May

 Eva looked so cute in this dress, I couldn't resist a little photo shoot.

Parenthood is a learning curve, and when you aren't blessed with a lot of patience it makes it all the more challenging.

 During one of Xavier's t-ball games I was on my own with all of the kids and Isaiah was being especially frustrating.  He was misbehaving and I reamed into him on the drive home.  Later that night when I thought he was asleep he walked up to me and handed me this note, then went to bed.  Moment that breaks your heart, check.  How could a six year old identify why he was misbehaving, but I couldn't at the time?  I crawled into his bed and asked for his forgiveness. I'm still learning.

 Sam wears a tutu or princess dress everyday.  

 Selfies with my baby.

 Mother's Day pick before we headed to church.

Sister isn't so bad anymore.

Except maybe when this happens...

Eva was able to sit on her own at 5 months, oh happy day!

 Eva got her first tooth a week after she turned 5 months.  Her other one came in about two weeks later.  They came in pretty easy, she didn't seem too much fussier than normal.

 Eva hated her car seat, even more when I took her shopping. Have I mentioned she is a pretty fussy baby? Well, shopping trips have been made somewhat easier since she can sit in the shopping cart.

April Randomness

 What happens in the mother's room.

 Seven teeth lost before he turned seven years old.

This kid boosted my self-esteem while I tried on different outfits.  "That looks really great mom." This kid is a future heart-breaker.

This girl wears spit-up as an accessory.

Easter 2014

Easter was spent in the Bay Area this year. 

 Trying get the perfect family picture causes me so much stress!!! If only Eva was smiling and Sam wasn't blowing a spit bubble...maybe when they're teenagers.

A Month of Firsts

Eva rolled over for the first time in April.  It's funny how babies hate to be on their tummies on then roll over randomly one day.

First trip to the dentist.

 2 year olds are very unpredictable, but Sam did great.  

 First time eating solids.

 Eva had no problem with the rice cereal.  This baby likes to eat :)

 First animal tea party.

 First road trip with four kids.

 It actually went ok.  Coming home is always a harder trip, thank goodness for Los Banos.

 First baby ponytail.  Eva has kept more of her baby hair than any of the other kids.

T-Ball

Baseball sign-ups through our local league were right around Eva's due date, which also was Christmas time.  It wasn't a good time to be forking over more money.  Also, thinking ahead to the spring about getting the boys to practices and games seemed a little overwhelming with four kids.  But a few months later I was regretting that decision.  I decided last minute to sign them up for T-ball ( the only option) through the city's park and recreation.  No practices and short games.  You get what you paid for basically.  When I told Isaiah I had signed him up he was less than thrilled...T-ball was for babies he said.  I felt bad knowing that he was above it, but I was able to get two of his friends to sign up also which helped.  Next year will be the real thing!

 We can always count on grandpa to support the boys.