Playing catch up! I can’t believe this was almost 1 year ago. Our girls look so little, Avery didn’t even have teeth!
We loved spending special time with just Kenzie at Disneyland. And she loved going on the rides and meeting the princesses!
We also loved walking down to our local farmer’s market (no longer around this year!) although Avery and Kenz didn’t enjoy the crowded ride!
And I honestly can’t remember where taken but my little Bean is adorable!
The youngest boy, and the first in the mix of a ton of girls, turned 1 so it was time to celebrate!
Since he was fortunate enough to be born in the summer, a pool party was the perfect thing! The backyard was decorated so fun!
They had a station to make paper leis and even a photo booth to take pictures on surfboards. Kenzie’s still learning how to surf. 
The pool was perfect to cool down from the heat. We bought Kenzie a new life jacket, she loved being able to “swim” on her own.
When it came to cake, Dempsey knew exactly what to do.
As we were headed out, Uncle Chad took Avery for a quick dip. She loved splashing her feet in the water.
We had so much fun, we were tired after! Happy Birthday Dempsey!!
Two days after Bean’s 6 month milestone, she tried food for the first time! You can tell we are a little off our baby food game since we didn’t have a baby bowl or spoon. Thank goodness for glass bowls and big sister spoons.
Her first meal was Earth’s Best rice cereal mixed with water. You can tell she didn’t really know what to do with it. She kept spitting it out instead of swallowing.
Since she was being such a good sport, we let her try her hand at feeding herself.
And then she eventually just started sucking her thumb. Her favorite!
Guess where we are!?
Brea Fest! This was Bean’s first time and Kenzie’s 3rd. Usually it’s just Jeff, Shannon and myself but we had some extra company this year.
My dad was able to get the girls earlier in the day so this was one of their first times coming.
It was a little stressful with a very scheduled Bean but we made it home not too much past her bedtime. Can’t wait until next year when Bean will be able to eat the food!
Dear Avery,
I cannot believe how time is flying by. My sweet baby is already 6 months old! You are half way to being 1 year old. Slow down sweet girl!
At your 6 month check up you weighed in at 16.5lbs! Such a big girl. We had plans to start you on food, but since your diaper rash is pretty persistent, we’ll need to wait until it clears up.
Speaking of your diaper rash, since the doctor identified something else we had to treat, your rash went left to be treated on my own. I tried everything to help it. Bigger diapers, cloth wipes (which I ended up loving), different formula, all.the.diaper.cream. But nothing worked. Thankfully, right before you turned 6 months we got a prescription cream that started working within 24 hours!
A big milestone-you sat up for the first time! You have been so wanting to be more and more in the mix with big sister, I feel this will make you very happy!
This upcoming month is going to be a big one! Bring on the food!!
Since the older nieces decided to celebrate their birthdays separately, we all went to Medieval Times for Brooky’s party. I cannot believe she is 10 years old!
Since we were pretty sure Avery wouldn’t sit through the show, Jeff stayed home with her. Thanks babe! Brooky had a special knighting right before the show.
It was a pretty hot day and I kept thinking, it’s going to be cooler in the arena for the horses. WRONG! It was pretty warm in the arena too. Thankfully, it didn’t bother the girls and Kenzie had a GREAT time!
We were cheering on the GREEN knight, hence the green hue to the pictures above. Most of the show was entertaining. There were some slow parts but not too bad.
Mackenzie loved cheering and waving her banner. And eating chicken off the bone, lol.
Our knight won the first round and ended up “perishing” the second. Oh well, win some, lose some. Happy birthday Brooklyn!!
