Bouncing Baby Boy

It really makes me smile every time... He is So wild in his bouncy seat- he loves it! Thanks, Lynda!!

4 Months Old!

Holden turned 4 months old today and decided to celebrate by rolling over from his back to his tummy! We saw him do it and once I got my camera he was too busy watching us to do it again. So I sat quietly and he decided to roll again. He then proceeded to kick his feet to scooch across the floor.

Holden has also decided that he likes to watch tv. Great. I needed to get ready, so I put him in his seat in front of Diego. He was watching it so intently he would not look at anything else! If we are holding him and the television is on, he will sometimes turn his head to watch it- even if it is completely behind him. I just know he will be flipping the remote before you know it! He is growing way too fast!

Not only is my sister pregnant...

While accompaning my sister on a trip to the Maternity store, my niece found the pillow they have so you can tell how the clothes fit when you get really big. Reese decided to try to velcro it on, and it was the funniest thing! She said she was having a baby too! She is just too cute!

1st Day of School!

After a lot of excitement, it is FINALLY time for school to start!!

Makenna was so excited for kindergarten, and has been a little wound up. (see below!) I was a little sad but mostly happy about her going to school- she was ready!Isabelle is such a big girl- she was so laid back about going to school- she wasn't nervous about having a new teacher or being in 4th grade. She has some friends in her class which is always good.

Going into Kindergarten...

Makenna and her teacher Ms. Runyon (as she says- not "Onion, Runyon!")

Isabelle and her teacher Mrs. Smith

And on the 2nd day of Kindergarten, aunt Sarah gave to Makenna... Love it!

Isabelle had also planned out her clothes. She is really a "fashionista" now!

Hair today, gone tomorrow...

We are going to Houston next week, so we decided to go ahead and get a back to school haircut yesterday- since the rest of Plano goes the week before school. On the way there Isabelle asked about cutting her hair for Locks of Love. I told her I didn't think her hair was long enough, but we could ask. Well- it was quite a bit too short- 3 or 4 inches, but the stylist told her she may be able to do it by Christmas. I guess she already had decided that she wanted that short 'do, because she didn't want to wait until Christmas, she wanted it cut short now. After asking her many times if she was sure, she got quite a bit cut off- (man that kid has a lot of hair!)I think she felt like a big girl with her shorter hair- and she definately looked cute!

Isa the baker

Isabelle had so much fun at her friend Cami's birthday party. Not only was it a swimming party, but she got her own peronalized apron...

And decorated a cake which she then got to bring home for her family- score!

Lovin' the Lovie

Grammie has made a really pretty blankets for the girls & Holden. She has also crocheted some small lovies for Holden that are really soft. He really has shown no interest in them, though.

Well, I put Holden down in his crib this evening, swaddled in his polka dot blanket, and put the lovie his Grammie made right next to his cheek. He was watching his mobile, so I left the light on while I was helping the girls were getting ready for bed. When I went back in his room, he had worked his way out of his blanket and was holding the lovie with both arms. This was so sweet because he really had to work to get it like this, and he really seemed to enjoy it! He kept rubbing it on his cheek then pulling it down.I did re-wrap him up so he could go to sleep- although I let him keep his snuggly lovie in his blanket. (Which he kept hanging on to even after falling asleep!)

Brilliant!

I definately have the smartest child ever! I know I've said this before, but it is just always true! Here is the proof- I put Holden down for a little tummy time. He was laying there all sweet & peaceful when all of a sudden he pushed way up, just looking around. He was up there for sooo long! I know it's been a long time since I've had a baby around, but this just seemed awfully good for an 11 week old! He is obviously brilliant! (He must take after his sisters...)

Makenna watching her brother in amazement~
It is so much fun to watch him developing his little personality, and the fact that he knows us and smiles when he looks at us is so wonderful. He is truly a blessing!

The Camper comes home..

While I was very glad that Isabelle was away at camp having a good time, I was very happy to go get her. I felt like she grew and looked older- and it was only 4 days! She said that she wasn't sad, but she "missed us a whole lot!" I think that is a perfect way to describe my feelings as well! We got to go to a closing service overlooking Lake Bridgeport (beautiful), see the "goatman's trail", cabins, pool, and canteen before heading back to Plano. She had so much that she wanted to tell us about- she didn't stop talking for the hour and a half trip back!

Holden missed his sister!

Isabelle & dad

Saying goodbye to their counselors...Isabelle is already looking forward to going back next year!

Makenna's busy week

Makenna had such an exciting week while her sister was away. She went to Princess Prep school this week. It was the neatest program- about being God's princess and what her royal purpose is. It was very "girlie"- they has lots of pink & boas, got to paint their nails every day, and do cute crafts. She loved it!

The day of her graduation I had a cute little dress picked out, but she informed me that she needed a "real" princess dress. After trying on many, she settled on the purple one- very royal! Talk about her dream event- getting to wear dress-up clothes out!

Their graduation... she is already planning on going again next year!

Friday night Makenna & Reese (and mom and Aunt Sarah) got to have a girl's night out!For our evening we got to go see DORA THE EXPLORER Live! We have been looking forward to the show for so long, I thought Makenna was going to burst with excitement!

Me and my galAunt Sarah & ReeseAnd Dora!I think Makenna's highlight was when Dora's cousin- Diego- was in the show. She had gotten a Diego doll as a souvenir since he is her favorite. When she started dancing with him above her head I had to laugh- it was like a groupie at a rock concert!

Definitely a fun evening!

Woo Hoo!

Why does this baby look so happy, you may wonder? Because he slept for 8 hours last night! I hope he plans on this becoming a habit! He then had his 2 month checkup, and he was so good. He smiled the whole time he was being checked out, cried for about 10 seconds when he got his 2 shots then was happy again. He is doing now weighs 11 pounds 6 ounces and is 22 3/4 inches- 50% for both.

After getting things packed, snacks and sunscreen bought, care packages and letters ready- the day finally came! This afternoon I took Isabelle to camp for the week, and boy was she ready. I can't believe that she is old enough to go by herself! She was so incredibly excited that she and her friend Kennedy talked on the phone about a dozen times in the past 2 days- making sure they had everything they needed.

The girls unloading and carried their own things- with no complaints!

Unpacking and getting getting settled in their cabin...

Holden had to come to send them off and get a little love before leaving them. I did so good- no tears or anything! It is awesome that they are so excited- I can't wait until Saturday to hear how her week went!