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Collin clearly had an issue with “lying down and going to sleep”—so he sat up and went to sleep during this naptime!

Collin enjoying a winter wonderland right outside our door!

Mady did her hair up in chopsticks and was proud to show off her Asian heritage.

Mady got a karaoke machine for Christmas and sang all day—and all night!

Hannah and Leah had fallen asleep at the top of the stairs near their bedroom…It was time to put a gate at the top for safety!

Fun at our neighbor Laura’s pool. They graciously allowed our eight kids to descend upon their backyard pool each and every Wednesday morning one summer.

Alexis stopping for a water break at her third birthday party.

Out to dinner and spending time with Hannah and Leah.

As we packed for a winter trip, Hannah decided to wear Mommy’s shoes for a day.

Hannah, Cara, Collin, and Joel on the “party bus” as the kids always called any bus (other than ours).

Collin is lifting a “BIG” pumpkin…or trying. He called them “balls.” This was taken on the first episode of our show.

First night in our new big boy beds. What a milestone. I sadly watched as our last cribs ever were replaced with beds. Aaden is sleeping, while Joel is playing—typical!

Hannah, Collin, Leah, Alexis, Joel, and Aaden showing off dress-up and favorite toys.