June

This summer Claire's preshool teacher, Mrs. Tammy, has been our nanny. She is wonderful and loves our babies! Claire and Harrison have been swimming several times a week and go out and about with her. Below is Claire in her new swimsuit and shades from Mimi. Isn't she so cute?

Harry and I have started attending couples date night at church. On the third Thursday of every month, young married couples from the church meet up and go to dinner. The church provides childcare, but this night Claire and Harrison went to Mimi and Papa's. Papa has a handful!!

One of Claire's favorite things to do at Mimi and Papa's is to wash dishes. She is such a good helper!!

Next month we are headed to Lake Junaluska to spend time with Harry's parents and aunt. Harry has been going to Lake J every summer for about 25 years. I love that our family gets to share in this tradition! 

Go Grizz

This year the Memphis Grizzles have had a wonderful season. Harry and I were so lucky to be able to attend several of the Championship games and cheer on the Grizz! They handed out T- shirts and towels for everyone at two of the games we went to. It was so much fun to watch the entire crowd wave the yellow towels in the air. The games were full of excitement and we can't wait for next season!

Easter

Harrison and Claire enjoyed the church Easter Egg Hunt. Claire did great hunting eggs; although, she wanted to take the candy out of every egg and consume before finding another egg. The next day, Easter Sunday, we celebrated with the Rogers in the morning and with the Durbins in the afternoon. What a joyous day!

Sweet Harrison with Aunt Shirley and Claire with Meemaw.

Loving the warm weather

When we got up this morning, Harry and I debated about taking the kids to the zoo. We knew the high was forecasted to be 82, so we insisted on spending the day outside. We had to make a Target run and decided to change our plans to a day in our backyard with water activities.
I knew water activities would be a big hit because Claire has always been our water child!





She loves her turtle swimsuit and orange butterfly sprayer.






She also loves her new swimming pool and water gun. Harry's eyes lit up when I suggested buying water guns. I think we have all loved playing with them! I see super soakers in our future.






Even Harrison has enjoyed the day outside.






Our bedtime prayer tonight, "Thank you God for the warm weather and for our family".
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Update

I can't believe how fast paced life is with two kids. I started back part time to work after February 7th. I am so glad my work was understanding and let me start back slowly. I hated to leave my sweet little guy! He is such a good baby and loves to snuggle.

On February 14th we had his 2 month appointment. His stats:
Weight- 12 lbs 6 oz
Height- 22 inches
Head circumference- 40 cm

At his 2 month appointment, we learned he had double ear infections. After a round of oral antibiotics, they did not improve. He was given a shot of rocifen and a different oral antibiotic. His ears were still bad at our recheck appointment, so my poor little man had to get shots of rocifen for 3 days straight. It was pure torture! Luckily his ears finally cleared up. Now that he is well, he is smiling all the time and talking like crazy.


Here he is at 3 months. He is so chubby and the cutest red head I have ever seen!!

Claire is still loving being a Big Sister. At times she doesn't like sharing her mommy and daddy, but she is adjusting. Her vocabulary is growing, and she is repeating everything she hears. She has started asking questions. Her favorite is, "what's he/she talking bout?". Two year olds are trying, but I love every minute we spend together.
Her daddy thought it would be funny for her to push Harrison in the baby stroller. Poor guy!!



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Claire's 2nd Birthday

Claire, 

 On your actual birthday, you got your first tricycle from your daddy, me, and Harrison. You love to press the radio button and show off your moves. You are so stinking cute! I think you are going to be a dancer like your momma. You received lots of Happy Birthday calls all day. That night your Papa, Mimi, and Aunt Amanda stopped by and wished you a happy birthday. You are so loved!

 Your actual birthday party was Saturday January 1st. The party wasn't until 2:30, so I had hoped you would get  in a nap before, but you were so excited that you would not fall asleep. Even though you didn't get a nap, you were PERFECT at your party. You sat in your rocking chair and opened all your presents. You told everyone "tank chu". I was so proud of you!!

 Here is your beautiful cake that Mrs. Cameron (your preschool teacher) made for you. You and GiGi had a blast making the yummy cupcakes before your party.

You loved your cake and ice cream! You were a lot cleaner this year while enjoying your cake.

At 2 you are:
The best big sister!! You love your brother so much and are very helpful.
Potty Trained
Giving the sweetest kisses and tightest hugs
Saying "I uv chu"
Saying 6 to 7 word sentences
Impressing us daily with new things that you have learned

You are such a joy. We love you so much!

Happy New Year!

A new year almost always brings New Year's Resolutions. As I thought about resolutions, I decided this year that my resolution would be "to be a better Me". During my quiet time, I often ask God to help me be a better:
1. Daughter (to Him)
2. Wife
3. Mother
4. Friend
My hope and prayer is that this year, I will give it all to Him and let Him mold me into the person He designed me to be.