House of Holt

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Aiden's last day of 1st Grade

Aiden "graduated" from 1st Grade today! The school had their annual "clap-out" as the students left the building, so Maura and I went to watch! He had a fabulous year, and is reading like a champ. Bring on 2nd Grade!!

Front of his school

Waiting for brother

I didn't know his teacher was doing that until I was looking through the pics!! She's not excited or anything :)

Going through the "clap-out"

Last day to say he's a 1st Grader

With his teacher, Mrs. Sanders

Memorial Day beach trip!

We took a short vacay down to Destin over Memorial Day weekend! Other than getting sunburned we had a great time. We could hardly get the kids out of the pool, and one evening we went go-karting and mini-golfing! The weather was beautiful and we can't wait to get down there again!

Cheesin' in the pool

Had to stand over him so he wouldn't squint

Loving the waves

More cheesin'

Whee!

"Walking" on water

My kind of relaxing :)

I told her to make a kissy face

A boy, his shovel, and the beach

Makin' a sandcastle

Getting on Daddy's shoulders

Monday, April 14, 2014

He's officially a Green belt!

Aiden had his TaeKwonDo belt ceremony tonight. He is officially now a Green belt (first level). His belt has a white stripe in it, and the next level is a solid green belt. There are 3 levels total in the green belt so he'll probably stay this color for awhile. He is now going to be sparring and breaking boards, too!

Lining up

Ready to receive their new belts

So proud! (That's his instructor, Mr. Bob Ford)

Like at a graduation, they throw the old belts in the air!

Easter egg hunt on post

The annual Easter egg hunt was last Saturday! The kids had a great time! They both had a chance to "hunt" for eggs (volunteers strew eggs all over the yard, not really hiding them at all!) and we watched a few ballet and tap dances, then got faces painted before heading home. Maura was a hit in her smocked dress and "ears"!

Not sure why he put his hand on her head...but they're cute anyway!

Our little bunny!

Painted face

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Picture catch-up

I haven't been taking nearly as many pictures as I usually do, but I will take random pics on my phone, so here are some recent random bits of Holt family fun!

More January snow

Do you wanna build a (tiny) snowman?

Playing soldier dress-up at the National Infantry Museum

Off-roading at Gramma Nancy's!

Testing for his yellow belt in Tae Kwon Do

Happy for a beautiful day!

I took Aiden to see "Mr Peabody and Sherman" in 3D

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

January snow!

We got snow! Aiden got a couple days off school, and we got out in it for a bit. The kiddos loved running around, but Miles was less than enthusiastic. Poor old doggie :)