January--2013

Cameron is getting big. He loves to say, "thank you" after we give him anything. He has a new found love for his stuffed 'ducky' and 'bear'. He is our only child who has consistently wanted mom instead of dad. If mom walks in from being away, he is yelling at me while running for a hug. It is actually very sweet and I don't mind at all. :) He had four teeth in January and loves food!

 POST CHURCH SNOWBALL FIGHT!!!

 Yes I am the one that started it with my own children and it grew with a few people joining in. My personal favorite was Elder B, who is very serious and very strict in what he allows himself to enjoy in life actually joined it. It kind of reminded me of Flynn from "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs". Once he started to throw them he couldn't stop! :) The only reason we have pictures is because Brennan got the camera out of the car and started snapping away. I had about 80 pictures to choose from.

This is my favourite part of my drive on the way to the base. 

Was it his birthday?!

No, just Carter being a sweet big brother and passing on his bag of toys he no longer plays with. :)

 For the love of the dishwasher!! Cameron is in this phase of life. He doesn't like to actually help yet as much as he likes to grab something and run away!

Considering it is March..I should post my last 2012 post.

 We received some delayed packages for Christmas...Gma Mason made this lovely wall quilt--we love it!

 Brennan playing with toys from cousin Skye--He added the gun and the suit, but he was thrilled to be all decked out is Cpt America now. Taylor LOVED her new dress--made with love from Gma Mason(who was clearly busy in Dec)

This lounge was clean--then we opened the package from Aunt Heather and Uncle Matt.

 I had another birthday--for my birthday we went and had Mike fitted for his new golf clubs. I am the one that scheduled that, so no need to send bad vibes Mike's way.

A picture that was taken for the squadron slide show...It seems about right for Mike. ;)

The other kiddos really want to 'hang out' with mason and his Ipad...who wouldn't?

Christmas--forgot about these pictures

The rest of our Christmas day-

Our last Christmas with the Schmidt's :( Why do people have to move? Oh ya, we are in the military. :)

LONDON MARATHON!!!

 I am running the London Marathon to raise money for ASSERT--Angelman Syndrome Support Education and Research Trust. Please help me by donating at http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/Hollie there is a link at the side of the blog as well!! APRIL 21st 2013--London Marathon here I come!!

Christmas Morning...

Happy Christmas to all!! Mason may have been a little bit excited about the morning, just a little......

Stocking were filled....

Cameron didn't know what to do with himself. I think he ended up opening about two gifts and then Mason helped him with the rest because all the stimulation was just too much for his wee little self.

Trying on the new helmet while unwrapping a box to hold all his cars!!

Taylor exclaims, "How did Santa know that I wanted this owl, how did he know that?"
Carter had a gift of mystery to solve as he wasn't sure what to do with this metal ring thingy.

We have some active children on our hands and Santa knew just what to do for them. Brennan got a skateboard, Taylor received rollerblades, and Carter got some boxing gloves, still wondering what that metal ring belongs too?

Mason was thrilled with his new movie, the newest Ice Age. Carter loved the new Lego sets to build. Brennan thought his new cars were very cool for racing. Taylor, while wearing her new blades for the rest of the day loved her newest PJ's.

Mason LOVED LOVED LOVED his big boy item of an IPad. This house is officially getting technologically sound. Mason has been using one at school for small communication and some games as rewards for hard work. Well, Santa was far to generous this year or Mason was really really good.

After a small moment of disappointment in not having an IPad himself, Carter beamed with delight at all his new treasures.

Daddy had to read the small print to find out just why he was getting a set of toddler golf clubs.  Mommy got some new sweaters and just behind her is her new entertainment center that she will take a proper picture of once all the finishing touches are done. Made by Mike--it is lovely!!

I think he might like it....just sayin'

All the presents were unwrapped, playing was going on around the house. Breakfast was started and Carter still hadn't found out just what he was suppose to use that small metal ring for. Then he found it!! He was outside checking out the bits of carrots the reindeer dropped in the front garden as they flew off to find that his one present he was really dying for did in fact arrive!! Mom couldn't get to the camera fast enough to get the full reaction!

Jacob helping Carter test out the coolest thing ever!