The Woodhouse Experience

It's the Little Things

Okay, this blogging binge is just about over. Yes, we like all the fun events we get to plan and experience, but it's also the little, everyday surprises and occurrences that keep smiles on our faces and give us beautiful memories to treasure.

It's the quiet snuggles,

enjoying a book that is so big (or you're so little) that it completely covers your legs,

or it's creating a robot out of a diaper box with Dad.

Here's to not taking ourselves too seriously, and enjoying what is to come in 2017!

Lillian - 3 months

Lillian's personality continues to blossom as she smiles and coos more and more. She loves getting attention from her sisters--and luckily, there is never a shortage of that, either! If Lillian can't see the action going on around her, she'll squawk until someone accommodates her wishes. She's getting stronger and will hold up her head for long periods of time and even supports herself on her legs if you hold her in a standing position on your lap. I believe she has become the record holder in the family for most blowouts...I'm hopeful she'll slow down in that department!

We love our little Lillian!

Eliana's First Hair Cut

Eliana's hair was getting a little scraggly, so I finally decided to trim it up a bit. One morning after bath time, Lillian was asleep and Eliana was in a calm mood--so I pounced and was able to cut her a little bob!

New Year's Eve

We were blessed immensely in 2016 with Lillian's arrival into our family, Geoff thoroughly enjoying his employment, Eliana celebrating some fun milestones like saying her first word and walking, I love being home with our daughters, and Hylie continuing to grow and mature as the oldest sister and ambitious preschooler.

Hylie, Eliana, and Lillian all called it a night before midnight, and Geoff and I managed to keep our eyes open to wish each other a wonderful 2017. Here's to crawling, potty training, kindergarten, and all the other adventures that await this coming year!

Lillian Eve Woodhouse - Blessing Day

What a wonderful experience we had being surrounded by family for Lillian's blessing. Geoff pronounced a beautiful blessing upon her while we were gathered in Grandma and Grandpa's home. I'm grateful for the priesthood power that sustains us through difficult times, blesses us with strength, and guides us through leaders and fathers.

Eliana's Stranger Danger Tactics

Any time Eliana was near someone she wasn't super familiar with, she would bury her head and just freeze until she felt the coast was clear. She did this all throughout the visit and kept us all giggling!