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!!

JOY!

That three letter word is exactly how I would describe Christmas this year. It was perfect in every way. As usual, I was sad to see the holidays end. I just wanted to stretch it out forever.

I got very ambitious this year and made the kid's Christmas PJs. Joanns had a killer after Thanksgiving sale I just couldn't pass up. How cute are they? P.S. I was a big slacker when it came to making Kate some pjs because she had so many Christmas sleepers this year.


Our Ward Christmas breakfast was fantastic. The theme was the Polar Express. The Bishop even dressed up like the conductor.



Avery can't get enough of Girl Scouts. I hosted her Christmas party at my house this year so I could be a part of it. They made ornaments and had a fun book exchange.


I did tons of baking this year. I am really developing a great love of baking. And it tastes pretty good too if I do say so myself. Christmas Eve morning I made gingerbread men and had the kids decorate them all by themselves. We had so much fun I think we will make a tradition out of it.


For the entire month of December, Spencer would come into my room every morning and ask "Is it present time Mommy?" Finally on Christmas Eve, the kids were able to open one gift. Do you see a theme here? Comfy and Cozy.




Christmas morning began at almost 7am. (I know it won't always be that nice.) Santa brought Kate some dresses, Spencer a bike, Sarah a noisy puppy, and Avery a microscope and telescope. Since we had Christmas dinner on Christmas eve, I was off the hook for cooking which worked out perfectly because all anyone wanted to eat on Christmas day was CANDY! I personally enjoyed the leftovers.






Getting to go to church on Christmas day was the most perfect way to spend Christ's birthday.

We listened to a beautiful and inspired Christmas program. The Spirit was so strong, I couldn't stop smiling the rest of the day. I am so grateful for my Savior!! And during this time of family, I am especially grateful that these wonderful people who surround me each day can be with me FOREVER! I tried to squeeze every millisecond out of Christmas day this year. In fact, after Mark and I put the kids down, we played games until late. I didn't even want to fall asleep. I guess if every day was Christmas day, it wouldn't be SO special.

Spencer's Birthday #3

My baby boy turned three. For his birthday breakfast, he had his favorite things--donuts, juice boxes and yogurt.

Later that day we celebrated his special day and Canadian Thanksgiving.



Mark's mom was even able to be there. Spence had his friends come down from the Woodlands and he got lots of great gifts.

My Boys

These two are inseperable. Spencer loves his daddy so much and wants to be just like him. I love these guys.

Avery's Birthday--7years old!

This year we were lucky to have my sister and her kids here for Avery's birthday. We had a great time. Everyone went to Chuck e cheese to play. Then, we had a pizza for lunch. My sister and I made Avery's cake this year. It was chocolate with a cheesecake filling (so good!)


Avery cracked me up this year with her birthday wish list--She was dying for a Captain Jack Sparrow doll.



Weird kid!

Some catching up

I'm going to be spending the next few posts catching up. Speaking of catching up--Look how big Kate is getting! 10 lbs 10 oz (30th percentile)