Starting again.....

I can't believe it's been 5 years since I last made a post. I thought about starting again so many times but.....welll.....my procrastination got the better of me. We are still in Colorado and we love it here. Thayne is still a federal attorney for the Social Security Administration and loves what he does. I've been working as a nighttime nanny for the last 5 years, which has been fun and tiring. I take care of newborns so that their parents can sleep at night and then I sleep train them when they are ready to sleep through the night. I've met some very interesting people and some beautiful babies!

Well, here's a little run down of each of the kids:

Jaedon- He's 15 years old now! I still can't believe I'm a mom of a 15 year old! Jaedon is turning into a wonderful boy. He loves football, video games and board games, teasing his sisters and vegging around the house. He is a freshman at a great high school and played varsity football as a freshman. The last time he went to the Dr. he was 6'2 and weighed 270 lbs.. He is definitely a big boy but has a very soft heart. He's been a great teenager (so far :) ) and I'm excited to see him grow into an awesome young adult!

Josette- She just turned 14 years old! I think she's shocked more then anyone that she's 14!! She loves to do art of any kind and she loves singing, swimming, and talking. Thayne and I often chuckle that there's never a moment of silence when she's around and she can definitely talk your ear off. She struggles with the social part of school which can be heartbreaking, especially when she comes home and tells me about the mean kids at school and what they say to her. She has learned to ignore them but I know that the words hurt her so much. Josie has made some close friends and she is definitely a very loyal friend! She is beautiful, a pleaser and a animal lover!

Indiya- She is 12 (almost 13) years old! Indiya is full of spunk! I don't think she takes a lot of crap from people, which warms my heart! She's not afraid to stand up for what she believes and protect those around her. Unfortunately, she inherited my anxiety and is quite a worrier but we're working on that! She does awesome in school and is constantly pushing herself to do better. Indiya loves music, dancing, softball (actually she loves all sports), socializing and bossing her siblings around. She use to get so hurt when someone would call her a bossy boots but I've since taught her to own the title and be proud! Indiya is a beautiful girl, has a beautiful heart and a beautiful personality!

Kaia- She just turned 10 years old! Kaia is our family comedian. She loves to be funny and make others laugh. She also loves watching t.v., singing, cuddling, and doing things for family members. We have had to institute a "No" day for Kaia because she hardly ever says "No" when someone (mostly her siblings) asks her to do things which can get out of control sometimes. She has a best friend she adores and they have been going strong for over 2 years. I think the best thing about Kaia is that she could care less what people say or think about her! She doesn't try to fit into a certain group or blend in with a crowd. If it happens, great! If not, she is still happy with where she's at! It is definitely a trait I wish I had! Kaia is beautiful, kind, and very loyal!

Zofiya- She is 8 years old! Even though she's the youngest she tries to put her bossy boots on but the only one she successfully bosses around is Thayne. She loves school and does exceptionally well at it. To the outside world she seems very shy but we know the real truth! Zoey loves sports, reading, watching tv and playing with her sisters. She is not a morning person and seems to think she is sick every morning because she has to get up early for school. I think I have finally convinced her that she's not sick, just tired. Zoey knows what she wants and if it goes a different way she let's us know! I think she is as spunky as Indiya or even a little more. She is beautiful, loves to cuddle an can't wait to be as old as her sisters!