4 Months

Holland weighs 13 lbs 4 oz (55%) and is 23.75 in long (25%).  We found out at her 4 month appointment that she had an ear infection which shows that she is a very chill baby because we had no idea that she was in pain.

4th of July

Our 4th of July was a good one this year.  We got up early for our Ward breakfast and ate delicious french toast and ham.  Then we went and got some fireworks for later that night.  We stopped by the Lewis' for a little while and visited with their family. We went swimming with some friends at our old neighborhood pool.  Then we headed over to the Hoops' home for some yummy barbeque.  The kids had so much fun with their friends and it was so nice to spend time with good friends.

 That night we went to Storey Park for the annual fireworks.  They were pretty lame compared to the Laurel fireworks show that I grew up watching but the kids loved them.  They had fun running around with their glow sticks and then cuddled up with us to watch the fireworks.  towards the end of the fireworks we heard screaming and then saw that the sprinklers had turned on right next to wear we were sitting.  We didn't want to be next to get sprayed so we left early.  This helped us avoid traffic and we were able to watch the grand finale from our car on the way home.  

Worry About Yourself

My kids like to tell on each other a lot.  They come to me and tell me what the other one is doing or what they've done.  Sometimes this is good.  Like when Noah has a bottle of counter spray that he is using as a squirt gun.  Or when Presleigh leaves the house without asking to go play with our neighbors.  But most of the time I tell the kiddos to "Worry about yourself."  Lately when I tell Noah not to do something like play with the soap in the bathroom, or spit, or hit, or touch his private parts, he will say to me, "Mom, worry about yourself."  Usually I have to hold back my smile as I explain to him that he needs to make better choices if he wants mommy to stop worrying about him.

 I am loving this worry about yourself lesson though.  I am reminded almost daily by the tattling my kids do that I need to worry about me. My choices, my words, my thoughts, my actions, and be careful not to judge others.  Free agency is a wonderful thing:)

3 Months

  

May in Instagram

   

The last couple months have totally gotten away from me.  We have been super busy with so many projects and summer stuff that I have neglected the blog.  So here is the month of May according to my Instagram:)

Name and Blessing

We were able to have Holland's blessing last Sunday.  She was so happy that morning and was wide awake during her blessing.

Wayne gave her a beautiful blessing most of which was about being a good example and serving others. 

 He blessed her that she would gain a testimony early and use her knowledge to help others.  I am so grateful for the Priesthood.  I am grateful for a husband who holds and honors his Priesthood.

  Holland is so precious.  She is a special daughter of God and I hope that she will always know that and not get distracted by the world around her.  She is definitely one loved little girl:)

2 months

Holland is two months old and is so much fun.  She is starting to smile and coo.  Presleigh loves to see her smile and thinks that Holland doesn't like her when she can't get her to smile:)  Holland weighed 12 lbs 3 oz (85%) at her 2 month appointment.  She was 22 inches (40%) long and her head was 32 cm (30%).  She is starting to sleep better at night and usually sleeps from 11:00 to 4:30.  Last night she did a 10:30 to 6:30 stretch which was amazing.  She will only sleep on her belly which I am finally ok with.  She won't take a pacifier but is starting to suck on her hand a little for comfort.  Her eyes are a gray blue and look like both Pres and Noah's so i'm sure they will turn brown.  Her toenails are much much better.  She is a great and fast eater which is so nice.  We love our little baby Holland:)