Hair cuts!

Ok so the both of the boys' hair were out of control. I don't even think the pictures show just how scraggly they looked. This was Holden's first haircut.

 Here's the finished product. He had his scissors too so he wouldn't keep trying to take mine.

 Gavin has sooo much hair. We should have gotten a picture of the nice rat tail in the back. Maybe next time.

I do think his hair helped hide some of his chunky face:)

Gavin Says

Gavin: Mommy don't step on my feather cause it will break and I'll be really sad because I can't find another one.

I was watching a "mommy show"...Revenge...and there was a part where someone fell off a building onto a car. Gavin was playing and he saw it and said "this is a bad part, I want to watch a good part." He was really scared. He understands so much more than I give him credit for sometimes.

Our Boys

Our boys are growing up too fast. Here is a quick snapshot of them:

Gavin:
Age: 2 years 8 mos
Weight: 33lbs
Favorite character: Lightning McQueen
Some of my favorite things he says:

• Because why?
• To a helicopter flying overhead: "wait for me wait for me!" (ok this one is like 6 months old, but I didn't want to forget it.)
• Who is the prophet? "Thomas Monson, like Thomas the train"

He is working hard on potty training. He's had a few days with no accidents and today even made it through a trip to the park and his nap. Night training has not been attempted. He is so sweet with his little brother. He can make him laugh on command and is always worried if Holden is crying..."mommy go help him!"

Holden:
Age: 8 mos
Teeth: 5. Three in the last week, and three more on the way.
Size: 12 month clothes for the last 2 months
He's got a pretty quick army crawl down. He just started pulling himself up to a standing position. He's at a stage where he can't do everything he wants to do so he is getting a little frustrated. He eats all of his pureed fruits and vegetables pretty well, although he won't eat any of the baby cereals. He usually communicates with happy high pitched screechings and dadadadas. With the exceptions of the last week, he is the happiest baby. If only he would let us sleep a little more...

Here are way too many pictures...what can I say? They're just too cute and I'm too far behind.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Rock Star

Maybe not a rock star, but Gavin does a great job in this clip.

I am a child of God,
And he has sent me here,
Has given me an earthly home
With parents kind and dear.
Lead me, guide me, walk beside me,
Help me find the way.
Teach me all that I must do
To live with him someday.

4 Month Stats

Name: Holden Ryall Brown
Weight: 18 lb 3 oz (97th percentile)
Height: 26 3/4 in (97th percentile)
Head: 45 1/4 cm (above 97th percentile)
Cuteness: Off the charts
Eye Color: Still blue, but changing in the center
Fun Facts:

• Wears 9 month clothes
• Rolls over in both directions
• Ticklish in the armpits
• Gavin cracks him up
• Likes to talk with his fist in his mouth

He's pretty much in line with where Gavin was at the same point, although he is about half an inch taller.

Holden's Blessing

On March 20, we were able to have Holden's blessing with most of Rachel's brothers here. We missed Papa Dan and CC, as well as a lot of our siblings. Rachel missed out on most of the blessing trying to manage Gavin as he attempted to play swords with the men in the circle. She's sure it was a great blessing though and we are so blessed to have this sweet boy in our lives. He has one of the best temperaments and the best cheeks.
Family Shot

 The men who participated.

 With Grandma and Grandpa. Gavin with the infamous sword.

 Mom, Dad, and Holden.

 Daddy and Gavin.

Photo Shoot

I know I have been neglectful of my blog despite promising some good friends that I would be more diligent. Here are a few pictures from a photo shoot my sister-in-law Beth kindly took. We think she's pretty talented!