A beautiful October wedding

My older brother, Eric, got married this past weekend in Ringwood, OK. It's alright, I had never heard of it either. It turned out to be a tiny little town that had nothing to offer...except this wonderful little winery right outside of town, on the main road, past the water tower. As funny as is sounds, this place really was the perfect setting for this cold October weekend. I'm a horrible mother and didn't bring my camera in, so I'm relying on the one my mother took. Holland was the ring bearer, so I had my hands full. My favorite part is when it's Holland's time to walk down the isle and instead of dropping the autumn leaves on the floor like she was supposed to, she was picking them up and putting them into her little purse. She is too darn cute. Here is a little picture of Holland and the best man, my little brother-Nathan.

Holland Audrey Hammett

I wanted to take time to just write about my love for my little miracle. Holland Audrey just turned two last month. Things stay hectic around here while I try to finish nursing school. Lately I've noticed a change in our relationship. She is by my side anytime we're together. It's taken me a little while to notice it, but she is always there. She says, "mommy, ah help you." She pulls up a chair to the counter while I'm cooking dinner to help. She's on my hip while we're doing laundry. She likes to put the detergent and the clothes into the washing machine. After she closes the lid she claps and says "good job." When she gets out of the bath she doesn't want anyone but mommy to get her jammies on and to brush her hair. I help her brush her teeth, but she likes to do it herself most of the time...wonder where she got that? Tonight as I was holding her and singing "you are my sunshine," she gives me the biggest hug and says "wub ee mommy." That translates to "I love you, Mommy." Then she takes my face and says "eyes." We do butterfly kisses with our eyelashes. Just as I thought I was filled to the top with love for my daughter, she hugs me again and gives me the sweetest kiss on the cheek. "Wub ee mommy, night-night." So she snuggles up with her little lamb pillow, pup-pup, and her blanket. Looks up at me and says, "night-night, wub ee mommy."

That was an hour and a half ago. My heart is still fluttering right now. It is incredible that I was chosen to be her mother. I am so humbled everyday.

Surprise...we're still here.

Obviously I'm not great at keep this blog updated. The good news is I only have one more semester of school!! I will graduate December 20. The bad news is...not really anything. I think all will be great after this semester.

Holland is doing great. We've been pacifier free for about a month now. I'm hoping she'll be interested in potty training next. Her mimi and pawpaw (my parents) got her a little kitchen set for her birthday. It is the neatest thing. The little burners light up when you turn it on. She loves "cooking" in her room. She surprises me everyday with the new words she's incorporating into her little vocabulary. She can name just about any color I can think of. I try to get her to count but when I start off at one she is only interested at ending with "two, three!!" She will start montessori school in January. I think she'll love it. Then next fall it will be time for DANCE!!! She's been working on her moves since she started pulling up on furniture.

Here are a few of Holland's 2 year pictures. Enjoy!

Horsie kisses

 

We went to my dad's company crawfish boil at one of his co-worker's house. They had all kinds of animals including horses and cows. Other than the crawfish, Holland's favorite this was giving the horsie kisses.

More pool time

 

I can hear her squeals of joy in this picture. I can't get over how fast she is growing up. Our little girl will be two in a month!

Trying to stay cool!

 

Uncle Brady and Ben got Holland this blow up pool for the backyard. It has been a lifesaver for this Louisiana summer. I don't ever remember it being this hot so early. She loves splashing around, especially when Scout joins her.

My first 5K

 

My father-in-law and I ran a 5K for Shelby's Wish. Yes, he beat me. I was extremely proud of myself for actually finishing it though. My time wasn't great but my goal was to finish without walking. Hopefully I'll keep getting stronger and make running a habit like I used to.