Happy happy birthday!!!

Brand new!

1st professional pics (3 weeks)

about 6 months

just one of my fav pics of him!


1 year

It's hard to believe how fast time goes by. Seem like yesterday I had just had Mason, now he's celebrating his 1st birthday. He had to go to the dr Monday because he has ear infections which he's had more than his fair share of, but he weighs 20 lbs so yay we can move him up to a big boy carseat because he has always hated the infant carrier. He is trying to walk, taking about 4 steps before he falls. Guess he figures it's easier crawling. He doesn't like baby food much anymore he just wants to eat whatever we eat. He says a few words: mama, dadda, a noise for Eli, ight (light, which he has a fascination for turning off the light switches) mammah (grandma) and a whole lot more gibberish! He is generally pretty happy and easy going. We sure love him and the fun he adds to our house!

Holfeltz Christmas Part-ay!

Jolly Old St. Nick

Will's dad's work put on a breakfast and Santa stopped by. The boys did much better than I thought they would. Eli was a little hesitant to sit on his lap but after some help from grandma he jumped right up there. Santa even told Eli about the magic his reindeer have to help them fly.

Eli and Mason's cousins came too. Vanessa was pro at the whole sitting on Santa's lap. Tommy was still unsure what he wants for Christmas.

comedic relief

These boys seriously make me laugh so much! Mason was laughing hysterically when Eli chased him through this tunnel upstairs. It was really funny!

This is Eli the fire-fighter, with his gas mask and hat.

It's even better when Mason will play along.
(don't mind the toys all over this was after they dumped them all out)

Now he thinks he's santa.

Now he's the Christmas tree

special bond

I just walked in on this moment. Eli loves to snuggle his daddy before he goes to bed. I often marvel at the bond they have. Eli can't wait for his daddy to come home from work and usually calls him at least twice during the day to say hi. He gets so excited if he can go to work with him. He loves to wrestle him and play animals and trucks with him. They love watching Batman and super hero movies together. I am so thankful that my boys have such a wonderful dad to lead and teach them. And he's pretty lucky to have such sweet boys!!