Wow

I have always thought that going from 3 years old to 4 years old is a huge shift. That 2 and 3 are pretty much the same thing. Then I came across this picture I took yesterday of Maeve, Ava and Adalie and remember that last August I took a similar picture of the girls. I now think that every year brings huge changes and the truth is she won't be little for much longer. I know I can't wait to see where their friendship takes them over the years. So bittersweet...

Maeve, Ava and Adalie

Girl Talk

August 2007

6th Months of Bliss

My dear sweet Kohen is now 6th months! Like most of you who have babes know I feel like I blinked and poof he is a 6 month old yet I feel like he has been part of us forever. Children are such a blessing. I am so honored and grateful that God choose us to be Kohen's family and gave him to me. He feels my life with such joy he has made me love Ava even more than I thought I could. I find it amusing that he is a morning person and wakes up with such spirit and so happy not sure that happen since Kevin and AJ wake up grumpy and I wake up begging for more sleep. He loves his sister and looks at her with such admiration. I am happy to report he has started to enjoy his time with Daddy more in the past month and I believe this has made Kevin very happy. He is still a little Mama's Boy and truthfully I love being his favorite person. On to the stats and milestones:

• Rolling over
  
• Sitting up for brief periods
• Eating some baby food but prefers Daddy's Pancakes
• About 13.4 Lbs
• Length not sure...
  

My Morning Boy

Ethan (3.5 m) and Kohen (6 m)

Smiling into the night

Saying Good Bye to Daddy in the a.m.
Notice Mr. Grumpy Pants?

My Husband Rocks

Kevin rocks because he allows me to have days like I did yesterday (see below) and wakes up the next morning expecting the best from me and with full confidence in my ability as a mother and a wife. He has enough faith in our relationship to tell me when he thinks I need to reevaluate. But he isn't disappointed in me and knows that I can do better and even if I am not he won't walk out on me. This may not seem like a lot but when at moments when I am doubting myself and wondering how I can get up and do it again he comes along and just expects it, and that is because he knows me and trust me and loves me. It means so much to me to know that no matter what he will always be in my corner and not lose faith in me. I have learned that part loving someone means expecting the best from them and knowing when they have given it even if it isn't perfection (it rarely is) yet not walking away or leaving when they can't give it. Hope this makes sense because it one of the best reasons Kevin rocks...

A throwback picture to show that he has been around forever
April 98

Mommy's Dirty Little Secret

Sometimes I can't wait till bedtime. I can't wait to have peace and quiet. I can't wait to not be climbed on and I can't wait to not be nursing anymore. Sometimes I wish I could go away for a few hours by myself without kids. Sometimes it bothers me that after cooking dinner and trying to provide my family a healthy dinner they say I don't like that I won't try it. Sometimes my husband doesn't help enough and I want to scream. Some days I do scream, a lot. Some days I go to bed and wonder if Ava will forgive me for yelling at her just because I have lost my patience. No sugar coating...

MoCo Fair

We went to the fair last night. AJ had a blast and Kohen was so good. We had funnel cake and cotton candy so that made Ava's day (mine too). My sis went with us and made me ride this thing that was like the pirate boat but spun as well, kind looked like a claw, crazy. Its funny but I use to love rides like that and now they make me scared but I was so glad I got on it was soooo fun.

Crazy eyes and daddy

She wanted a bunny for our house. So did I!

AJ's first roller coaster

Ash and me

Ko and me

Loves the ponies!

Last year I had to walk with her.

Kev cut the cow out :(

She petted so many animals this time

There could not be anymore love between them!

Zucchini bread

M-M-M GOOD! This was so yum I highly recommend it. I bought some zucchinis at the Amish Market and found a recipe for zucchini bread at The Secret is In the Sauce. Look for Chef Kimberly.

Laundry Anyone?

See how they turn on me? All of the sudden the kids think laundry is the best thing ever and fun to play in. I told you all that it was my biggest enemy and I kept losing the battle. Somethings never change because now I have to keep the littles out if so I can fold. (don't mind the painting tape, Kev will finish the trim here one day).

Fun Fun Fun!

This is a new facial expression.

I can not put into words how much these to feed off each other and enjoy playing. I didn't think it was possible with their age difference. Guess I was wrong, at least for now.