The Many Faces of Hollace

One downside of being baby number two is that your parents' lives seem infinitely more busy. Or, at least ours seem busier than ever. I'm trying to remember to take the time to just sit, coo, stare at, tickle and just be with Hollace while we have these days together. Today I remembered to pull out my phone while doing so. 

Everyday Life

Kale mustache. 

Found: new stage for concerts at Gabriel Park. 

Fast asleep long enough for me to prep dinner. Notice Hazel? She's always keeping watch. 

A snapshot of the mornings. Almost everyday I find Anders cuddling with Hollace, no matter where I've set him down. 

Anders as the "Bad Man" and I was playing "Joseph," who was being chased. Jojo better watch out, apparently!

Chilly evening at the park. 

Furry Friends

It's not just the humans in the house that are taken with Hollace. If you're looking for Hazel, look no further than the baby. Even if that means a nap on bricks. 

A Couple of Firsts

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Hollace's first bath.  

His doting dad and brother.

Anders wanted a bath like Hollace. Luckily the sink is deep enough to fit his big, three year old self.

Anders and Ryan collaborated to give Hollace his first bottle! Both are excited to now be able to feed Hollace.

Anders was thrilled to join his brother on the play mat.

Solidarity in tummy time.

Labor Day 2015

We had an extra long labor day weekend. Ryan was off from work Wednesday though the holiday and we took the time to visit Kennewick. 

Anders helping make apple cider from one of Nana and Doodah's trees. 

He found a scooter when visiting Cory, Amber and co. He tore it up and loved it. 

We're working hard on potty training (today at school he peed three times. A school record for him!) but sometimes is takes some serious coercion to take off his diaper. This day we were able to get his diaper off and underwear on by letting him wear some undies as a hat. 

Right after peeing in the side of the road on the way home. He was thrilled and asking for his treat in this picture. 

Anders still loves holding Hollace but this day he wanted to nurse him. 

Ryan let him try. I think Anders may have figured out it doesn't work for him.  

We three gave Hollace his first bath (pictures will be downloaded soon) only to discover a healthy cow lick front and center. 

Peeing at the park. We pee everywhere now!

Tree climbers. 

Catching our breath at our favorite new neighborhood park. 

A glimpse into my life. Another roadside nursing session. This baby's hunger waits for no (wo)man!

 

Three weeks old

Can you imagine being just three weeks? Mind blowing.