New Blog

Well, I started a new blog.  This one said I was out of space, not sure why but whatever.  I kept trying and trying to find a way around it but I was afraid I would get too far behind in my blogging and then never catch up.  You can find us at http://treasuringlifeslittlemoments.wordpress.com/

Kinsey's Stats

How do you celebrate turning one?  

By going to the doctor for shots the very next day, of course!

Height  -  27.8 inches  13%

Weight  -  15.13 pounds  <3>

Head  -  45.0 cm  48%

Her doctor is worried about her weight but all our kids have had this same problem so we will start trying all the little tricks to try and help her gain some weight before her next appointment.

 

 I forgot to put a story on here from about a month ago that I don't want to forget....It was raining as we were pulling up for sacrament so Rich dropped me and the 3 older kids off at the door and said he would grab Kins and meet us inside.  About 5 minutes later he comes walking in and sits down, without Kinsey.  I leaned over and asked him, "Hey, um, do we have a baby some where?"  He yells, "Mona!" (from Friends) and runs back out to grab her.  She really is so good and easy going that we could easily leave her behind since she doesn't cry very often.   

Little Birthday Girl

How can it have been a year already?!?  It's hard to remember what life was like before she joined our family.  We all love this little girl more than anything!

Eating pizza, her favorite food for dinner 

 She actually dug into her cupcake and liked it.  None of our other kids would touch it.

 Present time!  She wasn't too sure why we were all staring at her!

Happy Birthday, Kins!  We Love You!!
Thanks Meme and Crew for coming all the way up for the party!  We love you!

Award Assembly

The kids school had an award assembly and Caiden's flex reading group put on a little play before each assembly.  He memorized all his parts and was so excited to perform it.  

We received an email from Kortlin's teacher saying she was chosen from her class to get an award for her great citizenship.  She was also really excited!

 As I picked them all up from school Caiden came running down with his certificate.  He was also chosen out of his class but I didn't stay for the second assembly (because I didn't know he was chosen) to take his picture.  

 Good job Caiden and Kort!  We are so proud of you both!  Poor Kelsi felt a little left out but I'm sure she will get an award next time! 8)

Happy Birthday, Derek!

 Dinner at La Fonda followed by Pie.  Happy Birthday!  

Kinsey 11 Months

11 months already!  She wouldn't sit still for a picture.  She wants nothing to do with crawling.  She just started a scooting/crawling thing but would much rather try and walk.  She is such an easy going baby and is happy most of the time.  She has 4 teeth, 2 on the top and 2 on the bottom.  Her favorite foods are mashed potatoes, bananas, ramen soup, and potato soup.  She laughs like crazy whenever her brother and sisters are around.  She also just started clapping and waving.  I LOVE how she plays with my hair to comfort herself when she's nursing and falling asleep.  She's done it ever since she was old enough to reach up and find my hair, and it's the one thing I will miss the most about not nursing her anymore.   

Grandma Nana and Grandpa Fuzz

Caiden and Rich had a cub scout Fishing Derby so they invited Grandpa Fuzz to come along.  They had a great time but unfortunately didn't win any prizes for the biggest fish caught.  

Getting ready to head out to Kaibab Lake first thing in the morning.

While the boys were fishing, the girls went hiking.

We also had the chance to go to Prescott a few weeks later to spend time with them.  Grandpa Fuzz has a tradition to take the kids to the candy store in the jeep.  

Our kids are definitely on the cautious side and were scared to go at first because they were not wearing seatbelts.  On the way back they were over it and were yelling to go faster!

Labor Day Camping Trip

This was the first time all summer we have taken the trailer out camping and everyone was sooo excited!  We went to Gooseberry Springs which is usually our favorite spot but this time was a little strange.  There were weird cows every where that gave Caiden nightmares with the weird noises they made.  It was not normal "Mooing" that's for sure!  We tried to ignore them and had fun anyways!

Caiden spent the entire time driving the go-cart around and giving rides to everyone.

Derek and Stephanie making some goood carnitas!

Derek and Stephanie racing Caiden in the go-cart while the girls cheered them all on

Cute little Crew who didn't like his first camping experience too much

Making some yummy BBQ chicken pizzas

Hanging out by the campfire