The Williams Six

Not picture: Tatum, who went home to change out of her school uniform Levi, because I didn't trust anyone to hold him on the brick :) Lylia is an auntie not a cousin, but we include her since she's their age! I just noticed that my kids make up almost half of my parents' grandkids (from 5 different kids)! Haha! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Caleb has the most beautiful eyelashes - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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Caleb and Chloe go to a one day a week school (Luke, Levi, and I stay too). There are three little babies this year: - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Chloe took a Spanish class this summer at a friends house. We had a fiesta at the end!! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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When you let a four year old take pictures.... - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Chloe loves to cheer!! She went to a cheer clinic this summer and loved it! At Brett's football game on Friday, the cheerleaders let Chloe and her friend cheer with them! She had a blast, and it was beyond precious!!! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

We started school two weeks ago, and life feels busy. My brother is getting married Sunday, so that's been on my mind...getting clothes that fit, writing the wedding (Brett is officiating), planning for a flight with all four kids by myself, etc. I'm actually not worried about the flight; I have to get to a rental car on my own with all of our luggage and car seats. That part freaks me out a bit. I'm sure it'll work out fine! Back to life....it's been full. Good but full. I'm thankful for this upcoming trip: I haven't left my house for an overnight since Levi was born (that hardly counts)....and I'm getting cabin fever! I like change, so lack of change is hard for me! School is going well: I'm trying to figure out a good rhythm to schooling both older kids. But it's good so far. Caleb doesn't like school, so that's challenging. But we are all figuring it out! Levi is doing great!!! He only wakes once a night to eat (can I get an amen!!!) ...

In most ways, I absolutely love the season of life I am in.  My kids are awesome ages.  I have a sweet baby to snuggle.  My kids are pretty easy, compared to what others experience.  Brett and I enjoy one another immensely.  We have a house we love, in an area we love, doing what we love.  Our extended families are wonderful.  Life is good.  God is so, so good.   Probably the only part of this season of life that I struggle with is that I feel like my house looks like a daycare.  And I am having a hard time embracing it.  Truly, because my decorating budget is minuscule, my house does not look how I want it to look, anyway (outdated kitchen/bathrooms, old or cheap furniture {not all of it, just some of it}, etc).  I have done my best with what I could.  I don't actually mind the outdated and cheap stuff, because I am so thankful for my house (it's peaceful, a great floor plan, beautiful outside, and overall a huge bless...

A few days ago, Caleb collected all of his weapons to display on his bed.....do you think he has enough (besides Legos, these are about the only toys he has because he loves them all so much!)

Today, August 15, was our first day of school.  I kept the workload pretty light, to acclimate Caleb and Chloe to our new school year.  Luke was kinda whiny throughout it, but Levi slept great.  Luke isn't used to playing on his own, so that may take some adjustment. Both kids were pretty wound up for the first day!  It was so cute.  Chloe begged for more school work (which is quite the opposite from Caleb).  I was amazed in the first day to see the differences between them.  Each time Chloe has to circle something, she makes it into a smiley face.  Caleb tries to get his work done as fast as possible.  Caleb is stronger in math, and Chloe is stronger in English (it appears at their ages now).  I love how different kids are.  It actually makes teaching easier...Chloe will take her time on her work so I have time to teach Caleb.  His school day lasts longer, so when Chloe is working to make her work more detailed, Caleb isn't ...

On July 29, 2012, Brett had the awesome privilege of baptizing Caleb.  I know some people wonder if a child that young is able to make a decision to follow Jesus, and I can assure you Caleb is.  Not only does he understand (at his age level) that Jesus died and rose again, but he also lives it in his everyday life.  He talks a lot about God.  Caleb talks a lot about right and wrong (he has a very strong sense of right and wrong).  I love to watch him grow in his faith.  Caleb is such an amazing kid!! I am so thankful for a husband who loves the Lord and baptized our son!  Caleb was baptized in our home pool.