Murphy Memories

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Our Busy April

Our April was as busy as ever, but we still managed to sneak in just as much fun as normal (hopefully). We are also trying to soak up every last bit of this Arizona sun as we can before we move up to Milwaukee! Only one month left!
Running through the hose is always a good idea.

We love cooling off!

Dad came up with this genius and only
slightly hazardous idea to entertain
all three boys with the mirror.

It worked! ..and for much longer than we anticipated.
These boys are such awesome helpers
in Primary. And I love when their teacher
sneaks me some pictures.

We are going to miss having a temple so close! 
Their first time dying Easter Eggs was a success!

Woah.
Neither of them wanted anything fancy,
but it sure made for a fun afternoon!
He couldn't participate in the
coloring of eggs, but he sure
was cute company!


Our April Fool's day prank on Dad. They
couldn't wait to see his reaction!


Thumbs up!

HOPPY EASTER!



They got to break through the streamers
to start their epic Easter egg hunt!
Checking out the goods. The
hunt was a success!

Another day, another splash pad.

I found this little guy crawling up
my leg and the boys couldn't wait to
hold him!





Gosh, he is the happiest little baby
My favorite boys.

Miles, soaking up the sun.

Oliver took a nap on the park bench, turning our
splash pad outing into an all day event. The big
boys didn't have any complaints about that!
This kid gave me a heart attack when he
rolled over for the first time, during his nap!
This kid and his hair. 

That's better!
Another day, another splash pad. We've got to hit
all of our favorite spots before we move!
Miles LOVES helping in the kitchen.






I love finding these hidden gems
on my phone.
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This kid. :)
Gosh, he's a gem.
Life is better with my boys!



Well, hello there!

"Mom, look at me!"

Miles LOVES the camera too. :)

Oliver loves the camera.


Hair strands, a brain, the smile with smile lines
and all, a green chin and a body. A perfect
portrait of Molly for her birthday.
Hair, eyes, a chin, ears, teeth, legs with knee
caps, toes, arms, legs, a nose and lips make
for the perfect portrait of Molly. Nice
work, Benji.

Another beautiful depiction with fabulous
amounts of detail, drawn by Benji.


Very nicely done, Miles! 
I am in love with this stage right now. They are inquisitive and smart beyond their years, but still so naiive to the world around them. I love my little boys and words can't adequately describe how blessed I feel to be their mom. This life is a good one and I am so grateful for the people I get to live it with!

Thursday, May 3, 2018

Loads of fun to start our April

Seriously, life has been so busy. But we have tried to have fun with all of it! We love visitors and we lucked out by getting a weekend with Aunt Kate before our big move. Oliver turned five months old and we also celebrated four years with our amazing boys. Gosh, we couldn't feel more blessed. Life is good. It's SO busy right now, but also so good. We are trying to savor every day and make every day count because we know how fast they go!
5 fast months with our sweet boy.
Oliver is our little ray of sunshine. He is as
happy as ever and loves to play. Whenever
he gets attention, he just wiggles with
excitement. He doesn't say much except for
"Ahh-Gheeee" but he is always quick to
give a smile. He rarely cries and is such
a light in our home. He is so loved!
Snuggles with Sophie

I lucked out with some amazing sisters.
Quite the crew!
Cousins, sand, and sunshine. There
is nothing better!
"A Quiet Place" did not disappoint.


The fish at Bass Pro Shop were a hit
Quite the crew!


Terrible lighting, but definite cuties.



Josh was the only adult brave enough to get into
the freezing water. Thanks, Joshy.



A weekend with Kate wouldn't be complete
without a mini shopping trip (ironically).
Thanks for the fun weekend, sweet sister!
I had to snag a picture of the four of us at Walmart. I get
told often that I will look back on these days with fondness
and I don't have any doubt in my mind that it's true.
I love these sweet boys! (and their daddy)


Our dentist is #1!



We love Dr. Murphy
We may have stolen the idea from one of Josh's classmates,
but we couldn't pass up a good family photo-op for
Dr. Murphy's graduation announcement.
It took a lot of coaxing, but this
sleepy boy was able to get a nap in while
his brothers got their teeth cleaned.

Benji may or may not have squirted Josh in the
face with the water syringe. HILARIOUS.
Grandma Mabbott requested a picture of the boys
with their names. Gosh, they are too cute.




A day at the park is always a good day.

I love these two SO very much.

Just so everyone is aware, I will NOT
miss these cockroaches. But the boys
may miss me jumping and screaming
at the sight of them.
Oh...the joys of dental school and
the beauty of veneers.