Coyle Family: Our Stories and Adventures

Saturday, September 8, 2018

2nd grade!!!

It’s hard to believe that these big kids started second grade last week! I’m going to miss them during the day! AND I’m grateful for the routine and structure. Both/and. Always both/and and so rarely either/or. I’m learning to hold space for a lot of both/and realities on this parenting ride. I’m so sad they’re growing so fast AND to see them thriving is such a gift.

I decided to do a little interview with each of them as they began second grade.

Amelia:

Teacher: Mrs Hotchkiss

Favorite friends: Claire, Olivia, Caroline, Aven

Favorite food: Nachos and ice cream

Favorite color: Pink

Favorite book: Any princess book

Favorite class: Art

Favorite sport: basketball

Favorite movie: Tron and How to Train Your Dragon

Favorite show: How to Train Your Dragon

Favorite toy: puzzles and magnatiles

Luke:

Teacher: Mrs Schneider

Favorite friends: Kyle and Sissy and Hannah

Favorite food: Shrimp

Favorite color: Blue

Favorite book: Any Dragon Master book

Favorite class: Science

Favorite sport: Basketball

Favorite movie: How to Train Your Dragon and Incredibles 1 and 2

Favorite show: How to Train Your Dragon and Avengers

Favorite toy: LEGOS!

And there you have it — these two fun, loving SECOND graders in a nutshell!

Monday, September 3, 2018

4 months!

This little love bug is FOUR months old today!!! She is full of smiles and snuggles and giggles and nighttime wakings :). She was 13 lb, 10 oz last week and 25 inches long. She adds so much love to our house and our family! This week the bigs head to SECOND grade and mama heads back to work: a week of transitions! The name of the parenting game!

Friday, August 31, 2018

August!

How is it September tomorrow?! I can’t believe how summer has flown — they’re always a whirlwind around here but with a new baby it’s been warp speed! As I’ve been reflecting on the summer I feel so proud of all of us — adjustments and transitions can be hard and though we had some rough days, overall I feel like V has fit into our home and family so beautifully. We had so much love and support surrounding us as we became a family of five. Looking back at the photos it’s so evident how loved these little people are and we are so grateful for the ways they are celebrated and loved on.

Monday, August 20, 2018

Sisters!

Amelia and Vivi's new favorite game!

Friday, August 3, 2018

3 months!

When your big sister has been counting down then days until the 3rd of the month you take the baby’s photos bright and early :). Happy 3 months Vivi Ru! You’re entertaining us with your coos and babbles and getting so interactive and playful. We love you so!

Thursday, July 26, 2018

12 weeks!!

Our girl is 12 weeks today!! She is really starting to coo and babble this week and the big kids are eating it up!

As I’ve been sorting through pictures of the last 3 months there are some I meant to post but forgot!

Saturday, July 14, 2018

Summertime!!

Two month photo!!

This sweet girl is two months old and summer is in full swing around here! The big kids are up at Mt Hood right now camping with Grammy and Gramps -- they are lucky kids to have four grandparents investing so lovingly into their lives. Last week Vivi got to take her first road trip: Idaho! It is one of the biggest gifts of my adult life to see how much my kids love playing with and being with my sister’s kids. They all just soak up the cousin time -- 7 kids in 7 years: so much chaos and so many good memories being made!