On the day you turned one...

First birthday party and 12 month post coming soon...

You turned one on Wednesday, August 26.  It started out as a normal morning - I got up early and took Caroline to school.  Grammy had come into town so she stayed home with you so you could sleep in.  Once I got home, you and Ann Parker got dressed and the three of us went to our friends house to play for a little bit while Grammy got settled and ready.  We went with our friends to Urban Cookhouse and you slept through lunch.

We went home and played with Grammy until it was time to go pick up Caroline.  We made plans to take you for your first pair of shoes the following day.  We had plans to do a big dinner, but you weren't really feeling great (which I think was due to teething) so we just had a low key evening.  You got to eat a chocolate doughnut, which you liked.  We sang Happy Birthday to you and you thought it was so funny!  It was a laid back day but it was so wonderful to spend that time with you.  Happy birthday precious boy.  I couldn't love you more than I do.

Here are some pictures we used to display at your birthday party.  You are ONE cute kid!!!

Eleven Months Old!!

Eleven Months Old - July 26, 2015


I am late in getting these posts together but I want to remember some things about each month so I am going back and doing them.  His 12 month post will be coming soon.

Sweet Harrison turned 11 months old at the end of July.  I cannot believe how fast this year is flying by.  His little personality is coming out more and more lately.  He loves music, his sisters, the swings, the pool, mama, remote controls, computers, and racooning in trash cans.  Lovely...

He got his first tooth about a week before he turned 12 months.  We were starting to wonder if he had teeth but then one day we saw the cutest little pearly white!  He is a horrible eater and really only wants to drink milk and eat crackers and cookies.  He had not gained a lot of weight and had a reaction to some veggie straws so we saw an allergist this month.  As it turns out, he isn't allergic to anything but has some intolerances.  He is on soy milk and we started introducing that at 11 months.  It has helped him gain a little weight so we are pleased!

He is getting better at sleeping, usually going down about 9 and sleeping until 5.  If he wakes up it is usually around 3 or 4 and he goes back to sleep easily.  He still needs his paci and since his weight wasn't good, if he is hungry at night we feed him.  Hopefully he has gained enough weight at his one year check up that we can stop that so we get a little more sleep.

He is such a sweet little boy and we just love him so much!!

First Day of Kingergarten

A few weeks ago my sweet first born baby started kindergarten.  Wasn't she born like 10 minutes ago?  She had her meet the teacher day on Monday and then school started on Wednesday.  We all woke up bright and early to walk her into her class.  We packed up her new PBK backpack, lunchbox, and water bottle and got her dressed in her favorite outfit and brought our girl to school.

She has an amazing teacher and the cutest class room with a sweet group of kids.  I know that she is going to have a great year!

Fathers Day...only a month late

We had a fantastic day celebrating our favorite dad this Father's Day!  The girls and I got Adam a fire pit for the deck and the girls each did a page in their scrapbook.  We cooked a big brunch and had a lazy day watching tv.  Afterwards we went to the pool and swam and then Adam picked hot wings for dinner.  It was very laid back and so fun to spend the day together.  

Happy Father's Day Adam!! 

Ten Months Old!!!

Ten Months Old - June 26, 2015


We are now in the double digits and only two months away from being a toddler!!  Where has the time gone?  It's so bittersweet.  I just love watching this boy grow and learn new things, but I want to keep him a baby for a while longer too.

He is crawling everywhere and pulling up on everything too.  His crawl is so funny - one leg is regular and one is like a bear crawl.  He gets around fast so whatever works!  He can say "mama" now I think he understands that it is me.  I finally got a baby to say mama first!!  Woohoo!  He calls everything else "ba."  He knows his name and will turn around when called.  If you say "Where is mommy" or "Where is daddy?" He will correctly look at us.

He is still in a size 2 diaper and wearing mostly 12 month clothes.  He eats two decent meals a day and plays with the third.  He takes one good nap each day but the time varies depending on our schedule (poor third baby).  He usually sleeps through the night - finally - although a couple times a week he is up at 2:00 am and wants to eat and be held.  He is still a huge mama's boy but finally, after 10 months, he doesn't mind if Adam is holding him.  He has even started going to other people a little easier too.  When he is tired, I am the only one he wants though.

He loves to be outside - strolling, swinging, swimming, being on the deck, etc.  He LOVE the water!  He also loves his sisters, Daisy, anything with wheels, and all balls...typical boy.  His favorite toys right now are a little football and a car and a train toy.  He also seems to like all things he shouldn't play with like car keys, computers, remotes, plugs, etc.

He is the sweetest little guy and has the most infectious smile.  All of us (girls included) spend a lot of time each day trying to make him laugh because it's so cute.  I cannot imagine our family without him and I am so thankful to be his mommy.  Before he was born I would get so offended when people said "you can't understand a mother's love until you experience the bond between a mother and son."  I still think that's a bunch of bologna...I have experienced so much love with my girls and not having a son didn't make me any less of a mom.  But I will say...the mother and son bond IS different.  Not that I wouldn't have felt complete, but I am just very thankful that I get to experience this kind of bond.  It's precious and sweet and one of my favorite things.  I sure do love this baby boy!

Happy 10 months sweet baby boy!  We love you so much!

On the day you turned five...

Caroline Grace,

On Saturday, May 23, 2015 you turned FIVE.  Holy cow!!  Five seems so big to me.  It was only a short time ago that you were just a tiny little thing and now you are headed to big school and you have a life of your own.  It's so wonderful to see.  You are an amazing little girl and I loved spending this day with you!!

It was your dance recital day!!  We woke up early and got ready to head to the BJCC.  You were seriously the best one up on stage!  

Mommy, Ann Parker, Harrison, Mimi, Papa, and Kiki came to watch you.  After the recital we went to Chuy's.  Chips and cheese are your favorite meal!

Then we headed to McWane!!  We went to the new Itty Bitty Magic City exhibit for a bit.

We ended the day at Frozen on Ice!!  It was a blast!!  You loved every second !

It was a great day!!  Happy happy birthday sweet girl!  

More posts to come!

Dance Recital 2015

Caroline danced in her second dance recital on her birthday!  Once again she has been dancing at Birmingham Dance Theater and has had a wonderful year.  She was in a ballet and tap combo class and did a tap routine to "Someday I will be Miss America."  It was precious and she was honestly the best one.  I couldn't be more proud of this sweet little dancer girl.  We are already excited about dance again next year - and excited that AP will also be dancing!!