My little thumb sucker!

One of my favorite things about my son is that he is a thumb sucker. I love it! It is the cutest darn thing in the world. At night once my kids are all clean, have their tummy's full, and ready to cuddle and sleep our nights typically end up with Abigail on one side and Harris with a bottle in his mouth on the other side. When he finishes he quickly tosses the bottle and inserts his thumb. Off to sleep before you know it. I love it! I love to watch him sleep in my arms completely content. I think it's my own little heaven on earth. Nothing like a cute little guy and a pretty little girl to make you enjoy life!

Connor's A-mazing acres

Saturday we went with our friends the Jarvis family and my sister and her little family to Connors A-mazing acres.It was really fun! Just in case you may not have recognized the song on our blog has been changed to "Hanging Tough" by the New Kids On The Block. Why? Well. I had my niece and nephews stay the night the night before which included my feisty nephew Titus. We had a great time minus a few hiccups. A few screaming, throwing himself on the ground, kicking and punching hiccups. So to the Jarvis family I say " Thanks for hanging in there" We love you! When we walked in there were some hay stacks that the kids quickly made a B-line to and had fun sliding down the top of it.

Next we were off to the corn maze. Nathan made himself the designated leader. He was great and we did not get lost at all. We had fun doing and singing such fun thins as Jingle bells, bunny hop, and head, shoulders, knees, and toes. Luckily other than the bunny hop, we knew all the answers. Nathan's process of elimination led us in the right direction.

I thought this was too cute. The Jarvis clan following each other in line. Even Nana Jarvis got in on the action.

All the little ones at our second look out point. Everyone expect for Harris and Kynliegh who were eating in their strollers and Titus who was a little unhappy at the time.

I thought that the "rules" for the very clever CORN box was hilarious. Rule #3 was my favorite.

There were playgrounds, tube slides, pedal cars, duck races, and the favorite huge piles of dirt to play on.

Love the tongue kynleigh Mae!

Last but not least they had a COW train. The ladies rode with the kids and the boys hung back. The line for the train was a little tricky with Titus but in the end was worth it.

Look at my Boo. She was so excited she kept looking back and waving at me and Harris.

This is why it was worth the whole day. Look at the smile. I do not think being a Auntie gets any better than this. Each time I can make one of them smile like this no matter what had to take place leading up to if the result is this it is worth it.

In the end I reminded myself to be MORE appreciative for 2 things:

1.) For my husband. When Titus would freak out he would walk over and take care of the situation at hand without a word of asking for him to do so. I love you, Babe!

2.) To be thankful how well behaved and easy my children are. They just enjoy life and even though one may be sassy at times and the other full of trouble, they are incredibly sweet and loving. I love you, Boo and Bear!

Thanks to the Jarvis family! Sorry for the craziness!

Big Girl!!!

These days Abigail has loved being the big girl. She helps me many many times a day whether is be graping a diaper or playing with her brother when I am busy. She loves to help. I have also noticed how girly she has become. The girl changes clothes about a million times a day. Yesterday we saw Nana at a baby shower and she got new PJ's which I to practically bribe her to take a bath before she put them on. Which is crazy because Abigail loves taking baths on a normal day she takes at least 2 baths because she loves to "swim". So when she was so excited to wear the PJ's I thought about what a love for clothes and make-up and dress up stuff she has recently started to develop. Then this morning she showed off her PJ's to Aaron and then promptly got her self dressed. Which you can all use your own judgment to decide for yourselves how she did. I think it is adorable!

I love you Abigail thanks for putting the "spunk" in "spunky"!

Most of you know that Aaron plays the drums. He has played ever since I can remember. Harris I already know is going to do the same. When I was preggo with him I swear he played the drums in my belly. Everyday when I give him his bath. I am reminded of being pregnant with him. He splashes and plays water drums like he is a rock star. I love little baby bottoms!!

We use Crayola water color tablets so everyone knows. I am pretty sure Harris is not "playing" drums. Boys...no matter the age they love their "goods"

Here he is going wild. Poor Abigail gets splashed all the time and here she is getting him back. It backfired and only fueled the flame and for the rest of bath time they splashed each other untill I took them out.

Look at the intensity.

Here he is laughing because of all the mess he is making. I would so "No, No, Harris" and he would giggle and continue. I can not wait to see Aaron giving him drum lessons on actual drums! He will be a pro!

What can I can I say... he is trouble!

Sunday we had a surprise birthday party for my mom everything was clean but I had to do a quick mop job. Even with being the most prepared a mop is always needed with Harris and Abigail. My sister Jennifer called I got to talking turned around to hear a big boom and a gush. I saw my little trouble maker swimming in the mop water. He was so happy! I was horrified!
Look at him he is soaking wet and so fast. Oh, I am sure this is just a start into what he is going to get into.

I am not sure if you can see the water. To give you a better idea the mop bucket was full. There was water everywhere.

Harris is loving it. He was laughing every time he would slide he thought is was hilarious. He was having so much fun I almost let him play. I came to my senses and remembered he was sick and playing in mop water ad went into action.... well after I snapped a couple pictures of course.

T-R-O-U-B-L-E

All dressed up!

Our family like everyone else's that I know had a crazy, busy, but, fun week. We started things out Getting home from our get away Monday, Tuesday I was sick, Wednesday was trunk or treat at church, Thursday was one of my best buds Nancy's Baby shower, Friday we had a reception and by Saturday the kids were both sick and I was exhausted. I have to say I had a great time with every activity but was ready to have it all of over with and be on to the next thing. I hope I am not the only one that had that thought. This was my Hare Bear's first Halloween and first Trunk or Treat. He was just starting to get a little cold and was not feeling great. I was working one of the games and with Aaron at work I was sad he missed it and in need of a second hand when a friends thoughtful hubby stepped in and offered to hold him. Thanks again Kelly and Heath! He even came back to me with a tissue for his noise and all. You Thompson's are amazing!
Abigail was "Snow White" and Harris was my little "Muscle Man"
We were all so excited because all of our cousins were there. We enjoyed them all!

Halloween day we were all sick and were not exactly sure any of us were going Trick or Treating. In the end we all went had a excellent time and enjoyed family time. Sick or not we loved it. Abigail was a little frustrated when people did not have their lights on. At one point she looked up at Aaron and said " Dad don't they know I am Snow White"

I took the easy job of pushing Harris and Aaron had Abigail did all the knocking and trick or treating.

By the end of the night I think that this is how we all felt. We had a great night and are feeling like our normal family again. Sick or not the Jammes family LOVES Halloween!!

Happy BIRTHDAY mom!!!!

Yesterday we had a surprise birthday party for my mom and uncle Joe. They just happen to share the same birthday. My mom is horrible with surprises. But we got her! It was a great day even the kids who have been sick even perked up and ate some yummy cake thanks to Mam-Maw.

The ladies in the family!

All our men!!! WE are getting so big.

Mom with some of her grand babies I thought that she looks really beautiful in it so I threw it in for fun.

Happy Birthday mom. Today is my mom's birthday. I just wanted to share a little about her and why I love her so darn much. I have. Growing up she was completely amazing. I remember her at one point taking Jennifer band, Robbie to karate, me to physical therapy daily. I still do not know how she did it. I got a lot of things from my mother, wild driving, love for being creative, talking to my self on occasion, and my strong will. Of all the things that I learned from her I am most thankful that she taught me to never give up. I remember her going a little crazy at the hospital on nurses and then walk in to my room brave and be so loving. I remember at times begging her to let me stop physical therapy. I am thankful she somehow managed to take on the world. My life is unbelievably blessed because of her. When I had choices to make my mom always said to me "go pray you will know what to do". I did, and somehow what I needed to do ended up being exactly what she would say to do. I am thankful she is my friend. I am thankful she is still my mother. I am thankful that she will give my children love and life full of memories that will be something that they will cherish for the rest of there life. I am sooo thankful she showed me what a marriage could be and always reminded why I should never ever settle. It never fails at some point during the day I do something just like my mother and my first thought is " oh man I am my mother" then my next thing is a smile. No matter how crazy she can be, no matter if she is going to sing opera loud and proud while cleaning forever , and no matter whether she fusses when I do not listen to her. it all comes to the fact that there is no one else in this world I would rather be like. I love you mom and I am thankful you are Abigail's and Harris Mam-Maw. They are truly blessed. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!