Holbrook Family: December 2012

Saturday, December 29, 2012

48 Wonderful Whirlwind Hours

Christmas Eve began at 9:00 am with breakfast with my family. Unfortunately Jeff had to work which left me dealing with two impossibly difficult kids. Liza was not happy with anyone or anything and Jacob threw a fit over everything making me wonder why in the world I even bothered leaving the house that day. Spencer finally worked his magic and got Eliza content and a wonderfully patient waitress finally discovered the trick with Jacob was getting him a bowl full of saltine crackers. Who knew? He even had to fill a take out container to bring home. Crazy kid. The afternoon was spent worrying about Eliza and then visiting a neighbor who's an ER Doc - the same one we had to visit last Christmas Eve. His diagnosis - an eye infection. Yeah!
That evening my parents and Chris came over (during a crazy blizzard snow storm) where we ate dinner, played chimes, tied blankets, and watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

Then the kids got to open a present from Mom & Dad - new pj's, write a note to Santa, and set out cookies, milk, & carrots, before it was off to bed. (Notice Liza's poor eye)

The next morning was filled with smiles, glitter, laughter, surprise, more glitter, lots of hand washing, and piles of wrapping paper.

We had a quick jaunt over to my parents to skype with my missionary brother...

... and then returned home for even more presents.

After a quick bite to eat and an attempt at naps, we headed back to my parents for dinner and gifts.

It was crazy. It was fun. It was magical. It was wonderful.

Merry Christmas!

Sunday, December 23, 2012

December

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

We're so excited for the holidays and we're getting ready for the busy season - Liza's first!

A little music:

Emily's Christmas concert at school.

A little light:

Zoo Lights on the 6th

A little...well, cold:

Sleigh ride on the 8th

A little Ho-Ho-Ho:

Visiting with Santa

A little love:

Our 9th Anniversary

A little party:

With all the Newmans on the 16th

A little gingerbread:

Thanks Aunt Laverne!

A little decorating:

Cousin Sugar Cookies on the 21st

A little family:

In Christmas Finery

All adding up to one great holiday. Can't wait for the excitement of Christmas Day!

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Jacob & Eliza

Liza's now 6 months. It's crazy how fast the time flies. She's a happy and active little girl that loves her big brother and sister so much. Seeing the relationships those three have together just makes me so happy. We all just adore Eliza and what she brings to our family.

Two crazies and the random things they do together during the day

Jacob is now 3!!! Crazy. He was so excited for his birthday - and I think the gifts were just a bonus. He just loved the attention and the fact that we were celebrating him. We had a mini party with my family on the 9th complete with a Spiderman cake.

Then on the 12th I asked him what he wanted to do - go to the zoo, visit dad at work, go to the children's museum - and he chose having his best friend Aiden over to play cars. Thankfully Aiden was available and willing to play. Such cute boys.

Then that night Jacob got presents from us - a Spiderman skateboard & a Spiderman 'house.' Can you tell what he likes?

Then we were off to Red Robin with grandparents (and a couple uncles and aunt). While there Jacob got to open a few cousin presents and then enjoy a big slice of mud pie.

Happy Birthday Jacob! We love you!!!

Saturday, December 1, 2012

November

Emily finished up soccer on the 3rd. It was a tougher fall since they played co-ed, which ended up being mostly boy teams, but we think Emily improved and it was a good opportunity. She's a good little defender and we're looking forward to seeing her on the field again in the Spring.

Jacob was a good sport attending all of Emily's games. He's excited for when he can get out there himself. He continues to grow up on us and is getting more and more stubborn - heaven help us. We sure do love having him in our family though. He can be incredibly sweet and fun to be with even though he's more exasperating than not lately.

Eliza is growing up so fast! I swear Emily & Jacob didn't grow this quickly. And she's a good sport to put up with everything Jacob & Emily put her through. She is so sweet and her smile just melts my heart.

Playing in the latest snow storm on the 11th. Jeff's just like one of the kids. And I mean that in a good way. They all just love it when their dad is home and they can play with him.

Roasting Marshmallows one night for FHE

Zoo on the 21st

Thanksgiving was pretty calm for us. We had dinner with the Snows at my parents house and my mom pulled out a few Thanksgiving crafts for Emily & Jacob to work on. They loved it. There is so much for us to be thankful for. We truly are so blessed.

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Emilyisms

2.22.13 ~ "Ahh! You exasperate me!"

3.06.13 ~ “This has been a horrible day! I didn't want to get up early. I didn't want to go to school. I didn't want to go to gymnastics. And Jacob just ate my goldfish!"

5.18.13 ~ Em: "What's that noise?" Jeff:"It's to let you know you're drifting and driving off the road.” Bec: "Or to wake you up if you're starting to fall asleep." Em: "But what if you're a deep sleeper?"

5.24.13 ~ Looking at a treasure map: "This is puzzling."

6.01.13 ~ To Gma H: "Will you be lonely when we move?"

6.01.13 ~ Em: "Do I have to get married?" Bec: "No. You don't have to. Why? Do you not want to?" Em: *sigh* "I like my last name."

7.28.13 ~ Em: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. Jinks! You owe me a soda!" Jeff: "Em, do you know what a soda is?" Em: "Yup. Like Sprite, Root Beer, and Dr. Coke."

8.21.13 ~ "Jacob, you need to listen in school or you won't be smart like I am."

9.03.13 ~ Bec: "You have gum. I can smell it." Em: "Yup. And I can taste it."

9.10.13 ~ Em: "Are we going to Red Robin?" Jeff: "Why would we want to go there?" Em: "Oh! I know that voice!" Then as Jeff turned into RR parking lot Em said, "Ha! I knew it!"

9.29.13 ~ Em: "Oh Yummy!" Jeff: "I thought you didn't like potato chips." Em: "Apparently I do now."

10.09.13 ~ Bec: "You're a smart boy Jacob." Em: "Maybe he'll be like me!"

2.18.14 ~ While eating a cupcake: "I love frosting. It just tickles the roof of my mouth."

Jacobisms

3.04.13 ~ Bec:"Brrr! Your hands are freezing! Were you cold while we were outside?" J:"Yup." Bec: "Why didn't you tell me?"J: "Cause me couldn't find my pockets. They were hiding."

3.05.13 ~ Talking about missions: Bec: "Matthew went to England. Daddy went to Brazil. Where do you want to go?" J: "On a hike."

3.17.13 ~ Bec:"Whoa! You have a messy face. We need to wash you off." J:"No. My tongue's washing me off."

3.21.13 ~ Bec:"Jacob, please don't. You're not supposed to climb on that." J:"Emily does." Bec:"Uh-oh, we better spank her bum." J:"Yeah! Two times!"

8.22.13 ~ On the 2nd day of school:"Mommy, we lost Emily. we need to find her."

9.01.13 "Mom, my toot left a mark in my underwear."

9.04.13 ~ Bec: "You have preschool tomorrow." J: "Yup. All by myself!" Bec:"All by yourself?! Are you big enough for that?" J: "Yup. I have a big boy bed so I'm big."

9.07.13 ~ Eating breakfast burritos:"Mom, my wrap around is undoing."

9.18.13 ~ Eliza was jumping in her crib:"Mom! Liza's a kangaroo!"

9.18.13 ~ "I'm super angry right now."

9.21.13 ~ "You're the best-est mommy in the whole world."

9.25.13 ~ "Mom, you're the wicked king. And I'm Liza's dad."

10.01.13 ~ "I have a song stuck in my head. I don't want anyone to hear it so I'm going to leave it there."

10.13.13 ~ "It's raining cats & dogs. ... Lots of cats & dogs."

10.14.13 ~ "Mommy, me & Liza love you."

11.11.13 ~ "Mom! Did you see my awesome strength!? I can lift heavy things!"

11.16.13 ~ Bec:"You're pretty smart." Jeff: "No, you're super smart."Jacob: "Yup! Daddy got it right!"

12.08.13 ~ J: "I'm not going to be a kid." Jeff: "You're not?" J: "Nope. I'm going to grow up and be a dad."

12.15.13 ~ Jeff:"Have you been playing with Batman?" J: "Yep. And Robin Hood. Why isn't his name Red Robin?"

12.24.13 ~ Em & J had eye infections and needed drops.Jeff: "Ok, who's first?" J: "Emily because she's brave. Not me because I cry."

12.28.13 ~ "Liza, I'm glad I have a baby sister."

12.29.13 ~ Bec:"Jacob, why are you still wearing your jacket?" J: "Because if you want to you can."

1.06.14 ~ After listening to a Mozart song for a few minutes: "Mom? Who's being chased?"

1.08.14 ~ "Mom!" *sigh* "That's terrible!"

1.13.14 ~ Bec: "You get what you get..."J: "And you not cry."

1.13.14 ~ "Mom, mmm-ini wheats starts with cow?"

1.27.14 ~ After 'reading' something: Bec: "Hey! How did you know that's what that said?" J:"I don't know. Cause I'm super smart."

2.02.14 ~ While playing with Little People: ~ J: "Mom, where's the mom & baby?" Bec: "I don't know." J: "Maybe they're missing. Maybe when we were at Grandma & Grandpa's a monster came to our house & took them."

2.18.14 ~ J: "Mom, I'm never going to sell Liza." Bec:"You're not?" J:"Nope. Cause she makes me happy."

2.19.14 ~ After Jacob farted: Jeff:"Toot bum." J with a quizzical look, "Dad, why did you just call me tuba?"

2.20.14 ~ Bec: "What sports do you want to do?" J: "Baseball, soccer, basketball, football, ... and skeleton. But not fast skeleton. Slow skeleton. Because fast skeleton makes my tummy hurt."