Umbrella

While at Lake Junaluska, Claire had a little photoshoot with Mimi. She loved playing with the umbrella, so I am so happy Mimi was able to capture some of these sweet shots.

Lake Junaluska

Every summer, Harry and I look forward to the Lake J trip. We always get to celebrate Harry's birthday, enjoy being with our family, and relax. This year I needed to work in East TN a few days before our planned trip. Harrison flew on his first airplane with me to Knoxville. Luckily Uncle Jason and Shandy were able to watch him while I worked. On Thursday, Harry, Claire, and Aunt Shirley picked us up in Knoxville and we headed to Lake J.

 We enjoyed a few breakfasts at Joeys

 and lunch at Nick and Nates.

 Harrison loved crawling around the Lighthouse. We also enjoyed walks in the stroller around the lake.

And most of all, we enjoyed spending time together everyday as a family.

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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