Rocking Jump



 We've been hearing the buzz about this new indoor trampoline place by our house and decided we better go check it out.  I wasn't really sure how much Huston would be into it since he's not a huge fan of bounce houses, but he LOVED it.  You pay by the hour and I didn't think we'd make the full first hour.  We had to pull him out of there when time was up.  I can tell this may be a regular place for us once baby is born and he needs to get some energy burnin'.

Had to get the special froggy socks

Lots of fun playing like he got "shot" and flinging his body down

Holland Family Pics

Anytime we can get the whole family together, we always try to get on Candi Telford Photography's schedule so we can get some good shots.  The last time we did this I was pregnant with Huston.  This time I'm pregnant with Baby #2.

The Cowboy Way

Huston had so much fun when we were in Oklahoma.  He definitely took to the country life.  He loved running on the land, playing with cows and riding Papa's tractor.  We had family pictures scheduled and I told him he could dress like a cowboy in some if he wanted.  We start the photo shoot and he really wasn't very into it, that boy does not like to pose.  So we got a few shots and then decided to call it quits.  While we were in the studio getting our stuff, he said, "No Mommy, I want to be a COWBOY!".  I figured we better take the opportunity so I changed him really quick and figured we'd get one or two shots.  This turned into 30-45 minutes of a full on model shoot.  We had to drag him out at the end.  But we sure got some great pics!  (Thanks Candi Telford Photography!)

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOkahoma is the Place to Be!

We made our first trip home in over a year this month.  We were able to plan it over alumni weekend, so it was so much fun seeing everyone.  We were gone 11 days which was a little long for Huston, he had a few meltdowns crying, "I want to go on airplane, I want to go home".  But don't let that fool you - he LOVED all the attention and country life.  Here is proof:

Matching shirts with Papa Lowery at the Bricktown Canal

Driving the tractor

Feeding the cows

1994 Class Cookout

Sam Noble Museum

ROAR

You had to have a hat too

We spent time out on Papa's farm, we went the Alumni parade and class cookout, went to see Grannie and James and stayed with Nana Loretta.  Then I had to go work in Dallas for a few days and you spent one night with Memaw and Papa and one night with Deda.  Then a few more days in Oklahoma and back on the road.  Even though it was too long to be away from home, it wasn't long enough.

Huston - May 2012

Poolside

Huston you have had such a busy month, that I am writing your blog almost two weeks late!  We had a 11 day trip to Oklahoma, which we found out was way too long for you to be away from home.

You are into superheros in a major way (you add guy to the end of all of them, "Green Lantern guy") and it so funny to watch you play with them.  You were even potty training Spiderman the other day.  You also have found a love of dinosaurs and roar and watch "Dinosaur Train" over and over.  I think your Dad is also very excited that you have found a love for baseball.  After going to a few game this season, you will ask him, "Daddy go baseball game?"  Of course when you get there you just want to run around and not actually watch baseball, but he'll take what he can get.

A's Game with Dad

Giants Opening Weekend

You are cracking us up with your new sentences and expressions too.

Right here (you add this to the end of anything you are showing us, "Here's my milk, right here")
Mommy look at me (you'll put your hands on both sides of my face and turn me to you)
Honey/Punk/Lady (the terms of endearment you've been calling me)
All better (after you've done something)
Jolly pop (you mean to say Judo Chop)
Ahhhhhkay (complete with sigh after we tell you to do something)
Stinky poo poo (you are obsessed with saying this and I hope you grow out of it soon!)
My name is Suston (anytime you meet someone)
I'm a pirate ship! (after you cover one of your eyes like a patch)

Your other new things is to pull my bangs out of my pony tail or bun and put them over my eyes and say, "Princess".  Not sure why messy bangs equal princess, but you love to do it.

My absolute favorite story this month is "Goodnight Sweetheart".  I used to sing this to you when you were going to sleep, but haven't in a while.  I never really thought you noticed it, but the other day we were laying in bed and you said "Mommy, sing Goodnight Sweetheart, dun, dun, dun, dun".  My heart melted.

You love bathtime and each night you think very hard about what toy you want to take a bath with.  Right now a shark and horse are always in there, but you alternate out who visits them.

You had your first friend/cousin stay the night too.  We had a lot of fun, we ordered pizza, went swimming, watch cartoons and had a glow stick bath.  You love your second cousin Parker and get so excited when he comes over.

Donuts the next morning

Checking out the hot tub

Debating jumping in the cold water

Your birthday may be a bit of a production this year, you finally understand it.  On the commute home the other day you listed off everything you wanted for your birthday - superhero guys, toy story, lightning mcqueen, mater, spiderman, green lantern guy, mickey mouse.  I asked what kind of cake and got just as long of an answer.  You said, "I want more alot".  I better start looking for some good deals.....

You are our special boy and we just love you so much.  You make us proud every day of how sweet, smart and well mannered you are.

Baby #2

Here is the newest addition to our family!  There is really a baby in there.  Going to ultrasounds is always special, there is nothing like seeing that little flicker of a heartbeat and then watching it grow into your baby.  I have to say this one was really extra special though.  We've had a really rough time getting pregnant this time around and the minute this little one got on screen he/she started waving at me as if to say "Hi Mom, everything is ok in here".  The NP even commented on so much movement for being such a little baby.

This pic was taken at 10 weeks, I'm 11 weeks now.  Almost out of the first trimester and excited to get past the tired/sickly part and start getting the "pregnancy glow" everyone talks about!

We are all so excited about this new baby and can't wait to meet him/her on or around Nov 12th!

Huston - April 2012

Studying the box

Huston, you are Superhero obsessed!  Gramma Marie got you Spiderman swim trunks, a Spiderman top, a Spiderman bucket and Spiderman on a motorcycle.  I've never seen you play with one toy so consistently.  You also want to watch Spiderman, Superman and Green Lantern all of the time.  Luckily your Daddy knows all the characters because I struggle, and I don't think you are outgrowing this anytime soon.

You are growing up so fast.  You have a complete vocabulary now and I'm amazed at all the words you say.  And the phrases.  Here are some of my favorites:

• I don't want _____, ANYMORE.  (lots of the stress on anymore)
• Awww, cute. (anytime you see a animal or baby)
• Mommy, I miss you - or - Mommy, I need you.  (this is when you want me to pick you up)
• What's sound?  (you want to know what every noise is)
• Mommy, relax.  (when you want me to sit down)
• That tickles.  (basically anything that touches you)
• Hmmmmm, (when asked a question, complete with tapping finger tapping on your chin)
• Get off me (when Daddy "traps" you)

This one needs a little explaining.  So when you play "ready set go" with Daddy, it consists of you basically running and tackling Daddy.  But every now and then he will flip you and "trash talk" you.  It started with "All Night Babbbbyyyyy".  You say it when you get him too.  Daddy tried to mix it up the other day and said "I'm on you like gravy on chicken steak".  This confused you a bit, but you came back with "Ummmm, I get you, chicken nuggets!"

You are also very independent.  You want to dress yourself and sometimes you have some killer combinations.  But, if it were up to you, you would wear pjs all day.  You also like to get your own food, drink, etc.  Lucky for us, it also means you now get into putting away toys and dishes too.

Birthdays are your new thing.  The minute you hear birthday you talk about cake and presents.  All day long on Daddy's birthday you would hug him and say "Birthday Love".  You also give us birthday presents pretty regularly....typically something you find and stuff into something else.

You also really liked Easter!  We went on an Easter egg hunt with cousin Parker, but it wasn't really your thing.  Then we colored eggs with Nama and Grandpa.  Easter morning we got up and went to Nama's and you found your Easter basket and hunted eggs then the whole family came over for dinner.

A little intimidating for you

You made the best egg of all of us! (literally)

Having fun

Easter clothes, you look so grown up

Easter basket

First Nerf gun

But the best surprise was in Nama's basket......your own superhero cape and mask!

And what Easter doesn't end with skinny dipping.

The only pic legal for me to post

You also had your first sleep over....somewhere other than a grandparents.  You stayed the night with your cousin Parker so Mommy and Daddy could go to a baseball game.  You had a blast and stayed in the spare room like a big boy!

Eating applesauce, you said Nummy in my Tummy

Huston, we love you so much!  You make us laugh smile and crazy all at the same time.  You have also learned that Mommy has a baby in her belly.  Every night you ask to see the baby and put your belly on it.  I say "Belly on belly" and you laugh uncontrollably.  You'll even check and see if the baby is cold, and cover up my belly if so.  You do think that they baby is IN my belly button though...you seem to not notice the large baby bump above the belly button.  We are so happy that you are already being such a great big brother!