Holt Family: March 2011

I'm so bad at this!

Well, like everytime I start journaling, I fail to be consistent. I really thought I would be better at this, but I'm not. This became one of those things that you get behind on, and all of a sudden you realize how far behind you are. So then I keep putting it off because I know how much I need to catch up on. So, here it is. Finally. The last 4 months of pictures. I did it. Now, if I can keep up on it from here on out! It feels good though. No more laying awake at night thinking about one more thing I needed to do today!

Here is E at 9 months rolling all over and getting stuck in places. She is so much fun, and getting to be an easier baby. She now is finally taking only bottles, something she gave up at 4 months. I had finally had enough of her only wanting to nurse, so I cut her off! She took the adjustment well, and has of her being 9 months old, she only takes formula. Yea for me! Elin sleeps throught the night, and occasionally needs a bottle in the night. She takes 2-3 naps a day and is so much fun. She is very smily and is now starting to wave when you say Hi or Bye-bye. Oh- she's cute!

One morning before school Pyper thought it would be funny to put Elin into the laundry basket and push her around. E thought it was fuuny too!

Rylee ran a mile race and she was the 2nd girl! She finished with a time of around 7 minute something! She did so good, and of course her favorite part were the treats at the end!

Elin sitting and eating her favorite treat Baby Mum-Mums. She loves them!

In February, E learned to start rolling to get to things. Here she is next to Molly!
8 months

I thought it would be good if she could feed herself some actual food. Here is my attempt at encouraging self- feeding! It was a huge mess, and not successful at all!

January 2011

Here is Elin in January learning to sit up all on her own.

7 months

She constantly puts EVERYTHING in her mouth!

Laney and her eye patch!?

Xmas 2010

Christmas Eve started at the Holts for dinner and a Nativity play by all the grankids. Rylee was a wiseman, Pyper was Mary, and Laney was an angel.

The kids also did a little talent show where Pyper played Jingle Bells on the piano

And Rylee played a duet with Grandpa Holt

The annual pajama present

Elin was ready for bed!

We woke up Christmas morning at 5am. We heard the girls all together in Pyper's room and they had been up since about 4. We then all got up to open presents.

Pyper got a Glow in the Dark drawing station that she was hoping Santa would bring her.

Laney and her Fancy Nancy Doll from Santa

Ry got an Ipod shuffle from Santa, and also these taco shells she had been dying for!!

Pyper and her Nightmare before Xmas t- shirt

Elin's new toy from Santa

After our early breakfast, we got ready to head up to Salt Lake after stopping at the Holts. We had fun opening presents from them. The girls got colthes, jackets, and toys

We headed up to Salt Lake to spend Christmas Day with my family. First stop was at Grandma Ruth's for turkey, lots of food, and more presents! Then, we went to Grandpa Ron's and Grandma Kris' for yep- more presents!

Pyp and her travel easel from Grandpa Ron

Laney with gifts from Aunt Sara

Pyper and her Jack blanket form Aunt Sara

Rylee with her peace sign lamp that Aunt Sara made!

We had such a fun Christmas Day being able to spend time with ALL our family. We got so many great things from everyone and just enjoyed being with family. It is such a crazy day, but it is well worth it!

Elin laying on a new pillow pet

Aunt Sara with "her baby Elin"

After spending a few days in Salt Lake we headed home to SNOW!

Rylee was in the 4th grade xmas play. SHe had to audition for a part, and got the part singing and dancing with 4 other girls. It was a really cute play and Ry was so good.

December 2010

December is my favorite time of the whole year. I absolutely love Christmas time- Everything about it! Here are some things we did in December........

Parents Day Lunch at Washington Elementary. I splurged and got a pizza to take for us! This was the first time Rylee allowed herself to eat with me in public! Isn't she too young for that?

Dave's school had a fundraiser for Sub for Santa, and the teacher who collected the most money from students had to wear a Santa suit to school. Of course, Dave won because the kids love him and he is such a good sport.