Kamryn- On July 26, Kam turned 2! Without any warning, she moved into the "terrible twos" on her birthday! She is a very sweet girl but as I have said before, she has a feisty side! September has been a big month for her, I potty trained her and moved her to a big girl bed. It was SO easy compared to Kolby! I think God gave me Kamryn, because he gave me Kolby. In areas where Kolby was/is very challenging, she is easy and vice versa. She loves "pretty things" and always wants to be wearing jewelry and dresses. She has just started really watching tv and she likes the barbie movies and TinkerBell (or Tink as she calls her). Kamryn and Kolby play a lot and fight a lot but that's what siblings do! They are so cute together and I love when I catch them giving hugs and kisses...rather than her horrible,annoying screaming :)
Kolby- He is growing up so fast. He is still a stubborn, strong willed, smart boy but he is learning to use those attributes and I am trying to direct them into positive things. He was getting to be very naughty for a while and I think it was because he was so bored. The normal things that used to stimulate his mind, weren't so I decided to start "homeschool preschool". It adds structure and projects to his day and I think it has really benefited him to use his mind in a more challenging way. Kolby learns very well through story telling and he remembers little details when I teach him through stories. I really appreciate the chance to teach him because I am learning how he learns and I think it will really help me when he starts actual school. Every other week we have a new subject and I am trying to make every other week a "Christian" lesson. Last week we learned about Noah and the flood...he learned what the Rainbow symbolizes and why it's important to trust and listen to God. It is easy to see that he remembers and tries to apply it during our days and I love that God is on his mind a lot!
Randi-She started middle school this year! I am very excited for her and nervous, I remember it being a very difficult age so I hope that she has a good experience! She is in the band and is playing the clarinet. She isn't playing any sports right now but she says she wants to try basketball so we'll see!
October is an important time in the Holleman Household because it's HUNTING SEASON! Deven is a deer hunter and every October we go to Twisp and camp with him. Although it's a lot of work with little kids, it is a lot of fun and great memories are being made. Deven LOVES it and I know it's a special thing to him to share it with his family because it was something he shared with his dad.
We did family photos this past weekend with my dad and family and I love how they turned out! Our neighbor/friend came and took the pics when I had to be in them.
