The Little Holt's: Photo overload

I have been MIA and my blog has been neglected these last few months. I know it is ok because I started this blog as a type of scrapbook for my kids. Lord knows, I am not crafty enough to actually do a scrapbook. After finding out about Izzy, I took it to a more personal level. Journaling became my therapy. I figured it was cheaper than actual therapy. But lately, I just didn't have it in me to write or share my feelings. That is life for you! Sometimes you get busy, sometimes you get down and sometimes you just have to focus on taking that next step on your journey to keep going.

But... life hasn't stopped or slowed down in the Holt household. With three kids, I don't think I would be allowed to stop.

Here are some pictures of the kids doing their thing... having fun!

My boys are growing up so fast. Ethan just had a birthday- the big 11! I can't believe it. He is already acting more and more like a teenager everyday. Lord help me! Girls, attitude and developing his own sense of style. He is growing up!

Aiden's birthday is coming up fast too. He can't wait until October rolls around. He will be 9.

All I know, is that I love these guys to pieces. They give me gray hairs and heartache at times but they are all mine.

and then there is Izzy. She is so full of personality. This girl is into EVERYTHING. (not sure if this is a girl thing or just an Izzy thing) She has a nickname- Hurricane Izzy. It fits her perfectly as she leaves a trail behind her wherever she goes. This makes cleaning very difficult! Which keeps Mommy stressed out and probably adds to the gray hairs.

Don't kids want to always be treated like grown ups until they are asked to walk around a fair or well any where?? Then, their legs hurt. That would be Aiden...hence the ride in the stroller.

Izzy came with Mommy to find a dress for a wedding we were attending. I haven't put a dress on in a very long time and now I remember why. She thought the process was hilarious!! Me... not so much!

and here we are at the beautiful wedding. We all had a blast and were thankful to be apart of Jordan's big day.

Izzy loves taking selfies. I figured I could use these pictures one day to track how we have both aged. Silly faces are always fun, though.

Have I ever mentioned that Izzy loves chips?!? She wakes up requesting chips. She goes to sleep requesting chips. I mean... I love chips but really??

Izzy started her new PreK program and we all participated in a Fun Run/Walk to raise money for their new playground. It is getting set up right now and I know she is excited to play on it.

Like everyone else, I use my phone as my go to camera. So now, whenever I am looking at my phone, Izzy automatically says "cheese". Even her babies are saying cheese.

Milo, our dog, ran into the street and was hit by a car a few months back. Don't worry... he is ok. We thought it might knock some sense into him but it didn't. He did get this nice care package from our neighbor though.

Izzy trying to get a tan. We did make a few trips to the beach and our local water park this summer. This year was so much easier since Izzy is walking.

I don't think I ever posted pictures from Izzy's birthday party. Sister was spoiled and ate lots of sugar. No one offered to take her home with them that night so we stayed up late partying.