H is 10 months

Our big boy is 10 months old now.  He gets busier and busier every day.  "No" has become a very common word in our house.  The good news is that Harrison is understanding more and has started to listen sometimes!

Some milestones this month were: doing a real crawl...not the army crawl, he has two top teeth, trying to steal food from his buddies at Nana's, he says "diaper", "Thank You", and "shhh" while holding his hand up to his mouth, and he's started to get into the cabinets and drawers.  Being outside is still his favorite thing.  He's not all that interested in his toys, he'd rather play with cords or follow us around the house.

peas...yum!!

I had to go back to work at the beginning of August...I miss my boy so much!  It was such a fun summer being with him every day.  Although it was more challenging than I thought, I absolutely loved it!  The second week back at day care he managed to get an ear infection...right before we went to New Orleans.  I think we caught it early, so it was only really bad for a day.  We went to the doctor on August 17 and he was 20 lbs 14 oz.

While in New Orleans I got to see my good friend Laurie at her shower.  She is looking fabulous at 7 months!  Addison should be arriving right before Harrison's birthday!!

We also got to see my grandmother and celebrate her 96th birthday!!!  I am so thankful for her!

Congratulations to Corey and Mallory on their new house!  We can't wait to see it after the remodel.  Looking forward to helping them move Labor Day weekend.

nine months

Harrison is 9 months old!  At his doctor appointment he was 30 inches long!!  That puts him in the 90-95th percentile.  He weighed in at 19 lbs, 14 oz (25-50th percentile...not sure why it's such a large range).

This was the best I could get of him stretched out next to Gator!

He was not happy about laying still for pictures!!

Always wants to stand!!

We have one busy, busy boy lately!  Harrison has been army-crawling all over the house, just exploring everything.  Toys, the exersaucer, and jumper are not quite as interesting anymore!  He discovered pulling up and this has opened a new world for all of us.  We see more opportunities for him to get injured and he sees new play things.  Ahh, the trials of growth.

We were fortunate enough to vacation in Cumming, GA.  Thanks to the Kellys for their hospitality.  Harrison enjoyed himself,  seeing everyone and of course being in the lake.  Little Man really took to the lake and loved his time in the water.

We spent a day at the pool with La La and the Cooleys in Clinton.  La La had a blast with Harrison and  thought his love of the water was amazing.  It was great seeing Mak and Maddy also, we don't seem to see them enough.

Harrison's second tooth on the bottom came out very soon after the first one.  And the top ones are on the verge of sprouting.

He has been introduced to straws via sippy cup and dude loves it.  He would much rather drink from a straw than from a bottle.

Congratulations to Hank and Erica on the birth of Seth!  Good job guys, way to populate the earth.  We can't wait to meet him.

-Jermaine

8 months

Harrison has hit the 8th month mark.

I'm done with pictures, Mom!

He was quite busy this month with trying to crawl, stand, and getting a tooth.  I realized that he understands a lot more than I thought- outside, swing, ball, duck, toys, book, and milk are some.  Funny thing is, he doesn't seem to understand "no" all that well.  I must admit this has not been his happiest month though!  Those teeth breaking through have been rough on the little guy.  Some new food that he likes are mango and eggplant.

Giving his lamb kisses...

and hugs

I am so happy to be on summer break!!!!!  I've been waiting for this since I went back to work in January. ;)   It is so nice to not have to leave my boy.  We spend some time in the morning and evening outside- it's never long enough for H.  We've gone to the park a few times- he LOVES watching other kids, but is itching to run and play.  Being home is tougher than I thought it would be though.  Trying to maintain household duties and an active baby can be quite the task- easier than when I was working, but just more than I thought.

We went to New Orleans to see the Ajamisebas before they left for Houston.  While we were there H went for his first swim at my parents' house.  He loved it!!

Sunscreen on his nose ;)

Some thought this was a little over-kill

He loves Grand Nan!

We have swapped babysitting nights with the Baldwins a couple times.  Harrison had fun playing with sweet Ryleigh.

She was smiling for the camera :)

Funny faces

Sweet Ryleigh hanging on to Mr. Jermaine after H scared her with a yell!

Grand Nan came up to visit for a few days.  I got to go get a pedicure....so wonderful!!!  I even looked at a whole magazine while I was there.  :)  Thanks Mom!!

We celebrated Jermaine's first Father's Day by getting barbecue after church on Sunday.  He is so great with Harrison- what a blessed little boy to have Jermaine as his dad!  He doesn't even know yet how lucky he is.  I really am so thankful that I grew up with such a wonderful Dad who did so much for us.

In other news...we've been shopping for a new car for a while.  My Jetta was getting smaller and smaller, especially on road trips, and Jermaine's Explorer was getting a tad bit old.  Thankfully we found a great deal and were able to get an Expedition.  I am driving it- it felt HUGE at first, but I am feeling much more comfortable now.

7 months

Our big guy is 7 months old now.  Here are some new pictures...

Harrison is "talking" up a storm.  He has started saying "da da", among many other babbles.  He is still very, very loud at times- no matter if he is happy or mad.  He is quite busy lately and has to see everything- very easily distracted!  His favorite foods are avocado, carrots, banana, and oatmeal.  He does not like zucchini or broccoli, but ate the spinach!  He's been rolling everywhere and is still not interested in crawling or pulling up.  That's fine with us- it's nice that he's not mobile yet.  I know we will be chasing after him soon enough!  He loves being outside and swinging in the swing that Grand Nan got him.

spinach....yum!

When I found out I was pregnant I started praying for a sleeper (among many other things of course).  Well, the Lord really answered that prayer!!  We laugh about it because he sleeps so much!  It usually ends up being about 16 hours a day- 11 hours at night and three naps.  The down side of that is that when he gets tired- he is ready to go to sleep now!  He falls asleep great in the car, but will usually not sleep if we're out with other people around.

one of many naps ;)

Jermaine went out of town for a week for work.  I have a new appreciation for single moms!!  How do they do it?  There's just never a break...until they're asleep of course!  Thankfully it was just one week and that he hardly ever goes out of town!   Harrison was so excited to see his daddy...and Jermaine was so happy to see H.

Our niece Madyson's first birthday was this month.  I can't believe she's one!  I feel like we were just going to the hospital to see her on her birth day.

La La, H, and Mady Lynn

He loved driving his cousin's new car!

My first Mother's Day was great.  The three of us went to church, lunch, and then just relaxed at home.  That day had a different feeling this year.   I am so thankful to be a mother and that I was blessed with such a loving, giving mother!  I had a heavy heart that day though, for women who are desiring to be mothers.  I pray that in His perfect timing, their longing would be fulfilled.