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!