Simple Joys

 Kaden continues to be a smoother brother!  Poor Colby endures so much being the youngest but he sure takes it well. Kaden always tell Colby, " You are my bestest friend ever!"

 

 Tanner often falls to sleep in Kaden's bed per Kaden's request. Tanner gives in real easily to all his siblings and I love watching them. Nearly every time Kaden doses off first and Tanner kisses his cheeks several times and hugs him. When I asked Tanner why he does that he said, "I need to steal them because Kaden won't let me when he's awake!"

When Brookie is tired she gets real whiny and says, "I don't feel good, I need to snuggle." Daddy and I gladly take her up on her requests. Out of all the kids, Brookie wants and needs the most physical attention.

 

When I was a little girl, my Mom says I was very dainty. I remember begging her to buy me high hills and beginner bras (When I really didn't need one).  For the past 3 years Brookie has paid buying shoes- prancing around... checking her feet out. i was the same way. I didn't care if it was uncomfortable!

Kadster is our personal singer and dancer! When we celebrate any birthday he belts out the b-day song and is always so happy. We catch him dancing every opportunity he can when music is playing. Occasionally if he is attracting too much attention he'll get real shy and hide.

Colbster continues to win over everyone's heart.  He is the star of the day everyday!  The kids still fight over his attention when he wakes every morning and from every nap.

This is a very rare occasion!

At bedtime one night Tanner told me, "I really want to see the whole world!" I love that he likes to travel and experience new things like Dad and I.  After all he'd been to Argentina, Mexico and Hawaii by his first birthday.

I caught Brookie praying for another baby when she was going potty. I thought to myself, maybe she thought she had to be secretive because we've told her that Colby is our last baby. I assured her that she could have as many babies as she wants when she's married around age 24.

Kaden is good at complimenting us. Often it's just when I need a boost. He randomly expresses his love to me. One of my favorites lately is when I'd return from a short visit to the gym. He runs into the garage to greet me and says how much he missed me.

These little feet are so squishy but, boy are they busy.

Colby's little personality is getting bigger and bigger. He petitions now when the kids try to make him do something he just doesn't like, if they pick him up or take something away from him. Often it's something choke-able items so I'm glad we have so many eyes watching out for our lil guy, makes my job easier no doubt!

When we were on the way to the store one day, I realized I didn't have my wallet with me. I said, "darn I don't have my credit card!" Brooklyn said, "Mom it's a crud card." I thought to myself, a lot of people should call it a crud card when the run up the bill and not have any money to pay for it.

 

The kids sure love their Uncle Will-Woo.  He's only been home a few months from his mission but the kids give him with royal treatment as though he didn't miss a beat here in California.  I know William loves every bit of attention.  He's in high demand around our home. This picture is when William was trying to leave our home and the kids all jumped in the car and begged him to stay!