CURLS gone wild!!!!

Abigail said to me a couple days ago that she liked her curly hair and did not know why I always put it up I pig tails. I wanted to say "well because you have some crazy hair". Instead I thought about it and realized I want her to love everything about herself because she is beautiful and perfect. So, I have been curling the crazy pieces and I love it curly! She loves it curly! Isn't it funny that she is sometimes smarter than her own mom. I love her pretty and sometimes wild hair, but if I had to describe her I think would be the 2 words I used pretty and wild. Pretty funny, pretty creative and pretty inside and out. Wild well she is just a wild girl!!

9 MONTHS!!!!

Harris is 9 months today. It is so hard to believe we are closer to a year old than we are further away from it. I love him and I am already planning the big celebration in my head. Things that have changed from 8 months to 9 months:

-He stands up all by himself.

-He loves baby food more than bottles.

-He mimics what we do like when we sneeze he fake sneezes, or when we cough he fake coughs.

-He takes bath's with Abigail without falling over.

-He plays by himself;

-He loves Hide- N- Go Seek.

-He dances whenever there is music on.

-He gets in to trouble faster.

-He giggles at everything Coheed, the phone, Abigail, toys. We will be in the middle of something and hear him giggling so we go to investigate just to find him enjoying life.

One thing that will never change is no matter how big he gets or how I think I can not imagine I can love him more, I DO! Happy 9 months Hare Bear! I can not wait to see what will change next month!

I also wanted to give a quick thanks to all the people that have or are serving in the military. Thank You for making this country a better place and for all the sacrifices you make for families like mine.

THANK YOU ALL!

Happy Veterans day!

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.

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