A Whole Year

 I can't believe that Holden is a year old. We had a fun party for him at my moms house with family and a few friends. Luckily Holden was feeling better after a week of crankiness. I thought he was teething, his top front teeth had poked out but then a few days ago they retreated back into the gums. I had never seen that before! 

Holden had a blast at his party. We had chalupa and watermelon. He is crazy over watermelon lately and loves eating meat. He would not sit at all to open presents, so TJ and I opened them all. He really enjoyed his cake, mostly the frosting.

Holden's likes:

-his mommy

-playing with Desmond

-screaming whether happy or mad

-crawling and walking with some help. He has only taken a few steps independently

-exploring and climbing

-eating (he would sit in his high chair for hours and eat if we let him)

And his number one favorite is and always has been bath time. I can't wait to start his swim lessons in a few weeks!

Monsters are in place

Desmond and Kayden

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Where Has the Last Month Gone?

TJ, Desmond and Grandpa Wolfe reading bedtime stories

October was a difficult month for our family, and I had difficulty even writing this post. TJ's dad had a heart attack which was devastating to his already weak body. After spending a week in hospice care he passed away. The week he spent in hospice care was a difficult blessing. TJ and his brothers were able to spend time with their dad and meeting people that had been impacted by Tom somehow. We all learned a little more about Tom that week. Tom was also able to meet Holden for the first time.  I was so impressed with TJ's strength during this heartbreaking time.  We all miss Tom and think of him often. We are so thankful for the knowledge we have of eternal families and of knowing that we will be with him again.  

The Wolfe Grandkids

Although we were there under sad circumstances Desmond and Holden loved spending time with their cousins. Desmond almost didn't know what to do with so many fun kids around all the time. We went to their ward Trunk or Treat and Desmond was trying so hard to keep up with his cousin Joey.  While they were playing Joey brought Des back to me and told me to keep an eye on him because he can be a handful! I am sure I remember the same being said about Joey. 

 



Holden and Jazmen

Desmond and Sammy

Desmond exhausted from playing with his cousins

The whole week after we came home Desmond walked around the house carrying pictures of his cousins. He kept asking for Sammy. He was quite lonely.  We wish we were able to all get together more often.


Ready to go Trick or Treating

Trick or Treating with these two was an experience. We put them in the stroller so we could keep up with their older cousins. Holden was exhausted and soon fell asleep. Desmond didn't quite understand the concept. We would go to one house and get candy and Des couldn't do anything else except try to get that candy to eat. We ended up having to keep his bucket empty and hid the candy from each house as we went.  They only lasted about a half block with their cousins before it was time for us to head back to Grandma's and go to bed.

I am also posting a bunch of other photos from the last month that were on my cell phone. It will give you an idea of what we are up to everyday.

Holden just couldn't wait for nap time

Desmond wearing his Buzzlightyear glove. He wore it for a week after Halloween. He thought it was so funny trying to pick things up with these big gloves on.

Holden's first rice cereal and baby food. For the first couple bites he always has this look on his face, what are you trying to feed me now?

My cute boys all dressed up for church

Holden's first ride sitting up in the shopping cart.

Bath time!

Drinking his ranch

This was hilarious! I was babysitting my nephew Truxton and he was playing, playing, playing, then asleep. Just like this. I can't believe he slept this way for an hour. Such a funny boy!

Holden's happy face

Vroom, Vroom with PaPa

I love this face!

Sucking his thumb

Cow! Cow!

Not really a picture of a cow, but we went to the pumpkin patch tonight and all Desmond could talk about was the Cow.  He basically ran from the bounce house to the animals back and forth. He had so much fun with Truxton. Grammie and Auntie Kendall took him on the hay ride and he loved the tractor. I wish I could figure out how to post video here, he was so excited and screaming and talking about the animals. Holden was happy to ride around in the stroller and watch the excitment. I love my family!



Hitchin a ride



Pointing at the pigs. Desmond loves animals!



The Cow! There really is one in the background



I love this picture!



About the best we can get with both boys right now



At least we got one smiling

Pictures

I just felt the need to post some picturesof my cute boys this morning. I love these boys!

Desmond insits on holding his brother at least once a day

He was so tired!

Holden trying to roll over to his tummy

Desmond's attempt at summersaults. He just rubs his head on the floor

Four Months

I can't believe Holden is four months old already! He has gotten so big. He loves it when his big brother Desmond holds him. He is laughing and rolling over now. His legs are so strong I wouldn't be surprised if he was crawling soon.

4 month stats: 16.5 lbs and 25 3/4 inches  80th Percentile all around.

Birthday Party Fun

Desmond is 2 years old! We celebrated by partying with friends and family. I will post some pictures at the end.

Here is what Desmond is up to at 2 years:

• Coloring and writing. It is the only way he will sit still for longer than a minute.
• Talking. Desmond has always been a talker, but now he has so many words and is really good at copying everything you say. He can tell you that he is two by holding up one finger from each had. It is so cute!  Desmond pretty much talks all day long. He has also been experimenting with volume so he is either really loud or whispering.
• Playing with his brother. Desmond has taught Holden how to wave, give high five and do fist bumps. He love hugging and kissing his baby brother.
• Climbing the couch, table and chairs and finding all the fun stuff to play on the counter.
• Desmond's two year stats: 34 inches and 27 pounds

We love Desmond so much! We can't believe how fast these two years have gone, and can't wait to see what he learns over the next year!

He loved this card. It played the Mickey Mouse song. We heard it for days.

Truxton and Aunt Kendall

Daddy and Holden

Desmond and Truxton kept fighting over the basketball

Not sure about his cupcake



Why is everyone laughing at me?

I think he enjoyed his fun day!