Instagram Pic: January 31, 2017 at 03:19PM

She's becoming quite a pro in the mess making category, especially when she decides to skip her morning nap and play while we attempt to get school done. I love how she looks up and grins right as I peek around the corner to check on her. #notguiltyatall 😄

Instagram Pic: January 30, 2017 at 10:05AM

These two were just sitting playing together with the baby for at least 5 minutes, which is a long time in infant and toddler time. Also, why does Astrid somehow look so grown up here?! 😢

Instagram Pic: January 25, 2017 at 04:31PM

We really had fun learning about our capitol today. They have been restoring much of the building and the artwork throughout and there were even painters touching up some pieces while we were there today.

Instagram Pic: January 25, 2017 at 04:25PM

#MNcapitol

Instagram Pic: January 25, 2017 at 04:24PM

#mncapitol

Instagram Pic: January 25, 2017 at 02:59PM

Just barely able to squeeze into a family selfie. 😅 #fieldtrip #mncapitol #learningaboutgovernment

Instagram Pic: January 25, 2017 at 02:19PM

Field trip at the capitol. #mncapitol #ranemschoolhouse

Instagram Pic: January 23, 2017 at 02:50PM

Almost done with book 4 of #challiesreadingchallenge #ignoringthemessyhouse #kidsarenapping🙌🏻

Instagram Pic: January 23, 2017 at 01:47PM

10 months old and such an incredible blessing! ❤ #astridevangeline

Instagram Pic: January 20, 2017 at 04:22PM

Uh oh, this girl is getting some new ideas around here.

Instagram Pic: January 19, 2017 at 11:30PM

Just singing her a song and flipping the pages for her so sweetly. Love these moments. ❤

Instagram Pic: January 16, 2017 at 02:17PM

When Oscar turned 3 it seemed like he advanced to a new level of independence overnight. Along with other milestones, he can now hang up his own wet clothes because he just barely reaches the line. 🙌 #oneofthebigkids #justdontgrowtoofast

Instagram Pic: January 14, 2017 at 08:15PM

Hey baby! ❤️

Instagram Pic: January 14, 2017 at 02:20PM

When you have a lot of little feet to look after and there's a sale on shoes. 👠👡👢👞👟 #lifewithlittles #shoes

Instagram Pic: January 13, 2017 at 01:32PM

There's no doubt that this big brother loves his little sister. ❤️❤️

Instagram Pic: January 10, 2017 at 03:17PM

Hot tea on a cold day and those eyelashes! 😍 #hedidntgetthemfromme

Instagram Pic: January 10, 2017 at 12:22PM

The best way to warm up after being out in the snow. 👌 #radiatorsarethebest #oldhouseperks

Instagram Pic: January 09, 2017 at 02:47PM

The snow is fallin' and the baby is crawlin'. ❄️❄️

Instagram Pic: January 09, 2017 at 12:19PM

When given the choice at lunchtime, a preschooler will always choose the oatmeal muffin first. #kidlunch #nocontest #cantblamehim

Instagram Pic: January 06, 2017 at 08:08PM

Emery turned 7 today. SEVEN! 😭 She is such a wonderful, sweet, funny, caring, generous, and joy-filled part of our family and we are so thankful for her! ❤️ #shedidntevenmindthatimessedupthefrosting #emeryesther

Instagram Pic: January 04, 2017 at 04:23PM

With bitterly cold temperatures outside and a sick baby refusing to nap inside, I'm thankful that there's plenty of coffee and kids who don't mind rice cakes and peanut butter for lunch.

Instagram Pic: January 04, 2017 at 01:41PM

Dairy free smoothies just aren't quite as good as the dairy filled variety. #thisguydidntseemtomind