do not use boots on a treadmill.
And little boys' Christmas....outside bikes to ride with the big guys!
You never grow lonely when you've always got buddies. Not so tiny baby was moved to living area in an effort to begin sleeping through the night. Night 1 he slept all the away through and never once awoke....and night 2...and night 3 and every night since. We are now going on almost 2 weeks of 12 hours of straight sleep. Total bliss. Sooo....why didn't we implement this sleeping arrangement 6 months ago??? He'll move to sharing bedroom with kids once I know he's in no danger of waking to middle of the night bathroom movement.
When it's just a little bit cold outside.
This is an accomplishment that deserves an award. Every. single. day.
When tables and chairs are torn down. Patiently awaiting the next phase.
Ivye-girl's Christmas present. Found for a steal, as it was the scratched display model for 75% off....and already assembled, complete with kitchen sink, stove and flower pot holders! It's outside..and lived in pretty constantly. I just really love the fact it was assembled and a fraction of the retail price.
A little excited over the new ones. Old had lost decorative plastic coverings long ago so they're kinda loving the fact they're not just wearing black styrofoam anymore.
Ready to go mudding!
Baby C's Christmas present. Graduating up in the world, joining the ranks of his siblings. And it stays in the van!
Apparently he wasn't as enthused with being buckled in. Think he was a little perplexed as to why he was being restrained within house...for all 10 seconds it took to adjust it to size. Thankfully, he's had an attitude change and is quite in love with it while riding in vehicles.
When it's 40 below and rainy. It only seemed fitting. At 15 weeks with only 3-4 lbs gained thus far in this pregnancy I figured we could splurge a little. Happy, happy kids on a cold rainy morning!
When they get tired of being inside...despite the cold rain. In all the blur you can vaguely make out an air born go cart. Tons of laughing, mud covered kids that eventually made it inside to warm up by fire with cups of hot chocolate. It's a pretty wonderful....muddy.....life.
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Try http://www.reaconverter.com/ it is easy to use and you can do as many pics at the same time as you want. I think it is around $50 but might be worth it to not have to imagine "what" is being done with your pg pics;)
Thank you so much for this! I checked it out and think it may actually be worth paying for. The free sites are very time consuming, as only one pic at a time can be uploaded. Think the price is probably worth the peace of mind and knowing pictures are protected. Kind of crazy to me it's even an issue though it's looking like it should be an easy fix. Thanks!
Your welcome. It will be interesting to see if that stops the creepers or if the watermark doesn't interfere with what they want the pics for;) There is a Java script that does not allow right click and coping of pictures. There are ways around it but it does stop a lot of the coping.
what an awesome christmas!! reminds me i need to put mo in a front facing car seat. poor kid. he hates being in the van for a length of time. (get ready little one bc your life is going to change real soon!haha) so blessed to see your family enjoy such fun gifts! hugs.
Loved all the pictures. Iyve's little face is so precious, standing in her little playhouse. I love her adorable smile. The boys all at the table with their helmets on. Too cute. Glad you are getting to sleep through the night now. ~~ Karen T
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