Holiday Family Photo Shoot as a family of 4

This was one of our most favorite shoots to date mainly because it was a "mini-shoot" so our amazing photographer got all these great shots in 20 minutes and lets face it...that's all these kids can focus for anyway:) Olivia was 5 months, Bentley was just 2 years, Preston 3 years 9 months, Phia 5 years 4 months.  We cannot be more proud of our family and how far we've come in 6 short years.  I never could've dreamed of how fulfilling marriage and motherhood could be and I never could've imagined God blessing us with 4 amazing children.  We are so excited to take this journey through life as a family of 6! We try our best to not let a moment pass us by although it's hard to capture it all with so many kiddos.  These children are true gifts, each one uniquely perfect.  We intend on loving them and guiding them in the very best way possible:)

The Tees 4 with Santa

Well Mr. Bentley gave quite the show with Santa this year.  He was very brave in line and then just melted down the second he knew he was gonna sit square on Santa's lap.  He was fine the minute he got off though.  We thought B's Fireman boots added the perfect Bentley bear touch when he asked to wear them:) The other 3 were happy as can be.  We love the picture of Olivia by herself with Santa.  Reminds us so much of Sophia at that age.  Phia and Preston had a long conversation with Santa after the picture and in unison gave one big "BYE BYE SANTA" at the end...very sweet:)

'Tis the Season

After our Casino Night I was finally able to focus on our favorite holiday!! The house is decorated and mommy has gotten pretty crafty this season and added a few new items to our home.  One week, Sophia and Mommy took a cooking class and made Christmas cookie tree ornaments and Phia brought them to school on share day to show her friends(she was very proud).  The following week Presto and Mommy took a cooking class and made a mini gingerbread house which he was very proud of as well(he loved the eating of the candy part as well).  Mommy and Phia also decorated a big gingerbread house at home while the boys were napping one day(Phia also enjoyed the eating of the candy part of this project as well).  I made a snowman on our front door one night and Bentley was my helper...he was very into it.  We also spent one evening decorated the tree and drinking hot cocoa...this is mommy's favorite night.  It's chaotic and the tree looks a little crazy after but it's sooooo fun!! Of course the kids are also enjoying the return of our Elf named "Snack".  One morning Phia looked at him and said "Bye Snack, I'm going to school now"...she's always the first one downstairs and races around to look for him.  WE LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!!


          One of Mommy's Christmas crafts:)                 Writing a letter to Santa, she asked for a Sofia doll

Checking out Christmas lights around town...

                           Mommy's loot from a cookie exchange with girlfriend 52 cookies...scored!!

Outtakes from our Christmas tree decorating...

                                Sweetest photo every of our Livy Rose and her first Xmas tree!

All things Olivia Rose

We can't stop taking pictures of this little angel because she loves the camera and loves to smile and also because well...we're obsessed:) She's seriously the easiest, most laid back baby and is so friendly and sweet we just can't get enough.  She's sitting up now, and is interested in toys that make noise.  Her belly laughs are awesome and it doesn't take much to make her giggle:)  So here is an entire entry dedicated to our sweetest pea.  She LOVES eating her finger and hands...this is unique as none of the others sucked on fingers...it's too cute:) She's almost 7 months and is fully transitioned into her crib(thanks to Daddy) which is bitter sweet for Mommy.  She'd definitely outgrown the pack 'n play in our room but I miss hearing her little coos at night:(  Pretty sure we're all sleeping better so it's for the best! Phia is so great sharing a room so as of right now all 4 kids are sleeping soundly through the night! Yahoo!!!