A whole new room

Holton recently changed rooms at his daycare, which we call school. He had to move to the two year old class where he now has weekly themes, they have a set schedule of daily activities, they brush their teeth and they start potty training!

The new room also means new teachers and this didn't set well with him. It was really tough on him for a while. He cried a lot as he missed his previous teachers. But I'm happy to report he's doing much better with the daily drop off (so says Adam). Now we just have to work on brushing his teeth. They wrote on his daily report that he "doesn't want to brush his teeth", that 'he just wants to play with the tooth brush". And to that I say - ya, who wouldn't? Tooth brushes make the perfect toy. Holton is easily amused ;)

This was the first time I've ever seen him play with Playdough. Surprising because he doesn't like "mushy" things.


He's happy in his new room. Especially with a good old wooden boat.

Oh what a night!

My company had our annual Holiday Party last week and we had a great time! They always put on the best shin dig for us employees. We had a casino, DJ, food, dancing and this year they had the game Rock Band - now that was interesting. Adam and I partied like rock stars and we even walked away with a free TV!

We received raffle tickets for X amount of gambling chips. At the end of the night Adam only had two tickets so I thought our chances were slim. The first prize they gave away was the lovely 40 inch flat screen tv and I won! I was so excited that I jumped up and down, screamed Adam's name like Rocky yelled Adrian, and I even gave an acceptance speech. The TV fits perfectly in Holton's playroom.

We celebrated the rest of the night at the hotel while my mom watched Holton - thanks Bev.

Worst lighting ever in this picture? Adam looked really cute. His tie matched my jewelry....awwww!

I attempeted to play Rock Band. Mainly I just stood there and the DJ had to pitch in and sing for us.

Here I am in complete shock, eyes closed, getting ready to give my speech.

Look who was Mr. Popular that night? Everyone was glad to see a healthy Adam after his scare this year.

Adam and one of my staff (I like to make them work 24/7) carrying out our new TV.

Mountain Man

Adam and Patrick went hunting in Oklahoma over the weekend. I guess it was a successful trip because they are bringing back 3 deer. Here is Adam's nine point - my dad had to explain what that meant. I'm what you might call a true City Gal.

Happy Hunting out there!

The best aquarium....ever!

Geez, I should get a kick back for this post. While in California, we went to the Monterey Aquarium. If you are ever in the area I highly recommend you stop by. It was a huge aquarium with countless activities for kids. We had so much fun watching Holton explore the whole place.

Holton was doing some research on Shamu

Here is Adam trying to get Holton to touch some of the sea life

How artistic, don't you think? Amanda took this picture.

He loved the slide

Me and my little guy

We had a heck of a time getting Holton to leave this play area.

Patrick and a sleepy looking Holton.

I love this picture of the newlyweds. Adam, Holton and I took one of these, but the pictures are still on my mom's camera. Look for us in the clam on your Christmas card.

Holton's Birthday

We celebrated Holton's 2nd Birthday in California! We were in town for my cousin's wedding. And I really lucked out and found this wonderful bakery on line and they created the perfect cake for us.



Thankfully I took these pictures before we had the birthday lunch. That is when Adam forgot the cake was in the stroller (because I wouldn't let anyone hand carry the cake for fear of dropping it) and he flipped the cake box over. Let's just say I was not thrilled with that. Poor Adam. But, all was ok. When it came time to cut up the cake and give everyone a piece, Holton started to cry. He was very upset that Adam cut apart Thomas....LOL.

Anyhoo, Holton really liked the part where he got to open his gifts from Patrick & Amanda. Here he is enjoying his presents.


Because you are only two once, I had a shirt made for his big day :)

Now, I must give my review on Carmel, California. Two words - never again! The people are crazy there. You could hear a pin drop at any restaurant in that dang town. Seriously, they don't talk there. People were giving us the worst looks during our lunch. If you are wanting a warm, friendly, place.....avoid Carmel. It was so quiet in our restaurant that we had to whisper sing Happy Birthday to Holton! Check out the bitter family behind us.

We ignored the snooty folk and had a good time celebrating with our little guy! He just kept on playing and didn't notice any negativity. Happy Late B-Day baby boy.

I'm late on Halloween

I am very behind in updating the blog. Yes, I'm just now getting around to posting Halloween Pictures. Holton was a dinasour that carried a Thomas the Train Bucket. He has his a unique fashion sense.


Holton with his older buddy, Owen.

We went to Robin's house first and enjoyed all her decorations.

I must have been really funny.

We may have a new Star Wars fan.

Holton's cute Halloween PJs from Aunt Amanda ;)

Holton is two today!

It is so hard to believe that our little guy is 2 years old! They say that time flies, and it's so true. It seems like just yesterday we were checking into the hospital for his delivery.


Holton has brought so much happiness to our lives and I can't tell you how much I love being his mom. Oh sure there are good and bad days with any toddler. But most of the time Holton cracks us up and it's so much fun watching him learn each day.

Right now he's talking up a storm - when he isn't being completely shy. You really have to watch what you say around him because he'll repeat whatever he hears. Some of his favorite things to say:

• Come here - says this to me, Adam and always to Gus
• Excuse me, mamma - this is when he wants me to move
• Bye guys – says this to his friends at school
• Choo Choo Train
• Thomas – he loves trains
• Fix it - started saying that this week when the plumber came to our house
• Chocolate milk - this one is a big player in our house


So Happy 2nd Birthday, Holton!! Your dad and I love you more than anything in this world!

Holton with an early B-Day present

Getting his groove on with the Yo Gabba Gabba guy. For you non-parents...Oh just wait....