Typical Morning At Our House

Where Have We Been?

I am not sure where all the time has gone. I could have sworn I posted on here last week, but I guess it has been a little longer than that. 

This is where we have been...

Holland enjoyed a lovely visit to the ER for fluids after over a month of chronic diarrhea and vomiting (don't you love that as a parent you talk about these things without flinching). After countless tests (eh um, stool samples included) the doctors were stumped as to what could be causing the problem. On a hunch, we stopped feeding her dairy and behold, problem solved. It is really nice to have my happy baby back.

                                                                                                                                                                   

  

Ben and I had our annual date to carnival. He discovered the joys of throwing water balloons at people. Who knew life could be so fun?!?!

Since for the first time in what felt like forever everyone was healthy, we enjoyed a few trips to the beach. It felt great!

Bennett finally got his hands on black rain boots, which of course he refers to as his fireman boots! He got them just in time, since it pretty much rained for the whole month of March.

With all the rain we have had to find some fun indoor activities to keep us busy. Ben and Holland discovered sneaking each other treats, and the joys of indoor forts!

By far, the funniest thing I have ever found when I have gone to check on Ben before I go to bed. The next morning he told me that the toys asked to sleep with him.

We had a wonderful conference weekend!

And last, but not least, we found out that Baby #3 is a girl!

New Additions!

Meet our newest addition.

Isn't she a beauty? I have never felt so giddy about a car that I wanted to name it, but I toss around names for her every time I go to drive her.

And in case you are worried that this car might be a little too big for our little family...

we will be adding one more person in August!

Still Alive

I promise we didn't drop off the face of the earth, just lost the chord for our camera (which may be close to dropping off the face of the earth.)

We have been up to things such as going to the BYU game with awesome seats...

Finding, and devouring chocolate while I get dressed when I would much rather she was eating broccoli.

 There were a ton of Christmas festivities, which were all recorded on my camera!

But best of all, Holland finally gave in...

and my back thanks her!

Happy Halloween

Hope your holiday was filled with more treats than tricks.

Happy Birthday Holland

Our little Holland has made it a year! Since we aren't crazy party people (and her birthday was on a Sunday) we just had a quiet dinner with family and woke her up in time to eat a little pie and open presents.

Here is what Holland is like at age one:

• total mommy's girl
• loves to cuddle, especially if she has her binkie and her blanket
• adores Bennett to no end
• just started pulling herself up to standing this week
• loves, loves, loves books
• a little too smart for my liking (she figured out how to open the DVD player months ago)
• not the most social baby, but has a great poker face
• eats pretty much anything, but prefers her carbs
• just a really sweet little girl

Happy Birthday Holland!

Just Thought You Should Know

In case of emergency, rest assured that we are in good hands.

We have the very capable Fireman Ben to rescue us. 

Since Bennett discovered Fireman Sam we have been playing firefighter non-stop. Bennett even builds his own firetrucks using my robe, his bag of tools, his bag of blocks and every throw pillow in the house, as well as an array of stuffed animals.

And while he will use almost anything as a fire hose, he definitely prefers this hose to all others. How else would he put out the fire in the bush (as he frequently informs me)?

And not one to be left out, Holland can usually be found trying to be part of the action.

Bennett has finally agreed that maybe Holland can be Radar, the fire dog. 

Poor girl.