It's Great to Be 8!

 Kash was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ  of Latter Day Saints on his birthday.  Both sets of Grandparents came for this special day. It took place in the morning so we had donuts and fruit as refreshments. We then had lacrosse for Kash, Levi and Lexi. Then Kash had a birthday party with 12 of his friends at the climbing gym.  It was a jam packed day! He also lost a tooth on his birthday. Kash loves the outdoors, sports, science and cooking. He can cook eggs, sauté zucchini, quesadillas, grilled cheese, waffles and Mac and Cheese.  He is an amazing Athlete. He has ran two 5K in 37 minutes.  He loves all sports but I think Baseball is his favorite right now.  He loves to go camping, hiking and mountain biking.  He is such an easy going, kind and happy kid.  I am so lucky and proud of this kid.

56 lbs. (50 percentile)

50 inches (50 percentile)

Ava is 11!

 Ava wanted a shopping spree for her birthday so I took her to the mall and we shopped and shopped!! We also ate a Cheesecake Factory and had Oreo Birthday Cake. She wanted an Echo Dot to play music in her room.  Ava is beautiful inside and out.  She is reliable, hard working, kind and sociable.  I am very proud of the young women she is and becoming.  She is a great example to her younger siblings. She helps me willingly. I am so glad I get to be her MOM!

Ava is 5 ft. 1 inches tall now. She is in the 90th percentile for height.

Lexi and Levi are 6!

 ITs hard to believe my twins are 6 now and are in first grade. For the twins birthday we went to build a bear and then ate at California Pizza Kitchen then cake and presents. Levi also got to bring his good friend Luke and Kash to Dave n Busters and play lots of games, win prizes and eat yummy food. Meanwhile Lexi took her best friend Jade to Color Me Mine and then to Red Robin. 

Levi is confident, loud and loves to tease.  He tests me daily but knows how to give a compliment.  He loves baseball, basketball and video games. He is 45 3/4 inches tall and 47 lbs. (50% for both)

Lexi is sweet, loving and a fashionista. She loves playing dolls, going shopping and swimming.  Lexi is 45 1/4 inches tall (50%0 and 40 lbs (25%).

Kohen is 2!

 Well it is hard to believe that Kohen is now 2. He is smart, athletic, loving, silly, energetic, articulate and full of smiles. He is a fan favorite wherever he goes. He makes his presence be known saying hi and inviting people to come watch him do his tricks. He is very skilled hanging on the bar, doing rolls, head/hand stands and the splits. He can hit and throw a baseball, kick a soccer ball and bump a volleyball. He loves to read and sing. He enjoys puzzles.  He recently mastered the children's version of Perfection; getting all the pieces in before the buzzer. The game says ages 4 and up but this little 2 year old is amazing!! He has learned how to scooter. His siblings still adore him and he loves playing with them as well. He has become quite the break dancer and gymnast. He just started classes at the little gym because he was hanging and doing tricks on the treadmill I knew he needed more.  He loves bubbles and people. I can't imagine life without him as our caboose. 

Height: 30.5 inches (0%)

Weight:20.5 lbs.  (0%)

We are still in the process of figuring out why he is so tiny. We are currently seeing an endocrinologist (all tests normal so far); a genetic doctor (waiting on the results) and will be seeing a GI doctor in July. Other then being small he is thriving and meeting or surpassing all milestones. He amazes me and others. I am so proud of the boy he is and the person he is becoming. I love you so much Kohen!! The sky is the limit!!

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!!