Kohen is 18 months

 Its hard to believe my baby is 18 months. It is bitter sweet but it is so much fun watching him grow and learn. He is climbing up on everything. He can jump and do a forward roll. He is very social with everyone he meets. He can repeat almost any word I say. He is so smart!! He still cries almost every time I leave him to sleep. He still loves to nurse before nap and bedtime. He is eating better but is still a pretty picky eater and not willing to try different foods. Hopefully this phase will end but it has forced me to get creative on feeding him. Hi favorites foods are mandarin oranges, mac and cheese, chicken nuggets, donuts and candy. He is still tiny. Not even on the charts still but seems to be growing at a normal rate now. Hopefully he will get a spurt so he can catch up with his peers. We are working with a children's endocrinologist and now a Genetic doctor to help rule out any possibilities for why he stopped growing from 6-12 months. Hopefully we will get some answers but he is exceeding all other milestones besides height and weight. He might be tiny but he doesn't let that slow him down!!We love you Kohen!! Keep smiling!

Weight:18.6 lbs

Height: 29 inches.

at hospital getting 4 hour testing done to check growth hormone

Kash is 7!!

 Happy Birthday Kash!! We celebrated by going to a jump park called Sky Zone. Kash brought his best friend Liam. We then ate at Cafe Rio and then did presents and cake at home. We gave Kash money for his birthday because he is not much of a toy kid. He loves sports and has all the gear already. He was very excited to get the money. Kash loves sports, camping, and cooking. He can cook eggs, and grilled cheese better then I can. He loves to help out in the kitchen. He is taking cooking classes which he enjoys. He is currently on the swim team and playing baseball. He has been able to pitch at a couple games and enjoys that. He also likes to play catcher. He is always begging to ride his electric scooter out in the front or his bike. He is amazing on his roller blades and loves to throw the football. He really wanted a one wheel for his birthday but he is too young for one of those. He is always testing and challenging his athletic and physical abilities and scares me half to death with his speed and fearlessness. He went cliff jumping over the summer and went on the wolf tail drop at Great Wolf Lodge. He loves Kohen to pieces and finds so much joy playing with him. Kohen can say his name and it is so cute. They are so similar in that they never slow down and always want to be outside. Kash we are so proud of you and can't wait to see what you achieve!!

Double digits for AVA!!! 10

 Ava is the best. She is kind, reliable and the most wonderful big sister.  She is loving and helpful. She is growing into such a beautiful young women on the inside and out. We are so proud of her. She is in braces since March. She loves swimming, art, stitch and playing with her besties. We enjoyed Cheesecake Factory and an ice cream Oreo cake. She had a sleepover with her two best friends, Juliana and Isabella. We had In-n-Out, Tye-dyed shirts, ice cream sundaes and they just played.  It was a great birthday!

Lexi and Levi are 5!!

 For the twins birthday we decided Scott would take the boys minus Kohen on a trip of Levi's choice and I would take the girls on a trip of Lexi's choice. Levi choose Lake Arrowhead; Santa's Village and Lexi choose The Marriot at Ventura Beach. On their actual birthday they had their friends Simon and Wesley come over and celebrate. Lexi wanted a Rainbow Unicorn cake and Levi wanted a Transformers cake.

Lexi is really coming out of her shell.  She still can be a little shy but once comfortable she is a talker. She is thoughtful and sweet.  She is super girly. She changes her outfit roughly 5 times a day. She is stylish.  She put on a tap show dance for us on her birthday.

Height: 43 1/4 inches (50%)

Weight: 35.2 lbs. (25%)

Levi knows who he is and what he wants and wont let anyone tell him otherwise. He is strong willed and disciplined.  He has become quite the swimmer and baseball. He is powerful and a protector of his siblings. He is competitive  and hates to lose. He tests my patience daily but I couldn't imagine my life without my big hazel eyed boy.

Height: 43 1/4 inches (45%)

Weight: 39.4 lbs. (50%)

Lexi's "boyfriend" Wesley got her earrings for her birthday, She gave him a big hug after he gave her his gift.

Happy Birthday Kohen!! He is one!!

 When I look back at this past year my heart just bursts with love and gratitude. I was nervous, scared and excited to add a fifth child. I didn't know how the other kids would be with him. Well, it exceeded anything I could of imagined. He is loved so deeply by his four older siblings.  The joy he brings our family is infinite. Although it may complicate our lives a little more adding another child the reward is far greater. I look at him and just smile. I am so lucky to call him my child. He is the best caboose I could have ever prayed for. We love you Baby Kohen!!

  Kohen can go up and down the stairs. He can say Thank you, cracker and dog. He loves to be outside with his siblings. He is very talkative and smiley.  He does the cutest thing with is lips. He likes to brush and floss his teeth.  He has all his molars coming in. He loves to snuggle and be held. He is tiny but mighty.

Weight: 16 lbs. 10 oz. (5%)

Length: 26 1/2 inches ( not even on the cart) a little guy

Head: 43.5 cm (5 %)