#6 is 9 months

Will actually is almost 10 months. I'm allowed to forget his age, Right? 6 kids will do that to a you. It doesn't help that the kiddo is so content and happy that he is lagging in his milestones. He is still army crawling with the occasional rocking back and forth on his knees. He can sit but doesn't like to. In fact if you set him down in a sitting position, he will arch his back and fuss a little, What a stinker! He is a really good eater- finally, he eats his baby food well and pretty much likes everything we feed him. He is a Cheerios junkie. He loves to be where the action is. He also knows that if the kitchen hasn't been swept, that some good eats can be found under the table where Owen sits! He is still just as happy as ever and sleeps great. Although he is a little behind on the milestones, he is a head of all of our other kids as far as teeth. He now has 4 on the bottom and one on the top with the other top one coming in very soon. We all just love him a ton!

Be mine...

This year I stepped it up a little for Valentines Day. Homemade valentines were given out, Teacher valentines were made as well, also while at work the night before I made each of the kids a valentine bag full of treats and a list of reason why I love them. Also, I was was lucky (or ben was) enough to think well ahead for Ben's present and it was well received. I gave him the new pearl jam cd and the documentary dvd. LAst night while we folded laundry we watched the documentary.(Now that's love!) I must say it was interesting. Ben was sweet as well when he brought home dinner for us all. ( After spending most of the day installing our new dishwasher, I had no desire or energy to cook! I did have some cute things planned for dinner though- maybe next year.) The kids and him had panda and he made a separate trip to cafe rio, where the line was amazingly long, just for me. Ahh love! He also brought home a large box of sees chocolates and 2 new charms for my pandora bracelet. What a cute husband- he knows exactly what I like. Love you husband!

Cupids coming

Jocelyn announced at dinner tonight that cupids coming. Riley followed by an emphatic "yeah, I know!" A little dicussion of what he does followed. Pretty cute. Didn't know that they were taught about Cupid at school. For some reason it surprised me. Valentines is a big deal for our kids, at least the making of the valentines box is a big deal. So much that Jocelyn is in denial that this year her class is not doing them. She wants to make one for fun. I just sigh! I was actually relieved I had one less to do! Riley's is done. He had to take his box and valentines in early. Cute the rope was his choice and after I covered his box and printed out his picture, he covered the box with the hearts. It turned out pretty cute. He said the kids wouldn't stop talking about it. He acted bugged but I know he was happy! So this weekend we'll work on Jocelyn's and jake's valentines. We came up with some creative ones and they are excited to get 'em done.

My favorite things

Christmas brought about some of my new favorite things. On the absolute top of the list is my iPad. It has been amazingly handy and a little indulgent- yes indulgent. It's mine - all mine and for the most part I am able to keep the kids away from it. Emails are being checked more often, my bank account is closely watched, pinterest is a must, and nothing's could be better than staying up late with Ben to conquer the latest level of angry birds ( alot of laughing due to those elusive green pigs). I love it! I'm so grateful to Ben - he spoils me.
Next on the list are my slippers. These beauties were found at Ross on our date night just before Christmas. When I exclaimed how cute- Ben tossed them in the cart, before I could even try them on!


Next- my boots again, we were out shopping together and I mentioned them to Ben and he pretty much said "you're getting them" I gues sometimes I need a little push to spend money on myself. I love these boots just to throw on when I run kids around.


Last on my list , a short list, it doesn't take much to make me happy- my new iPhone. Pretty handy even though I was perfectly content with my old and outdated phone. My phone was just a perk to Ben's Christmas present- the iPhone 4s. My phone was thrown in for a buck. Who could resist? This year I was a little spoiled I'll admit it. But man these things make me feel comfy, cute, efficient, and on top of happenings in our lives.