Olivers Blessing

We blessed Oliver this weekend and had all of Brians family here (minus Kimberlee and Shayna) along with most of mine (minus Megan). It was super fun and so good to see everyone. Brian gave our boy a beautiful blessing and overall it was just a neat weekend. We love our family and Gabriella has absolutely loved playing with all of her cousins. I think she will have withdrawals once everyone leaves and she is left with just me at the house. Here are some pics..

Here is the latest

Gabby in some cute shades looking cool and also eating... looking not so cool. The girl still hasnt gotten the whole food in mouth concept. Oliver is sleeping as usual. Actually he is awake a lot of the time but has been kind of fussy so only photo ops are while he is asleep. Blessed sleep. Love the little man!

Oliver is here!!!

On July 13th we welcomed our little boy Oliver Michael Holmes into the world. It was a pretty quick (3 hours) labor but was probably more pain than any person should have to experience. Needless to say it just might be my last un-medicated delivery. Not only was our little guy large 8 pounds 4 ounces but was also transverse which means face up and not down as he should have been. My poor husband had to literally hold my leg and push on my belly at the same time to get the little kiddo to turn. This was all while my midwife was doing her best to turn him internally. Can someone say ouch! Enough about that.. I cant talk about it too much for fear of nightmares. Our little man was perfect and lovely so it was all worth it. Just might not do it again... EVER!
His big sister loves him to pieces and gives him hugs and kisses CONSTANTLY. She calls him Oldivar and also cutie, honey and buddy. So cute! She is a great helper and loves to help me change his diaper. Her help includes standing on his changing table and gagging at his poopie diapers. Funny and yet challenging all at once. This two kids thing is rocking my world and if I never see or talk to anyone again I do apologize. Im doing my best but there are some days when I feel like I will never see the light of day again. Definitely will never get a good nights sleep again. This is where my friend Cherry Pepsi comes in. Thank you caffeine.
Brian is working constantly so for 5 days out of the week I feel like a single parent. But he is definitely a huge help when he is here. He works so hard and will be starting school soon so we will see even less of him if that is possible. So if any of you want to come and spend some time in Cedar we have a lot of time alone and would love visitors.
Here are the latest pics.. Enjoy! Ill post again soon.. heres hoping.


Maybe we should stop giving her pudding.

Easter Weekend

We had a great weekend spent with Aunt Lindsey, Jessica and uncle Jesse. Gabriella even got to see her dad for a bit before he was back at work. Lindsey got some darling pictures of the little girl. What a cutie and so pretty in her new Easter dress. Thanks mom!!

Some picture updates.... finally!

So its been a while but I finally found a minute to get some more pics on my poor forgotten blog. There are a couple from our recent hike and some of Gabs just being darn cute. Please note the photo of Gabriella in her crib with the broom and dustpan. She actually carried those into her crib on her own. A women who loves cleaning.. I have raised her well. Seriously though we were laughing so hard. What a silly goose! Also some pictures of Gabby playing in the balls with her new boyfriend Jett. We had a way fun and yes a little exhausting trip to see friends and Gabs and he hit it off. Thanks to my gals Keri and Kellie for playing with us and we hope we get to visit again soon.

Little girl in pig tails

Here are the latest pics of our little monkey. She gets funnier and cuter every day. Cant believe how big she is getting. Enjoy!

ITS A BOY!!

If you all have not heard we are expecting our second little peanut and as of today discovered that it is a little boy. Honestly I was still expecting a girl as I was convinced that my family could not produce boys but low and behold it is definitely a boy. A very active roley poley boy. Seriously he could not stop moving and the attached video is of him almost jumping butt first in the womb. Oh holy hannah I am in for it! We are so excited though and cant wait to see what a little boy will look like. Here are some pictures from the ultrasound as well.