Luke in his Pa's shoes!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Day trip to Corpus
On friday Andrew, Luke and I flew down for a day trip to Corpus Christi, to visit my grandmother, who is in the nursing home. When we got to the airport, of course there was only 1 security line open causing us to miss our morning flight, so we didn't end up getting down to Corpus until noon. Just in time to make it to the local Dairy Queen for lunch so everyone could see and meet Luke. After that we headed over to the nursing home where my Memaw is to visit her. She doesn't communicate verbally any more so we spent time showing her some pictures. She didn't talk the whole time we were there but she stare at Luke a lot of the time. And she followed conversation with her eyes, so we know she knew who we were and could understand, she just couldn't communicate back. My aunt came over and also visited with us and saw Luke too- Luke go to meet lots of new family members on this trip! While we were down there we took a 4 generation family picture. My memaw looked at Luke the whole time, but we got the picture anyways! :) I think she really liked Luke. We actually made our flight back home that evening, except we lost Luke's paci on the flight home- which was not a pleasant experience. He wasn't awful, but we had to be very creative in entertaining him or he would cry. (Note to self: bring more than 1 paci next time) Overall, we had a great mini-trip and it was great to see my memaw and it was good for her to meet/see Luke!
Luke in his Pa's shoes!
Luke in his Pa's shoes!
Six Months- April 29th!
Luke,
You are now 1/2 a year old! I can't believe it! You have changed and grown so much.
I can already pick up on your personality. You are going to be a social butterfly like you father. You are always wanting to know what is going on and and can't stand not watching every little bit of action. You love everyone that you meet, and you have already made a lot of friends.
You also have a great love for food. You absolutely devour any food that I give you (except for jarred bananas, which you hate). I can't feed you fast enough. You have tried lots of baby foods, but your favorite by far is avocado. You can eat an entire avocado and bowl of oatmeal in one sitting. You have been practicing with a sippy cup, but you can't quite figure out how to tilt your head back so that you can actually get something to drink.
You are now a champ at sitting up. You can't bring yourself to sit up yet, but if you are left in the sitting position, you can hold that for as long as you want. You can also bring yourself up to crawling position, but you haven't made any forward progression yet. You can push yourself backwards, but no crawling yet.
No more baby bath tub for you- you have graduated to the sink now that you can sit up- it makes bathing you so much easier!
Our biggest struggle as of lately has been your teeth. No teeth yet, but you can tell it is really bothering you. You are fussy and cranky, and chewing on EVERYTHING. We have been trying to help ease you pain, but we just hope those teeth pop through ASAP.
You absolutely love being outdoors, and we have been taking advantage of that by taking you to the lake, hanging out in the back yard, and taking you to the park. You actually go to same park that your daddy grew up playing at!
You are sleeping like a champ and getting more hair every day! You are my pride and joy!
Love,
Mommy
You are now 1/2 a year old! I can't believe it! You have changed and grown so much.
I can already pick up on your personality. You are going to be a social butterfly like you father. You are always wanting to know what is going on and and can't stand not watching every little bit of action. You love everyone that you meet, and you have already made a lot of friends.
You also have a great love for food. You absolutely devour any food that I give you (except for jarred bananas, which you hate). I can't feed you fast enough. You have tried lots of baby foods, but your favorite by far is avocado. You can eat an entire avocado and bowl of oatmeal in one sitting. You have been practicing with a sippy cup, but you can't quite figure out how to tilt your head back so that you can actually get something to drink.
You are now a champ at sitting up. You can't bring yourself to sit up yet, but if you are left in the sitting position, you can hold that for as long as you want. You can also bring yourself up to crawling position, but you haven't made any forward progression yet. You can push yourself backwards, but no crawling yet.
No more baby bath tub for you- you have graduated to the sink now that you can sit up- it makes bathing you so much easier!
Our biggest struggle as of lately has been your teeth. No teeth yet, but you can tell it is really bothering you. You are fussy and cranky, and chewing on EVERYTHING. We have been trying to help ease you pain, but we just hope those teeth pop through ASAP.
You absolutely love being outdoors, and we have been taking advantage of that by taking you to the lake, hanging out in the back yard, and taking you to the park. You actually go to same park that your daddy grew up playing at!
You are sleeping like a champ and getting more hair every day! You are my pride and joy!
Love,
Mommy
Monday, May 2, 2011
Dancing in the Rain
Today is Andrew and my's 2 year wedding Anniversary. It was a rain day like today that I woke up and looked out the window and saw rain on the day that I was supposed to get married outdoors. It was a day full of chaos, laughter and tears, but in the end God stopped the rain for a few minutes to allow us to wipe down the chairs/aisle and have the wedding. I stared out the window all day and watched the guys bail water from the wedding area and at one point they were wet vacing the aisle. All of our guests were so sweet about the situation, because I am sure everyone's shoe's were ruined as the walked out into our mud filled swamp of a wedding site.
After the wedding was over we had a reception in a tent. (By the way, do you remember that storm that crushed the Dallas Cowboys facility, yes that's the same storm I got married in.) Please see how dirty my dress was, and I even had to wear my mother in law's garden shoes. During the reception my brother in laws pushed cars out of the mud.
We had to squeegee the dance floor, and we multiple slips and falls because at one point water was rushing over the dance floor. During the toast, we barely could hear it because the storm was so loud.
All in all it was the funnest party I have ever been to/throw, even though it didn't go according to plan. We had so much fun just enjoying each other and not worrying about a perfect wedding. I think about this day often, and think that our wedding sorta helped prepare me for life- there have been lots of things that have happened since being married that I have no control over, and I have had to learn that God is in control no matter what. These past 2 years have been absolutely wonderful. I love Andrew more now than the day I married him. And we now are parents to a beautiful boy, who we love so very much. We have a great family and I look forward to the manyyy years to come.
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's learning to dance in the rain.
After the wedding was over we had a reception in a tent. (By the way, do you remember that storm that crushed the Dallas Cowboys facility, yes that's the same storm I got married in.) Please see how dirty my dress was, and I even had to wear my mother in law's garden shoes. During the reception my brother in laws pushed cars out of the mud.
We had to squeegee the dance floor, and we multiple slips and falls because at one point water was rushing over the dance floor. During the toast, we barely could hear it because the storm was so loud.
All in all it was the funnest party I have ever been to/throw, even though it didn't go according to plan. We had so much fun just enjoying each other and not worrying about a perfect wedding. I think about this day often, and think that our wedding sorta helped prepare me for life- there have been lots of things that have happened since being married that I have no control over, and I have had to learn that God is in control no matter what. These past 2 years have been absolutely wonderful. I love Andrew more now than the day I married him. And we now are parents to a beautiful boy, who we love so very much. We have a great family and I look forward to the manyyy years to come.
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's learning to dance in the rain.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Easter Weekend
This weekend we headed to the lake. we enjoyed hanging out with some of Andrew's family. Luke loves being out on the water! I hope y'all all had a great Easter weekend!
We came back to church Sunday morning and spent Easter with just our little family of 3. We had already had Easter with all of Luke's cousins a few weekends ago when everyone was together. I couldn't just not do anything so Luke 'hunted' eggs out in the back yard. He loved chewing on the eggs, but I think he was more entertained with the grass. And since he doesn't know that there are treat inside each egg Andrew and I enjoyed the candy from the eggs.
We had a great little family Easter! Luke loved playing outside, we got naps in and even managed to do a little yard work that was way over due. We love our little boy- he is getting so big! I can't believe he is going to be six months old soon!
We came back to church Sunday morning and spent Easter with just our little family of 3. We had already had Easter with all of Luke's cousins a few weekends ago when everyone was together. I couldn't just not do anything so Luke 'hunted' eggs out in the back yard. He loved chewing on the eggs, but I think he was more entertained with the grass. And since he doesn't know that there are treat inside each egg Andrew and I enjoyed the candy from the eggs.
We had a great little family Easter! Luke loved playing outside, we got naps in and even managed to do a little yard work that was way over due. We love our little boy- he is getting so big! I can't believe he is going to be six months old soon!
Trip to Austin
A few weekends ago we went down to Austin to see some friends. Andrew and I are learning how to travel wit a kid- you have to plan around nap time, feedings, etc so that everything will go smoothly. We had to stop at a park on the way down there so Luke could get out and stretch his little body and play a little bit. You can't just get in a car and go with a kid, or you cant with a kid who hates his car seat when he is awake.
Anyways, I met up with all my former roommates -it was 2 of their birthdays (one on Fri. and one on Sat.). We surprised my friend Shealynn in Austin by all of us showing up to hang out. I brought Andrew along to help take care of Luke. Andrew golfed during the afternoon while we shopped with Luke and then he took Luke for the night (it was my first night away from Luke) while we went out and then stayed at a hotel for the evening. I had so much fun hanging out like old times with Stephanie, Tanna, and Shealynn. Makes me miss those days of waking up at noon, laying around all day then working late at Joe Allen's staying up late and doing that all over again with these 3. Now if I sleep in till 8 I am one lucky girl and I am usually in bed asleep by 10. My how things have changed.
Anyways, I met up with all my former roommates -it was 2 of their birthdays (one on Fri. and one on Sat.). We surprised my friend Shealynn in Austin by all of us showing up to hang out. I brought Andrew along to help take care of Luke. Andrew golfed during the afternoon while we shopped with Luke and then he took Luke for the night (it was my first night away from Luke) while we went out and then stayed at a hotel for the evening. I had so much fun hanging out like old times with Stephanie, Tanna, and Shealynn. Makes me miss those days of waking up at noon, laying around all day then working late at Joe Allen's staying up late and doing that all over again with these 3. Now if I sleep in till 8 I am one lucky girl and I am usually in bed asleep by 10. My how things have changed.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Owen came to visit! (and DT and Tera)
This weekend Luke's cousin Owen came in town with his mom and dad ( my brother in-law and sister in-law DT and Tera). They live in Charlotte, NC so we don't get to see them very often. We spent the weekend with them and some other Harmons out at the lake relaxing and enjoying each others company. The kids had so much fun together. Since Owen was in town we decided to do Easter early so that all the kids could be together. My MIL got them all matching outfits and put together a great egg hunt. According to Brazos 'The Easter bunny showed up and pooped out the eggs so I get them'. The 'big boys' had fun hunting the eggs and Taylor and Luke had fun rolling around and playing. As always when we get them all together we always try to do a photo session...It wasn't too successful this time.
We spent some time for the first time this season out on the boat. Andrew was the only one brave enough to get in the cold water and wakeboard. Luke did great for his first time on the boat. He slept most of the time. Somehow the boat puts all the kids into a coma. The second it starts they all start crashing.
On Monday all of the guys went fishing at Lake Tyler, so we loaded up the kids and took them to the zoo. The weather was perfect and the animals were very active.
Our weekend with DT, Tera and Owen and all the other Harmons was so much fun!
Playing in the Park
The past few Fridays Luke and I have been meeting June and her sweet mom Jessica at the park to play and then we always finish it off with some Celebrity. These 2 have so much fun swinging. Luke is obsessed with chewing on the swing so I have to lay his rag down- bc it grosses me out. June is just precious. She is about a month older than Luke. They are going to be great friends! We can't wait till this Friday when we can do it all over again!
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