Hot fun in the Summer Time.....

Well, upon my return home from tonight's service at Bryan College... I discovered that our air conditioning has kicked the bucket!! If you add that to the air in our van saying "Bon Voyage" as well and our pool collapsing at the beginning of the week....it is not really looking that good around here!! Is the Lord trying to make a point?? LOL

Summer Camp at Bryan College.....

This week, we are having fun with my sister, Ashley, who Gracie and Ty affectionately call "Neenah"....Eric is at New Camp with the youth this week...I knew ahead of time that I would need Ashley's help for this week as I round the 7th month stretch!! Literally!! :) She has been a huge help to me and I give kudos to her for being such a responsible teenager!! I totally trust her with the babies....she is a wonderful aunt!! And we don't have the camera because Eric has it ....so we have no cute pictures of things that we have done....but I am sure that we will have some more soon!! Aunt Erin comes in this weekend to spend the week with us...Yay!! It will be a great end to the week....getting Daddy back home and Aunt Erin and her family coming in to visit!!

On Tuesday, Eric and I took Gracie and Ty to an indoor playground...there were several inflatable "play things" which was fine with both of them....they both played like champs going from "bouncy thing" to "bouncy thing" and they climbed to the top of some pretty steep slides...all of course with their Daddy in tow!! We had a good time and it was refreshingly cool to me...although Eric worked up a sweat trying to keep up with them!! And of course, Gracie who never meets a stranger made a new friend!! Isn't their picture so cute??

Under Construction....

I am doing a little bit of work on my blog....as you can see...please excuse the mess while I figure it all out!!

Oh so pregnant.....

Ok, so I thought that today would be a good day for a preggie pic.....and when I say that I am HUGE I mean it!! As of my last appointment, I had gained a total of 6 pounds....and as of my last ultrasound, Cole weighed approximately 2 pounds.....so what is the deal?? LOL I am quickly growing out of many of my clothes....and I have at least 10 more weeks!! I am starting to wonder how much more I can "grow".....so here's to 6.5 months!!! Oh, and notice the small appendage at the bottom of the picture!!

father's day.....

Happy Father's Day to the father of my kids...my great husband...the hero of my heart!! He has been faithful many years through many things with Lauren, Devan, and Logan and had the choice of starting over...and whether to pursue it or not. Thankfully, the Lord reopened that door in his heart and now we share six beautiful kids together....he is a wonderful father and husband....and someone that I very greatly admire!! I love you, Eric!! Oh, and Devan is in Guatemala right now...that is why she is not in the picture....:)

To Swim or Not to Swim..?

Well, my good friend Amy and I made a special play-date for our kids to get to swim together on Thursday. Gracie was thrilled when she found out that "Anna Cake" was coming over to play!! We looked forward to it all week but when Thursday was finally here and we were in the pool my kids decided that it was nap time!!! So, 15 minutes into our swim they were both crying and ready to get out!! It was so bad that I had to go ahead and put them down while our friends were still here!! Oh well, that is just the reality of motherhood, right?? LOL Anyway, thanks Amy and Anna Kate for coming over....we can't wait to see you again!! Oh, and there are of course no pics to share....we didn't have time to grab our cameras before the party was over for the Hollands!!

A Pic of Baby Cole.....

Here is the best ultrasound picture of Cole...if you look closely you will see his eyes, nose, and mouth....he was kind of frowning...:) You can also see his arm up in front and to the side of his face...The other "stuff" around him is placenta....he is a cutie, isn't he??

Doctor's visit....

Today, I had an ultrasound....Baby Cole is doing great!! He is a whopping 2 pounds right now and is measuring right on time--we got a good look at him today...he seems to favor Ty. We got a few 4-D pics and one really good one of his face...so cute! My doctor says that she is sure that he will come early as has been the case in the past....around 36 weeks...which as I have said before will be around the end of August. I am looking forward to meeting him...

summer fun in the backyard....

Eric's parents graciously bought Gracie, Ty, and baby Cole a brand new swing set for the backyard!! Yay!! Gracie and Ty have already had so much fun playing.....Gracie said that "it was so cool!! " the first time that she saw it completely put together....it was so funny!! So, now we have all of the ingredients for a successful summer here at home--our pool from last year and now a sandbox, swing set, and clubhouse!! Thanks Grandma and Grandpa!! We love you!!

Eric's Ordination......

On June 1, Eric was ordained as a pastor. It was a milestone in his life as he has felt the Lord leading and calling him into full-time ministry for many years. It was a neat experience.....a simple recognition of what the Lord has been doing in his life for a long time and the marking of a new day in our life together.