Murphy Memories

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

APRIL, I honestly can't believe you're here.

I can't believe that April is here. To me, April typically means springtime is here or near, but April is different in Wisconsin. Spring is neither here nor near. It is still cold and grey with a just enough sunny days to break up the gloom. But April is here and April brings the excitement of a double birthday celebration, Easter crafts, and spring break. Life is good, despite the grey and we feel so blessed. Hopefully May will bring spring with it! 
Our annual April Fools
prank on Dad.
The boys really got him this year.

Switching the lids to the milk.
Miles's brilliant idea!




This kid and his blanket. I might
just start calling him Linus!

On this particularly exhausting
grocery trip I was ready for a nap too.

Long walks with Mom.
I knew exactly what he could find in a basket
of clean white laundry.
Those are some cute brothers
right there. 
I was SO tired and fell asleep at 9:00. I was also
SO tired that the idea of getting up to get a blanket was
just too much. I opted for the warmth of the cushions
instead. Josh thought it was hilarious. Me? I don't
see any problem with it. 

Another frigid day at the park. Hooray.

But they make the cold worth it!

I love scripture snuggles.



Its another Museum day!




We love the butterfly room!

Miles was so brave!


Benji was so proud.

Oliver was fascinated!
Benji touched a cockroach!







Missing Dad.
Warm(ish) enough to go for a walk!
I tell them they've grown, they insist
that they still fit perfectly.

Just your typical game of
hide-and-seek.
Smoked Oysters with Elder
Lamb. They were not a hit.

Saturday, May 4, 2019

Marching along!

March started out okay but sickness eventually took over. The boys got some pretty awful coughs and then spread it to me. Josh came home from his conference with strep throat and then Oliver got an ear infection just a few days before Benji got one too. Whew. It has been a whirlwind of infection, and we are only halfway through the month! Luckily we are pretty easily entertained around these parts and perfectly happy watching shows and reading books. Life is still good!
We love playing games with Nana and Papa.

Donuts are ALWAYS a good idea.

This cutie very sleepily enjoyed his.

Oh...the excitement. 





Playing Eye-Spy. "Mom, I spy a microwave."
It was a tricky one!

Benji was super excited about his
Lego tower at the library.

Miles makes the beeping sound every time he rings
up some fruit and charges me WAY too much. ;)

Just like his brothers, Oliver loves his books.

Home Depot day while Dad is away!

That is very good woodwork, Benji.

That looks professional, Miles!

We love finishing off a good craft with cake.

Benji cozied right into my lap.

We had a great time telling jokes and snuggling. 

But....we were very ready for Dad
to be home. 
The countdown is on! We've missed Dad!


Oliver is already a smartwatch pro.

Josh came home to a very....energetic crew.

Benji takes his job of turning off
the show VERY seriously. 

I love my grocery helpers!

I seriously couldn't move from this
spot without feeling so nauseated. 

Luckily Josh came home to save me...
and the boys.