MeRrY ChRisTmAs!!!!

Busy week

We have had a busy few days. After Monday and Tuesday, we were getting a lit stir crazy. We stayed home both days. Monday because it was cold cold cold, and Tuesday because it was snowing. Luckily, Oma came up on Wednesday to get some Christmas shopping done. We got to hang out with her all day long. It was so much fun, but Oma didn't get too much shopping accomplished. Then on Thursday, Daddy started his vacation. Thursday was our 4 year anniversary. Titus hung out with Allison and the boys while Jeremiah and I went out to see a movie and eat dinner. It was a very nice night. Then Friday, Titus and I went to Aunt Judy's house to bake Christmas goodies. We baked away and had a great time. Daddy got to stay home and play video games all day long. The best vacation day he could ask for. Titus has started pusing himself up on his arms when he's laying on his tummy and looking all around. I'm not sure when it started, but I just really took notice yesterday. I was putting him to bed and he kept pushing up and looking at me and smiling. Cute, but it was bedtime=) Hope everyone is doing well and staying warm in this frigid weather. Till later....

New things

I just can't get over how quickly babies change. Titus learned to shake the rattle this week. I was sitting on the floor with him and I shook the rattle in front of him. He reached up and grabbed it, then started shaking it himself. He has been loving it ever since. It's so neat to watch their little brains develop. He also loves "helping" mommy. He is so happy if I let him sit in the Bumbo in the corner of the counter while I cook or wash bottles. He likes to be involved in things. We have finally started putting some 3-6 month clothes on him. It's exciting, but kind of sad when he outgrows his old clothes. He has been eating like a champ. This week he sort of went to town and was requiring a lot more food. Can we say Growth spurt?
On Wednesday we had our friends come over and play. Titus loves little Taylin. She just talked and talked to him and made him smile. It was a good time and it was good for mommy too.

We are gearing up for the holdiays here at the Holcomb home. The house is decorated and most of the packages are wrapped. It's funny to think a difference a year makes. Last year there was no baby in our lives, this year we have a little one and next year I'll be telling Titus no 100 times a day about touching the Christmas tree. Life is so fun. I am wanting to take Titus to get his picture taken with Santa. I'll post if we get there. Hope everyone has a great week. We would love to hear from you. Merry Christmas.

Rock Chalk

Titus went to his first KU Basketball game today. He was such a good boy. He just looked around for a while, then he went to sleep. He slept through pretty much the entire first half. Can you believe that? He slept through a basketball game at Allen Fieldhouse. I guess it's nothing compared to Jake's crying, which wakes him up frequently. He did get a little upset in the second half because Sherron Collins made a couple 3 point shots and the crowd erupted. It sorted of startled him, but he got over it.

I am just constantly amazed at how quick babies change. Titus is starting to get more of a personality. He smiles all the time and he is staying alert more and more. He really likes to look at the T.V. which drives Jeremiah and I nuts. We are not big T.V. watchers, we really only watch football and a couple other shows, but Titus will turn his body to be able to see the T.V. He almost rolled from his back to his tummy straining to see the T.V. Good Grief! He is getting more and more stable with his head and is really enjoying hanging out in the Bumbo seat. He has also been in the excersaucer a few times. He's not real sure what to do with that. He sort of just hangs there right now. It seems like just yesterday he was just this little lump who ate and slept. Now he plays and talks. He also loves to look at himself in the mirror. He will smile and then smile again because he sees himself smile.

We hope that everyone is doing well and gearing up for the holidays. I want to encourage you to remember that Jesus is the reason we celebrate this time of year. However, we should celebrate Jesus' birth year round. It is because of one man that we all can have hope for eternity. He came to earth as a human to bear our sins so that we can eternal life. That is truly a reason to celebrate. So, as you go shopping, to parties, and do your holiday baking, take a moment to reflect on your relationship with Christ. It is something I need to do a lot, so please join me in doing this. Love you all.

Megan