Little Tater Tot

Little Tater Tot, aka Elli, is the newest addition to our family. We welcomed Elli Marie into this world in June of 2008. She weighed in at a healthy 9 lbs. and was 21 inches long. She is full of energy and is all girl-constantly changing her mind about what she wants and doesn't want (figuring it out is our problem). She has brought us tons of joy and lots of smiles along with MANY sleep-deprived days. Unlike her older sister, she is loud, boisterous, messy, and full of mischief! Oh, and did I mention that she's very smart? Her daddy thinks she's, by far, the smartest toddler on the planet-it's funny that I thought the same thing about her sister. She turned 1 this past June......where did that year go? Elli loves dancing and throwing things in the trash. Her favorite foods are salmon and sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese, fettuccine alfredo, strawberries and yogurt, and bananas. Her newest words are cracker and diaper. I think she's a keeper even though she's a handful!

The Hollands

Joel and I met in mid-summer of 2002. We began dating that August and were married the following May. I have never known anyone who is so much fun and so transparent--what you see is what you get. He is honest, lovable, fun, and is my very best friend. He loves God, his family, and the outdoors and is the most passionate person I've ever met. He has passion for God, his job, sports, etc. (if I could just figure out some way to make him passionate about housework and laundry!). I love this man and am so glad to have met him!! We are blessed to have each other, two wonderful children, awesome families, and amazing friends! We thank God for all of them.

Pinkie Paxton

For those of you wondering, Pinkie Paxton is one of Kailee's many nicknames. She received this name by her obsession with pink when she was a little girl. It seems like the years have flown by, as she is now 10. I just don't know where the time has gone. She went from this tiny 6 lb. 5 oz. baby to a tall, slender, beautiful young girl. She is adventurous and silly, but is very well-behaved (at least most of the time). She loves swimming, playing games, and spending time at the lake. This summer she learned how to water ski and is on her way to becoming a pro!