Prestley

Oh my goodness it is December! We are busy about wonderful things...... but I realized I had not even posted pictures of our sweetest angel....
Prestley Elisabeth Lott
Born August 24 at 3:35 p.m.
8 pounds 10 oz. 21 1/2"




We are all doing wonderfully! Busy with many fun projects, family and the festivities! Love to you all!

Happy birthday!

So July is a great month! Kennedy's birthday is the 21st and mine is the 22nd. I have been wanting a nice camera for quite a while-but I do not like spending money....and couldn't bring myself to spend the money necessary for a nice camera. Pictures are important to me and I am thankful that for my birthday my dear husband got us a camera! After some darling pictures I took of Kennedy and Bentley today......I told him it was already worth it! I love my darling children. Here is Kennedy just turned 2, and Bentley 4:

More pictures to follow of our third child in 4 weeks or less :)

SUMMER

I just wanted to do a quick catch up! We are beginning summer around here and love it all! We have been busy with family, jewelry art shows, and fun! First of all I had an art show in Spokane and won one of four awards given out between 280 artists. I was so surprised and feel so grateful to have received one! Also, My brother returned home from his mission in Guatemala where he served for 2 years! We have enjoyed him being home so much. Men don't come better than him. My sister had a baby boy, I only have 9 weeks until our baby girl comes!!!....names! Help...If you are done having children or willing to share a bunch of girl names----I would love it! I have no idea on names yet---just nothing that really screams yes. So-please post some of your fav's! Here are a few family pictures we just took last month when all of us 6 kids were home together at my parents. I cannot remember a nicer more quality fun time than that week! Here they are:
Hope you are all enjoying Life......and please pass on some girl names! :) Thanks!

Bentley is 4!

So my charming little man is 4! There are no words for how I adore him. He is a smaller version of his father in every way. What is not to love?
Some of our favorite loves about Bentley are:
-his work ethic! No joke!
-his sweet and tender heart
-he is smart and loves to learn about Jesus's life.
-he is a lover and protector of his family
-His favorite things are: work, dirt and cuddling!
Bentley and Hannah--darling friends that talk about getting married in the temple. Not sure how it started :) Bentley loves people and for his birthday---all he wanted was a spiderman cake-he associates that with all birthdays, and to have friends come play! We invited his preschool friends and a couple others---and Everyone could make it! Wow-I thought only half would be able to come :) what a party! While everyone ate their cake it was quiet, and Bentley said, "Thanks guys, this is the best birthday ever!" It was so sweet. Made my day! spiderman cake is the best!

Funny story-I order this cake a week before his birthday-because truly that was ALL he asked for-day and night. The morning of his birthday Safeway called and said they didn't have the decorating pack to make it! What the heck?! The manager said sorry-is there something else we can make? I very politely and honestly told him I MUST have a spiderman cake for his birthday party in 4 hours. So they went to the other safeway and borrowed the pack and made it. AMEN! I was going to start pulling out BETTY CROCKER SPIDERMAN! We are so thankful for our Bentley! Many more happy birthdays and memories to come!

LOVE

Well, I have been waiting to share this.....We are having another sweet little GIRL! I am 20 weeks pregnant with a healthy little girl. We are excited and thankful. I am due August 16th. We are so looking forward to summer....reunions, swimming, baby, all of it! Now comes the hard part...names! We will let you know! Love you all.

Okay...so this post is especially for my cousin Lexie in Texas! She asked for pictures of Kennedy who is almost 20 months! Here are a few I took today. Playing outside is one of our favorite things to do. Bentley is a great brother....and loves to teach Kennedy the ropes!

We are an athletic family......or at least we try. Bentley has ridden scooters since he was 2, and started riding a bike without training wheels at 3. Kennedy is eager to learn the 3 wheeled scooter......I try to appease her and hold the handle bars and walk with her----she wants none of it! She is surely strong willed and confindent to boot.

We are so looking forward to spring and summer! We are hoping to see more of you then!

Our home....

Well, I wanted to post this of my Mr. Bentley! Yesterday we went out in the drive way to play soccer-while Kennedy watched in the kitchen eating her snacks. She laughed and laughed, and me and Bentley had some quality play time. Bentley is such a sweet and fun little guy. He is very thoughtful and a hard worker. We try to be healthy---and anytime he eats something he says, "mom, is this........good for my body?" He is a great brother and at almost 4 is up to his dads waist---Byron is 6'3". BUT he still LOVES TO CUDDLE with his MAMA! Family is happiness!

Well.....I talked with my brother Jared the other night, and we promised to post and send each other pictures of where we live......since we haven't been to each other's homes yet. So here are a few pictures of what we are working on, and completing in our new home.....notice the tape up---we are finishing painting the ceilings.

Our Bedroom...we love its size---you only see half the room---tons of windows with a breathtaking view every morning, and we love having our own bathroom.

The upstairs family room. We love the vaulted wood panel ceiling with lots of natural light. To the left you can see the upstairs fireplace.

The family room/dining room view. We love this extra table and area when we have friends over for dinner and games....so fun.

The kitchen.......I still have to put one more coat of paint on---it looks greenish-but is actually a great yellow shade---just not a huge priority until I accomplish some other things first. We love the granite in the kitchen, and there is so much cupboard storage I don't know what to do.

Anyway, that is the upstairs, the downstairs is coming---but sorry no pictures yet. Anyway we are doing well. Working and enjoying our little family!

Happy NEW YEAR!

Oh my goodness! I cannot believe I haven't been on here since May! Rediculous! We have been busy in many new things! First of All......We started remodeling a house on December 16th! Did it ourselves.....moved in on December 28th! Still moving in.......the house is only half completed, but we love it and are excited in our fixing up process. I do not have pictures yet---but will find them! We still live in East wenatchee. Now we just have a great view of the city and mountains, and have a LOT more space! We are looking forward to this new year with much gratitude, optimism and love ahead of us!!! Hope you are all well, and looking forward to catching up with each of you!