September 27, 2013

This morning, on our way to dropping Clark off at preschool, we were stopped at a stoplight and Clark observed that there were two black people in the car next to us. He asked me if I knew why some people were black. I asked him what he thought. He said, "Some people are black because they drink too much coffee!" Oh, the logic of a four year old.

September 25, 2013

This morning I was holding Vivian and she was happy and looking around. Clark was standing by us and staring at Vivian with a grin on his face. As he continued to stare at his new, little sister he said, "I'm going to marry her (Vivian)." He was so pleased with his new found thought; he couldn't stop smiling. Then he said (for the 30th time since Vivian was born), "I love babies." He is the sweetest, little boy in the world. I love his pure thought and love for others.

September 11, 2013

Vivian was 5 days old and we were all feeling a little restless. So, we decided to take a last minute trip to Costco to get out of the house. It was almost 5p.m. and didn't think about rush hour. Once we were on the freeway we decided to just bite the bullet and continue on the road- even though it was stop and go traffic. The kids were doing fine with the long trip with the exception of the occasional outburst from Vivian. We were almost to our destination and Clark began to complain incessantly about a sore throat. As I turned around to tell him that we couldn't do anything about it until we got out of the car I watched him projectile vomit into his lap. My darling, little boy continued to vomit until I was convinced there couldn't be anything else in his stomach. Somehow he managed to keep it all in his lap and carseat. We pulled into a parking lot and I stripped Clark down until he was completely nude while Brent went into a restaurant and got take out bags to put Clark's clothes in. As we drove back home we all couldn't help but laugh at the situation and how Clark's little, nude bum was sitting on a cold car seat. Sweet, sweet boy was calm as can be even though he was naked for the 20 minute drive and his sisters were whining and crying.

Things calmed down after we got home, Clark and Victoria got a bath, and Vivian had been fed. While  I put Vivian down for her nap I couldn't help but cry with gratitude for all of my darling, little blessings: Claire, Clark, Victoria, and Vivian. The Spirit was so strong as it reminded me of the pure joy these beautiful babies give me. I was overwhelmed with thanks for my sweet children. I love each and every one of them. Even during chaos.

March 20, 2013

When MomMom and Aunt Savannah came to visit over St. Patty's weekend, MomMom bought Clark some darling cowboy boots. He was elated to receive such a fabulous gift. He's worn them as much as allowed. I'm pretty sure he'd wear them in the shower if he could. This picture encapsulates many of Clark's favorite things right now: His baby sister, Star Wars, and his new boots!

March 31, 2013

Clark and Victoria in their Easter best right after church. 

2012

Untitled from Holly Gardner on Vimeo.

Clark will be prepared to kill zombie scum during the Apocalypse!

2012

V becoming mobile from Holly Gardner on Vimeo.

This is a video when Victoria was starting to maneuver her way around.

April 1, 2013

Pirate boy and pretty eyes girl

Blossoming cherry tree among the tulips

March 30, 2013

The Easter Bunny visited our house on Saturday. The kids were so excited for all the goodies they received. They got a chocolate bunny, some marshmallow peeps, candy filled eggs, bubble wands, glowing stars to put on their ceilings, and new toothbrushes to clean their teeth after munching on their treats. Surprisingly, the kids were most excited about their new toothbrushes. We've trained them well. Haha!

March 29, 2013

Our ward's primary had an Easter egg hunt Friday afternoon. It was Victoria's first egg hunt where she had some notion as to what was occurring. I hoped to get some photo/video of Clark but he was all over the place. Too fast for his slow momma.