Look Who's Moving on Up!

Sam has started trying to roll over! For right now, he can roll from his back to his side and back again. Tonight when we got home from church, I laid him on the middle of the blanket. He wanted to watch the Cowboys game so apparently he scooted all the way to the t.v. He got his leg kicking and scooted all the way around! Look out world, here he comes!

Daddy trying to get him to roll all the way over at the deer lease.

He was so close! He couldn't quite figure out what to do with his hand. Won't be long before he's rolling around like crazy!


I was never a pacifier baby...I was a blanket baby. Apparently that is a genetic trait that can be passed down! Sam doesn't like the pacifier but LOVES blankets, shirts, birp cloths...you name it. If it's cloth, it's in his mouth. So cute!

Our little man! Just hanging out...he actually fell asleep like a minute after this picture was taken.

Just thought I'd post some pics for the faithful bloggers who like the pics! He's a popular guy. This Friday (Friday the 13th...) he will be three months! Hard to believe that right? Next Monday we go to take pictures again. I'm so excited! We'll take 3 month pics and Christmas pics. I'll post the website once the pics are up like I did last time.

~Elizabeth

Day 5 & 6

I'm so thankful that the Lord gives rest for my soul. When things are so crazy and we're busy running the roads all weekend, God still gives rest within my soul. This morning, and just about every Sunday morning here lately, it seems that it's been really hectic to get out the door in time for Sunday School. I was praying this morning on my way to church (after Sam and I had both changed twice b/c he got spit up on both of us...which NEVER happens) that the Lord would calm my soul. I had gotten flustered b/c it seems like the only time Sam ever gets fussy is when I'm trying to get ready for church. My heart wasn't prepared for worship and it was just a crazy morning. I don't want Sunday mornings to be like that for my family. I want our time in the morning at home to be a preparation for meeting with the Lord in corporate worship. After praying through a lot of my frustrations, the Lord did calm my spirit. Thank you Lord for rest in my soul.

Then after church we all took AMAZING naps! The Hollier house was quiet and dark all afternoon. It was such a blessing. It was one of those naps when you slept so hard when you woke up you didn't even know where you were at first. I'm thankful for rest for our bodies, too. We had a great day at church, great lunch with friends, and a great nap. What a great day! I'm so thankful that God commands us to rest, b/c He knows that we need it. I forget that sometimes until my body stops functioning. I forgot to sign the ticket at lunch...that was one sign I knew I needed a nap.

Thank you Lord for rest for me. In more ways than one.

What are you thankful for? Remember to give thanks daily! Even the small stuff... every good gift comes from above!

~Elizabeth

Day 3 and Day 4

Day 3: I'm so thankful to have a healthy and happy baby boy. He is such a blessing to us. And I think he's already a blessing to be around. We've been praying that since he was still in my belly that he would be a joy to be around. Just yesterday I was wondering if he remembers me when I get home from school since it's been all day, but as soon as I got home I went straight to him and started talking to him and his face lit up everywhere. He couldn't keep his eyes off of me. That's makes me feel so good. That little man is quickly becoming a big boy all too fast. I can't believe it's been almost three months. What an amazing gift God has given to us. We certainly do not take it for granted. I know that everyday is a gift from Him. Thank you Lord for another day with my family.

Day 4: Date nights. Last night Memaw (Jared's mom) kept Sam overnight! Ah!!!! She normally keeps him on Fridays anyway, but last night we needed to run to Beaumont for some very important shopping (it ended up being JoAnn's, Babies R Us, and Academy) so we brought him to Vidor for his first overnighter without us. I handled it a lot better than I thought I would and Jared and I had such a good time just hanging out. We went to eat and played games we used to play at dinner when we were dating...the games shall remain a mystery....they're silly though. That was it...we just got to be silly college kids again. Not that I want to go back to that phase of my life again, it was just nice. We ended up getting home around 11 and crashed. No washing bottles! That felt nice. But then this morning I looked in Sam's room and there was no Sam. That made me sad. I hope he had fun with Memaw, but I certainly missed him. I'm so thankful for Jared's mom. She is always willing to do whatever for her kids. She is yet another example of a great mother that I have to look up to and strive to be like. Thank you Lord for date nights!

Day 2 of Thankfulness

I'm thankful for my wonderful husband. He is a wonderful provider for not just Sam and I but for so many others. He is always willing to help anyone in anyway. I look up to him in so many ways b/c he isn't afraid to share God's Good News. It doesn't matter who it is, he is always willing to help. He doesn't get wrapped up in gender role stereotypes. He's okay with cooking or cleaning or taking care of Sam....even sometimes doing all of those things at the same time! God certainly knew what I needed in a soul mate when He put us together. Even though we are in a new phase of our life together I'm still so thankful to spend it with him. Sometimes it seems as if we've been together forever. Other times, it just flies by. One thing is for sure, I'm looking forward to the rest of my life with him by my side.

Lord, thank you for such a wonderful man. Thank you that he loves you and serves you and will be such a great example for Sam to look up to. Help me to never take him for granted. Everyday is a gift and every life is a gift from You. You are the giver of all good things. Thank you Lord!

What are you thankful for???

~Elizabeth

Hollier Happenings

Sam trying out his Bumbo chair. He liked it alright. He wasn't really sure what to do but just hang out.

Watching ESPN with Daddy. He really likes Mike and Mike in the Morning...can't you tell?

Working the Bumbo again...

Sam is trying his hardest to roll over, but it's just not happening yet. That doesn't stop him from trying though. He wiggles and kicks all the time!

He got pretty tuckered out at the trunk or treat in Vidor. Sam got loved on by soooo many people! They all said he looked just like his daddy did when he was a baby.

Priceless

Family picture at the Trunk or Treat. Sam is a baby giraffe in case you're wondering....not a calf.

Say cheese!

26 Days of Thankfulness

One of the ladies I admire most started the 26 Days of Thankfulness on her blog. I decided to do the same to remind myself to look around for all the blessings God has given me. It's easy to get so discouraged in the everyday issues. To me, they seem big...but as my husband is teaching me to say, "It's no big deal". So...

Day 1. I'm thankful for my relationship with the Lord. God has been so good to me. He has never left my side. And when I take control of my life and things fall apart and I come crying to Him, He never punishes me, disciplines me, or yells at me. He just forgives. He has blessed me with amazing blessings. He has great plans for me that I couldn't even work out even if I tried.

I challenge you to find a reason to be thankful everyday. Even if it's just "the small stuff".

~Elizabeth

Life is CRAZY now!!!

I haven't posted in FOREVER! Things are still in the adjustment period since I started back to work. I'll be honest...it's the worst. I know that I'm supposed to be here, I know I am doing exactly what I am supposed to be doing, but sometimes (well most of the time) I'm absolutely exhausted. Last week I had a complete meltdown. I mean total meltdown. What was worse is that it was at school. My prideful nature only likes to have these sort of things done at home, but I had just had enough. Nothing was getting done at school b/c I was rushing home to see Sam. Nothing was getting done at home, b/c I was spending time with Sam. I was away from him all day. I didn't want to come home and do chores. And then, when he was finally asleep, I was exhausted too! So for about two weeks my life was just chaotic. Everything just kinda barely got done. When I finally had my meltdown I just told my friends (who I totally lost it in front of) that I couldn't handle it. It was too much. My life just felt out of control.

Out of control.

Hmmm...it wasn't until days later that the Lord really spoke to me about this. When I got freaked out about my life being out of control that must have meant that I had been in control for a long time, and am now struggling b/c I don't have it anymore. Then the Lord whispered this into my ear, "I thought I was supposed to be in control." Ouch. It's a catch 22 when the Lord speaks to me so clearly like that. On the one hand, it hurt. I want to be in control. I am a planner, organizer, extraordinaire. I think that my way, though not always perfect, is a good way. On the other hand, I love to feel the presence of the Lord, even if that means that I am disciplined. The Lord disciplines those He loves, right? So, that's where I am right now. I'm struggling to juggle this whole teacher/mommy/wife/ministry/fill in the blank here. I'm praying that life will eventually get into a routine and I will hopefully get some energy. Sam is doing great adjusting. I think he is getting a little bit of a cold, or just allergies like his mommy. Poor thing for the last couple of days has just been pitiful and fussy. We felt so bad for him, but today he's feeling better, eating better, and napping better too. Praise the Lord.

Life is crazy now! But I still wouldn't trade it for the world. I'll try and post some pics from Halloween. We got some really cute ones!

For now,
~Elizabeth