3 Weeks

Happy 3-week birthday, Luke Brennan!

I am telling you, this has been the fastest 3 weeks EVER! The time is truly flying by...can't imagine what moms of 3+ children feel like, because I am just trying to soak up every minute! My boys are growing up SO FAST!

We have been so blessed with two easy babies. I mean, both Joshua and Luke have their "moments," but for the most part, the transition has been smooth. Joshua plays so well on his own, which makes it easy on Momma when Luke needs me. And when Luke sleeps, I am able to spend time with my big boy, reading books, snuggling, playing trains & watching movies. Luke has been sleeping anywhere from 3-5 hours at a time at night. Those 5-hour stretches of sleep are AH-MAZING! :-D And every once in a while, both boys give me enough of a break that I can get a few things accomplished. This morning I managed to get the house picked up, and I'm hoping to get a couple loads of laundry done. I was also hoping to get the house decorated for Christmas, but I'm thinking Luke & I will snuggle & take a nap while JJ naps this afternoon instead. The decorating can wait!

Have a happy Monday!

Luke's Newborn Shots

A couple weeks ago, my good friend, Carissa, came and took some photos of the boys and our family. Check out her photography skills at http://carissaannphotography.zenfolio.com.

Brother love!

Joshua was being completely uncooperative (it was nap time), so I am thrilled that she managed to get a couple good ones of him!

Sweet boy & his daddy.

And our family - I love this one!

Just finished ordering our Christmas cards and birth announcements from Shutterfly...can't wait until they arrive!

Enjoy your Sunday!

2 Weeks

Baby Luke is already 2 weeks old today! We had his 2-week check-up this morning. He now weighs 8 lbs. 12 oz. and is 21 in. long. I was shocked, because Joshua was MUCH bigger at his 2-week check. Joshua went from a birth weight of 8 lbs. 7 oz. down to 7 lbs. 12 oz. when we left the hospital and all the way up to 10 lbs. 7 oz. by his 2-week appointment! So he gained 2.5 lbs. in 2 weeks! The doctor says Luke is a much more normal-sized 2-week-old, haha! :-)

Little guy is still doing great with nursing and is giving us 3.5-4-hour stretches of sleep at night. He is very happy and relaxed as long as his belly is full - ha! In that, he definitely takes after his big brother!

And is this a sweet photo or what?! Hope these boys will be the best of friends when they are older! JJ had to get the second dose of his flu shot today, and he did so well...only cried at the initial poke, and then he was back to his happy-go-lucky self! The nurses were impressed with what a big boy he was!

Happy Monday!

Love,

The Hollemans

Thanksgiving 2011

Just a few photos from our trip to MI for Thanksgiving...

We left at 5 a.m., and this little guy settled in to catch some z's.

After a couple hours of rest, he was bright-eyed and bushy-tailed...so excited to get to Gramma & Grampa's house!

Taking a break to feed both boys...Luke was such a good traveler!

I think this photo is hilarious because it looks like Joshua is giving me to "Loser" sign. LOL.

Future pianist!

Looks like he is deep in thought...

"Mommy's Little Turkey"

Sleepy boy watching "The Polar Express."

Black Friday shopping...he was such a good boy!

Luke slept through all the Black Friday deals...maybe he was the smartest one of us all!

And a shot of the whole family. This is a great photo of everyone except Joshua...after numerous attempts, we decided it would have to do!

It was wonderful being able to spend the holiday with family. We had excellent travel conditions both on the way there and back. If you remember our excursion last year, you know we were VERY thankful to have made it without any bumps in the road!

Hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving!

Love,

Mike, Krys, Joshua & Luke

23 Months

I cannot believe our "big boy" is 23 months old today! That means we only have one month left until he is TWO! I know I've said it a hundred times, but I'll say it again...where is the time going?????

At 23 months, Joshua is quite the little chatterbox! He talks and talks all day long, and is a major copy cat! Mike always answers our home phone by saying, "Hollemans." The other day, JJ picked up that phone and said, "Hah-mans." I laughed out loud! It struck me so funny that he knew Daddy only answers the home phone that way, but not his cell phone. Last week Sunday, I was getting him dressed for church. He usually wears khaki pants to church with a nice sweater or polo shirt. I slipped his khaki pants on him and he said, "Church?" Ha! He knows khaki pants mean we are headed to church! He knows his fully name ("Jah-ba Jace Hah-man") & Luke's full name ("Yuke Bwennan Hah-man"). And probably the sweetest thing lately has been when Luke starts crying. Joshua will walk up and sit next to him and say, "S'ok, Yukey, s'ok." AAAAWWWW...melts this momma's heart!

And a couple photos from lunch today...

I sat him at the lunch table with a peanut butter sandwich and he started crying uncontrollably...

...and two seconds later, he was fast asleep! No idea why he was so pooped out, but he took a nice long nap this afternoon and is now refreshed and as hyper as ever!

Happy 23-month birthday, sweet boy! Momma and Daddy love you so much!

Bath Time

First bath at home - he was NOT having it!

Bbbrrrr, I'm cold!

Still not happy, Momma!

Phew, that was rough!

Big brother, on the other hand, still LOVES bath time! He only cries when it is time to get out of the tub, haha!

We made it safely to Michigan this afternoon and are excited to spend the holiday with Mike's family. We feel so very blessed and have so much for which to be thankful! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Love and blessings,

Mike, Krys, Joshua & Luke

Momma's Boys

Momma's boys. Pretty sure I have the best job EVER. :-D