Fun in the Sun in "Windy" Georgetown!

We had a blast in Georgetown with Mimi and Poppi over Memorial Day weekend! (minus the fact that Holly had an allergy attack and I've never seen wind like that in my life!).....here's a glimpse! 

Look at Abby's hair...and mine for that matter! ;) It was unbelievable and it was like that ALL day EVERY day!  So, Holly's eyes were a mess...poor baby! 

Luckily, Holly was still all smiles....what a trooper! 

I LOVE when she giggles! 

Thinking about saying a prayer before she eats perhaps! ;)

"I didn't pray for this!" ;) 

And finally off to swim!  

Look at the wind blowing down the pool....this hat stayed on for .2 seconds! 

And it's off!

I think she's pooped! 

My mom and I (and Holly for a little bit) sitting out on her new front porch bench....such fun times, mom!!

Your Mimi sure does love you!

Hi Miss Holly! 

One last pic before we head back home....

 Until next time....bye bye!

Holly and her boys!

Holly's grandpa moved from Houston to Dallas this past month to be closer to family...aka 

Holly!  ;) We are overjoyed at the fact that we get to see him at least once a week!  The memories are just beginning and I love that Holly will have such a special bond with her grandpa! I will never forget getting out of the car one day and grandpa couldn't even wait for us to get in the door before he had her out of her carseat...that's how much he loves you, Holly!  And then there's your uncle and daddy...and it's more of the same!  

Here's some captured moments of one of the many good times she has with this trio! 

Just a little attention!  ;)  

 She loves her uncle! 

 And boy....does Grandpa love his grandaughter! 

 Nothing makes her happier than walking around the house!  

Or jumping from floor to sky!  Daddy getting ready for "take off!"

And on their way up! 

I can't wait to see each of these relationships grow as she does....I see a lot of fun-lovin' in store!  

What's this 8 month old up to?!?!

At almost 8 months to the day, this little one decided to start crawling and 

 boy did we have our work cut out for us!  Walking away for just a second can leave us with disaster!   (I'll spare the details!) ;) 

Here she is in action! 

on her way to daddy!

 And THEN, not shortly thereafter, she just wanted to stand! So, here she is not sitting to read her FAVORITE dog book (thanks Audra!), but standing! Cracks me up!

And of course more standing!

 Actually, semi-sitting to read her dog book....again!

 These baby books are also favorites of hers! Shocking that she's laying down....guess those little legs got too tired!

She also LOVES these blocks and rings!  

If I could figure out how to attach a video, it would be of one in her "jumper" and so you could also appreciate how high she jumps!  HA-larious!!

Another one of Holly's favorites...thanks Margaret!  It became a whole new toy when we put the legs on it and she got to play with it and stand at the same time!

What an amazing 8 months baby girl!  Thank you for all the light you shine on our lives!  Every day is SUCH a blessing that we get to share with you and we are so thankful for that.  It brings tears to my eyes that this was us 8 months ago....

And here is us now....love that you are so happy and healthy!  

 If you could only hear what was coming out of this little (BIG) mouth of hers!  She's definitely found her vocals!

We love you bunches and bunches! 

Mommy & Daddy

Holly's First Easter!

I can't believe it's been almost 2 months since I've posted!  Let me just say....it's not for a lack of trying!  This little one, along with work, cleaning, cooking, running errands, play dates, being out of town and just being too tired has kept me from completing a post!!  

So bear with me....I've got lots of catching up to do!  

Here we go!

HAPPY EASTER!   

Holly was 7 1/2 months for her 1st Easter!   This picture was quite the challenge!  It required two "sittings" to get this smile!  She was too busy playing with the eggs and bunny to look at the camera!  Thanks Mimi for the darling dress!  :)


We also took some Easter pictures at the Arboretum with Thomas's sister Audra and Jon and their sweet boy, Jack.  It was the perfect day!

We had the perfect 1st Easter with our sweet little girl and look forward to her first Easter egg hunt at the farm next year!

Five Months, Six Months and going on Seven!

We have had SO much fun watching our sweet Holly grow!  

I can't believe she is almost 7 months!!! 

 Here are some pictures from our trip to Georgetown last month and then some of her in action! ;)  She's not crawling around yet, but is sitting up by herself and is discovering what those hands can do!

We love going to Mimi and Poppi's in Georegetown....We wish we could go more often!  It is so gorgeous there, and since Holly loves to be outside, it's the perfect place for us!  Here's a couple pictures of Holly outside on a beautiful day and I couldn't resist putting her in a flower pot....she didn't seem to mind!  ;) 

5 1/2 months old 

Sitting in the back at my moms

Looking at Mimi

This isn't so bad.... :) 

Watching the sun set! ;) 

Holly turned half a year on March 11th!  

She had a great report from her doctor at her 6 month appointment!
 She is in the 95th percentile for height....definitely those Halka genes!  

Some of Holly's latest developments are sitting up by herself and playing......

The Boppi is the perfect save for those potential falls!

Just a sweet face! 

Eyeing the cone....

Almost there.....

I love this expression!  The tongue out always helps! ;) 

Holly started eating foods after her 6 month appointment and loves it....atleast oatmeal and squash so far!  

Sitting in a high chair for the first time!    

She loved it! She's getting so big, so fast!  

I wish I could pause time! 

(you can tell it's on my iphone....not the best pic!)

We love you so much, sweet Holly!  Thank you for the most amazing, almost 7 months of our lives, for the joy you bring to us and for this sweet smile!  

Love, Mommy and Daddy