We're so glad when Gramma and Grandad come

Mark's parents came down to visit. The kids have been having a great time.
They love to play.





Thay love to bring gifts.

RSV

Because Kate was a preemie, she was approved for the Synagis vaccination. I guess it's pretty expensive because we had to get lots of approvals in order to get her started on it. Well, a fat lot of good. Katie was diagnosed with RSV in January. With my limited experience, it seemed to be a pretty mild case. However, we still had to do breathing treatments every day and night for a few weeks. I couldn't resist the cuteness of Kate with her mask on. She hated it unless she was being held and rocked at the same time.

5 month-old Kafrin

My little "Kafrin Grace Flo" (that's what Spencer calls her) is growing up so fast. I found some pictures on my camera of her shortly after she came home from the hospital.

This was her first bath at home--September 3, 2011. I can't believe how small she is.


She barely took up any room in her bassinet and she could fit into my hands.





Now................She's huge.


At 5 months she's a whopping 15lbs 5oz. She has moved into the 50th percentile for her weight and 70th for her height. She is very LOUD. She loves to laugh and scream and giggle. She'll talk to herself for hours. It wasn't so long ago that we were able to easily swaddle her but now she breaks loose every chance she gets. She won't take a binky so she resorts to sticking her fingers in her mouth. She has found her hands and likes to reach for people and hold toys. She is sleeping through the night most nights until about 4 or 5 am. She lets her sibling waggle her around, kiss her and play with her. She used to cry alot at night. But now she is pretty good about putting herself to sleep or being rocked to sleep in her bassinet. She is such a good, happy baby. I have already talked to her about "not growing up". She's not listening. Come to think of it, none of my kids do.

Lost but not Forgotten

I posted about all my kid's birthdays this past year except for Sarah's. I could not find the pictures I had taken anywhere. Well, I found them on the internal memory of my camera.
My Baby Bean turned five years old this July. I cannot believe it!!
She was into Rapunzel this year so we had a Tangled birthday cake and she got Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder for her birthday.


I just cannot say enough wonderful things about this exceptional red head I have been blessed with. She is the best "little momma" in the world. She takes care of her sisters and brother. Her heart is full of love and compassion. She smiles and the whole world sings. Every day, I am thankful for her presence in my home!!