WE'RE GOING TO DENTAL SCHOOL!!!!!!

WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!

We have just found out this morning that Rob has been accepted to the University of Minnesota's dental school!  We are so excited that we'll be able to stay her in Minnesota.  We will here for another four years.  Yeah!

Also, as a side note.. we just thought we'd let you know about an article that was written about Brielle in People Magazine.  We're very impressed with our little superstar.  Doesn't she look cute on the cover?

And next month, National Geographic wants to publish an article about something that was discovered in Minneapolis just months ago by some (may I say gorgeous) pedestrians, who were in the wrong place at the wrong time.  You'll have to read it!

 
go to www.MagMyPic.com to become famous!

It's Christmas Time

We set up and decorated our Christmas tree last Thursday. It is always so exciting to get out all of the Christmas stuff each year, and this was even more so than before because we have Brielle to enjoy it with! We also had James here to help. It was quite a party.

On saturday we fed Brielle her first bowl of rice cereal! She did pretty good considering it was her first time being fed from a spoon. We got really messy, but it was so cute! Since then she has continued to get better and better. She is growing so fast, we can't believe it!

Let's just say that she wasn't the only one learning how to feed her. She kept putting her hands in her mouth, then she just wanted to suck on the bib, and we were not going fast enough. It definitely took 4 hands to get done! But now, we're old pros! :)

Earlier today we were giving her some tummy time. She has only rolled over a couple times, but she has still found a way to get around. While watching her, we saw her lift up her bum, and scoot forward. It was only about an inch, but it was so funny to watch her! It is amazing to watch them grow! Everyday brings a new adventure.
We have also noticed that she has found a favorite blanket. It I ever need her to go to sleep, or calm down, I just give her the blanket, put her in her bouncy seat, and vuala! She loves the softness, and the silky feeling around the edge. I think it's adorable!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Yesterday was Thanksgiving, and we had a wonderful time. We hope you all did too. We even woke up to a little bit of snow on the ground! It didn't last all day, but it was fun to see. We had the dinner at our house. And the turkey tasted great, if I do say so myself! I will say however, that preparing the turkey is disgusting! It was all slimy, I didn't know where to find the giblets (I think that's what they're called) and I swear that the head was still connected.

The top didn't get brown (it actually looked quite disgustingly slimy to me), but we checked the temperature and it was done. But all in all, I think it was a good first (honestly I would be ok if it was the last) turkey cooking experience. And the stuffing inside the turkey... fabulous. I've never had it that way, but everyone said it was required, so I attempted to make it. I was told it tasted good. I tell ya, Debbie's cooking is a lot to live up to! I recommend to my family to try stuffing in the turkey. It was great!

Anyway, it was a great day. We had us of course, Janette, Brandon and their two kids: Noah and Isabelle, and James, Amelia, and Mariah. It was a full house, especially in our little apartment! We had lots of salads, potatoes, and some really great pies! It is so fun being with family.

This was Brielle's idea of a good celebration. She slept through almost the whole dinner! She had a good reason, though. She had a little fever from her shots. Isn't she such a cute little sleeper!

Unfortunately Rob's dad is still recovering from his stem cell transplant, so we couldn't be with them too, but hopefully he'll start feeling better. The transplant went well, but I think it will be at least another week until we know if his body will accept the new stem cells. We are keeping him in our prayers always. We also would like to wish them a happy anniversary! Today is their 30th wedding anniversary. Congratulations!!

Also, while we weren't able to be with my family back in Utah, we were able to talk to them and see them on Skype. There were lots of people there that we were able to chat with, it was great! We are very excited to be able to go to Utah in just over one month to spend some time with family there.

Happy Thanksgiving!

4 Month Doctor Appointment

Brielle's 4 month dr appointment was today. She didn't like it nearly as much as her 2 month appt. but as soon as her doctor started talking to us she looked at him, as if listening to all he was telling us. He commented on how attentive and active she is, and we very much agree.

I have to point out, from reading Krystal's blog, that Brielle is not as chubby as her Grandma Kolts thinks she is. She weighed in at 13lbs 14 oz (54th percentile), and 24 1/4" long (47th percentile).

Poor little girl did not like her shots, of course who does? She did so good, and after we left, she slept for almost 2 hours. (Which is amazing for her; her normal naps are almost always exactly 30 minutes. I don't know how she times it the same every time!) She is such a fun baby.

Her doctor also said that we can/should start feeding her rice cereal anytime now! That will be so cute!!! He also said that she is a very social baby. It's fun, but has been kind of getting in the way of feeding her sometimes. She is just so interested in everything around her, and if her daddy says anything, it's hopeless.

She has to look out, because if she doesn't, of course she'll miss something. We are so grateful for our little bundle of joy! She has brought so much happiness into our lives. While I have never really felt like I knew my reason or place in life, I now know that being my baby's mother is my calling. It's hard work, but so much more rewarding than anything else I could be doing with my life.

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We love you all!

Growing Older

Brielle's 4 month birthday was yesterday. She is getting so big! And we are now able to fit little elastics in Brielle's hair. She looks so cute! She and her mom spent the last 2 weeks with her two Aunts, Amelia and Mariah. We had lots of fun with her two crazy aunts. We are so glad we were able to go and help. We sure love our family!

But it is nice to be back at home with her daddy. He missed us alot. We're just so fun! We sure did miss him too. I mean, how could you NOT miss this!

So as not to get too bored, I decided to read the Harry Potter books. I just finished reading the Twilight series (which is amazing!!!) and I'm now on a reading spree. I'm on the 4th book now, and they're a fun read. They're really long, but it goes quick.
This last weekend, Janette, Brandon, and their 2 cute kids, Noah and Isabelle, came so that they could spend the next 2 weeks with Amelia and Mariah. It was fun having more little people around Brielle. Even though she could hardly get through tummy time without Isabelle trying to steal her binkie or sit on her, and then Mimby, their cute dog, wanted in on the action. Even though I was trying to protect Brielle, I couldn't help laughing.


We did a craft while we were there too. We made turkeys. They turned out so cute. I wish I would've taken a picture with Noah's turkey, compared to Brielle's. The size difference is very funny.

Adventures in Marshfield

This past week Brielle and I have been at Grandma and Grandpa Kolts' house watching two cute girls, Amelia and Mariah, while Grandpa Kolts is having a transplant in another state. They left last week, and everything is going well. Brielle is telling them all kinds of stories and is so excited about it.

Of course Mariah got a hold of the camera...

Rob has had to stay in Minneapolis because of school, but last week after his dental school interview at Marquette University (on Wednesday) he came her afterward and stayed the whole weekend with us. As soon as he got here, he gave me a quick peck on the cheek, then grabbed the baby. Haha. They are so fun to watch. Brielle sure loves her daddy.

She has the cutest little smirk faces. We are so proud of Brielle. She has been going 12 hours at night!!! (7:30pm-7:30am) Woo Hoo Brielle!!!!  

She loves putting everything up to her mouth now. She's drooling all the time, and has to always be sucking on something!

Cute Feet

Thanks to my friend Kara for this great idea.  Brielle was quite uncooperative, but with Rob's help, we managed to get it somewhat right.  She just did not want to uncurl her toes! We hope you all had a great halloween! We sure did!