My second youngest son is sensitive, athletic, and all boy!  Jordan got his dads beautiful blond hair and those eyes of his.  Jordan is a gymnast, and has incredible upper body strength for a 6 yr. old.  Jordan is also very passionate, like my other kids, his emotions are right out there for all to see.  This is cute...since Jordan was a baby he has been in love with his sister Allysa (she is now 16).  He says he is going to marry her when he grows up.  We finally told him that this wasn't actually allowed.  He replied, "I don't care what the law says, I am going to marry her."  Awww, sweet innocence!!  Jordan is an avid Star Wars fan, and loves to be outside.  Sitting still and doing school work is his least favorite thing, but that's okay, he will one day realize he can read about great adventures as well as act them out and I will have another reader.  Most importantly Jordan is a "good" boy.  He cares deeply about doing the right thing and has a well developed conscience.  I am blessed indeed.

I have shared about my 5 daughters and now it is time to share about my five sons!  I will start with the baby this time...Ryan Joseph.  Ryan just turned two, and what is cuter than a two year old!  To my surprise, no shock, Ryan ended up being my easy going one!  He is non demanding, content and loves, loves, loves to be the baby.  His passion in life is anything with wheels.  He has a favorite blue blanket that my mother gave him as a new baby.  Ryan has many "mothers" in the house, and has decided he doesn't need to talk a lot since everyone just kows what he wants.  He loves to make funny faces and laugh at his own jokes.  He is gentle and affectionate.  he's so sweet I could dunk him in my coffee!

I remeber when Kyley was born and we were told she had down syndrome.  She was  so beautiful and I was so relieved she was healthy. PTL! My sister has a daughter with ds and so I was very famaliar with the diferent characteristics of a person with ds.  I laughingly told my family that I was finally going to have an easy going child!!  Miss Kyley was a cuddly, sweet, and very lively baby.  Her pediatrician and others were surprised at how alert and active she was.  I now can honestly say that one word that would not explain my precious daughter is "easy going".  Kyley is a drama queen!  She is very happy when she is happy and when she is not happy the whole house will suffer.lol  Now my other children will tell you that she is spoiled....I know that may have a little to do with it  but I also know that she is a very strong-willed and spirited person.  I would not have her any other way.  Kyleys favorite foods presentlly are pasta, french fries, and popsicles.  Her favorite tv shows are Barney, Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, and baby einstein.  She loves to have her feet massaged as she falls asleep, loves her strawberry shorcake doll that giggles, and loves to go shopping for new clothes.  She is only the youngest girl when she wants to be and the rest of the time feels she should be in charge!lol  I could go on about how adorable my Kyley is but I think I will just leave it at this...."She has been a surprise from the day she was born and hasn't stopped surprising us yet!"  I feel so blessed to be her mom. 

Nina is my fourth daughter, and is five years old.  She has beautiful blue eyes and they sparkle often a long with her personality.  Nina is like a delicate flower.  She is one that needs much protecting and nurturing.  Don't get me wrong she is quite strong willed, but she also could be easily taken advantage of.  Nina is my first daughter with special needs.  It takes her a little longer to learn new things and her coordination gives her some difficulties.  Gracie looks out for Nina and is most patient with her.  Nina loves to dance and wear pretty dresses.  She is also becoming a wonderful little helper around the house.  She loves her baby dolls and has a favorite bear called ticklesh.  Nina, my little beauty!

I have five daughters and they are all such a blessing!  My oldest Allysa is 16 and she is my reader.  Rebecca is 14 and she is my musician.  Gracie is 7.5 and she is my "little mom".  Nina is 6 and she is my "girly girl".  Kyley is 3 and she is my angel.  Kyley has a little extra something called trisomy 21.  We like to call them her desighner genes.  She was born a princess and expects everyone to appreciate her place in life.  I am so blessed! 

Allysa is an over acheiver!!  so much like me as a teenager.  She has so many wonderful goals and hopes for the future.  She also helps with the little ones without complaining.  I often know she would rather be doing other things, yet she takes the time to help whenever asked.  today she is helping me clean my bedroom as I have a back injury.