Holden's Fifth Month & Xmas Tree Hunting!

I usually decorate for Christmas around Veteran's Day. This year I was extra late and decorated like a normal person after Thanksgiving. Holden was also 5 months old on Thanksgiving day. I have been decorating him for the season for many weeks though!

This month, Holden is still working on rolling over (belly to back is easy but back to belly is still hard...I think it is the large head!) He is exploring things more and loves to giggle and bounce. He keeps getting more and more fun! I have loved having a four day weekend with him and cannot wait until Christmas break!

Baby Santa!
On Friday, we trekked into the mountains and snow to hunt down Holden's first Christmas tree. After lots of driving, pulling other people out of the snow, and John and his brother scaling the mountain, we came home with a giant 12 foot, somewhat silly looking Christmas tree!

Cousins Owen and Carson loved the snow!

Otis got to come too because he loves snow!

And of course, my monthly photoshoot where I dress Holden in ridiculous things that John says he will hate me for when he is older!

I noticed that his cheeks are definitely fuller than they were in his four month shoot. He is wearing 9 month clothes and they are pretty snug. His uncle BJ has nicknamed him "Heavy Duty!"
And in honor of Apple Cup...
Love you little bug! You just keep getting better and better!