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 %)

10 and 11 months Kohen

 10 Months Kohen!! Kohen is a fast little guy! He can crawl up the stairs in a hurry. He loves to push things to help him walk or hold onto your hands to walk.  He is so close to being able to walk by himself. He can point and say This. He enjoys dumping and throwing toys .He can mimic several animal noises.  He loves to play catch. He is a smart and happy little guy that we all adore. He waves and smiles at everyone. He is the most perfect addition to our family. We love him so much!!

11 months: He loves riding in his white car, playing catch and climbing on the treadmill. He is getting better at sleeping three hour naps and 11 hours at night. His favorite foods are cheese, green beans, rice, peanut butter and graham crackers.  We are still waiting for him to walk independently. He is just content crawling or pushing his toys while he walks. He can say "hi" very clearly and "oh ohh" " this and that". He pants like a puppy dog when he crawls around. He knows the word milk. He gets very excited and will reach for my shirt. His full teeth smile is the cutest thing ever!! He is a flirt to those around them as long as you don't take him from him Mama. He has stranger danger now. He completed 14 weeks in the helmet like a champ!! We are so proud of this little guy!!!!