September

Here are some pictures from September happenings around the Holden House...

Avery (1 year, 1 month) - Avery has mastered all the main baby party tricks: the wave, high-five, kiss, hug and clap.  She is very proud of herself when she can do the one you ask for.  She is doing well in her new class and loves music and story time.  She is working on walking unassisted and is close until she realizes she isn't being held.

Playing Peek-A-Boo with Andre at the Library

Trying to decide which book to read

Playing in the jeep

Parker (3 years, 10 months) - Sweet Parker... Despite the occasional grumpy rubbing off from his brother, Parker has been the sweetest thing lately. He gives random " I love you's" and always says please/thank you/I'm sorry.  We've been focusing on reading a lot with Carter and some of it is rubbing off on Parker.  He's even asked to practice his reading -  Go Parker!

Parker asked to have his picture taken with the Lion at Carter's school

One shaved ice - two straws - first date material

Carter (5 years, 4 months) - Carter had a great month at school (which he adores - hopefully it stays that way for awhile).  He has been super busy with sports and after school activities so we're trying our best to get lots of sleep to keep the grumpies at bay. His teachers have been focusing on reading a lot at school and you can tell a big difference over the course of a month.  Go Carter!

Horseshoes with dad on a day off from school

Proud he could climb to the top of the jungle gym

Siblings - These three have been spending more time hanging out and playing together.  Avery has taken to following the boys whenever they run off and they adore having her around.  She can be the typical little sister at times and topple their newly built tower but they are liberal with hugs and kisses anyway.

Avery sharing her snack with her brothers

I said they hang out everywhere...