2 months old

Holly is growing up so fast. At her 2 month appointment she weighed 11 lbs 10 oz and was 24 inches long. Putting her above the 95 percentile for height and 50 to 75th percentile for weight. Our kids have small heads and she is in the 30th percentile for head circumference.

She is starting to coo and smile. She loves her older brother since he is always in her face or next to her in the bouncer. Luke brings her toys and Cookie Monster attacked her face yesterday. Once again we are working on being "soft." Holly has gotten into a beautiful routine and sleeping 6-8 hour chunks at night. Now I know because I wrote that she is sleeping great, I am doomed for a few more sleepless nights.

Welcome, Welcome Sabbath Morning

What a wonderful Sunday we had this week. I felt so spiritually feed and revived. I loved listening to conference this past week and being uplifted by our prophet and apostles. My favorite talk was by Elder Richard G. Scott called The Eternal Blessings of Marriage. This last Saturday we had a wonderful baptism in our ward. The spirit was so sweet. Then going to church was like the cherry on top. I love my family and the joy that the gospel brings to our lives. I know that we can be together forever.

Holly is 8 weeks old and wearing a dress my mother saved from when I was a baby. My Grandpa Smith bought the dress for me. 

These last two are pictures of me. Below is the day I came home from the hospital. 

 

Lip Quiver

How can you say no to that face? Holly girl makes the best pout faces. I just have to pick her up and squeeze her tight. She loves being held and has a internal sensor when she is laid horizontal even when fast asleep.

Sleeping Beauty

Luke sleeps in the most awkward and uncomfortable looking positions. He must have the blanket covering his face when he goes to sleep. During his sleep the blanket usually ends up completely around his head. I check that he is still breathing before I go to bed and remove him from his tangled blanket. What a silly man. He happily says "Night night" and covers his face.

Wahoo in his big boy bed. He goes right to bed at night.

During the day, we try the toddler bed first if he plays instead of naps he get the crib. (Check out my adorable  bedding for Holly. My mom made sweet sheets that match too but we swapped it out the night Luke threw up twice. My mom is amazing and I love my bedding.)

This was at Holly's blessing. He was so ready for a nap after church and the blessing. He climbed out of the bed and wedged himself under the pack and play. Poor guy had a dirty diaper, hence the pants half off.

I found this beauty on the camera a few days later. I was tired and my little Holly loves to curl up and fall asleep on you.

Holly's Blessing Day

Holly was given a name and blessing on Sunday at the Lines home. It was lovely to have our parents and grandparents there. There was a sweet spirit there. I am so happy Heavenly Father sent us a beautiful baby girl. 

Lisa Jo, Trixie Jo, Holly Jo and Grandma Smith

Happy St. Patty's Day

As you can probably tell, I am furiously trying to catch up my blog before my children wake up. I like to look back and remember little moments in my blog. So here is a sweet one from our recent trip to Yuma. I was trying to sneak in the last ounce of sleep when Eric walked in a mumbled something. I couldn't hear what he had said and it had been a rather long night with Holly. I said, "What you're bringing me breakfast in bed? That's great." Then I rolled over and tried to go back to sleep. With some encouragement from his mother and some finishing touches from a women (the note and large strawberries) my husband brought me breakfast in bed.

 Here I am in all my glory and Holly is the little fur-ball in the corner.

Déjà vu

I took a picture of Holly in the bath the other day and thought I swear I've seen this picture before. Take a guess which one is Holly and which is Luke.