tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526549842987290352024-03-12T21:31:14.595-05:00Harrison HomeplaceKaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.comBlogger646125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-73758377437907242422022-07-08T01:09:00.001-05:002022-07-08T17:34:08.500-05:00Dollywood 2022<div>Part of Georgia’s Christmas gift was Dollywood tickets from Santa! We told her we would use them once it warmed up and we were out of school for the summer. We found a free weekend, secured family to keep John and headed to the mountains for a quick trip.</div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_7dd9_864e_2d63_edf6" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/4sjUvKXwKKg0vV3DeYWyX7wv6yPDof-VtXBJqbFmwwiYBeSmsuKC8iGapRbPY8gqMNE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Dolly or bust! We finally made it to the park Georgia has been wanting to explore since her love for Dolly began. Her and I are serious fangirls!<br><br><img id="id_e51d_aebc_efc2_ba91" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Z6_67YueN7nrXkoXFX7vhcNfG1eq-c9gxAdATkT2PsYYnCnTW1d0WIwXgSpbIo20yxk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We had the bright idea to start the day on the river rampage water ride. Everything dried out except our socks. We kept the soggy socks souvenir all day long :)</div><div><br><img id="id_51b2_de6f_df70_2ed" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/1ruPzmOGiGNXRVyzqkY30gjA8PdWlJQyPguSpsLIHeH4TpDKvfg_v7zuM4vncUAaJiI" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>I’ve taken a lot of pictures in my day but this one is a top five for sure. <br><br><img id="id_e5a0_7186_aad5_2143" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/cNyCuTsjNqU1No7UO9h6uHn4GRywAn80WX0TWtmua_8vBrK0rxqLQSoIU45cUrBaD7A" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Cruisin’ and trying to dry out a little <br><br><img id="id_21f8_80ea_3a1a_246" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/i6iKVhd-fY_WUbs7GPLiHzx7F1zEIQqlz4DuFrygAQjXkDgMn3i_75TQW3L4vyatTfA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Their first big rollercoaster ever-Dollywood’s Thunderhead, “the wildest ride in the woods”. They were both brave to do this one! Georgia did scream “I don’t like it” but she has bragging rights of doing it :)</div><div><br></div><div>We did the height test before we started our day and they both received clearance to ride all the rides! Jack barely made it but was so excited he could do it all.</div><div><br></div><div></div><div><img id="id_d1fa_723f_580e_4206" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/3pYWvXbZH9-UKpBUFtPSndSVu4nbajoz6e6_KOzya-NA71HsehqVaUGj9K-PQZvy47c" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">The famous Grist Mill. Absolutely gorgeous!<br></span><br><img id="id_18c1_1c93_8ccf_905c" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/525WsGSGOVcTlYDtkydCCRxPWWqgvOkfiXkcD6QeCcOq4noDDJGMfFxqXOrS8oA7mNo" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>The cinnamon bread at Grist Mill lives up to the hype. The kids devoured it like vultures. </div><div><br></div><img id="id_9daf_3ebe_1dce_e9be" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/C2tmXIXslaic4tnVzjmc3onr96Php2bWtyQD-TXxYy5po2DnP59OgVtEMP_6g1HQnSs" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Dolly’s tour bus! We were the very first people in line for this must-see.<br><br><img id="id_3bf6_e254_4239_4cdc" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/1jWfqKh5BsUMCrjKq4dmQEVlYCVpLtIJMoFoLU9RzqqOhshwv5zciqGUs7u-yDbyPjE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Everything was preserved just like it was when she toured. I’m sure it was luxury on wheels back in the day!<br><br><img id="id_149b_b80e_4b0c_9d47" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/gLw6Ex_vJk1c3tFYqLNTY_WXyxZonPi7Oq06ELjedargS5j7XVHaWKRR9kCcO7--prQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>“Please no picture taking on any of Dollywood’s rides” was the rule mama didn’t see until after I took this one :) I’m a rule breaker!<br><br><img id="id_220e_e4b4_a4c2_9138" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/V50KdEbbipl12qEZgRM7LhQkwOLZYpnkF6-PWB130UUW0Yr3kaYbRXdOgY6345Kd8uk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Thunderhead views of the park. Breathtaking. <div><br><img id="id_8366_8654_624f_ad7e" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/gkrej_QVhDPFR1YT3pFvwWirAflsh3tTxUEhqzqPatqe3CbKdV-ZAtpaxbDNnwt0tBM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>I promise the kids had fun LOL<br><br><img id="id_c7f8_fa6d_6b47_4e6e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H0LYnAv2E3tPxq2gXR3kNWyAnGzYfkEsfWaSiTGMxz88T_LNn9hSMhIq_fkhJ-aSUU" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Waiting in line for the Firechaser Express<br><br><img id="id_dddd_fb5d_17_f036" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/N0cYdlrZchOgRjsKpzbRA8lmr0UvOLBIkrBhSTzHq5x6TR1_hlermjpIn_sPOukwg3o" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Tiff made our matching Dolly shirts for us-they were the cutest! And I realize now after looking at this picture this was about the time I lost my favorite sunglasses :(<br><br><img id="id_d40b_8b4c_6e0_4969" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/B9zldU2Ru6Q3YgzybHOB3oLNoxh_LnWPhsGr-YnAakF2zk1VSwa60hQPwyjOxHpaDs4" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_e126_8682_7a0d_44dd" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/wQA_3UvpMmc7mcF3oEw2CuO-vo6Q6JE0enbU-NlGAaqamMgtP1_ou9tV8Q0vbtn1N2M" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><br><img id="id_8839_be6f_4997_4b9c" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/KYAREyvQCY4KB14Kgsq5kWXas_E5gXXwGGFTFUwPFFpNNlME0sLZ2e36w1fM4-ahsCY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">We went to Dolly’s theater to watch the Violet the Pilot play, Georgia and I love that book! I loved the Coat of Many Colors display.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span><img id="id_8b52_52da_ee9c_52b5" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/BlRkpjJZBj08dy_DCF_H1sGy_t75otsCM8WS0OedtQ_700HGJHfpY_5JZJL1J7nOqqY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Two beauties with hearts of gold </div><div><br><img id="id_3f32_d181_6b98_714d" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Et3Nr3hQO1IkcTFS5aVO1jmyjhAPSHOpyvEQ960NX3RqI0_kUm_LXPgUQkw_3-KOMD4" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;">After missing two train departures, third time was the charm and we finally got to ride. I can’t get over the beauty of this park nestled in the smoky mountains. No other amusement park I’ve seen to compares in aesthetics and natural beauty.</div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_8e3e_11a2_8aef_12fa" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/zklcvoTzZ26GvQ-g6xzhmjJWezCK6OujZqLssmUYn3Zyei1Fob2d8FC6dFhDMURmsVQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"></div><div><br><img id="id_62b9_b5e5_6c7c_dab6" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/DGApvP5Ok5ikGMux88fMgBoya57qBTc6lYxjp2Liqb89xIXfNpUS8Q9mbnjSvdzUtLQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_931e_943f_9d2f_fcae" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/pNVRrmJNQtkqNUvlssVp8QEYxVMTGkK-RAljJn26sxwIrKY0ql6fXidB4NZD3XyUQI8" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_3ef2_7f0f_f770_42bd" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/EFGdmEPMrgJxE_nGrZh1jis-gdLf2O-M29c8eG5GIY1-qHwAIQzX05RWn6leC03u7e4" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Jack rode every roller coaster we had time for. Wild Eagle was his favorite. It went upside down four times and cork screwed and went up 100 feet. This picture just shows how close he was on the height requirement! This boy lives life large. He also loved Mystery Mine. He’s the bravest seven year old I know!<br><br><img id="id_ffe1_ddf6_9f83_7294" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/u0hs7x0IV9_104Oyh9Hb54Q9rUzxfZi7mczd0WegtUfOSFHH_n8iWE2Am_wNldKyNes" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Sunny grin pictures at 5 in the afternoon because we forgot to have one take it in the morning will have to do for our iconic Dollywood picture</div><div><br><img id="id_7714_2acc_8a57_477d" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/EUuIxRUlYcklkCQfp_94d_HwAIqI22Os8Taf-01m7wvJ76PGVtbpyel1sv-Z6Gl1ZU0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_8027_4675_ecfa_a4f8" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/834XTX57sQJ5sXJjnXpV_lL9kGGOMV44L2HFwMlcyrt2dfjxnbGSWvECHsagA17931Y" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Tell me you’re a tourist without telling me you’re a tourist. We collected everyone he could find.</div><div><br></div><div>We had an amazing time. The park was gorgeous and provided things for all of us to enjoy. We were dog tired by the end of the day from all the walking. It’s very spread out with lots of detail to nature and preserving the park’s beauty. </div><div><br></div><div>Favorite ride/attraction:</div><div>Marcus- Wild Eagle</div><div>Mom- Thunderhead</div><div>Georgia-Dolly’s tour bus </div><div>Jack-Wild Eagle</div>Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-37025777840128958792022-01-31T13:44:00.001-06:002022-02-14T01:18:23.407-06:00Back to School, First Birthday and Covid-19<div>A loaded post full of three very big things. Unfortunately, one event overshadowed the rest but we’re blessed to all be healthy and well again. </div><div><br></div><img id="id_58a6_8bb_2a5_a1c" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/a5NHALMjf8XtV5oIlD_iA-P4rVCvHOCfTLIhWk9OGzTpBFoP5NsgbtZYnUR6yIBUJnw" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>One last swim before school begins. We keep swimming through September but the best swimming days are the lazy summer days of freedom!<br><br><img id="id_fe72_964b_4eb9_3424" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/kUko3Dbmal1Fhlbo2SSnOnqilnU0VdnIJq-JsePkgapSgrQZiF6hfc2OmXEVhOb-wKQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We made a trip to Owensboro to visit our friends, the Bennett’s. Our last babies are just a month apart! John and Ford, sweet boys of summer 2020.<br><br><img id="id_c977_4e77_c139_4815" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/SZ__G70j97z0Dyjsy0GlReaxMzjBPBbcxSd6WI_hMXe1U_9rziI1GBMBGh9sc3Al45I" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Ford, John and Mac playing with trucks <div><br><img id="id_2ff6_9852_cf13_aeee" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/vrkYq4uqb5VdgUhZmsIPTFZFnHfqYsyW6gv-qz8fY1vtG3Aj6yocTvQ9NnZTFg212rk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>And the girls I’m sure were playing with Bess’s “Butler County Barbie”!<br><br><img id="id_905e_18bf_f20d_3a5b" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/hbMAtqn8Q1ZLSy577C5ZFfpUKzlAjpgmktRvUH2k0MMFBLZ-6FAjBUFLXM6QqAJQF-E" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We hooked up our projector and watched a few games and movies outside. This will come easier when attention spans are longer than a few minutes. <br><br><img id="id_1b55_7e93_3897_581c" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/SJYgwF-QrK3b3ZupvDgMrYGc4ncyz0swD6biexefB4QJ2URmUavJxy3sB03B4MGFwmQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>This first day of school came with extra excitement and joy as it felt like a return to normalcy! It’s humbling the things we take for granted. Our big THIRD grader. Braces, crimped hair and wedge sandals-I love this age.</div><div><br><img id="id_aedd_5d63_a93a_8b68" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/gMqFQGHaB7BqAwpTBT1NwMQ-Szfzh3QygqkFupxfNIuJSug9Ngs6TE_3ZBki11j8R88" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>First day of Kindergarten 2.0 for Jack Porter! He’s excited to make new friends and be with Mrs. Cindy and Mrs. Ada again this year. I’m sure he will try to run the show at some point!<br><br><img id="id_90b2_10fd_2491_ecef" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/DrB4PKQtrB4_ugCXf9kg0wvN8QKCInf3zkg9-oZuvrnqGTJvZaejEiU6d7v7VbSCNcw" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Holding Jack back means they will now be three years apart in school. They will still have one year together in high school which this mom is thankful for!<br><br> <div><img id="id_9ebb_cf88_829d_cb92" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/WZ3XnApImNMZCqpXdwkqRCeUXDu0I1N7wzbcsJHmTOel6WgeDdjYydmjVmzAenS5fHw" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>The side by sides get me every year.<br><br><img id="id_9935_2280_baa9_8ed" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/5bZTcb8Uj2RM75JY-qr-6jcBAHLWaZf-Xv7amKbrv8ZdCUK04yRxKDYYHb2LJH45EpY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br>Her outfit evolved this year into more of a mature look. I think this will be my last year getting by with a bow too, even if it is small and just to hold her hair back. We gave it a good run and have lots of pictures for reminiscing :)</div><div><br><img id="id_b010_742b_ec7f_6cfb" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Am8DV_VuDJpg3gqVUjMxrOF3HpCJQAEUUTRKXxnJBTpR0Tth4MWD2Iir9tLLBWQgP-8" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Second day of school attitude. The new wears off quick!<br><br><img id="id_2c52_f970_a5c4_9ac9" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tIHznXA2HUbUXB9hgRFLduQ3Qvkmk2fa06pboaFn1OZ6vJPgHshXbXNlOCxKrdrElEA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>It’s time to get ready for fall ball so afternoon backyard sessions are a must.<br><br><img id="id_5627_1910_d980_8c23" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/RnPpie-YeSXlQwFo1MIEN7LBevFlJxtk-P7YNooWRW0Xfs_r4ZVM5F4tayzyijjJEl8" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>It’s also tumbling and gymnastics season with little brother in tow some weeks. What he would give to join the mats with her!<br><br><img id="id_be27_8aa9_eab4_33fa" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/SqWYoFK9l4wTG0prkZzGMcU8P3nHU2y2x2ChBPLiWT6h78hWWlBdczKsvE8iG3UVaoE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Determined to meet everyone in this place and do as some damage as possible :)<br><br><img id="id_cdbf_52da_9171_5fe3" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/yVx4k_DWlYKZIWG2nqIOsZw_1Padw63kv-TPMrJSmUrNiTv5T7YFEF6UbDnzJChZ0Vw" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>A little after school Lexia, this boy is a reader now!<br><br><img id="id_6d66_1274_c13e_a8db" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/AWlp1H6pHQ_GPML1yx6F12hWKrTygk3rL_P0gG2PbYophqgFQNIpgTgpuOWX_gXWn_U" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>August 19th, 2021-John’s first birthday and the day Marcus tested positive for covid. We would all end up testing positive as well and spend a week pretty sick and a total of 19 days quarantined (G had the longest quarantine because she was the last to test positive). It was a rough three weeks. <br><br><img id="id_d612_dfdb_68ae_e016" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ZiPhzkcD-AE3jbx0hfm0WfGwBeaYx_DXeyuH2B_NIwfKWjinqQ0p1TDw-7yWyiHDxdM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Daddy was quarantined to his bedroom on John’s birthday as he was the only one sick at this point. So the kids and I threw a mini party with just the four of us thanks to deliveries from Gammy and Ma. We opted out of a big party and plan to throw a big second birthday bash! Poor guy. I’m thankful he was at a age he had no memory of how his birthday was spent but we did all we could to make him feel loved and special on his day.<br><br><img id="id_4a01_8c58_4dd4_fe4a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GUL3oW9JzeNfm0fzBNubNOdQMJqKbaGSm7G1-opHPupH3EGkMPowKGtIbw8kZHgVf4Q" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Like moving a spare crib into the living room so we could all be together for bedtime.<br><br><img id="id_9470_4b32_9d6e_fb2e" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/raeOW_LTiyahe-M1g51avpd4aAQNAxxV6QZZVimmX9l_57X9Yr8uBh6uGrAEGXihxLo" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>A crazy day of quarantine and a sweet sibling moment on the steps. The big kids were a big help to me while daddy was sick and a big help to dad once I became sick. It was a team effort!<br><br><img id="id_b901_7b13_13e4_fc5f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ifLhmGrRn5XLPzbvVViw9TxT4Db8xs--HFRinhqrTpSg04LPmaeAjlZaQ00_wcoJ0q4" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>He loved all of us being home together. Lots of cuddles and spoiling.<br><br><img id="id_5f95_e014_64ad_e65d" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/NfiwO1XMktNYRQ1Ch2ZwGkBaLuNJJinOO7fOhfBJFMNpVaWZdHwDKDToAnwohc22OyA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Selfies to daddy while he was down and we were up ha! Sadly our up would not last.<br><br><img id="id_282_cc26_e437_941f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ohyk-Ks5F09kqTSpO_r5QFGLRK9JBnGpv4zXQVOBVhnAbKHq82SY0HB0sPSDzhgUdJI" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>It was so hot while we were quarantined. We got outside when we could but we would melt down pretty fast, especially those of us who were symptomatic.<br><br><img id="id_1c74_f9a6_937f_882f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KTGZuSjctP9fPrOS6Iqic3G8BT8nj-0hOqj1HL98u09RwrrBTusuAU3070a_wRhns54" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>BBW soaps were on sale so I ordered enough to get free shipping. I told the kids to hurry up and smell them before it was too late for us! Sure enough, we enjoyed them a few days before our smell was gone too.<br><br><img id="id_a50a_d0ef_ef33_69c0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/E_O30I3Z0DpIbAnYv2sxFeeywPcmZfSoRYQyP0Xu6_yp-PI7k3Qz8zIsivdtQ-ARdxc" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We were blessed with an abundant of friends and family who kept us medicated, comfortable and well fed. It was a great reminder to me to pay it forward for others who were in similar circumstances.</div></div>Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-25565720984800849962022-01-23T01:22:00.001-06:002022-01-25T15:29:15.218-06:00Baseball and Babies<img id="id_9cef_d52b_fbf_3ca1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9qkkDFb9AZIC22kVRWmjAkGQed__BsfOVZxgB-t8su6hud_wYl9FD_iDQDWAx5aHYf8" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We took the kids to a Hot Rods game in July. It wasn’t miserably hot being it was a night game. We took the Ross boys with us so mom and dad could have a one child evening!<br><br><img id="id_9762_b9d3_a735_45ec" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/TTljhKzXFR2PDULJjfecbPAhLV6gAqfwbc6v1QCPCQRTfCol_XtqbjCiw_CRO_AOZuc" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Georgia is ready for Collins to join the crew so she’s now so outnunbered! The cutest clan.<br><br><img id="id_563e_c5be_af02_3309" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/avlKadHcz2cuNJ9APgdHAtdflD0S3L80okX6y7kOHob3IA3afVJkvhurt55At0h-7Ys" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Ice cream right before bedtime and before we drop the boys off was a must :)<br><br><img id="id_5d_c407_2e1_d0ee" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/AG0S_yiT7qEvOm4ho7D37ic1fegPswQM0cvmew9lmE1Fl9mGrlzSj_cTjp42XURp_HY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>John boy was mostly impressed with the popcorn<br><br><img id="id_cf26_96e8_a79c_7c46" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/rTiugDVda0FyMULYalNf3F_c6xyYREyJeiHcfFvcw_lAYvNRkNmAhHZL7uzlRdvg1Sc" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We celebrated Shi’s birthday in august with an evening out for dinner and drinks. It was so good to catch up with old<br><br><img id="id_c90f_be68_dbbf_5d4d" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/EGcAjHKnERSEvKABsmQbeSwnFrbHvS8f1mTGq0ofBXWOhE8-i8wpNJkWqkE-1u2mmKQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Freckles, braces and braids-the recipe for a sweet, growing girl!<br><br><img id="id_9652_e391_3f7b_5863" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k-z7F4KuPyAhVmPfy0SPetRhDnHFNEZFZjlPJXwMFndWE3MHLnIwGcTUQy0o8NBIJk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>A trip to Jackson’s with my girl for summer peaches. <div><br><img id="id_960e_6237_db1f_3f76" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/dYJ9iD5u7kA0JOT705IsWiRG5JASk5KH89yD7_1Ji3RBLRdigPvxr4SlYwDAYKfaSek" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Side by sides are hard on the heart these days <br><br><img id="id_1ddd_81da_2f4b_e388" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_HYdC0lVbHbJmdrbkRAllLGAs9WcNKzhTMTBTbym4025KtWBYwAMlqyreqsyuwPiXis" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>These two keep our neighborhood hopping! They are always into something and ready to play 24/7.<br><br> <div><img id="id_a8b4_6997_ec43_40f3" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/pBwrJWD1PodntuXvSndorrSB6wqWvjIY4Pxe7Piugg1YUPev5YZo13Le6QSRXSma7A4" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>This picture represents Jack’s summer, and just Jack in general. Full of life!<br><br><img id="id_5eb8_dbbc_6c5b_73fc" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/R_yJg192xNrz36Y8OjqPBWUyKpU1-Uo0RB3SgivOqUNdSaw4IfYkH3mhp__ttxqckt0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>VBS (aka FLIP) this year and we took our neighbors Embry and Bo with us. They always love VBS week!<br><br><img id="id_b766_6823_de5f_bb13" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/oX15LHZCR528Me4pPao7T-RjZ5CgumfjCVdjcm0OXLMOCMzplLXQ6bjGY2v6HCOrdHI" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We had a sick boy so cuddles in bed on mommy (with a throw up towel) was what sweet boy needed.<br><br><img id="id_3c1c_eb58_e2c_fc75" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pH2rCZDsDsP8QIozOno9k6HfEsEFTayVnuDH9G5AC9JACfB309NzWpGIcyTcGJMz_ZI" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>To the doctor we went the next day. Even when he’s down, he’s still ready to wreck a patient room!<br><br><img id="id_9b23_691f_339e_a526" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/P8A8ylRKFocgqY81NWKzg8ySVsLaHSoLZ3klZKn72dGbbzgQixPXYJ76qh5drR4uHpM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>More neighborhood fun with a water hose! Looks like the girls has the upper hand. <br><img id="id_def_1733_a434_23f" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/kx1CwmRXCXUvlBnh_mv5D1MiXxV418YdLysipSlSG6HbkdJHVCmToQLJrRAmalRkzaY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>A screenshot of one of my favorite videos-Jack on his hoverboard guiding John in his walker. John was living his best life in this moment!<br><br><img id="id_1cc7_c0e8_d476_6fbc" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/0O8fWy4q1GZw0xjy4Z-c5SryeQxuF-kfnWsnTGep5Qg_eEuRUozPeQNQ1NfVsRTV2mA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Silly glasses shenanigans while we wait for Jack to be covid tested for the 523rd time. We’re trying to set a record.<br><br><img id="id_2d4f_de3d_c20e_2e74" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8Mon47RWW-GOpi-UkJJxGRtb6DHbeig5UkCPQJZDAvNfR9Njk0obYP1Gi2AzD7efOPI" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Six eyed Jack!<br><br><img id="id_12c7_188f_b7bc_5d20" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/j8ggugaT2fEYpHHV2Gii7XdcgM_NoVuxz5_xBD_eBrDemHSogPkOdFt9y0VRXLaFfdE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We were pulling in our driveway so I let him hang out the window for our driveway ride. This boy is very hard to say no to :)<br><br></div></div>Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-33667971891447893572022-01-17T01:44:00.001-06:002022-01-21T15:19:13.769-06:00June & July<div>John’s first full summer was a fun one despite still being in the throes of a worldwide pandemic. We didn’t let it stop us from living and making memories, we took necessary precautions and proceeded. It was a sweet season for us!</div><div><br></div><img id="id_abfe_3c5f_4e81_7f06" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/RtGf8SUS_kHBlegB_G5S7hJMMr1giT70fUJiyRfiC5wZpNeaNAmIiHckXFZkgwWfz20" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We waited for Jack’s first birthday before we gave him a haircut and regretted it because he really started to look like a girl! We skipped tradition for John and cut it when we felt he needed it. This boy is sweet as sugar.<div><br><img id="id_ff3a_ef64_c36c_1762" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2Vs29OUobp8Cpqxu14ZoPpj5sWdIvx3fycd7uhxyNGZ7flshNvy99L6yWex_SpC54l8" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We literally laughed throughout the haircut. What baby does that?! What a ham.</div><div><br></div><div>His brother definitely did not laugh ha! <br><br><img id="id_c47c_ba62_e286_e886" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/0Hkt2nGdVkzrTHa1iQG4XM7aJmyi4L2QJBYFAV7Ks8p1BZ01heu84iw-mrh94KVMYyo" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Model baby striking a pose with his new ‘do. We love Barbie, she really is the best barber in all the land. All my boys love her. Jack actually invited her on vacation with us at this visit!</div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_b7ef_49ba_3359_df0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/2IwE5gF10guKaceDyGYGWOv31WoAA6ke7VOGPn84QJHwhvTKWoArWX5HTf1oEpP8BuE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>All three of my babies at their first haircut. One content, one mad and one happy-I love how different they all are!<br><br><img id="id_8cb6_6fc2_4bbd_1338" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6GZXvkGcpe4cYtVmF3B-ilj94xMU81S-JvqmdASh4GrOEabCg23-Pu_JXkZ8cVB8weY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Cousin Wick and big John. He has a lot of big siblings and cousins looking out for him.<br><br><img id="id_c828_d0c7_750e_70bd" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/CmlYJeznchzHMVcVIjdtX7I-ap7eJVvvgDnG3rLQRmFig5T9DiFUtx9g2qLqYcmPKUs" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>This was the appointment we had at Dr. Cohron’s office as soon as we got back from the beach. Trying on glasses was a little tricky. We ordered a pair so it was a few weeks before they were delivered. Everyone loves Jack at Dr. Todd’s office.<br><br><img id="id_b5ae_3ab2_c54b_9af6" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/uawhkyZ9RsSc25C35ICuTH1FzthKRx515_cdkg7sYIcKYJ8RRbgk314exlgnd-8vDeY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Georgia competed in her first pageant and she did amazing! She was so nervous and was the smallest in her group but she was so confident on stage and did everything just perfectly.<br><br><img id="id_6df_22eb_e6cd_87b6" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_4osOvuynhmUEc2fGOiwV5XvOeAkQbrAHYTybVsMUuJNbc_gogWQoWp5ZhzKmu-A8Jc" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We waited until she expressed interest in pageants before we participated, they are not the most enjoyable and stressless event for parents. We had to talk daddy into even letting it happen :) <br><br><img id="id_5d30_5ab8_f2a0_809b" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/kKkQMX6QBiYZQXqer-Eyf5FbV6Md7df8AmdUw9_puwqWKZNV41n7nSWqSDawS8KzpbA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>The judges were wrong (of course every mom besides one thought that, that’s just part of pageants :)) but she handled it great and it was a great experience for her. She had fun and gained confidence in herself! </div><div><br><img id="id_3020_63ee_6cc3_8ef" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/dqGGIUJeBMtZyJA8q1CgSS2JKhmSmTE-ID8M5PabiigpXLCHRKhfbGaqSBB_JLVV0g8" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We had a pretty 4th of July this year and hit the pool! <br><br> <div><img id="id_b5a4_5338_f47f_4fc1" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/mqeTsvE3BmHwoihEMAoPsBRWSf5vsAa_lHeU0CHG91n569mbwu25BUD6SzdFOXPMGHM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Jack is our entrepreneur. He started a phase where he put a price tag on everything, including the mustard at our family cookout. <br><br><img id="id_7d1b_d40e_f533_4593" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/FKuoPDaY588uFqusuaOa5TgoRq0OXZJtKEEnqiMwBsi1EC0bdS_EC1z5jlshFm6l0CA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Our princess looking sun kissed and all-American!<br><br><img id="id_b569_f489_dea2_9c74" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/B4aU8MxS-UvfwQ6wmhQp3BBSoR5_7wvAKjS8WQseKQ3hzQFU97rB6f2-w4mBLIqRCKI" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>A day at the pool is a day well spent</div><div><br><img id="id_71ea_3543_65c5_4308" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/a575Kc5wYVuiASmcJC6KeMLPMR04UGSkq5yCocm_PQfbTH0iVYlAxZNQg7bwi94Kl1U" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We went to Ma and Pa’s for supper and to watch the fireworks on the night of the Fourth. Owen got to make the outing!<br><br><img id="id_5932_832b_3ef6_6093" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/iFmg3zUYJWyA0q3BIentFQ9mW8hcuCUnvLoMnrJv-Cnl6p9IF8td6OocdjnbIJVm948" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Marcus took this of me and my biggest baby. I am his favorite person.<br><br><br><br><img id="id_4654_e61c_ab16_fb00" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/5DKBA7wjompGNSNNeoIfsZoOtTokAPKRcQUdPVTF0vznohEpykcrUfFlOA_tq61RqrU" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Ma and John<br><br><img id="id_ddc0_1e50_5a21_7548" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bqa4gMJ1WQugD9T1Oo8PiFSL-8GzpcJ9Zzf0aFh9CubIJNqZ_gYa9bzJgjAzIKXl58" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Sweet boy watching our home fireworks <br><br><img id="id_3436_7bcf_b2f2_3774" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4irZeBvx1deYU9Lz4W2GSI-TcKWyupqC_ctH1Baesu9fRk6ZjGPxrio7IWQz_pHa5dE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Get out the fireworks and attract all the men of the family <br><br><img id="id_27bf_d2a7_97b6_139b" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/2Y_gQ64CfAY7tBq0cZjtl_8iYZcMMeQwYgUBNUJXoJDheCGJERj82VbBY70b_8mKB1s" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Our beautiful hydrangea this year, I wish I could take credit for this but she does it all on her own!<br><br><img id="id_34b0_d481_c689_79fd" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/I0yKMIMvOfl0PB3zPVa_vxciYCUQcsPg1Bw9kNjuHnzpBeXHe6g3mo__b60xZsaF98k" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Both boys loved sleeping in sleep sacks. We used this one until the zipper busted. <br><br><img id="id_48b0_32eb_2597_d65a" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/nF0JcoeE4eFUYHgU4WtdUcwjhg2LEtUaYoyRdqEEiqSBcPo5vvAZ2LWsFb39ZQS3nR8" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>I think this one was written for me<br><br><img id="id_b90c_a2a0_eb1d_4142" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/OXO-mCQb8Y4CkarZKEPhqray5cX7ev9Vq5JUUDmRGj4g_HGxXW5xiCxGxk60yijeSo0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Lucky brother with the best big sister <br><br><img id="id_c40e_4e4_231b_2a46" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/snG6C--7FjAhIeFTWvDOrCNqDAH7-tYnkIIunttd78R8wjJXNGwCPEUsCsU3-j71dCg" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>“Georgia’s pies” are her new favorite thing to make. We’ve mastered the triple berry pie. It’s officially made it into our family recipe book. Once a recipe earns a page in our recipe book, it is the highest honor. <br><br><img id="id_b1ae_7fe3_d3ad_e27a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Xd4I84mRjdCoVJUcaulB2YW_W1_yvj0Gk8HLiY05nl9rFXM1WaTvxLmEpcQ81QwaeFo" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Absolutely delicious! She did most of the lattice work herself.<br><br><img id="id_a72a_7e0a_fbdd_c13" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/BrfxZr1W_jS70X0fPEp6HwZLly2ufS4-VJRSLHxkbGoVj4ngmj86OP8Fr-XVd8Zg7lc" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Big baby in a little car seat :)<br><br><img id="id_edd6_dbec_d006_4d9" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ZC8cMF7e4Scx2mGJsC8R_agWH3NzaE03jGzltRVxzLaCtbGwz_Dl6qe9E0dQIWsGwOU" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We dog sat our doggy niece Zara Jane, let’s just say her and Owen had the best week of their lives HA! We love her.<br><br><img id="id_2a8_a08a_ffb2_e19b" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/0HUI31clcwucwZbQu0cyoLg2pjECmZpt3aUuTdaDvy3yy2uQdfEl2d6Ytk2ET_suNxk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>I didn’t think he could get any cuter, but I was wrong. His first pair of glasses. I love them on him. He has accepted them well and he enjoys the benefit of them, so he wears them well. We’re hopeful he will outgrow this but if not, he’s going to break some hearts in these.<br><br><img id="id_84ca_683d_74bb_9ccb" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/k1PziA2l6Y4NLLA2ipMGS57zJTnP6XX_EuNDcZBz2Zu2wMSZeAikmfDdNxplZyOnjuE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>My “J” boys were able to share a lot of clothes this summer when their sizes and seasons worked out as we outgrew the newborn days. This sun suit is a favorite!</div><div><br><img id="id_49c6_767d_f138_738b" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/t2_08E79fWF2t3LwFlpxVw8tCBuw0hfaUM4C0RJBXGJ8vE47_7ppUBtVagzzbtl7L1s" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>It’s not summer until you’ve had Sno Shack…once a day…not really but these two would be all for it!<br></div></div>Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-55272349910703717472022-01-16T21:49:00.001-06:002022-01-17T01:27:30.468-06:00 Fort Morgan June 2021<div>A little bit of procrastination and a little bit of luck led us to our summer beach destination of Fort Morgan, Alabama. Everything was pretty much booked in OBA when we got around to planning our trip and travel was high after a year of covid shutdowns. We decided to take a chance and try a new area!</div><div><br></div><img id="id_996b_8703_cd13_fc91" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/UX_JovGVPM_jywcyRRs3bWrRlZpMU7BhM_0bXhsF7olc9LC1NntGe2h5sS4aPRmdjOE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We had groceries delivered to our room which was amazing in itself because I had never done that before for vacation, and low and behold if the sweet girl didn’t put them up for us as well. I can promise you as good as a time as we had, none of the rest of these pictures meant as much to me as this one ha!<br><br><img id="id_876c_848c_c353_1279" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/bMYoW5UHENCIRbTHqH2FZWMU6GrTT-DwTay-lbU9-lfMpkLiidjYmuqNkwGnslma4o0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>It was late when we arrived on our first day so me and brother took a walk to get his first experience. He wasn’t overly amused, a little skeptical but definitely curious about what was to come!<br><br><br><img id="id_664d_9310_f28b_3926" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/nFjmS7NT0Lj9apsas5BrXY3aMybS-2fVhX3mD2Ro_J4H7oZZFrmI01UFHg_tWROzU0A" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Baby bed sharing<br><br><img id="id_f8ce_8cad_c63e_ec33" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/RMpaEQm2_2U7ii9K9Fj7CPmJEkvyeHVp7wnNrSkjk56iIsYIiHiyoPqlz0JyAasA2fI" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Our beach week consisted of a lot of this. It was just the five of us so a lot of beach naps took place.<br><br><img id="id_f769_499a_f2cc_a31a" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/MEz215JPwDkiX0JcVWGFmjnjrxHi7r7HA2O9MrlVBySD8Hk_8CE36GiienvMW7DPBvM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>A lot of this happened too :) He was such a good boy who rolled with the punches.<br><br><img id="id_9d92_85f9_7874_da52" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Vu973yfZADTyALWhfigdH71C5gynAlSEXefpIv7QVvDyTesP6bHTKHL0g_Sc3DHD5r8" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Beachy cuties <br><br><img id="id_6d11_7127_cb69_63ca" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/6z1XXnxT5W9-VSkjDQBZMY7x_SSSz4l0E1XeT75z7VjVsCyOWNUKy_4HXm07pw5KSk8" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We preferred our laps over the sand so this is where he spent most of his time <br><br><img id="id_acc_5079_4f3b_bc40" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/YZt884sBeDygiqhs5xz85Zz-jsiZKFDAWcaI_Pxj47pc3HJWRuernvm4U9Bs9cT985Y" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Oh, and here too :) His favorite spot!<br><br><img id="id_dd6a_7df1_eaf3_6e14" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/S-qEeCcdtimrwi3MIXK0MWqw4dYSb7bQegAtZKKgw0Rb2fkQT0x2tano0PED9GWrBvo" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Yup definitely his favorite spot :)<br><br><img id="id_eebf_b289_5d61_c44e" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/2K6Ku_gGgkcyDN24iQaOi7ZtwrSjwaWVK9XGe9FnUsNNczNBFqFW_I3USZkMthUi6G4" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">His first morning waking up to the ocean and he wasn’t mad about it </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span><img id="id_1dda_7a82_74c4_3484" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/o3kc3MVMW7KOPLPc5rthGtnollyatD4ibMv9jMJTF4qHFIwLaTqwtJZgiWwik-aSqPU" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Neither was this girl!</div><div><br><img id="id_bbd7_8c7e_73ee_881b" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/pMg_xCIGahpeDXGVzV0KkiG_kTLZP1IC3zqxn8UEP02yeB8ZZePMeYJ8hce6o9zVWH4" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>He wasn’t a big fan of wearing his sun hat so he had to stay under the umbrella mostly <br><br><img id="id_67a6_41f2_ac6a_f2cd" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/YtHMFCdPWcfFCrNKvp2wZ6nx40X0frfwDXok0vC-KLq6jxkx8v1y-vYtF20kgmKRI3M" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Boardwalk boys at Tacky Jack’s<br><br><img id="id_5864_7362_27f3_12d" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/LtMjlieguTUTQXmiTw7TjyqSqZdoFrCVJr9RI0ti_l7WJTP28PiK9ooCXCBHCd_UxvQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>When we got back to our resort after dinner this night, Jack wanted a sno cone from the food trucks so he and I took a little mother son adventure. This is a night I’ll never forget. For the first time I noticed something was a little off with him and he just didn’t look quite right.<br><br><img id="id_660_421d_9f6e_9abe" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/JkPBfArUfH5zjB_I5c60Z0_Ir4bZmwEYu0b-NehbyIClvjxGtw22_H9Ma_VCEERvgdk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>This picture tells it all. His left eye was starting to turn in. We knew he was farsighted from his kindergarten screening but Dr. Todd told us it wasn’t severe enough to treat yet and to just monitor. It seemed the elements of the beach, looking at the horizon, etc. caused an accelerated decline in the strength of his left eye. I called our doctor and he gave me instructions on things to do until we got home and that he would see him in his office as soon as we were back in town.<br><br><img id="id_f9d0_2ce2_fa60_1cf1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Doo4L_y7WaWXoijiQUadI6dBGGwEugP-RWe-jFlPOKPBVEtewZ0dg6fPtClXmqNm90M" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>So the rest of the week he sported sunglasses when we were outside. It didn’t seem to bother him and when his eye would want to turn him, he would tell us I can see my nose. Bless it.</div><div><br></div><div>More to come on Jack’s eye journey!<br><br><img id="id_4601_9602_dda1_de44" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/5PLlHEtf_PJNeyNFfXABtTgdlvA_H4GV2ovYgOkoKh_OXXMUcrsOJQ_9lyNYzBG3GzA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Back to beach fun-more chair climbing and crawling all over mom and dad for this boy <br><br><img id="id_24b2_ce0e_6e08_7a4b" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/k2Echr9DxJlKaO4aY5fmIBLTiOdwgTODstC2lCcTHdkXunxWMPvqMgUwq9TJXOmW-Ys" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>I gave him a sink bath and thought how awesome of a picture this will be! The whole experience wasn’t near as awesome as I had planned. He is NOT a fan of bath time.<br><br><img id="id_b7c3_4504_cb6e_c091" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/zCv5bklXVmUb4_3_ZsuTfwPwTBleI7oYzZyaCgySCq_IgvV8jTho7wN_9RX10YccU3U" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Dinner with a view (Sea N Suds)<br><br><img id="id_8a7d_f77f_514b_c78" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Q5yWzYbQbmnT1ZTxT7gD2YVGxkvoHmNgItvSm4Q283muuWI_W9BGegOLPiuGuf-mV5Y" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>A shrimp eating contest going down<br><br><img id="id_6fc3_28a1_e164_8420" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/OF8zBsu9MJ9nlPsg-nPz2Z-8YvmRv6--skl9NzlyCA82Dnjg1XZD-zGYpsIQC0L3o7k" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Followed by an ice cream treat at Matt’s!<br><br><img id="id_4d7a_accb_1683_b27e" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/83TJHkz_7nZXG1uO3Q22EBu1rWr4BIfw9W-vaWN02YkvZYCF-icFeoROaAjrJ6xImxM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>To cap off the evening, we saw a gator on our drive back to the resort! He was in a small pond on our resort’s property. <br><br><img id="id_80d9_4666_d54f_6f8" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/t645NfT9smN-s6bUAXP_C4T9kALkYN2M0HawSyD83xCP_l83FG31SC3GYoOpZ3_8wxE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br> Of course Jack wanted a picture with him</div><div><br><img id="id_11ad_3187_7d7b_1791" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Zb4Al-J22HWxYe0Ljf810wkfoMSMQCAi7F3XbxcFVdUNrH1GlyXLk2jVWULBgjdEI5I" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We tried to get a few family pictures at the beach and this was the best we could do. It’s not perfect but neither are we, I think it captures us well!<br><br><img id="id_2ded_9719_2ed4_74d3" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/6RvQ1fxMl0B0GtN2gSbS8GLhY4eSZt1STJzOY1KOtFNjR6uQUw8Mq4UBaywuz95mHCk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Another attempt-Jack off of the frame, John pulling Georgia’s hair, my nursing bra showing <br><br><img id="id_d0da_fd78_4836_b696" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/iwvTdQSyDUamzabXXDCq7EHYMdbJjk-k5e5GFc-gM0xnI3JAlYHWlbamOaPtzOrFcYA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Last attempt-jack still out of the frame, John had moved on to my hair and more nursing bra explicits. <br><br><img id="id_ccba_ef6_a45_d448" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/F5pAr0fTFS9vm3aNlGe4Atx5IoK-0SE2sfxBhK15F88V8d4cuKvT-vWNbQTkfHaDJjs" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Big boy was done with pictures but I still love this picture <3<br><br><img id="id_cde1_3871_5fd8_4a3c" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/SBN05BMMDho4bAnz1x-lx3erKJQY4lrThPeImoYelO8gJvwU9bESB3snvowBn46-qOg" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>They love to night swim while we’re at the beach </div><div><br></div><div>for<br></div><div><br><img id="id_95b9_149b_ebc2_6e16" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/DTwLF7KbUIo_Ud5URJLhM1LcVkWXAwI-L6LqJafDfbkuZSAd-0TVszX9arZv0MSbmAk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Lotioned up brothers ready for fun in the sun!<br><br><img id="id_c196_7d41_a1a1_bc2e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cA0-wX3sa67dlWKFMrbBPYHJQWio2f8bVVUpb0ZJlUylvBYPh3FeLnS9WBaT4g-OcNM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>My three babies enjoying one of our favorite places <br><br><img id="id_2fa6_323d_47e1_f62a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/NqAw5ONolO1lXldUibEy--hvOWClioBgrvTdKkD8y2-nk-9D1oV95StHOxC8mVhQQ74" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Jack and the beach just go together <br><br><img id="id_1d2f_5625_ad11_e32c" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-V-45PdDlsAN-386d-XcFABHAKZJk0-lDs2tV-HJh5JsXanZYdPK3eZmb4sVPXDUjFQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>More beach napping for John and mom enjoying some of her final beach naps with the last baby. I hope I get another year or two of this<br><br><img id="id_f895_962f_b073_ad52" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/eoaLIbUTuTccASz5Tq64YXNFu-WYuSu3us9-uFZzzSMd2UFRDF6etY6-Xj3ETDxeQ5Y" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Playing catch with dad <br><br><img id="id_e98e_e87d_36bf_8d5e" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/qhcjX4xWA5aRKbu3euK_A3MSv-4n6J_CWHyP0D64bOHMQfrpEhxTY9zwXi95gMYF0uo" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>The proudest mom<br><br><img id="id_34c5_fe19_69cd_73f5" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/JQH28NA_VG0gjk_FsF9W8834Io-gQXt0PZskCMlwSPHrSaxKZdwltdaci59ZvNgZzKs" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>He gets packed everywhere he wants to go!<br><br><img id="id_a84e_5600_9bc1_4a2e" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Mhb44pLdSPBG-TQoY4isKYH8YyGS2iM8Kx3rTN5veCksRSDxR23X2Ys-3pJpzSdYVds" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>A John selfie <br><br><img id="id_7cb9_3f5c_251f_faad" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/dzCNCqULmljj8SA4R1mwPTpnMbqiSeN0w8g9ntzj6bUB1AKXmPG6gDcU_Uf3vG7w2ik" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Vacation makes these two guys happy!<br><br><img id="id_ab45_e74e_6d17_b3c3" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GKVQiwZWTt2yucc7_q_3t3_XY5SIJfIXz6BRcX0yHP0d7K6Zm_kaGuFyyYjnbFldLto" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>It makes all of us happy :) Even though we stayed in Fort Morgan, we ventured over to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach for dinner a few nights. The Gulf is always a fun experience.<br><br><img id="id_411b_df26_2870_86b3" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/dF4kRjzQFe_6Y_9yOhLJt9B8vWIWT0rCka5p64svMBf8kF9Oxr5EasUAR_1TCL8rblI" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Oh hi trashcan, thanks for the photo bomb<br><br><img id="id_f10c_da54_e21a_3e49" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/zWgqTNjwC6AX2XjKF_qIXMYJJrAMqcJzvbvyXSKbDW75YlEtZbkNbjp-1XLQbxyh2Qw" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We took the kids for their first putt putt golf experience. They may have loved this just as much as the whole beach trip combined. <br><br><img id="id_296f_dc9d_648e_c672" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/RsHJ9yzZdUDlDFyBYpQIqXoCtm_21rvESixzE_nrCm7phmrEDLAKJZ7gs_rEuJQx1Ck" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>It was a lot of fun and of course got a little competitive.<br><br><img id="id_7178_3bfa_435_c983" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/JA6Zl0Z91uEqKCf5yYpTTUAyZzedvsbabHZ5VhkF6RZxwgKy_Z85f-zTkddxo-i8u8g" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Multi-tasking dad…<br><br><img id="id_7bb_64c2_949d_e760" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/5uhWLGVWwcu7_TymMkYJ8o31zfZ3vs65tSGqTVrYHf18QbKuN9zAalbUMbBDpmfP34M" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>And multi-tasking mom because we didn’t have enough room to pack his stroller. You make do!<br><br><img id="id_840e_6be0_6349_e093" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/3242lOdvA_pGAr379J7V6MGmzo9KKPVJl6SR8Y6l3uRZ_Xn-L18FrimecC0gQU42h4g" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Our last beach day. Sweet bug sibs.<br><br><img id="id_bae5_dfce_9120_85fc" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/5qT2xeeGyFHt6v0__d5hvlu2V2n7jHTCkvMAiMJfR3jmsmeXYG_5-tLWj1YxJBQCnP8" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>And sweet J boys <br><br><img id="id_6478_57f5_5fc9_9dc5" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6dsD93UkJZvVXsM6nTf34GYiecZRfOudRHOWy-6Mjp2fexadvGkINjQsetOlWUv8WmY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Daddy didn’t get left out of the beach nap snuggles</div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_2b17_ba54_acb_378b" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tqASjOoidpZ9JVTjVk_O8xxdYRP4N1Jzoex2Q69dVKkqImu9PtsMyoPenBT9sgVs39c" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Baywatch, you can’t have her!<br><br><img id="id_1dca_b28c_33aa_7dbe" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/QZdk3luId2AhoErxpZ57pEaKbpECJ-R8mXFkTsc6D8rGKS659Xlk3loysKApUl81SEk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Our last dinner at the beach-takeout seafood we ate on the balcony. A perfect end to the week.<br><br><img id="id_4045_ee23_4a2d_5641" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/GXq2zZNqeBU-pTOgvbp00AVluWQDC3kKUJvZqtDxI5sUbAfe97upZ2kbmIWZiy_xxX4" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>A few memories we captured and with Georgia’s Fujimax she received for Christmas</div><div><br><img id="id_5f7e_34a1_12d5_61a8" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/YzaX6qF_6cO8g_YrV1Jj1-AvNg_R5MqQAqZghDaAkaG5I2faEGUC46ON9w-55cAEVpc" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Model boy enjoying his sno cone with dad one night</div><div> <br><img id="id_5f45_18e5_770f_a7e4" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/crIdrdEJ8Xv0pEMTLptNEWw0_vXfNn05PYNRgIHkBHqESj4kCLD-sn0q0CZZRpXp6AA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Ripping off mom’s hat was a fun game we played all week<br></span><br><img id="id_1da1_22d5_fbfd_c9d2" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/cy9zAVV3mvQyXI5NfUMBW4JYV7XX8zfnd3bo8292TghtDpHnfu-8Zf9ZNXqU51WV70k" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_d6d5_c0db_5013_26bc" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Zd9hb_af_m_fuihtpvwsvQr4w2gNxPQy_w1t8sns0BDIl6hpnctdmFn3WD4YOLWLl1U" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Another annual summer beach trip in the books. It’s not restful and at times it’s stressful, but the memories are worth it. We won’t get this time back. We plan to take the trips and make the memories!<br><br> </div>Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-59359160398251665882022-01-04T16:03:00.003-06:002022-01-04T16:03:23.714-06:00More summer moments<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_3379_c4a_22d7_2bd2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/JoGDX9vsZ2KlDSQzk9rXYhntEca_MBiG-QupZYOK0VSaWc7r2ZSEo9UAJr_FuTHOj9c" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jack played his last season of t-ball over the spring/summer. He was ready to move on to the next league but we sure enjoyed his tball games! He learned a lot about the game and has grown to love the sport. I'm thankful for his coaches for sacrificing their time for a lot of chaos and confusion :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_42b9_9b65_b654_b2fe" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/JbHAgwFKsv9JVOpFmk2OuHP7oo72FxRu8pIUKrnIRDnccyLjs8dx9ANdDJ5Ah8IIlZY" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">One season ends and another begins, rookie league here he comes!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_5772_a525_3d3a_6a18" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/iAmxIEyZEOVElJQBwC_4aZxhlwN1PJzeSoY2dJF6OiZJV6oqr1E1p3fiNo9iKeM95AE" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A proud mama with her handsome big boy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_936a_f733_acb8_16f5" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/A2Dq-xb6XzgNEOgz2gHlrBA380iZZqivkKDHhW3epiJOoQZPMpnDGqgDowujjcexhug" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">While Jack spent time on the ball field, Georgia enjoyed 4-H summer day camps. They offered five days of classes over the summer that was right up her alley. She's already decided she wants to go to 4-H camp next summer since she will be going into fourth grade. I think she will be ready, mom and dad on the other hand will not be.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_16ee_730e_504b_22f1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/LPSHaphZDSHkIVNxbisubxahmrzlQGL3z5ptvr2UP7NKmaqd1QhrgoMGTengchT3ez0" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Painting, cooking, outdoor fun, crafts-she had fun!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_6180_20af_d494_24cf" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/oJCVU3M8S-mblIvonUd--Rz337NPF-sqQlg-JvGPNkEt_5WNWXDe6ary1KdEr0VNGDQ" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just a candid moment of life with a baby when you're out and about. Sweet boy is always ready to get his butt clean, he doesn't like being poopy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_6413_f8a0_14b6_e1c2" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/J3gs-UockXpRcu9A3m6qzO9ukE-DUqgiqZ6i3wETcXQJ2-2TmXHZgD_1xn3uqGY1ihE" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A sweet lunch date with cousin Brennan. He's growing up on us!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_62a6_93d5_191e_f83b" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/0ti4cZPRkfxoCqi2r8uUvF42Pa6gK_RYUJuQc9ec7jxPfJgORM34kSfSiVciAdcEtG8" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We tried to do a garden this year but we had a lot of things working against us! It wasn't a successful year but we will keep at it and hopefully can have a bigger garden someday when the time and soil is right.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_7a85_3661_3f09_a221" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/MA5UhLf0230i_sUouQuDtEIjZQHTDR1ACNJOqDym9sCthntpxCJNTkfzwr3VUDK2E4w" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Matching suits until they tell me no :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_3054_27f9_c02c_d362" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/QZNxbsyaKT8Kest58B17So8JwTu0rrVDspEiVZeWPr7FkJbg5c0DSqqlnDOXlChVGKQ" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Living her best life!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_17bc_3b9f_27a2_8463" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/6FKtZxw4ed2cDBEvmmsOsuMYPpC3LGhERNkFMv3LTPLvj3QEKUduDl_IzRaC21ekBS8" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My best nurser of the bunch. Feeding him was the easiest part of his baby days and the most rewarding for me. I already miss this!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_fb00_e782_5311_fc4a" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/XJmqgn7r80X6hxQr2wDLPz0wwJNGcGuObWEkjh6b9r5KhAqnQiY721ARAe1Bjpp9K4E" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In May, we picked mamaw's strawberry patch. It was sad to do it without papaw but he would be proud we kept it going. John boy was dirty but big brother added a little to the mess ha!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_806b_deb3_2657_7ca9" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/AcBlazNj-5duRoezafH_QqLpNDTBKCvjUedW4MzpmipWotNRC8J087CgUh5IBzPA2Co" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A practical baby carrier to keep me hands-free! Goodness I don't want him to grow up.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_6336_5fa_e63d_61ea" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/OWpB7BEHHZOQBce_OOirqnytDh_rB43CVkpLLf78Y7vyPz7_edf2geGlRiObV8UjdRM" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mamaw and some of her great-grandbabies. We always have the best days with her.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_11a_e78f_8342_fe67" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/WxKFCyynUES8sB_LW47mh9kGhS-rzv4XeqrPRLJDww7Zf6iuphq3t_gmQIDeeKu-8iE" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We squeezed a pool party in for Jack's birthday between covid surges and had a big turnout. This is a three year tradition for him and I really love the ease of an outdoor pool party! We did a simple ninja turtle theme with pizza and donuts, his choice. It was exactly what he wanted!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_b069_3889_7343_841d" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/041ntIrMvOQ8BerofiNngTgwqNfWLMGaItmTIddmUq4K0ZjvjEq--nI13yzFgz2v0_M" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another summer tradition-Chaney's Dairy Barn ice cream and a moo-vie night. Aunt Shanna and Wick joined us this year, it's always such a fun night we look forward to.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_ba44_80bb_485d_4028" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/qkTwN0PK5HoDIDJtCPwWdwAdMUuA493Ml8jC0Ia8vT02EF_p2Hd7maCx7KSg6YFDqZM" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Girls night for Ash's birthday! We are rarely all together kid-free and it was the free evening we all needed. Love these sweet friends of mine.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_b173_c1f2_69d3_24fd" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ovExStAdKxx1c5ZD0KwbyMhrCOfvszjLRVOfY_e3fdpU4dyI-6VlpzahM_OniMEZAU8" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">John attended his first Board meeting with me. It was also probably his last. He was headed for the stage.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_b26f_aaaf_c3ab_69d0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/HDyhS-ZxhuwMkHZWSYxgm1pSWYep-HZOVhEqdN8heizCskKs0tt9CBIgYxYfZYw1_7Q" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Georgia started gymnastics class this summer and LOVES it. She wants to be a cheerleader and enjoyed getting to practice tumbling and learn new gymnastic skills.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_4fb2_c8e4_ca74_6585" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/AogRKYtnSODK4yAmoDFTjWU8we7LCAD5JNTjQ2dyip_hmG1V0NAPCSNE-McJxyZtzH4" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jack lost his first tooth!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_51aa_c46c_4458_f4c5" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/SP093GS83Y7GVAPA04YJeOlZFoqRZGF9l4GQMV8r1kKe3BbhNmrEYRqQb1ndIdHB3N4" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sweet baby crawling all over the porch and enjoying being outside</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_7de1_5fef_25f7_493c" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/VTvU5Jt00s3S5JgURhD-br4vQLRIdYnj1LSB83h5VtUUmaSaQNKuZHhFnc0EJoBIMM4" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Skincare has become a priority for me. I'm not getting any younger and I'm trying to correct some skin issues that I battle. I had some microneedling with PRP sessions done at the end of summer and was really happy with the results. Mommy definitely needs some self care after three babies and 34 years have taken its toll.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_6e16_bcfe_6ba7_db17" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/xT9xSqBGNPlakhGv2zNzzFz07wzbSNWvrifFjySx4GrhUwrj9Z2Hi-Bp4SCOTePEKDo" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">John had the cutest shark float this summer for his pool days</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_5abf_196f_2637_e549" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/vuD0-gaNre8RqMlummKpRmB3KKauplzxqmJKighMrTH2hMCr-vGoMW8q2daIdJewSe0" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He was a big fan of the pool! Bath, not so much.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_34a6_ac61_e3cb_b39f" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/ZXOO8jcBOjGhH5BUsW9Aus85HeCA2-ICkv814Ha87lIqDyZEDWThfJOs4MpS21BrSAQ" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All smiles and splashing</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_247c_ab83_b047_d8ef" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_Rz0Nfh1h8BBguskZdmLDu3xqU-GrooTO4aOwsOhrrZBpX9So6bfK1eKWvrl5oPorAo" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He continued with his social media fame appearing on Casual Friday's insta stories. He loved his days with Payt being spoiled rotten!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_b754_8365_1fb2_59d4" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/MhR44BlWrRzMwspBa4VcIcjf0gjkHvGVYaQGLpEnV8DCbKCLFvZTvLahnSCUlNFyGWc" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Georgia faced her fear and held the frog we named Johnson! He kept showing up on our porch almost every night and became like a pet to us. I was proud of her!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_b214_2d52_2a78_a53c" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/pSyeM32owlvJb-gbT1wU3uw_aS75Oyull1bTQ02pcPD_KmzDdslBcVIyfniD3UVl3yM" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jack and daddy went to the Harley drags with Pa in July. Jack come home with all kinds of trinkets and stories.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_8734_6ff7_2eda_6732" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/AENbrp4oO4FWrQTsWAYz4vRhp2U7PSJYrNHR8zTcQhOxe0aA6PA0cYnyEurkgsZE_tw" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">His favorite pasttime-playing in Owen's food bowl</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_a43f_faf_7e63_37c6" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/q4n-RUycSy58bvst5QK9Vf0yCHm2LlMQGG53O6LUqjOqoAnr_x0Mn5PlnxA1iCUPPSg" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sweet boy cousins</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> </div>Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-48298293302319965162021-08-01T01:53:00.001-05:002021-12-28T02:32:14.958-06:00Summer Days<img id="id_af91_3c35_fe1f_3365" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/FoPL2Qr5NuDfcKM5bzLFi73Icv7-FBxrhdjYibAt_rYqqededCcleFmgtUiiRi_W-FQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Georgia has her own real life baby doll now :)<div><br><img id="id_3beb_9508_a2db_6808" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/GSFhQIcZJ0lupDU0lSrBRuFU4pcUPVTiUvEh2jO3m6pw4En8eZ-7aSXtvZFPcRrm1IE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>My morning bathroom buddy. He helps me get ready most mornings unless he’s being a sleepy head.<br><br><img id="id_eb0d_37b7_ac7c_e547" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/V_cP4kx31eITcA3aKGTVUDOIElVV8gHvP9evuUSNF1Bda7Vsn2_VoE_s1TrVq5S3p5w" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Mamaw and I went on a spontaneous trip to the Amish greenhouse one day. I took some time out of my work day and we had such a good time together. She found some yellow flowers that she absolutely loved. It was a spirit lifting day.<br><br><img id="id_9b31_77f_1a9c_bd91" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/1Tt7wGJwM6KpdqjWXt4GXLf8MMO0FCu-TmHacQTXhYLC-IsWXE9H1CtQ88NUAwO3Z_0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_decf_64ff_10bb_a97c" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/RwQ6hAoSG0sBje4zNC4-JdSLPEotDnEXyw18thB2nL2SyMa-Ib9SuWR2SkxxY2XavnQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>1st place in the kindergarten art show went to this guy!</div><div><br><img id="id_236b_666e_2e80_3f5b" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ElBWzb8Smgvxt61z1wCanyJ6auFjHSB0PdsKbHdJW83liJJw3lasH6999wJiOIQEpzc" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_b5be_fac8_3b9e_d065" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/NpEORMmib-ejGYxwn4knsT070ysLdUNCz7a2zqa9UbUdUfqpbi2_14Sbkn7FNnhh26Y" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_12a9_7bef_c875_4037" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/zJ2_gTbQ53uTL92ZMA-tyhgbmhsoHlATbC1-drhh9V5Z-3gj7jFyb1w5lXOTpaXvOP0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Last day of second grade. What a year. I pray the rest of our school years do not look like this one as so much was missed (instruction and social aspects) due to covid protocols. We all deserve a gold star for surviving this one! </div><div><br><img id="id_ca3f_a299_f2db_fb2b" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/rK-L0z2LCzkq59PLrRf3jYxm13hPPHSIvLvnjYshvkbO5koT8SYcAom2dEA4Tu0WKL0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>The husband surprised me with an overnight stay at the Graduate hotel in Nashville for our anniversary! </div><div><br> <div><img id="id_4211_db59_4955_6ead" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/yMBlewsqUEr-tThphbkcOUqWsSelAaT3KOwvKxuODGpMZUiBe51PNeHh8g9Cat00bXY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_7150_60d9_248d_795d" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ZsNJimw3zGxQnBxN1Tso1_VdFBrTCUnqEseY4i_DMZmJRpmNcKOQqd-ypc0BaiWUMrs" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_55fe_c9c8_bd22_2aff" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/sX9V9f0uWKYrkuv-1oA8XplUa77A_eQX9jY-Rb-kWZDv6mNDaL2MisD-yz4sBKTnu8E" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>The first kid-free night in I don’t know when. We needed it and were so thankful for it. Happy anniversary babe, I’m so proud of US.</div><div><br><img id="id_18b2_d565_7463_265" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/I4aNPMP7p2WnKQjCsAK3C5tLVN4aajqWsyyWYqotLn2eaHF10_2JHz-7mpCeM7Pl73E" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Sprinkling sweet baby Collins!</div><div><br><img id="id_4b9c_7880_952c_7647" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/D3UFmYRkNZh84nMbF-tS-EdjjlOlJ_rKvcc48-8nwTPtfqDcOOjf9kur8ux-gYyX3Xs" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Just two besties with six kids between us. I have to pinch myself sometimes. I’m so thankful she’s always been by my side.</div><div><br><img id="id_97aa_4288_1544_2fb7" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/zgw1aDv1JFJrt1XRXgv-w2bOJZ6xqOdjDCcZkFLoLAaDKPn0KKTjanoKCtiii-LwuvM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Wick play dates are always lots of fun!<br><br><img id="id_35f8_15da_5092_3721" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/JikTdD9OgnWXOyVP0Vo1bIXeXwOVv31wc7KYDFWhmVUMOY2NMpNK7UDXYY88BsNBEBk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>So are evening strolls for baby and mommy.<br><br><img id="id_22a6_3dba_13ec_f840" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/ag949ZP_dkMTuwwSYAg8eXU4G1LGYjjWLuLNnAbKHg7dbITGmt0GWgvNrsNBZXzSB28" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Jack’s cutest fan in the stands!<br><br><img id="id_e0f8_eaf4_6c81_a33c" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/obpKsTq6wdc-COhgx6izGtFC3rmsS8E8N5rz9XxY64tN5iSRw5ohIGe5WftJgirENCA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>A cousin tradition </div></div>Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-16283738500974347362021-08-01T01:19:00.001-05:002021-08-01T01:43:08.245-05:00Happy Days<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_aead_b883_257e_f094" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/m9tfoHdTuRN50dXbCIxl7wByv0uGr4xF44RKT65ZaBbw3WisiWHcat1Kx4viZ4Aj2Oo" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Two days a week our cousin Payton babysits John for us while we are both at work. She stepped in when Kathrine had to have surgery and it was a blessing straight from the Lord. I've always said I could not work away from the home unless my babies stayed with other family members (Kat is basically family) and God continues to provide. Their days are always filled with fun adventures!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_cccb_23e_b8c6_6282" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/nG-oJIdLWpwWvDD81Be79qQg6smyyhdMPRYi98Wmapuwxdft0zuGcOv_FKkbOa1Dkzc" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Spending a Wednesday afternoon at mamaw's. John is good medicine for everyone.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_a7ee_b050_e0ff_d92a" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/x4RN_NC3QJ7kY6Ta3Ai4DeEx9lW8mCK6705NBbOmPfQq2FNgvK54Xe9auogi1Nrqolc" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jack's last season of teeball and we played on the same field as our buddy Thomas one Saturday!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_fcf9_490_8cfd_9846" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/aJD1rGRxuFK7QPxluO63Z3FdANMEIEwpLNfJlDqdPExHjyFkJvFtFQ6Cinc5xEDD_hc" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Harrison-Hall duo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_b1f4_2cf0_aa18_20ed" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/f4PxPf15geaCkV9gugD_fX6nEzGelj2s0VrSXY8M3fdX-LGuJ6pwVwcupZK9Do_2sPk" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He had some good hits this season and improved so much since our first teeball season</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_c092_bb99_8552_9d87" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/fvwIDxJ1uAbl2xPV-mWN3UwIB7jZxKmwirQKttQ33kryGTV166h8tofKMyOxjHT2W8o" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I kept all six cousins one afternoon. We took the party outside to spread out and be rowdy. Love my babies!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_7d3f_f14f_f026_d60f" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/ShILSWJI_RDkZPZ14jc3dk6T3ImNDa4B8293ZlPkfX1zMj_hAOlICitVAsD-YmmxYgY" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Easter bunny brought bike lights and they are so cool</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_459c_ddc2_a526_3f65" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/sya-i3s6JfVf-L97Tc-uieeZW2sEOYCI8JQi0CEg3bmhDzU9fiEXYJVLbTn_LCgkJzQ" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of John boy's outings with Payton. They went to Walmart for supplies for the coffee shop. This was his first time in a grocery store and Payt said you would have thought she had taken him to Disney! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_df3f_a8db_f962_d6c1" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Is3tEVjuCi6VyqkOqj29B9uUHUYb_KOpfm-cBNKCbvwXXbCWDss-t6bMY-U-lh58HB0" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just a sweet example of how well my husband loves me. It truly is the little things.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_fb4f_e8c_7103_ecee" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/nk9haxveNAgctJsRk1rVgVLQb3t-l96H7ygCPlCvSFEnG-xKf5-BWj6Z9MbL-tNbZxg" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My first mother's day as mom to my three babies. Best Mother's Day. Being their mom is the best gift and highest honor. It's all because of them! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_89d5_4991_97f5_4cc2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/aETqCB8EnIQIgqUY0qcDqW0oa2Oc67H7UxsdpbGbW97lQeoU6Nwl094qGRGRIsvL98o" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sweet lovins from meme</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_ffb3_9658_ae5a_61b7" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/g829DZDeovqjKQirYtG-1NLh2JkIccyx8aN90SQb2qlXGEWvOcpNHo69-hhRFWMY2fI" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tiff made me this cute baseball mom shirt. We played some games in Logansport and Rochester this season which is always fun.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_846c_686e_2779_115e" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/XDwR0Wr1d76JQs05dM2D-v7_L_ig23p9BBxIpoz7R_2jHk1ID1pJTU2WC96G0BbOsxc" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jack's first Kindergarten class. He will miss his friends. He has had mixed emotions about our decision to repeat kindergarten but we are confident it is what's best for Jack. This class will always be special to us!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_1a0e_d0c4_2ba0_8f7d" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/NtG6BOHfoM4W47ZrQcr_TJNllqsnDcOiueMSGu6vzYDzPgHdSwkZlSby21nE68C81bs" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sis and I were overdue for a girls day so we took a trip to Nashville for American Girl, shopping and a fancy lunch!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_aee1_c032_9f9e_d558" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/BpA0mHJX-RkyIDvr8Zlsr_egULMGHLuXCuun5cDZPZmStbCX-CQhd_0HDK-6YswQmL4" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She had gift cards burning a hole in her pocket and she found some goodies. She plays with her dolls every day. I'll always remember this sweet detail about her childhood <3</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_cdcd_6296_1f7e_d8fd" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/QyMQRWBP38pG8ALsFhrQMCwrrAeLtG1dGv0B-Elf1Tjph6Z0t53avsm8Iom6rEiXHcs" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy girls day!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_271a_fa1b_ea5a_4549" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/tR5SOTXcVOauBvkvrDaGaFy-jCf5Fph0c756oizXz1g4TXxYg0yoBK8Bad9oDBy87Ew" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We ate lunch at an italian restaurant, Georgia's choice. After that, we stopped at a Nashville children's consignment store and scored some deals. It was such a fun day!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_cf6f_4912_cc3f_8726" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Sky7rui-WWkeX2jCBZofqXS0WqEjwK_Qe2Fqfqv0v91d6DwKrAPPs58Ff12B4NF3pok" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jack had the cutest sibling fan club :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_f187_6644_7677_6d2c" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/WGNJTK78qaKp9Hlnc1KmytbDFMFTDYRVF2MJLCnK6e-8UxVX6JVtrRFHS01GNaPXnaY" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ross boys birthday party. Sis will be ready for Collins to join this crew!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_4d2f_71fb_2a29_8b1f" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/XT6oCjoEdSZMcT8Mlr5LnJN-r6IGvkXzURveXkIKeAlMVeZmwmzbDLhqqIXK-njQ3wk" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jack started taking guitar lessons at the first of the year and had his first concert. We were so proud of him for trying something new and doing his best! I thought he looked extra adorable coming straight from his baseball game wearing his uniform. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_9755_40be_c713_4dc2" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/AASs0xWLcJD6ZWDMQQPgeLirGSVFwaD7xUa2YfL3cY4yZnwQ9WX5WNEtY9D6uBvpOYs" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sweet friends Nora and Georgia at the guitar concert. They will unfortunately be going to different schools next year but I hope they will keep their friendship!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_dd33_43ec_b754_bb19" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/qlIrUoOhRmE5DbOwkn5oe-xCZZj9fbzO1hb5C5L6nr-1FP2QZMIoCId7FK38p5Z_u4M" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wrangled both boys for checkups and felt like superwoman. We have two healthy, happy boys! I never want to take having healthy children for granted. I love my JPH's!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_5c98_1f53_40bb_2c08" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jTma45xr-SLcNRrEZT-3bLsKjeQbjsT7uRzyPrpXGGkuowAOsj8mA6iD1I-1kT5su78" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Spending time at Grandmomma's house and riding a dog. He lives the life.</div></div>Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-1058562057555127532021-07-11T01:10:00.003-05:002021-07-12T00:09:10.827-05:00Fort Morgan 2021<div style="text-align: center;">We are home from a week in Fort Morgan, Alabama. Marcus and I have been to Ft. Morgan once when we were in high school but we didn't remember much about it. Our favorite spot in OBA was completely booked so we decided to head a little farther west and enjoy the seclusion and slower pace of the area.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_9519_36dc_89d5_cd3e" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/TAogMZpGmyvQ_9U41uZvSakyx1sO4LvthuUTW0-GGiEYWs7dpgX97VmBccJvRjQemUc" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">John's favorite thing right now is waving at EVERYONE. Even from our sixth floor balcony, he waved at his fans below. He is such a sweet soul.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_5eed_eebd_1076_890b" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/FtrGHLykyt73RC_Mrxl1Nkiu6ioR4qXk4fAy08avD-g8p1Xp-3HlO1asp-uoGdz3T8k" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">This girl was a little braver this year to get out in the water on her own and play in the waves. We have to push her to get out of her comfort zone sometimes but when she does, nobody has more fun than her!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_7464_8359_1a8c_937f" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/xCWq6gzGwDY6SUMf0qO7MOglm8d4i7f7QBedGuFP7SyqfhGRaiJMno3bLLj1cwmU1Xo" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">These two played well together this trip. It was just the five of us so they depended on each other as a playmate and to help each other with things. I was so proud of them!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_dea8_5046_dfb4_d1b7" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/gGrDSTHFxCH3zOb-J7kmk54glo_28pEFBUa2ekBGigVyAw-L5vSL6L1Faea4khpePR4" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Some days he liked his baby pool, some days he liked the sand, some days he just wanted to sit in the chairs and watch. We let him decide ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_de27_bb0_1cfa_af8" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/aEeRQbmwchqoAbu6oHi-pc4gxFs41xaWRzxV4k244qE7pFV5ZkAiPnrr_abCf6c4hD8" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just Jack and I went for a snow cone one evening at the food trucks at our resort. One on one time is hard to come by but I savor these moments.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_f83d_c0be_f6f0_5bec" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/DRSCNrdQssr5ICG7B1Y1DQASQTmum57IkWMSgYtzg-TTocAsJhUsftOiN3NgTUkUlKs" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">My three babies at the beach. Life is good.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_4aa2_8e2a_7183_e1e" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/k0IvHT6eAT6UKlmid2PQv3gYJ6HEU5ejKz_btqOBc3AEu9QavPdqev6hZpTCbzCZRbI" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Exploring the beach chair and watching the big kids kind of day :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_83c1_bdc5_212e_1371" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ZA9p69f3cCpZ-qByq1HLsAJ0G-RZjR6oXizLfmqgnHx4Z5X406jSh_ppXJzw9LFan2g" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Daddy and G picking up supper from the food trucks for us one night so we could stay in!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_ed29_e9b0_2695_e90c" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2IDmtG_7gimIZ1W7BDUyx4hkogZVtVHyGTDhQiHEy9C1T5DU6LFQAjcSunUtVe1FSZA" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">He was typically asleep within 10-15 minutes of us getting down to the beach. It just lulled him right to sleep. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_43e0_f427_2e5_e85d" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_tXkKynwIne9FOyWIW-coLB_iDcGYQ1GRRmOxrghkNGkTIPAH1HKCi1rwcrkbWO0Kr4" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">His top FOUR teeth are coming in! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_f835_eea4_ed6c_f9c1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/1QqwXDn5aXqmzKQmYzrK8peqQuiR4FUDd9gvWJV8rUPd_PxzZOQSW--ah31WS0gdwJY" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheers to pounds of peel and eat shrimp, a family favorite</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_2092_7362_e8ec_7d5a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GEdoswPgmwrNo_JJPtydjnloIb7uwkd2Xh5WKXufcz-pc__8jeoWC6ZVatNijj60s64" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Matt's ice cream one night was a must</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_cdf3_67bd_5ed2_efa3" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Fr-7-Iht--Ym51B0RmrLKjkLsRZrim53QsAMsxmBr75-YT_0JkleMfPCSxL9tCjMG54" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jack and the gator we saw at our resort! We were driving in one evening from going out for supper and saw a small crowd gathered. Of course we had to stop and Jack wanted his picture with him.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_d6dd_c669_589d_6561" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/V7rGuERCjuXbPIcMPvK0Y4mo8LqbwOm-tgUpOtkel1Wjh7QHAkI02x-m6PTBcnlsjpk" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was mostly smiles this week but a few tempers and tantrums happened too. Just keeping it real.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_5fd4_a1e8_96cb_bce4" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/JnTL9_QxtTpSNmQBlBVBxCIvjNOtnAjY3pspVwuzJDoTq1BN5wcubeH7dE2M-I8Rgnw" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">I like professional pictures but you can't beat a good family selfie. We are getting better at squeezing all of us in.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_295b_6398_8a3a_32ac" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tDprNPQQPDjonzhVfg84MdY8AXu7fdzLBsSlXNDssNbU7d5zBLstiOQnOpKudqOkEDQ" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_e026_a5a3_8768_ac83" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/uo9ETAzcAQiL9T3l4Iq5TCLoavx2tJ7OwHlB6i5Usi5J0u4hEyHLw3MMxIyiREhmUGI" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">All three babies playing in the sand</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_2946_76c7_7e50_dc4e" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/GfzgJRqYhkJmGAVTM5b-1MpJ4Vteg5c9xxETFNCTpNBey9a4n8GSfDRVaXzkNhf111U" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Baby portrait at The Gulf. He attracted a group of ladies who were in town for their 40th class reunion. They missed their grandbabies and he was the fix they needed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_dda9_8980_6742_b9a1" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/KDKo3RPEthVvs4I-_-hEmrYlRy_3BRCtBuCsfzv84YRpkGXBxauyK5Sz-aBR27hF4c8" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cute boys</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_ee46_c350_1aa9_b8bf" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/mLtNQIzX68l4B-Axz5elZpwVPmBHJw2bRxT_R6jdnYb_J-O6Xxb17xGvc7ZTHpYxtJE" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">The kids love this pirate ship. I need to arrange for us to go on it one day!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_cbb4_3535_a129_73fd" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/ixZWFW0GgCJVVBWi74_coGkentiOPNjIzHcbp4RqYHhKrB5ar8eWn1RhZXnkUS_7S54" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">They fired the cannon at us. Then we had a long discussion about if pirates were real. I love their imaginations.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_83c6_344b_215f_d1a3" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Q3DWj47y0UUVrYTrng96sXOUuN7vHRCbtBEXhq0-UrKtHr9g8_TNweV8oGWhY3gFE8s" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">We took the kids putt-putt golfing for the first time. They both loved it, especially Georgia. Jack was a sore loser but we are working on it ha! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_3cb0_70b9_fdd9_c6b3" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/lVm1z-E-iauH8kAI2z9rGQdTVSoNbe_1jLWcVFGqoC__HOG_xOK3nltj-nJ6p2HIKa0" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">We tried a new course they just built called "Beachside" and it was so nice. We already promised the kids we would come back to play next year.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_5b6e_23e_4cb9_d35e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5-ymIgqxsg0i1Qav9SGTG3zO6qn9ehTe3Ek1YJb_FiXnJU29Ys0OmyLs1cxJv4KnfcU" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Daddy won. We will be doing handicaps next year.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_8046_a794_96ec_3fd" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/OoC9ApHDTBUGx1ajVewNPDtxjT_KeeKDVq3lGoT_OUxJ06DkL3_iDgw33U7fGbo9z28" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sweet siblings. Georgia brought her camera one day to try to get some good pictures.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_68ec_5905_fab9_fb67" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/1KJWCvx6wEuVrT4FwdGptiDMOEaIt_IYO3-K4ztvWRleSvv461uzTj445D-YzvGRZJs" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think they favor so much in this picture</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_5aa8_d91a_3ef6_9fe8" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/VLITkXGngPp2FuQdPL_NKbf5rL_kyq88zPZySwnuJHlJLX8NcCnM4_xaK47xRYxrJFE" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">I melted when I saw him posing for pictures for her <3</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_4f37_cf04_2d0a_d874" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/lEybWxP6t9E0vKvmMNm9yJjTy238i7-1JPLZuOy4j3IVgtPHtDQ_TafgGA8c1jQwPVQ" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">White J and brown J :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_c653_73ae_463e_1ef2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/FJitetyQ0DSS_Zn3cufmWNzrzd8g7uQQegJoXU_uBumUf2TySr0rP-kFh8b9Weww7Yg" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Having fun in the ocean but holding tight to mama</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br><img id="id_719d_a57f_78f0_3bcd" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/dH0iUgycNFwmAOW8ko1C60tGBWug-X7-anDsEouU_yJXchaTsIh0lPBfYPpMu48pqXU" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Overall, he was a great baby this week. We didn’t modify our trip much, he just adapted to our beach days.<br><br><img id="id_b4f_cee1_3e2b_9044" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/aXll7bpqYVYFe0LEVokQ79eG9ymSFPnjuu0JfF9iXeqPP_SN_qNozauz0qqJ8xavqBc" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>A fun pool day of splashing and water toys <br><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_c062_1712_5ca6_80a7" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/okxhe1F8QJfoAoyFytsBnTx_NBXAdjF8kNgktmtpvn6k4qzc2-KXpP-kcSTcK0GREmo" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sis tans like her mama, which means we don't lol. I told her I'm sorry she inherited my skin but I've promised her all the spray tans she wants when she's older as long as she doesn't go to the tanning bed and wears SPF in the sun. So far she says she will oblige! YES!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_3daf_2f21_9b63_533" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/XBJaQew0feeVe5CiWnaDaQNK7xglijHtHZ0id5S07Ng1Ithf6Mje98d8pb_dcDWTmic" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">We only went out to eat three times but when we did, we made it count. We went to three of our favorites: Tacky Jack's (Fort Morgan), Sea n' Suds and The Gulf.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_7fc0_e652_2096_a53" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/M5DANIBb9Kd0psBXyPMIecV4FJfymt8humrKbQxcQCBzRo1pl1Eqya1zCkmWNaNIEY4" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Some of the fun memories we captured with Georgia's polaroid</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_4e1e_c4a1_2936_95bd" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Nuh8Zq6Ysmtha5zuxYkNRPur3Mmi02w4GuEpOv2eRvwZexS9GU4jwDE8aC4WKQghOvc" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">I spent a lot of my beach time under the umbrella holding this boy. My last baby to take to the beach and our only beach trip with him before he turns one and is mobile. I savored it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_5748_68b9_5106_88ce" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/hQWu6HuwIOKkts6dbuqr-dGy9MQ7PpQU5YzuFUhnZRY9-LMPaCeURMtTxG7ceuueyZY" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pictures with boys is hard. They are just not into it ha!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_e787_c974_cc2c_e47d" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/SEBOtShVAzRQr1DvfyFTIAP0PBjrMeTD7JpHrKQvQejUOMTyOg6ch2evcyk8FEtjtPU" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">He wanted all the accessories. That looks like a nasty storm blowing in behind us but it was just some heavy rain one afternoon. We had two times it rained and the rest of the time the weather was perfect. The mildest conditions I've ever experienced for late June-early July. We never even sweated!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_a84a_7a46_e284_681f" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/50JH_at0ytFoqGTUI0q_q023EpzAhFZzpRHLTJXflieX_HbJUijlj3J8zhzwyxObW-A" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my life at 34. I truly have everything I've dreamed about and prayed for plus more. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_95f2_da7c_b65d_a40f" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/2gu19YD0JdEF0-VCDsv8uJQtWqu66wwK0yVK0PQSf9sYzSojjwZDBh4fmgSN40MMkvc" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm thankful for my four people and getting to share a week together at our favorite place. The week had some challenges but they were worth it. Take the trip. Make the memories.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_b898_694a_4a65_4285" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/eYTA21K64O6582RJk1FFsT_Xa5Gw3UyQPo1mbT2ZvEzCvH_SRh3u3yGgocHvTmIlKmg" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our view from our balcony. I loved the large dunes and the grounds at The Beach Club. We will be returning to this resort for sure.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_3fae_daed_aec5_721d" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/2iUDkeF6ADVqWIU8O2KrjPn6JF8qk1FI4h0iff7GjrxRJjwKu-YWbX3PxeqUz1f2_BY" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">I didn't know how good life could be until this trip when I ordered instacart groceries and our shopper delivered them to our condo and put them up for us. I never stepped foot in a walmart or grocery store our entire trip. This was the highlight of the trip for me LOL!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_1cb0_932d_b665_a74d" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/GfemVC8WcRpqkYTxUaNaQsXezEpfPATltb1bXSaN5guwWGhTr3vAh0uREe8ax4jqvwE" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Daddy's girl</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_2986_2c08_ddb3_2fa4" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/QFy--FsTI3VTvSbLrgEltJbfCsJZL5dxK6qm3N5gtoNi2SUKEq3ajwF9o1-kLceDDoE" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mama's boy doing his favorite beach (or non-beach) activity :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_7a5c_871b_9345_9289" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/wrjv4fgYl2qE5eLeAiFcT_z4FPihu6WqLqZMWY17ycLsVxtxmqcyS3hHcRX4cJiYuP4" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">John boy with his sweet morning face!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_dd89_46ca_63ec_d6d2" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/kICc1ch2EgX01Of30wR0FyVlSlHxsewCiWKyvdgI2kDSFMYg0ZW0nPmNzyDwuNm91MI" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is the picture I will remember the most from this trip. I started thinking earlier this day that something seemed off with Jack. I couldn't put my finger on it but something was different. I took this picture and I saw it. Jack is farsighted but it's not severe enough to treat. His weaker eye had started to turn in from the strain of the sun, sand, etc. I called our optometrist and he said for him to wear sunglasses the rest of the week and no up close activities until we returned home. We took him straight to Dr. Todd when we got home and he was fitted for glasses. They will be here in a week or so. I have a feeling he will be even more handsome than before if that's possible!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_fc2_e053_6505_ccb1" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/kaSTtq6CiX_BU5HyKvUR88dQyVPcMtD8OlGy-5SnnKrRWhaADwaDgRm5tX7Ev-ZQe3w" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our vacation may be over but I'm already dreaming about our next one...</div> Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-7365667729765566522021-07-08T19:15:00.005-05:002021-07-12T00:29:53.113-05:00Spring Fling of Pictures<img alt="" id="id_3aee_64dc_8ca_c4de" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/UuEpGC4VBhSz9UYtI8c9NOUqcSTa4QuYH8ow2XhWoRU0c0lOCglARhXHHzQN4Zruh0k" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""><div>Covid memories. Visiting friends and going on a golf cart ride. Baby Collins was due in a few months here!<br><br><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_79d4_6d6d_890f_1edc" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ctpLvAPG8Dd97IiDGnTfTmMM1MqacDYN4rLdH1GFGRTNjFY-fS4lwZ42JWW3GUINY8w" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">When we were in the mountains at Christmastime, we ate at a fantastic restaurant called Five Oaks and I fell in love with their tall Ball jar glasses. Marcus surprised me with a set for my birthday. Seriously the perfect gift. I love him!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_860a_9ab9_c34d_d8f3" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/bJyq6y59f9VqV8Myz85qkl1H8LKBnUovO9_JrVnBqAZicmpJOWteiaza6F-yrl_fKKw" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">The fam minus Jack (he wanted to stay with Gram and I didn't push it) went to Nashville on my birthday this year to eat and shop. We haven't shopped in stores since covid to speak of so it was nice to do this even though I'm not a big shopper. John boy was a trooper.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_df39_52dc_d56f_84bb" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/K_5BqWsednCzRGLOVSxGfn1i-jVf90IFsHuf7_LhLA7EFla1WUJ45ne-xZ5O0EDG26I" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">I bought some mom jeans from Abercrombie. What an oxymoron as this is the store I shopped at as a teen and haven't much since then until now and it was for high-waisted, tummy control jeans lol! Life is weird. I love these though.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_dc8d_b88a_bb5f_bc30" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/8oeVnhZBuTAgUPT7wfK2QnfTxYAsalA9s6MkFWce-YPwNU4I7EYWQiljOX_TmBgNcMU" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">A pic with all my babies on my 34th birthday. Each birthday I become even more blessed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_b448_e649_d98c_27e8" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/J20kto80XdcDj9xtnCFFtXPC4WS17fNi0AzRWxZomw9hEYfrU3pBvGkEhsq0lwMld9U" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">My sis and I went for a jeep ride that evening and had a blast for the 30 minutes we had kid-free :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_d5f9_9156_f36d_645f" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/x4tMhdJfG1vjkWoTUVT5vdP1WeZ7gphGmEid3NOvJJERbxajxfcb0d6KP6Z17VkBq2c" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Georgia- "I love having a best friend as my next door neighbor"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_62dd_727_e58_58e8" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KzF_CuGk6oKTdRJZZTUn9B7CQPEiZKX8zQ3pHFUI8fqlyCDw80TMGTxT6o8iYElEzUI" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">April family birthday celebration at our house</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_6915_c329_1318_ea79" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/KXYR5hqCmWmakhJUgzkVhyoBow0EdTvMLXoVYZCvc0yUXHU2LBzc4LesWM6j7N3zgSs" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">And a retirement celebration all in one! Pa is officially a retired man. After years of wearing a hard hat as a coal miner, for IMCO and for Logan Aluminum, it's his time to rest and relax. He's loving it and staying busy fixing things and cleaning up cars. Congrats, Pa! You deserve to enjoy your retirement years.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_2db_c6a2_9608_3e5d" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/dEH6nlAgaq4kieieoSU278FAdU26NQngAho31kbpZCMAlwPr7JcntTVNv8Y-uqtVdBo" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our first Sunday back to church-April 2021. John's first Sunday!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div> <div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_2cd6_9c69_4fad_76f9" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/xgn2UIFWxr7dPatzAbE3BaxizRhpLXAhDRD5BKz_8cKgS9s1L5VYMh7xHb5_RJZc1wk" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">A picture with my boy on his sixth birthday. He is growing so fast. He will be taller than me before I'm ready for it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_8ce8_d7c0_df37_6af0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/LdieI33FsXZc25qnb60Yh78ehDsv3s4bE-128KyBdpIppOYCAdSR52icbQPLptezcW4" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_7b1_d33b_f826_bd7c" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/q4v_jffJA3DX1F6Gf2EhZedRDAjxmcuk1ySVO2yfR4OICwTOOhJtlJfeGnJ2rNwyaqU" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sweet girl is adjusting to life with braces. She misses popcorn and soft drinks the most. She is following the rules and taken great care of her teeth. I’m so proud! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_c68a_9421_5130_bd15" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/gf6lTJ2ciedJ9Unrr64tQAYImNLxo_BUxgYSSEfTa_NzdfslbFB-t0Tv3h5Jf8ta3_g" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jack and John as babies being pushed by Georgia in baby doll strollers. I usually think they favor but in this side by side they have their own looks.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_a746_4887_fc64_e661" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/C27c3Bw5SWbZ42XYuIbx4r0iw8MgKw4NCuxgCoGMXz7cqS0o1TSFLgoDam_Ir3ouOVQ" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">I’m tight and I’m stubborn and I own both of those qualities. I’m sure those qualities are the reason I’ve lived with a rug for almost seven years that I didn’t like. I finally gave in and bought a new one and it’s made me all kinds of happy. I’m hoping it holds up better than the last!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_7a36_1d3_293e_b64a" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/j8vR1ihUcLZwACopxIf1MvCsDZg12kbxkpnZ47OnxchEogla-6ucQwBie2c2KkpyIEs" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">A clean playroom cleaned by the big kids, which makes it an even bigger delight! ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_605_dba3_99bb_9b08" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/R9zZ8wyBPfqwuZonqFxz4Ekx9hsMN0y-rpQUcWO3PIxJk3KIDupxPMa9ci8-GPOXqkQ" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sister spent the day with Brinley on her birthday having a fun girls day. It SNOWED this day, April 21st, 2021. These past two years have been weird!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_dae7_8fe5_4dc8_d732" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Y_X_uy_FurzY9QcrpGRdfmzzKbei8d69nrEp1myYohGuzTRxHn9fUSFw0RwNV3I1fp8" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">We said goodbye to Kat as our babysitter in April due to her upcoming surgery. We were all sad about it but thankful for the days John Parker had with her. Of course our friendship will live on! She’s one of my favorite people.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_d630_646a_662f_32f2" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/X_vzIr8MyNIuSCav1Mqq9a15Uv4tBBCcWARztRNrqBL8j9Fmtjrq3xzMXdAoAk9Ua3g" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Expander and braces are doing their jobs and already shifting teeth around and creating gaps. I think she could be a braces model!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_d5b4_1daa_6d37_c5e" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/NQgd6GQhJSrl7brwbVdy5snGFedJsI3N1ll-nxBrejn6bNkwbLP2PD_Skr73Wl5QgUM" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip=""></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ruthie Joy’s first birthday. She’s one of our two covid babies with newborn days spent with just close family. We’ve raised these two a lot different than our first kids and in some ways it’s been a nice slow down and time for privacy. This girl keeps us laughing with her judgy eyes and sass!</div></div></div>Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-69180941354393945382021-06-12T00:41:00.023-05:002021-06-12T01:16:12.821-05:00Easter 2021<p style="text-align: center;">It was a gorgeous Easter this year. We couldn't have dialed up a prettier day. We started the day by going to church with mamaw. We are just now going back to church in-person due to COVID and we felt like it would be a great Sunday to spend with her. John needing to nurse at the end of the service prevented us from getting a picture but it was great to be with her on the first holiday without papaw.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" id="id_7149_18c4_b0af_6c2f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/MICuqjzqkXo2IryJhL_uoF9nlCC75hew-uI4HBoG0Zw6StnFKC9HPZz1lFyALcO6HBU" style="height: auto; text-align: center; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">The babies were looking cute as ever. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_e067_5e47_28c1_f6bc" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/btKV2me6Z1z0Tw0u_vTUIg4u1PN6qORs0imxivr82FtVdVi1R5BAgjRT8wKC4NbiYgc" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Bros who are SO much alike. I see it more everyday.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" id="id_5221_b535_a2b7_f2be" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/asJByNHkWg8yTmZVWi2A0OJwuzwLo18LVV3RK2nBm1RQ6iiqbemvf1sDK-zEdNfWo3E" style="height: auto; text-align: center; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">John and mama. I don't have a favorite but I think this boy does :)</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" id="id_9422_e66c_4bd4_42da" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8fk3PxjBXQeNeyGrjzd2i8viTwKRQY7-03xRYPnXEi62NEDIkatvASOLDNMZfjtJI3g" style="height: auto; text-align: center; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">John's first Easter. I am so sentimental over this baby. Every day I have moments of nostalgia or just completely overwhelmed with thanksgiving for him and Georgia and Jack. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" id="id_c9c4_dfcd_2101_b234" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/TSmttMGsCTLArHHtQedjfFRf_wff_4n2HPS_tYGc8StR3xHnJN_ylmY7OhoaDwC8Hd0" style="height: auto; text-align: center; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">I just can't get enough of this boy.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" id="id_58a3_37bf_8d59_7d85" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/3U9C_CQrBjoSHxOXqGW2ZFVftPKvM00sDs9_eV3z51wMP_2RSByOo0hp9Qx06p9bG-k" style="height: auto; text-align: center; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">We tried a family picture outside but the one inside turned out to be the best. I am so glad these four are mine.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" id="id_c8d_bd81_aad9_dfa8" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/4zvQLFQ5AhHI6BoGlSlzynPdmg4v3NIdFw2lCY4TYWXzFwgYI0oS7D5WxSNgMjVhg08" style="height: auto; text-align: center; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Nibby came for Easter so he took the family picture for us. Mom just got a new chandelier which made the dining room a great backdrop.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" id="id_35f0_a024_721e_1851" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/5qG-V_hIuo9mXNJdqKWY94462sFt6zX_3NyAKNA4KkTK5nyqxBbb8u64ebydRaRohRs" style="height: auto; text-align: center; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">All six babies. Best out of several. It doesn't get any sweeter!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" id="id_9429_bb9_98df_cbbb" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Om9AeZevwo4ZJO0UadyoKYmA52WV3qeSGXJRTi_ctUMF02PEq0XCWk01qgVbxxs6c6I" style="height: auto; text-align: center; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">We celebrated April birthdays too!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" id="id_97a_6e9_cc16_5bc3" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/ARNAZ7-T8d2iLgm7PPbkZ08S-RoICzaJTtZKh7iBfs9G5B4Lkb0Q9cXu6VGFlP5206w" style="height: auto; text-align: center; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Real life motherhood moment <3</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" id="id_f7d6_c535_1c4d_dbe9" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/b4tJjxLIB5vPC469AggNdimnEsW6thtqpoagYCmQ3n_R-4JByg5k6onmimBLd6KI6G4" style="height: auto; text-align: center; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">We hunted easter eggs of course. Lottie Kate was ready to hunt!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" id="id_eea9_13b5_1d37_af9e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/t-ZOuhOtodu_0vAXhiQLw-pkiovp1OzBx7avvzOaoq4bbCDCj1jqnMzmamaxBAvquEw" style="height: auto; text-align: center; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">And then the neatest thing happened and we came upon four baby bunnies! They were bedded down in some landscape. We petted and played with them for a while before they went in to the woods. I think this was a gift straight from the Easter bunny!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" id="id_1358_503a_ac07_6ea2" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/F8oZL0VOb3mInb_SDmBfSRJ7-HtyF6Ud9VS1_6tsi9WDVE3fdLwomRmY66kr96A0r64" style="height: auto; text-align: center; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">They were all in awe of them!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" id="id_d8b1_ef14_8441_7a8e" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/jQJ41qaoDHzCS6wnsVUADy9cIL7IomnT5Seq9bbqCYeWYsYr0EAomdeIg3GCtjwCGVQ" style="height: auto; text-align: center; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">So excited to pet and hold them</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" id="id_9360_e6b8_301f_3d2a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9_UQHm3xLFsUQOJPdDFNkA5bGIzdcLn806PSJKC6mCf5GnK093b4vRLT2W_efGBDKMM" style="height: auto; text-align: center; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">The bunnies were troopers to let the kids pass them around</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" id="id_ec09_9fef_563a_c277" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_iS_p9REAun-BDWaNDtrbMwf1gJNN4IEM2juYlk_o5yHNpTQ2tHDndiBJfy9GrvWCBs" style="height: auto; text-align: center; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Mom and John watching all the Easter extravaganzas</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" id="id_43dc_e66e_c5db_5fa0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/euyOSBUd5yNX2nqXZIieUCvIZmBcH2fN2sLOtzvvTuQsrfIuRhdNp8vBSjyV5X0a5cE" style="height: auto; text-align: center; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Bobee was brave and held one all by himself</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" id="id_1626_7d17_647d_44c7" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/L4yhJanIlo7gBiIoY0JjWZA_c5wJ6TdbMMPohHFJVJCjwrnS9GnvOLXt-sPLOquaIuA" style="height: auto; text-align: center; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Later in the afternoon, we went to Grams and hunted eggs with Wick</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" id="id_e6d6_9699_948e_bc4" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/OuLkdUut2v3XQgcDyxYzbPUbWRIzTKtAUVpehpztkZ5Y-SrHAMwgsOZLwFAjD3iCwpU" style="height: auto; text-align: center; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Sweet girl checking out her loot!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" id="id_12f_1481_cacd_606d" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/NWTsS8rCDdd0bQO1FB4Lv8CTmNWTI_D9nzi0p69xq0tFSk02Lh42CgwUfOuNHm2-8fY" style="height: auto; text-align: center; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></p><p style="text-align: center;">And we ended the night making a big sugar cookie with the easter egg mold she received in her Easter basket from Poppa and Deenie.</p>Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-5328872057344990242021-06-04T01:22:00.021-05:002021-06-12T01:04:59.861-05:00Spring Days<div style="text-align: center;">I'm still blogging in photo dump fashion but hoping eventually I can start keeping up with us in real time. Until then, enjoy the briefing from the season :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_1a3b_68af_2e43_c4e4" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/DESz_amigSmHJhdbEBcr7zSlGGudy1ZMDBimcv_j643_0k-3Ji5L4V_dBK_HDldMq-Y" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Biannual dentist appointments. No cavities for Georgia or Jack! Jack still has not lost a tooth but he has one that is very loose. He is not interested in getting it out!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_77f3_330c_4d13_c089" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/SRITrzJs7U-ixHs_pdhcS9d3OkUXrnulBsbdpIjhS3GVCpIMEsccyiUv8zLB6sMXCIc" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The big kigs had a slumber party with the Evans' and began their night at Stellians!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_956f_a42c_d14_6afa" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/zawBrCBeh7vZbJsXR6_UAkrCNcAKwSUMq3lGk68atiB_fECEA9jCX-FAzrPLnAKoDWQ" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_a8fd_1d69_8c_fe01" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/xdwPFh4LlOp4TrT221RMlIw9h9-euxpBBMTR7kQbBur4aaQXaEy2mBs48_oJ1gn4aBk" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sweet kiddos. I'm so thankful for this family. I hope our kids grow up together and always stay close.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_76a0_7f7a_dbfd_6767" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/7vEm3OzLQ3EZKIYlnN0zWcjYEDPshCtdMIoX4mz66PlSGasaVKDQZrghsAhC5mhe4do" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I seen this on Facebook and I love it. It rings true for the times we are living in. This is the kind of rebel I want to be.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_b106_ae0e_dc18_8d1b" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/NS43FwFGswPTRTSh5NqRcqj5xgMZKGnKlJ542WM_JcQOz-HmNQVox0RNpECEkaRIe30" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dollbaby looking like he's been filtered but nope, he's just that perfect :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_6c26_107d_6e00_cd48" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/AFcMEtGf60RquuUktv0R_R-1cio1Z1bAEe7PpSwkOAuDhg1VKpArjnITKb-UWDHtT0c" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Her new bike from Santa is finally getting some use. She looks so old to me in this picture!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_4740_566a_cb0d_4f85" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/hTaiKpIAynXXb--ANuLIRkjaOZQ07x0huHLrfPZoJI-8eJ8g3BePyU2g3mksJDuZD7I" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Some nights I'm Martha Stewart. Some nights we order a pizza and eat on paper plates on the porch. Finding the balance is the sweet spot :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_61c7_fa75_d8ec_3a4d" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/svxDMoUWBU9ZVHgzPX939ES3dXgwh_kMxemlM1kEmDJTecDDo-IY4lo-yBFUeWrx6Z4" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Baby boy modeling his Easter shirt</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_c734_e51d_14da_944f" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/IlpWO3yQHOw8wmx92cloUx66QykSVCSX7L_5aHMKeQTXa72zJsXRqX5Xp_vWcrJRGFQ" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He loves to play and sit up. My baby is turning into a little boy. Every thing he outgrows is a reminder to me this is the last _______. It's hard on this mama's heart.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_8f46_b6dd_e2b2_7b85" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/pUdG5qd5QJeUbaT--v1Z8v3SPT47OMSCYJc_1HedQhPCARTCWeBIf4Nr9IiwrYrJVFY" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Georgia had Ella Kate and Brinley over for a slumber party. They wore their matching pjs and matching doll pjs Ash got them. They were the cutest!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_4482_22cf_5af8_87c7" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Eqr_aEU9eeAIB7YjSPciEPehXxQQFkE-N-VttX3mBYovUHbBQ7RDKZv4DzrdC8hU4Lk" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The whole gang. The boys couldn't be left out.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_662c_c9c6_d51f_b148" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/WM_ByC82u0GduDPVhBXaLzS1xcphN0NyGPwiSctkRe6p54q1waVoIAu4UJoHxp_sLSU" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hugs for dad after some swinging <3</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_5904_c7e5_2b4d_8a9a" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/3jQi9dahJGkR4Xs2DDfqe8rt-zasy26B-EfVW7LyyteM3ZJkJkGGqwFc9fRNXviUaWQ" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Footed jammies forever.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_fb8b_cb6a_78fd_60ca" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/DcalbApH1At4mfDbPiAZXFLtd0KjmaIJOt9TDq8CPKx4oB0K19Ejr8nVtQ8GRkoGayY" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just a mom moment I wanted to remember. Laundry is my favorite chore. I love having piles of laundry. It's signs of life and purpose.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_78ba_435f_34a2_ab5a" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/K-f0ViK0Dp7SdcgM3Dlrxn09M992e9WTjnp4YTfkuQkpzYhGB22QtOgsT3ocAes6_Qo" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The big kids spent an afternoon on Jake and Shanna's farm. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_5ea6_5c72_5d3c_cc75" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YjxozrbbK3C2kffrIeYTgaaZ3b2kbf8-P2bPa10sD7bCx_nIJLrjnsbRxesv9l2Yzu8" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think they would make pretty good farm hands!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_3338_c6c2_bd52_80f5" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ru4tzLHBCm67L3cZmtezyM7dn3cfnxBDm-0fW9mZCi2ugOCBRTRz6YW0d2n2cj0VEeA" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The cousin club and the cows</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_cc67_63ad_2d65_2677" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Y82yiPWe9PFm_2tj3giDpl7VSF7nV2o0N7byyf88LqMVBC9pszmei0aiD1jZWtqbml8" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_91ed_f134_c156_83d7" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/fhV7UAuOsOIklB0E-kYybEVCvz5TS_SKCjU6ZGtPD7In3n6ru7An0836JXjx_f8VZEc" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We returned the favor and the Evans' came and stayed with us the next weekend. They all had a blast being together!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_d43b_9550_8074_f99b" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/suGy0XawGrY8yamNlqMN_7NfGFW5X9k9b_5QlTAImYbwZwQdD2xg-a3VwucudWHaBqw" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I sold a ton of Georgia's clothes on Facebook and did a vehicle pick-up. Letting go of some of these outfits hurt but no more babies so they have new homes now. We will always have the memories!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_78c5_f7dc_9c6c_beed" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ZOUnStM1xu8T7Z9kSmMlKs5wD1ZrKk-j4qxZhpQ_mP2sDWf_AjTMg8tWJosfgiNVl8w" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pa is officially a retired man! He hung up his hard hat for the final time in April. We are so proud of him. You won't find anyone with better work ethic than this man. He is an inspiration and I hope his retirement years are everything he has dreamed of!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_edf3_958_55c5_a48a" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/jyH2PC1DMm4nWjpSh9ZwPHQKUnLH3mWM_Z3Twf4VCAy1Rk9Y9NOtro3q_dJ5SaL-Gg0" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mama went on a shopping haul for the baby. He wears mostly Jack's things but I enjoyed getting him some new to him pieces!</div> Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-52745087231468573672021-05-26T15:45:00.002-05:002021-05-26T15:45:40.944-05:00Winter Photo Dump<div style="text-align: center;">A few more winters to wrap up winter for 2021:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_d688_a239_514e_9a6e" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/8k9GvN3Wb6t3j8fPfwgVTT_P1Sv1Z5KKyLBogpnApmP6ecQsPVf74YHD8zyIGHgRcak" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He's starting early with the selfies. With lips like his, who could blame him! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_353_3442_417b_65ba" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/b5De6VTFM7ClI2w1uteOWugJ0NYBoRaKQRb26Fk6njUyZ2-s9VmBGOT16jHP6feDnoM" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He has shown an increased interest in Owen lately. Owen is such a good sport. You can tell the feeling is not mutual but he lets him do whatever he wants. So sweet.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_c99e_134b_9cd2_d40a" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/z7NfMWhJrtx8vTCxNm6Mb1_yv7VS56Q2QcLJMWkTZGyKzoMzhLyo6gSsxVKyBeJ2A3M" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jack continues to be slightly farsighted so we are doing bi-annual checks. We checked on them in February and things were about the same. We're glad they haven't worsened but we will continue to monitor to see if he will need glasses in the future.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_f581_861b_354a_e62c" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/R3IThx0l-mtuik1UeLv1FsPQU-ehfoZ8Ldpi5-zW6IPU-kD_OKHDbtNr4lYFVPgt7-A" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">John boy had his six month check-up in February as well. A snow February day!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_576a_16ae_a67b_590c" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/ZxhKvL27SQWF76zKdbXg2dcky4afKTekfFo9dYXdIBDP5nyryUxtLtsuf3HEAGFfkJE" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He was 17 1/2 pounds and 27". He was perfect which we already knew! He's chewing on his corn teething toy and that is his favorite thing right now.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_7dec_c628_bf02_97cc" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/H8a_WM0O5ndRs9S1YOc4aE3Gnvs7TGdqF8HBPhgaQCncgSBshqhAQg47v3mXL-Mc9Wk" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We started cereal and baby food. The messier the better for this boy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_70b0_622c_1fd1_1602" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Ai8DT7p1ICtLT_U51Jl0P9RwJRthG5EYZIsvaMUygYuVLi_1XJpQ7CRD1yXBgOhyCNg" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We had one big snow in February this year and got to pull out the Carhartt to use</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_4ad3_1b04_97c3_b487" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Rp82SLkYPVA1embaHcQEJ5jnHbq6kgh9xkG8U4V-2_FAV17Eraa_T9i9ZSb8wDNS4oQ" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our snow baby. His Carhartt bibs were a gift to Jack from Ma and Pa. I love both boys have been able to wear them!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_892f_7e38_ac6b_8dc1" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/FrRR3D_ayYpg_VzYV5If51ZTVTk7mUHU-S-mIt1Z3NFzU-o4sYHpLNBWZqay7Y8i99o" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He weighed a few extra pounds in them but sis could handle it</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_d63a_7ef9_1e9_cd12" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/f9XOWZiOwipMdy1r2Fu7AzcW3SkJakZK649mgN2gdFOYgchRVDIKIluMA1_xJnRCHPc" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Three snow babies</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_9304_66c9_fd18_c52" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Tn6bM3IGVqwHnZeB9972Lp5SYfui20oP2FuxxolwFQWFXx2uRwBxDhsd-L7zhud3HNI" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Warm and snug in his bibs and off to sleep he went</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_571f_7d3c_cbc0_a059" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/tQ4kgsHjxRcNt2lFZt7vTtG7EmX_QsGQKn3Svf3dzGjoZ9iqODXEQGDCcRlZPcIvhTw" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lips of an angel</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_418f_8f17_2512_4a54" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qIpaYEojyLO9y7r9UfSOeHlbkvEDtQE5op3vF6hraNLfHVm-s6bDnhfrBr8cTm0-yRc" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Baby yawns are the cutest thing ever</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_8b07_88a4_741d_fca3" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/6bv8PlKuze13Pam5oihqVhAu3VzUuz9gIT69-pK1BwUansvtEixwCcPShfQDj7uwbrw" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_3b3c_e3d2_cf83_6dca" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/cxKVV4bq5eHwklBQYBOiwY6yEAiojC-IV0Fl--ni7mCap9rScNrfX-q2HcMdQip7MYs" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We built a fire that evening and enjoyed the snow and the end of winter</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_dae1_a67a_cc69_ab09" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Jrj1VeGK1alxY9T_MhJGeBdLVTgsEnT2Pdp-62Qd57DStAezOtSH72eJzzBZ7LcoNoA" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This poor third child doesn't get monthly update posts. We are even missing a few month pictures. Thankfully, he doesn't care and mama has chilled in her age and just roll with the punches these days :) We still love you just the same, John boy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_865a_4f4b_3b68_811c" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/EgCvS9myxx-C-blt9O-LXSJ986fnQTwGHttMI0CiRSIKrA-oo806eUlXH6ct0Vtm0S8" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my favorite outfit I have for my boys. They both wore it and it will be an outfit I keep forever. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_4ac1_f5b8_9f4c_79dc" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/DqZAyxeqZt02uCDuyuik1j60BWWVtUyk53FxMGDIXa5ZuQ7nY1NfAdAPBFmVGPfpt8k" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's all about the angles, mom :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_cba3_52eb_624d_d74" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/RSHo9hiyuWuy5aihV91LBph4PaiXMaWe_XX2l1qaaxq7qFAIk7S6QKzVSfowkY7tJuE" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Teething toys are cuter than they use to be!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_277e_2e67_2fec_d32a" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_6fq5HPoI5tF9zlvhdATjAdXqRut7_xVrqVH_60o2le3XQ6iqGiMOBSso0Kj30K_gtQ" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The big kids were still on virtual school during Valentine's Day so they were able to spend the day at AKK attending (and helping) with the party! They were both so excited. The little girls look up to Georgia so much.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_ed15_a474_b102_28ac" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/I95l_HoWfn2bQ3D3ktYzvMSyotuNMhXujlnT_5E8WMAtZgctPAGcXwPIWYdMm3dqhws" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of my last pictures with papaw. February and March were hard months as a lot of our time and energy went to him. I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_bbb8_3f55_91b8_1f62" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kdwhRnAqM5GAiF3FXdNCRUn7AW1UIqEMlTQMO4gKdOagrLjVYSDSqvmN_s-H9QcfrGs" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Georgia's artwork for the KDA art contest. She did an incredible job!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_7481_f75e_a2fb_8a0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/9sO_sPexv3QgvHlQs3u0TaWxk9m2ZYftQjrQfxSEqUWLxWgjZwcZKJksF1fUd4JQmkY" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Date night for Daddy and Georgia. This is the way to her heart.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_1fc_ba49_d04c_6194" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/bZxK_hcu_ZSRm8YH3WtDhVi-vQ6aVpRcrvvGQTtkdjHHnsJjdqfoZadCt027DyZgXHE" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Brotherly bathtime</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_98de_de41_5728_1f92" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/4iYDXbLnbtBTrwDQtDt9aEv2NkBGfsn1pU2DNCcO036DWDHqDYgc5LNJNrWdEPQYZhg" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love him so</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_1cdc_ce39_d3af_a846" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Vw3rN4pbOFJD_uL1f6VAyk5FEyFBUZbCtq6UGc6vOFekmzX1jZcvozOryGPlfwtCnMY" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Handsome guy sporting his goldendoodle bib</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_964_dfd_532f_1660" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Sa9hCSPK0CQnSaVbRNoDtPg0LbJXENA5SXsSFu_mLKzUeRmXcpml_-aDLLMmfkPCjjA" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So happy 95% of the time!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_545a_a8a4_ec30_936e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/eRjzvttodd73ou7ITlLYZ4c9TbdDFdHhtyhmWhX8-kI0-vujEGubIvseWDUAUIAk8cM" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jack loves his mimi and Mikayla made us a large one for Christmas. He loves curling up in it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_6c95_96a0_ef91_e7ee" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/buGUzB7vdj-fJTKvHeDYBlAoa_jfAJH2DfZuZ2Szn67AQK77FBcYOfN_yDMxaVNrE0I" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He despises bath time but loves the rub down afterward.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_1270_bb63_a686_eaae" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/d9nwY0hoTg9x2-L1RgutdD0KFzXvHuCOvh2ZTU9zeA5MVqQzXEXtjgO7ag-42gcQSb4" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Newborn-six months. The passing of time is such a crazy thing. I am SO blessed to experience motherhood for a third time. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-63828096322714208592021-05-05T16:05:00.001-05:002021-05-09T11:26:25.095-05:00Papaw<div>Mamaw and papaw were diagnosed with covid on February 1st after feeling bad for several days. They tried to recover from the virus at home but by February 7th they were both in need of hospitalization. The doctors felt like mamaw was going to be ok but they said papaw was very sick. This was the beginning of a 6 1/2 week journey that we were not prepared for. </div><div><br></div><img id="id_f8f2_403e_839_3207" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/HwR7AzHewkTIwbqx-PW1hbbN-cOiMggzieUBY_KYZk1jfR7Pq0CtxWiEBNBXoXKaR3w" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>On March 17th with all of his family at his bedside, papaw was peacefully called home.<div><br><img id="id_d911_f56e_365f_2237" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Swhbpk6QOHxd0Kpj1F5hoz0yEIV52RH9sva2gc_Bs9ghHTmwojURMUGyhSyrEte2wc0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We always want more time, especially since papaw never felt old to me. It could be because he was still snorkeling at the ocean in his 80’s :)<br><br><img id="id_ba80_6edd_147c_9766" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/69CVZG3g02iZQcNpTcXF3Lraot7YRFeKEiwoju4TExPxK-F99b4MR7tcLVxPwm9t8fY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Summers working the garden, phone calls and voicemails that ended with “love you babe”, and Wednesday night beans and cornbread are gone but I’ll have the memories forever. </div><div><br><img id="id_48ed_50d7_1d29_922" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/wm4oBSbXIGXH2mW60qxYWhuHLwq8--pqJdXlUK2Q-lyXAFLgX6J20mVGxvdsRBqq9-o" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>58 years of marriage and a beautiful legacy they will leave behind.<br><br><img id="id_6685_6d23_bb6a_6c64" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/vWcvHhPT_ETesJGogz_ZpjbQHBkQPbadUCBaJeiYy5-xhWQ6kQBEBHSQo47VXe-l1S0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>I’m blessed I was able to spend 33 years of my life with him on earth and now I’ll have eternity with him in heaven. <br><br><img id="id_7334_906c_7ecc_d015" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KeD0OoFVJOoMAcRC5AezaQKNjr9u4pOJ4Nvy5vViNpHLIcCTZSLUM4uqjOh1anAebso" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Everybody loved papaw and he genuinely loved them back. </div><div><br><img id="id_cea2_552d_251f_7952" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/v3GYCOr34i5lXsZGZqDLkMwmR-k0VsWGg9REshMTPovgEtclivyoyDLRj2OeaRvtKnE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>He was still hunting, fishing, chopping wood and working cattle until the end. There’s no doubt he had a life well lived.<br><br><img id="id_8563_9304_30eb_ec49" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/OrOz4oeUJQAJ0cQg0DYYrnueu5fskfpLkeHe8RU3WjLEU7nkfnG_crsnMD-Qvp1P7GU" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_8c56_e22a_8e8d_5634" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/1ioFEdAyUtAnDwk1LjH5BUnJRM8F_fw_goRjLhOXjAUlcxJUizcHM6xn9mOyTVLPEBw" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>I love this picture of Jack and papaw at the catfish festival waiting to hear how much his tagged fish was worth. <br><br><img id="id_3519_a474_ccc7_8948" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/XHwG2q8o4mbBl06UwsJSiUk5PjrpMJSbvR9Kl0SwlXtglZyJpFvCuB_LcbSoN5i7YAo" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>I love this picture of papaw and Paige too</div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_ba8_a7f0_b54a_6c4e" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/xlZrfqnVpKxuM-VyDLXfnJzJoCOtKPh6mJq4N_9eEKnLpUQnbpcXV21g3aiHpCZl0EY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><br><br> <div><img id="id_750a_e7ed_359a_5378" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Y8jaSuWhn1duhgJmJ6FHZl0tfr4GHVRLzq_cF1f4P4ZXGCp0FeR83PtlLk4bwtfS44c" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_3a35_a60b_1f24_e917" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/0Z_rObPfdEBdpaJxIsFYt0cuKp4A1nj7EKULo6xrgRc1SEP-N3ampZatJjM7Wjduy4A" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We all think he favored Elvis in his glory days <br><br><img id="id_4a76_a65f_a3c9_2918" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/1IDzOKTaASnjZ685fTW8IdGjfJSSqO0K-R42ExsoDuVTSawByzkJQd--BFTka0ydBuw" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Dad and papaw, 1965</div><div><br><img id="id_313d_d1b9_f9d5_ce06" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/d8bTcFSuO2ZuReF0su4uI1ckMUNmztgk1a4F_CucaxV73BDk6QNyPmabbPcU9jPNXIY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Their last trip to the beach, 2016</div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_f4ac_7a0_3650_11fd" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/E8R6wAzzUR_gM3y17sMLHtudx6CKvtI5M7Zp4XNQqiPr0JSSHL0GTG1NgIHvdAu4pUM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>He chopped down some dead trees in our yard and stacked all of this wood for us. He could outwork and young man!<br><br><img id="id_c491_41f1_6a63_5b07" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ZMP6GgJ0UZLQA7pdlvjfqMb2k3PrxEwBKJ2jxQxUJLwJ4xBKDzZXgsd0S3ch_bfgs9g" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>He was so happy for us when we bought our jeep </div><div><br><img id="id_a52c_14f_3192_93d2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/rRZUqJJJcuIcMBorXCbM_9SJYR4GpW8iJOKGCD3sVYQnLyA0abg8fWn4os4-Uqimvto" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_8a4b_33bc_d467_3e23" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/X7g3toeftPLI5PeFZTlY5v9_6JSN4mwdJ799p7EzZW09328xvmjE8vVXyz7G2f2pw5Q" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Five generations- my great great grandfather Garrett Wayne Burden, great grandmother Eva Burden Embry, papaw Ernie, dad and me (1987)</div><div><br><img id="id_d790_858d_7d1b_feb3" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TWP72ugTKdLOVvfG6lbr-fke8GlooUsds_YQewkfwDYE1Tlwtl8O3MmSfQsYqhOBFAY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_a160_8808_e480_d0ef" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/qTiaFLZOPmZWlyedxEDiDTLkc4u-3x5kdf0JcTP6QP4xURvNf6HYE25X7kSK2CSD9rQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_41eb_fa9f_9757_9a80" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/kT3f_evDHW4y0ERfPPtSO8c2MA6HrkMdNNwq3qSvXmJSnwj8Bqsa1gOvghS3_HRiFvQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Last spring, John boy was on the way </div><div><br><img id="id_23d8_521_c935_a32a" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/0AsYKW7s8vxxPhsWURBotcugVnPAS2XAyEpxlazzMRdpVg2xGJQIbXh_nkVo4WpOFVE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>His last strawberry season, I’m so glad I took this picture. </div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_88f_d041_81c1_b6c4" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-J2DHaUpfUgbGw15mDcL0xVfRkg7o69T0Oh_oDN57y4ZHZ-HPamfpRTQYySoBcPgNGU" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Our last time fishing with him. Another moment I’m glad I captured!<br><br><img id="id_93ee_131e_2d91_b84f" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/xDLVurPBy5kIKrF09YXjWEDLd0syEmGXsJozWjqEjDmNjoWmH2Ywo0qiz8hVn6XrjdI" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>He loved being outside and enjoying nature.<br><br><img id="id_d55b_36cf_8a8e_48b1" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/fhAh_Z2ipcpupcHjMb5y1QE2cYlQpBvpsp-_lQWIRhaldx80jZS7Tc0Eh1tVlMo5BOA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Halloween 2019<br><br><img id="id_714e_4da2_14a4_95c9" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/eANizqcjSJVdhPvZo1qWw6hSWTixORWNnVYBT8G9BKs6qq6evTHZ8jJoonDSif4jNPQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Dad and papas the year dad caught a tagged fish <br></span><br><img id="id_3308_4e64_c39b_7b0e" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/XtNFIzJsfgIQ5fGk2Lnfo27BmA9pQZ2tT3wnJdGCxlrHVDAWQjxP4syKwPZOXD7skEI" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>He did it all!<br><br><img id="id_6980_ce0_90f2_1781" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5YY3ET5VZusYXZ6-tzC20LMg2x2mVMP7znw6yoayIRA7lYLdpulx-rvlu_l8JkeDXgw" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_6e9b_fe72_de0d_402a" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/0QchWpV1ulV712Yk1jnSvHflsphQnNbXkLufGqHE1j5i8mTuaz5O3xBKyJvWjjnHCso" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>It was a great honor of my life to sit with him and be by his side in his final weeks. His life was of quality and quantity, and a great reminder the simple life which you work hard for is the best life. Until we see each other again, papaw-I love you.</div></div>Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-91788733647758773012021-04-27T00:28:00.001-05:002021-04-30T00:30:58.743-05:00Georgia brace Grace<div>We have started a new season of life. Braces. As with all things, Georgia is our first child to experience the process but I’m confident will not be the last. There’s zero chance between their daddy and me for straight teeth. Thank you Lord for the gift of orthodontics!</div><div><br></div><div>Let’s start at the beginning.</div><img id="id_49b0_54c2_cbed_3894" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pTifj24a8_reUHMQrlQ61NGjm2lIMpza2akuIMqgM4WMpf0Sj4aPmLf-jrDXVG9Kk7A" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Our first orthodontist consultation was November 2019 following a routine dentist check-up. She had enough permanent teeth to let us know braces would be needed and to identify some problems we would be facing. I just love this picture of sis, she looks excited for the process. <br><br><img id="id_2fff_9bf1_84c8_9902" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/YmNse7ueMhwEt2nvsIxZGINfIl-iFI7FMvKJV0CmIukCL6GO371iYH5qRlezYNxH_QU" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>They were able to identify she has spacing issues along with a missing permanent teeth. At first we thought it was two (one top, one bottom) but later we would conclude it’s just one on top. Early treatment would be helpful in preventing more severe complications in the future. <div><br><img id="id_9a0_cb2e_b6b_5e47" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/mt4zJBPdJMvU9S64BuhleTQ-gPtd6ObTqd4Yg3Zgz_3DWQHdSq8sUepOuaNcvD-V2X0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Fast forward to April 2021 and this girl is ready for her big day! It was turkey and dressing day at school (delayed due to covid) so we grabbed a to-go plate and she ate her last meal on the way to her appointment. She was pumped!</div><div><br><img id="id_724d_909c_b7c1_77d8" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/yRRkeHmVBUTSfYZEfZM5nXIGNU68xB_nz5-naxD6eaCxVUZh1DphMq7rqe53bOupxw8" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Masks are still mandated and once they took her back I had to wait for her to be finished in the car. Crazy times.</div><div><br><img id="id_222_c927_2b92_8237" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/TpZ1SH1ZBaJSZ-hje5xDDvqVscZ5xZr-w1gRSpOuE4tkBGQB8vk9-IYgWy8qe8nru2I" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>My angel! A final before picture. It’s hard to believe at eight she’s already ready for braces! I’m secretly glad we were able to get started early so she didn’t have to deal with being self conscious about her teeth. Those were not fun days for me.</div><div><br><img id="id_d89_f79c_23a9_747d" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/UTfFtHThHUghuqImAPHS1L-CJ-9MWu_bpM5-dBk28qB0VxsZVr290BMg43M2UDcN_iE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>She’s officially “Georgia brace Grace” as we’ve nicknamed her for about 12 months :)</div><div><br><img id="id_a1ca_3245_923c_5790" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/dVDvw_BPMOu8Dv5bxlcyNghCmzzhN1i3C4UrvAWKMVpmcisfkZ_FG0PIcy1fW1YlUM8" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>She likes the way they look! She was a little nervous before but she did great.<br><br><img id="id_f1b5_43de_9c41_42a9" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/cBVInJ7QVwbIDGQpZ5MFGnr7kiRWASo6l9jzJntMHKWJ6QSvnQK-IaEh2nvSRiw3lMc" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>She has phase one braces and a palate expander for now. <br><br><img id="id_d7ff_33c5_2d4f_2be2" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/D3Tg6u3wTKWX_G6_5GA-ob3oSj198UfmQuu4f8EdDPVMIuTXMCYiV_IdaMsStWE7QJg" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_dad8_c5e2_ee43_8afd" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/ET8dTH4Pv2jWSMF0cC8cgVDmr31yc1WQQHJFWHGXLIFrTeOkNbUfX-3TEysjwd0c9ms" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br> <div><img id="id_36d6_a1a2_7022_8799" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/XRsMPl7vz_WvIWwr02zhmlSFh3vWD5Z9CvR4rIdONvYQ_RVusnx6whoD74eHj-h8Ijk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>She has had small bouts of pain but nothing a little Tylenol couldn’t help. We’re still eating soft foods (it’s been two weeks) but she’s slowly incorporating normal food back into her diet. She has missed her meat and potatoes :)</div><div><br><img id="id_135f_c287_70b1_6d13" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/l9iTQczdhgLM2Lp9CtJqQFMVfDI13cID1mHQURiz1pdhgnkgYCFF6B5VPx7s5U0a5jQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>She instantly looks older! It hurts my mama heart a little.<br><br><img id="id_5e52_ab58_7f9_9b5a" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/1XWB-j67dor0qjQfZMvOu04qVAU7aoMUhFsLWRunF89zh6FeIUTpJOckB4F1ziUjhuc" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>This was about day ten and you can already see the effects of the expander with the space between her front teeth. Bless her heart I know that doesn’t feel great! She’s a tough one.</div></div>Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-89928889224316329942021-04-20T01:09:00.001-05:002021-04-25T01:41:32.082-05:00Cozy Winter Vibes<div>It was a cozy, stay-at-home winter for us. The combination of a baby and covid gave us little desire to get out much so we did a lot of hibernating. </div><img id="id_4390_5f52_1fc7_c43f" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/NMR6w11bGaUYtQ9OLc5FsMe-W_L1yHqBFoEH-hkwoosakYA3AST5jg5RpHdAnVCQc5U" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">The extra time gave me an opportunity for extra pictures of this boy :) He doesn’t mind the camera being in his face. <br></span><br><img id="id_f0e_95a7_ad0d_ea4" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YNkBRnqrrGOKzbwkR6U-goW1mhLN04zMlbFDb1aSdT1cqN-Q4pLj0VFYEMijEBJAV6o" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Hi, mama!<br><br><img id="id_4d01_e96b_b9ec_d41a" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/q_rolY_S4dVTEVeDiAqA-DBr1JVv8iQC4qVgNbLsUb6s41ekQXEShXGIgl0gvfp3m20" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>My sister’s friends tragically lost their infant daughter in January. We kept the kids for them one night so they could be with Katie and Joe. Even though we never met her, we all loved baby Ruby and our hearts are broken for this family. </div><div><br></div><div>The big girls took full advantage of their time together and played salon. <br><br><img id="id_63fe_1964_dc4e_7991" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/kO8CR8NOXaKkJAnMXlhvNEtl8lgjwTUy8qIkQ4M-xf9_z-bznafr2cLXOLDusP4IPaU" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Ruthie does not like leaving her mama but Aunt Kait worked a little maternal magic and we made it just fine!<br><br><img id="id_776e_cb20_750d_c31c" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qrKEXpSW5aTxneKlraCU6fy6PM2lEGgFAJXJAI5O1BH5EodL8UgjXIdsiJSFAYKKZI" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>After a two year hiatus, our girl is dancing again! I don’t know who is more excited, her or her parents :) We love her dancing. She had missed it and she’s glad to have an activity again. <br><br><img id="id_70cc_e683_71a6_976a" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/N-5oq1493vtMUrLScLwbPtVjx6WlabpPlGEQ1ZT2iql0e6eAtFl2kTT_jXnHTgP9KzE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We bought Georgia a desk for the reading nook in her room during her kindergarten year so we started the hunt for one for Jack. Mom saw this one on FB Marketplace and I jumped on it and got it! We bought it for $80. I think it will become a family piece. <br><br><img id="id_a634_ed9e_d745_7ad6" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/B7xWrEGh0WQrf5NtqGf4jNH7u1k1OaNQgH6uhGX7dsI4MfwSsJGP91Tq6w60Wb8Pnq4" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Boss baby has started eating some cereal and food. I tried BLW but the gagging (which is normal) gave me anxiety so back to baby food. I’m an old fashioned mom and I’m ok with that :) <br><br><img id="id_cc46_aff_4a22_69b3" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/SU78b27VXdcLw5TfWCXBhOaRW938GoSUTNIhSw0Gj3jIzTfg8wtZUu1ha1fmjnQ82vM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>This is a picture I found on the internet, thankfully we have all been covid free to date. I was just amazed at how the milk changed. This disease is scary.<br><br><img id="id_377e_3be5_3e71_527" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/O2M5xG7evvf2VRSG6IyW0wS7n4b9gP8VXN0avAngwaL5p77A1dUfanXndtO-SFbPFnY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>School pictures were delayed until winter. Isn’t she beautiful! She has grown tremendously this year. I am so proud of her. <br><br><img id="id_2672_8484_5963_710" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/SMJsSxGN0NSRY6BMuaVxVDkTlYOr7Ru7gN2SP7dT29L3nR0SXVlRKFKI4kilyLkea5I" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>K, 1st and 2nd. I love school pictures and the nostalgia they have!</div><div><br> <div><img id="id_a53e_8b55_aa29_7896" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/xG-Wpw_bOUrR9MvINfS0ByqrhlQW2CmyrEu4ZerWRRO2BaD8OReB8MDDxEeMPVhGBLA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Big boy is enjoying seating up in his booster seat. He’s the happiest baby!</div><div><br><img id="id_329c_68e5_b881_d569" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/uMogcbvU-VtcVLc80IrqrMY59UW_wD5WffiWfoslOZc6WN_WOfLU0bKAaXp4HoITrSI" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>And the cutest along with his brother and sister :) <br><br><img id="id_421a_d3c6_c055_1a47" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ulkJbKIWBoABw7QqfNxMOxoDRYQSw89MUGr-6JguySvXpcgde2B9Eo8crexNEwMN6nE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Mamaw and papaw tested positive for covid on February 1st. On February 7th, they were both admitted to the hospital for complications. I will do a separate post devoted to this journey and share more details. <br><br><img id="id_b5a2_f9df_e960_5c48" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/i9c3oP6QEQv3gI3n7WlwEvfrntoX7_kbF8BHG3T6MNZd9TblVE2GUgJn8UE_BVWN9Z4" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Our boy is slightly farsighted and has to go to the optometrist once every six months. Things haven’t improved but they haven’t worsened either; we go back in another six months for further monitoring. He will likely need glasses if we don’t start seeing improvements soon. </div><div><br><img id="id_9412_83c9_72f0_ee4e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/OdUzRMwus-VK_HfNbn25WcBOEu0kWY-pm7CAJYLrybeIYRA3eVrGUgFiN7OJ3Vz0sSk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>It finally came a real snow! John’s first snow. I like baby’s first snow is so special. </div><div><br><img id="id_7a85_5985_528f_b887" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/h8naeEV3CHUI9_4az-IJXGaTFXeR7UQycOViz9RYZtUGkE2mwsS9KU9t_mFEst2pgK4" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Of course mommy had a photo shoot<br><br><img id="id_194d_7143_288e_76f6" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/krHzRc4OhO25uIMI_DjjsPf-HcZW1kH0oYzpmnNQHHiodoYeR9yv3GnXNBpGdLIti10" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>He just learned to sit up a few weeks before the snow so it was perfect timing to show off his new trick.</div><div><br><img id="id_a9a2_967b_224d_cf98" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/fwfeS8VnwN9G45eXmOm5lTZ78CVQCFm9maFEe_rdIjidXRerid6O1tPQJHO-jijyqDM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Cheeks for daysssss</div><div><br><img id="id_f5c6_ce5d_374d_a12e" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/4VC5iXT1_t65nkl_eXICwN3-e7iNAUeZqbKi12PTkMfIih8B8y5h3CYgplkusmbzw2Y" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>The snow gave us an extra week at home with no school or work. Thank you Jesus for the blessings of each season.<br><br><img id="id_39d_fdee_d79a_c15a" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/2c3uGWyVgpOlwG6XSbOdSrRUwbrIsILt2DQ1Ue0l1nKM-Oqypi_2Qg-t0vxSBTQ7pMs" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_eec2_f7f4_f6c9_6892" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/NbPeBphANMULSGAksL5SXOxnoXN5El2-oZpcbS0kjqq2W7mbg8hRf3J1efF09KPDQto" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>One snow day we took to Poppa’s hill for some sledding (John boy just posed for pictures) </div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_d58f_91d5_4082_e5d1" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/nvRMVkAlfnK00IsDtbQ7vLgodJmU4dj_LdcMnmk7k99-uY2kkFmz8aRmhDM9g0rW30M" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>He was content observing from the heated jeep!<br><br><img id="id_e430_3b7b_130e_af92" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/kEr0Qg6OhzGHaBVbk0-_5P288kMf57PTFc8GnA_eeVzhEjqFCew2Z3XmDLxg8LIikY0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_8675_e35c_591c_350b" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_2OuBb3uT8vYlBtUqR6_cKHcgpuK-xZTc9n4GFwQqMBIIeQlIrGPPaMwEZBN2Zcy0-M" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_cdf0_82bf_53e3_438" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/bT_1I2fo9pRiTcHXPe649oP0dri1ihFt7xCy-6xfOYz7VNNj6HjMBtJJLLdCTf5Uuh0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_6b0_6cc9_885_5112" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/37uNdLqA5A7rpBQrUlzsEyz8YOxvqoz4Nc1mX1wh-teJGbRsb4SioV1xX7PWAyww2Ac" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Mom and baby loved watching, snuggling and staying warm while everyone else had fun in the snow <br><br><img id="id_b62b_ea48_c34c_d2b1" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Meg8ytpkdy971sJXFQNNKY5qZn-VdkMuaQLgTQT4AWjKYUCllB-Uj4hEsEqPndRyt5Q" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_5766_e6d_a8c_2b50" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/aiTDQfBJcw0gbwqijiFAt8gDnbwbBp2dIGOMcvk0xlC5JvDjryVuu4CDpTlYMKa0Vwc" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Ma posted this and I laughed so much! His expression says it all.<br><br><img id="id_e44a_f9f3_11d2_fcc2" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/BMhx7WLeMy-1M21sPc0WRINO50wtuAjSiTQD12H2RVyPQq_HTsU7j1sghrR585OOCGs" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>O dog enjoyed the snow too! </div><div><br><img id="id_2336_2850_2627_15ea" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/ggnbmO6pDGIakdEsSq-YXqusNZw0FAcEbyz9gwvs6oUDy7U0K6tawNq6jWaMsTwzGA4" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>My kitchen window view. I am blessed!</div></div>Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-74924073563367961672021-02-19T19:13:00.001-06:002021-04-18T01:32:03.613-05:00January <img id="id_c33_ce8e_9231_6d12" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/u3smMbnyUMms4snCBVZUsxf7UktrBbClahAQbnkgwETGoc8bQroqTvhYJqYERq5LdDA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Owen is going through a spell (hopefully a spell?!) of getting as dirty as absolutely possible when he goes outside. This has caused him to lose his roaming privileges and he’s on a leash now. We’ve invested in a wireless collar that we hope will be our answer this spring.</span></div><div><br><img id="id_ceed_f7ce_228c_e928" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/662lGzZki2uGMnZwU8XXQ9StuGc7P-lOCp2rr1D7BabQEIQC2HSLC9-SJTD_B77jTlw" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Jack started guitar lessons! Georgia has had her piano music activity and now Jack has his. He was excited to learn something new.</div><div><br><img id="id_1505_433b_9de3_1e99" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/QuG73FusarpiIkKab9hSjIoi9G8E5F4_oN0pRmSLpiGcrsz7RktLrl_yrORMqeE1uQY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Sis went to a hippie-themed birthday party for her friend Ellie. We already had this outfit that worked perfect. Added some hoops, braids and the headband and she was transported to another decade!<br><br><img id="id_72c0_c69c_96ec_b74" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KcH8Le4MZfY9WrPXBol8_CnkvEgQVDFbESWpXuBm7Cp97wfFDYNtQD6BqmIx2e8fq7s" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Sweet girls having a groovy time <br><br><img id="id_d58d_c605_a1de_435b" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/LHB0Zyfs1iVazMC4Ew1Xe_IbKpgAt0rE8x1RHj2PQCSPfaPiVh7hgRr2VROCuCL9LTk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>This doesn’t happen much so it had to be documented<br><br><img id="id_6575_d430_a276_ec18" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/b5f1-2PzgNaMZlQsJjrtVH7rvtF-yHZfwc9A2kEGDS2PvfKx4y1qJLW1FqEhRuVSM_A" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Our handsome boy is growing so much! I love this hand dimples. I think he looks more like Jack everyday.<br><br><img id="id_bb5e_809a_26fc_283f" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/a7ZitjQCjipU5Kuf9Kvs66qT5sZOpJycAeGXyp4HRdktjJBQ0Zpk3BT5w_ky7uSUoLs" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>But I think his profile looks like Georgia Grace.<br><br><img id="id_be40_a590_4137_691" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/iYYMwwPsgeurNtFtktLWUydYT9ao3hgSsVACbGpjkY15lzW9cKUW_K9DVFY5B9LPMFc" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_29ff_c9c9_8e49_cdf" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/DZH904YMOKIhAiUFSMsoXHMhz9-9YFBZ_cN1BIobNVC0bm-H-ApImdOikgQx1ZteImw" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Another day, another disastrous scene. It’s a good thing we love him :)<br><br><img id="id_da69_7346_ccfc_ba26" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/LdJIA4UxsCyZ22ACqfltnEYUrGBy1zyCP4L6Yw2LDC69AQVKiVZrPmIESjB4w80aHDU" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Snoozing at Gammy’s house while mommy is at work </div><div><br> <div><img id="id_6689_cc5c_e4f9_c2c1" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/nLIcTZde4kj4oGY5zSDzogwdy2rGtvMFn-I2glb5TGdr28cBxIQ5RefTkHhDeEZSzkg" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>He thinks he’s as big as his sister and brother </div><div><br><img id="id_29e4_a931_857d_5ad8" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/b5GB4i1zfbv6WFIund2rbi8PBtGqt4sz7WCxE-WAvoJR_7u1znD68kMZ_lTZqu3tEUs" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>John was Will’s good luck charm the day he took his permit test!<br><br><img id="id_4efe_f023_27ee_a6c4" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/w2w6EE9IxC-ys77On8f6cxEVbEFHRxpDkkDZkLoRXIHMrDpN-b007ao0CmU3zWCnKgU" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Clean and exhausted from reeking havoc on our lives<br><br><img id="id_da21_df7c_901e_c40e" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/IDsIiueqmGRmrxT6D33oQhvZauwDs5h7egUvRVkOUBznhyql1LMd5wmmqmZYOHR-UmE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>I hold him for most naps but he was laid down for this one and I just stared at him because he’s perfect. <br><br><img id="id_e7f8_52fb_158c_877" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9fr3PPK6yjvmsKe8gp2lHyvDMXLu-KrAoNNM7bh8q6o4zCIhobvJLoCp0ZAU5fhFQZE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_74d1_7b0e_678c_c277" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/UZcNtU66O4H1v_Hu_hUOINE2ir2GMr7WKvwvMveaE3x0REQUuFeKBUd9GMTMDIXv8Y4" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We organized and cleaned Georgia’s room, it feels brand new! Her room hasn’t changed since we moved in over six years ago (except crib to big girl bed). I love that about her. She’s easy to please and content.<br><br><img id="id_6a9a_e692_390e_f32f" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/H1RS7_jKoWtV0mHqwJv5RBeyLiBg9uV8U9jbljTjoj5d5oSnygaTTB5RTdEPus5pKt4" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Georgia’s built-in baby doll<br><br><img id="id_7b70_1a4e_37e0_30be" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/hsrjaQ52hzRpf3Rd2WTBauAFVUiFn4SRDwiauzNDGwxPpK9koq4D0y2eOBfPygkDWwU" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Loving every minute of it too<br><br><img id="id_ad3_adb4_f72c_e264" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/H-rMYR36jj-qQl9WZjKjDytglXsN8EvQyyFBAZzNsi-itXXzIeuce_dEugkk-ayIVfw" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Such a ham!<br><br><img id="id_666f_d77e_20fc_8284" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/KhFmi17joaI-o_wrq2P1FlhG87cGoFzidAN7sX6BEkIhy49t5fpkXAIYyuk1xhuoblE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Sis for to ride home in the jeep in the front seat with daddy. Can you tell how it made her feel? :)<br><br><img id="id_c08a_5cd5_6237_2045" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/RUNuUYwQfBqSwqDor2KiAkNEVhRGK5Cv-uiz-4J7wjW2IpxOYI4SkY0K_9LqxgieGGs" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Georgia had a cheer clinic and this boy used the Tahoe as his play gym <br><br><img id="id_9384_655e_6068_5cc9" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/CayM1h4_G7G-Ykyi3Ir2sqcRBjQwQyGp35iAM3k0K5dJ3yer5H4nD-HopC-jSH4iEyY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>He loves his activity center Santa’s elves made him!</div></div>Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-53002597146684445242021-02-18T01:35:00.006-06:002021-02-18T01:59:29.135-06:00Goodbye 2020<div style="text-align: center;">What a year. I make no promises but I would love to find the time to do a year recap because 2020 was really one of the best years of our lives. Our family was completed when John Parker was born, Jack started Kindergarten, Georgia grew more than she ever has in any other year, we traveled (moderately) and enjoyed our extra time at home. I will do my best to make a recap happen because it's definitely been a year that's worth a trip down memory lane.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_bdc1_ca66_9184_1194" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/4Xu-0nnT7zLjl6m1_VODikr4Lfix-wwTYht7RUH46X18ljQryG6fDjxwvET1hlM" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is how you find the two of us most of the time. He has been the most attached of all my babies. It could be the fact he is never put down, not even for naps most the time. He's completely rotten.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_65db_2da1_3f2c_dbcc" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/asnnb-mYkcoofHVVwx7U4ovpRDFdqDoRi8me2KF80m1bwD0xK0SECRnyTC-uDyY" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We've had a mild start to winter and Jack has rode his four-wheeler a few times. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_3bc3_9ff2_9d05_4382" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Ywaqq-OOhdI2sCrQ8l6zAy-MXvUnRyndplsqzxeHL3oopzDLCMtTEtENStPJjGY" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ruthie and Aunt Kait at Christmas cookie baking night at Auntie's. The two of us have a special bond!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_396a_4ad3_ef24_56ee" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/7syfUa41GTc3ds6X2pOa4KbCOWY2GS4B0dNi7wEBO1mbvcsUBh1X40qh79uk7sw" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love this selfie Ma and Gram took with the kids in Georgia's room. Gram's face is such a happy smile and I love the way John is looking at Ma.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_5e71_b272_4960_2332" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/1I9dmR2RnAe7dqP9DZ-TJ1vvdpbvNcE_Vn_C42GcLPy1fXGGEZjoPZESglWMTR8" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just a girl trying a Hanacure mask because I'm a sucker for all the skincare products :) We all have our vices, at least mine is legal.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_693c_295e_a6de_a817" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/4w9F3WNA6eZwGnyyQPmYr6hu8nhc1DwbG9Fxd7WrLFjEnMyjJ2rx0_ofAid1_G8" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">John's four month checkup. He looks so big here. Like barely fitting on the scale. Babies don't keep. He had a great checkup weighing 15 1/2 lbs and everything else measuring right on target. Dr. Evans and I were talking and John kept making eye contact with him and smiling. He loves people! I think he will be a social guy. He received shots and didn't feel good that evening but was fine by the next day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_d899_14a9_ef4c_b6d6" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/gjCDYAeGR6f1LVDsAy3yFB4CeNQnwQhu7qc9PcDC7gXu7RbIVsXb5bbA9fb3pNE" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">HAPPY and loving life!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_55e7_d19a_b6c1_b759" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/KQc8OXAcO0rktrDS15NyZa9pBNktyabBYOz4o74xD5u8CWbiIWaSE5Hb7nbV2r0" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A side by side of Marcus and John (Marcus is three months older). I have said since the beginning he looks the most Harrison of all our babies. I see resemblances in the nose and eyes, even the expression! Like father, like son.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_dabc_5575_9b5f_e206" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Qfhbor_aFjrWbuMv4Rx5bsfrUHzHn_4M5aaDUwx1Yv8RSsSN8y0BJ6FInmYvqPY" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She has a new baby brother and a new camera for Christmas so that only means one thing... :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_776b_73dd_4cf4_ef93" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/bGgi2Opioo9HKCl5IOOgxr16tDEjU8SxNA5hHypVSJ2nzScqywvkkdLwL2zwmhc" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A four month post isn't going to happen but I can assure you he's the happiest four month old in all the land :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_bc28_d349_8ef0_c1ef" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/wu87ZcbpNd7WlX3ZV4GoQuXkRxXJLmamTTv4OfygNtZ4j112nIOD5iC9C3JHKxo" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On December 30th, I finally had my hernia surgery. This has been a long time coming since I developed it from delivering Jack (and it only became worse since being pregnant with John). We decided it was best to wait for surgery until after I was finished having babies so we scheduled it for the end of this calendar year. All went smooth and I had an easy recovery. I had never been put under before and the only side effect for me was wanting to sleep all the next day and a half! I've never craved sleep so much in my life. I would nurse John, then go right back to sleep. I'm glad it's behind me and I still love my boys even after what they put me through :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_e7ff_4fa0_9a56_d9b3" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Vm1cHyuK-uUZZ9_F-u_I_mZpEsQN4Rz9N7KQ2G5zO9dBgZYKWySUW5Rz1cXIwiw" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've got a nice little half circle scar I will wear proudly. My babies were worth it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_bc25_17ce_595_b5d7" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Caz4h3Hdapt_dQr4XuOybA5O9qJhLFlpBt0eHfnUi5O8mOWsBXGg9Bz8QP-R_qk" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On New Years Eve Tiff texted and came and got the big kids so we could have a break and I could recover. I'm so thankful for amazing friends who checked on me, brought food, kept the kids, etc. I am blessed with the best.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_8d21_b18_59d0_8429" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/eTvBLkfyJ8JwhibB1tVcbDjggOwLY0sYKK2pifkwjzVyqcjpYP6IuUQtXDBaGI8" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Georgia gave Emery a makeover. She looks up to Georgia so much.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_10d2_a492_99b5_172" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/SpSKky7GEU6YoY-OjmkdX7AzuMZAIyQKpGOyIL5OW1QjiN31tgL-V0O8NNJ8RPI" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">NYE 2020-one day post op mixed with covid and you get a New Years at home laid up in pajamas (me) drinking grape juice and not watching the ball drop because there wasn't one! It didn't matter to us. We had a fun night just the five of us.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_d38b_2cf_5a50_cf65" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/WhnJQ7sbv-1sCCzPkno4r2mn4a3WXgL1U2QVEwjLisuooBfoXo8vyxfZ2y_Zxmw" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cheers to a healthier world that's closer to Jesus in 2021!</div> Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-23512444079109284552021-02-18T00:48:00.009-06:002021-02-18T01:54:37.651-06:00Christmas 2020<div style="text-align: center;">You know it's 2020 when you worry the whole month of December about catching covid and being quarantined for the holidays. It has been an unusual year and holiday season to say the least but the silver lining is the time we've had to pause and appreciate everything we have. The things that really matter in life seem to be magnified this year and for that I am thankful.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_3bac_cd0d_8761_77ef" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/8a6aEj3C94rA4oRm1ORIR40MKmNFkK2YLpZYkxQxQsFVOSd-HAGXHoIY6Hus2OM" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Christmas card 2020. It revolves around a baby boy, much similar to the first Christmas thousands of years ago. Thank you Jesus for another wonderful blessing we do not deserve but have prayed for and you answered.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_d1e7_223d_123b_109d" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/q5SWnzOIEF0I6iZ9FZZNeuJaWuqIG5THz79U7UzP3vemq0yybSUXaOqJftFNHgM" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /><br />Big boy doing his part to open one of his gifts from Gram. <br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_9a21_2bc6_bbd9_f73f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2TghEFHYWaFDE9AwN1xKbgnYUMzkYACql54IRa2kk47p7xk-yR51J9BzgZtL6dY" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Snug as a bug in a rug! This boy loves to be swaddled just like his brother. We swaddle him every night for bed and houdini usually has at least one arm worked out by morning.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_b5c2_33db_40d4_4cba" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_1TThZtdXxv5dx-_vF1De8IUwJCnMvo_Yndp324iXdj5ZVfaVHXhXeJDP6fyIo0" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Baby's first Christmas calls for a lot of photo opportunities. You only get one first Christmas.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_6b65_2de0_e2f1_12e8" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/4RvlMu5Uyx2PB2r7xmpVdVypAjab5nQue9eTLK4Lx_8GcDUIhkoWnVPL5r1fkCM" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These two are besties and so much alike. They are just naturally drawn to each other. Is it birth order? Is it their free and wild spirits? I would say a little of both.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_db2b_204_e511_787" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/nIS3AAJYpfgiEO-frB_TYO2ZOKRkOSg3mS_imbjU6KFhU_gtIt3g0QIq-X0824I" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lottie Kate is wearing one of Georgia's outgrown Christmas skirts. I sometimes look at them and I'm just in awe Paige and me have daughters! They might both look like their mamas just a little bit too :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_b618_5604_a563_ed92" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/qlGqCmF-e7VPqyy8umUQoF-bZopLjCjmtgrGE-ZrDEKBQtVETKNFojF5nj4zGb8" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I found this selfie of G and John on the ipad and it makes me happy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_3345_204e_63db_305c" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/qGarlDpkyiv3NIQgbFVEflg0E3AB-gsnxvUj7UtOVUqssWitqtFX7mXjk-OKWB4" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">John's homemade hand ornament. I'll cherish this forever.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_34c7_d4e7_7ffd_7548" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/FUJLfdi3MVOX_6pQfyJ3IjUPVOI300SBjiDlnOebD-1IPExtLOujYCmb_FS_aKQ" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was the most laidback about things I have ever been this Christmas. I've learned to not sweat the small stuff. I use to think you had to have your tree up the week of Thanksgiving or else. We bought our tree the weekend after Thanksgiving but didn't decorate it until the following weekend. Christmas still happened. Life with three kids and life in a pandemic has taught me to worry less and be thankful more.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_c5_8c8b_ebe3_87bc" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/zmoviW6q-f_dS6cE-R-4VHeehM3HzCAjCXNBnWtFzuuGzzKYQgm9BoMi5EG_iCs" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Getting cookies and milk ready for Santa</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_1b87_55b_3f61_35ee" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/1ex_wVVkSc-Vn8Qkh-3v6A8Fj-vsp7Gidm3CIR-XcamzIat1sNu1UOawCmyGi0E" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Christmas morning 2021. My favorite picture I take every year.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_9c06_4be2_4dec_44a9" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/v-Ks9sWLFNAbEqz3zxyCXdWTCZnj4GPzgzoBsKXwQ8UUojLijAJueTE3AykoNjo" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The three best gifts Marcus and I could ask for. We seriously need nothing else.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_5bd_10d6_a0a4_f3c3" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Xr6DP4QFesTO65KLzwxorj7kWt9dNHs59-2rr2UBLvW96J72_nIeK--SfEYEqgU" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Christmas morning snuggles.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_9282_224f_9898_e378" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/crpSH3PTAwyO7RfmAOEVN-tCEk_bcKbILCsrwBVOr_Rb1l7Z8Boz9jbnW2sodcA" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The butt flap Christmas pjs are my favorite</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_a88d_e320_384a_37ff" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/q1frNY1xe8de_BpOWntZIQiHeRWFDH7DjIVWTfctdc0BHQ8n1ei24yRYqSvoYxc" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jack's big gift from Santa this year was a new guitar. He starts lessons in January!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_8e53_d0e0_4cbd_febf" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/AqDEbZoSoNb_GT_Hgrwk7XIUY1iUx1NX4icwCI0G0pJjhNLryEfxh_9BSkgKdTU" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Georgia's big gift this year was a pink camera and a new bike which was a surprise from Santa!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_c3ee_c231_5e32_812" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/XBt-XE4Qn2iKlybOHOBq2-3vshB_TBUnTr5TjF8ShdcbgNHRXK-MYyUj0PHYV-Q" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She put the camera to good use and took lots of pictures from Christmas morning. I love seeing Christmas through the eyes of eight year old Georgia.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_fd78_a6f5_56a3_1aff" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/1H3TuLXga7IFQGrNrg6wKVdFphSn8qAlZAVeZlJ_dhTbLEmGO9nHOXm5BfgO7RY" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of her polaroids-she picked the caption ha!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_91ac_b796_781f_1a4c" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/8dwTQp-aczU-FH0_LwdPCDt6R7TwrShaw7uHyouL3foHH3nyECBLvOPiUekql1U" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ruthie Joy enjoying Christmas at mamaw and papaw's. I love being the family photographer.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_ee0d_aa97_6fe6_7fd4" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/RCF-sMvf7qNSsajE4eXaautB3dWSmfbzowADa5kj2rQrwv_EsiIywP8gISyLFJI" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All six babies in their Christmas best</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_a5ac_295b_4e2e_e00f" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/YY6KvLzJLw4pk2im2KRpvSOpUhqBf9yTO7nEbtdWE7ijQeEPL8NHBU4Hu9e9OYI" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Papaw and John boy. He and mamaw are always talking about what a good baby he is.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_3a8f_9ce8_614a_5be6" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/lAG7fn1csU2HHRTg5tCfMuStpwLUDLHxvw-HpMIBD6McQ0rP598QsI6ZVYd2Wik" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Georgia and Deenie looking at some Christmas videos and pictures</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_671a_5a80_327f_e18d" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/34TlptYfy_GoBCc7vwQ5VckAERFSPFM1QFYs96VyJeb-FGaZB_7w2ulMWwpNUIQ" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our selfie game is a work in progress as we maneuver to get everybody in the frame! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_eca9_9790_38d1_5203" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/3Bhv-bPMM9oYsfaGBuxHZucFkc3XGt03dgBwwGy_8oQ-OmPlA41B1-J2XZ77ZI0" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">John and Pa taking a Christmas nap</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_c989_7048_7ead_89ed" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/dAgp9U1yf7d6wobBouXJTSjTxrGcZ5lgpEYmNZdG8TlcelMIOHbcAgecobouaug" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ma and Pa and all their babies! Georgia always said she wanted to be the only girl and she got her wish :) She's our princess and helps keep the boys in line.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_5983_b344_819f_4892" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/PDBf-4jDpjm6IA9LAnMo8RYa6uzlfOXdDzIgim9tOZo2Q1IxN40fwCbY-sgUFK4" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We gave Wick his first Radio Flyer wagon and now John has his first <3 I plan on keeping these so the boys can use them someday for their babies.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_7b15_93e7_7083_7350" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/bQroaczqLZOoM0yqA5Gv_sTJ3pSeCeRruPcjq0JIcnFsE_iCmWaDdQ00VluGD0k" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Poor O doesn't make it in a lot of pictures these days. It's partly because he won't be still for me to take one, and partly because we have three kids. Even this one is blurry but we sure love our doggy brother and choose to overlook all the items he's destroyed and all the poop on the nursery carpet :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_da58_b69a_eff1_957f" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/1Ka4fMJaNYxXYS_VKuNKPhgz7-qSu2TL5BMcY-qPPPzWpJIOvnkyN-ARaRB_pEE" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_1cd3_df92_a7_6967" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/3G1MoM20ktW_f0K5RQezRJbpIWjWYwAWdtyn-anVJIIqm6aFeYCQybhpoOURJWo" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_c311_135_3406_cb25" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xuBzeJIsyi3KHCR0U4xJzvyNULoK-BDarLByL5jJRA_BGUa7Hp1b-jytQCWFKg" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our last baby's first Christmas and it was a special one</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And that's a wrap on the Christmas season. It was different than most years with covid having an effect on visiting family and being able to do some of our traditions but we made the most of it. We missed going to church the most. We did our best to keep bringing everything back to the real meaning of the season but we are anxious to get back in church where we get a weekly dose of Jesus. I'm thankful for Christmastime and all the sweet memories that surround it.</div> Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-46678435607606311762021-01-25T00:50:00.001-06:002021-01-25T01:15:36.262-06:00John is FIVE months old! <img id="id_c8c8_a700_5b4d_2921" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/lptzx8-NDAWc8t8Pg745gsg_58EVI5s5MSxohgVeUoJ2-Mfmpimo5Tg5WkyXmmA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15.399999618530273px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: "Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15.399999618530273px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: "Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">John-you are five months old! And growing up so much everyday. </span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15.399999618530273px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Here are the highlights of your fifth month:</span></div><ul style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; padding: 0px 2.5em; margin: 0.5em 0px; line-height: 1.4; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15.399999618530273px;"><li style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: center;">You are in size 2 diapers and 6 month clothing (some 6-9 months)</span><span style="text-align: center; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">. You are a chunky butt but proportional and perfect. You go no where so you don’t need shoes and I’m not even sure what size you are ha! </span></li><li style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: center;">You love your people. And preferably you want to be held by your people, especially mommy. You follow me with your eyes if I leave the room and get so excited when I come to get you . You are a serious cuddle bug and are held for almost all your naps!</span></li></ul><br><img id="id_7868_aa21_c0c9_bbd3" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/lEosWiAIgG5x5Dwab1UTzTzNUTRqOD7CMrkOpM46gHaJwn0YR6-PQm1gXa5jFr8" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><ul style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; padding: 0px 2.5em; margin: 0.5em 0px; line-height: 1.4; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15.399999618530273px;"><li style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: center;">You appear to be cutting teeth because of all the chewing and drooling but nothing yet. I've heard it is common for boys to show signs of teething early but not actually have any teeth for a while. This seems to be the case for you.</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">You are almost sitting up on your own. You enjoy sitting in your activity seat and being a part of the action.</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">You care nothing about your activity gym and jenny jumper 95% of the time. The fussing starts as soon as we put you in it. You would much prefer to just be held and talked to :)</span></li></ul><br><img id="id_d4cc_cd78_2f4_1580" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9lzYF3BozVi7a_L9fU-JLrgbveEVBVd4SdzGwXh9pSNWD6zqhVOeBpzEuDvpWm0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><ul style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; padding: 0px 2.5em; margin: 0.5em 0px; line-height: 1.4; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15.399999618530273px;"><li style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Your hair is coming in but it’s still hard to see because it’s so light. You have the least hair of all the Harrison babies :) Your eyelashes are growing and full just like your siblings. You have mommy and Jack’s big lips, Georgia’s nose and daddy’s eyes.</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">You love to be naked but you hate bathtime. This started a few months ago and I’m hoping this stage is over soon. This is the only time you throw a fit on us.</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I received so many warnings about boy babies giving you a shower when you changed their diaper and I think I can count on one hand how many times you have done that to me (Jack was the same). I think you love your mommy too much to pee on her.</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">You nurse exclusively when you’re with me and when we’re apart, you either take a breast milk or formula bottle. You typically take one formula bottle a day on days I work in the office. No cereal or table foods yet.</span></li></ul><br><img id="id_45b3_a69d_452e_1a2a" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/a6lUtEx_AwKQPyydNfU0p1yGCZdjOr1e4HR-owIc8RuGpmIm73IM_iQ8xqc6n38" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><ul style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; padding: 0px 2.5em; margin: 0.5em 0px; line-height: 1.4; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15.399999618530273px;"><li style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; text-align: start;">We have had some sleep regression this month. You were sleeping through the night and for the past month or so you want to nurse in the middle of the night a couple times. You sleep in your crib in our room, then typically stay in our bed after the first nursing session.</li><li style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; text-align: start;">You love your rubber teether ring, watching Georgia and Jack act silly, peek-a-boo and pulling Owen’s hair. You have just about give up your paci.</li><li style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); text-align: center;">Your favorite way to go to sleep-swaddled, rocked and bottom padded. Can you say spoiled!?!</span></li><li style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">You love to talk, talk, talk. You squeal and coo all the time. You love when someone talks to you and you try to talk back. It's the sweetest.</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: "Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;"> </span></li><li style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; text-align: start;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: "Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; text-align: center;">You love to watch your big sister and brother play. They both love treating you like their living baby doll :)</span></li></ul><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15.399999618530273px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15.399999618530273px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We love you so much, John boy! Happy 5 months!</span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15.399999618530273px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Love, </span></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15.399999618530273px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue Light", HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Mommy</span></div> Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-24487753751047534502021-01-02T21:25:00.001-06:002021-01-10T01:07:20.134-06:00Christmas Memories<div>I have so many Christmas pictures and memories, yet so little time to get them all posted. We will be spending a lot of time at home this winter due to covid and life with a baby. I hope to use some of my time to get all caught up. </div><div><br></div><img id="id_a5a8_aced_cfc_f67f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_CU_yto4Arwdm7d_94NeN2S8nh7_ELtEVNWhFC4FRgAeQ6RGmFUfq_xIIn4MPvE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Baby’s first Christmas was well photographed. Marcus told me the other day most third kids don’t have a lot of pictures but not ours. <div><br><img id="id_9fa_c4c4_1acf_38b" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/BKqgJqN7e0PqVIjDJyelS9_qCyRdd_cGI0e5EI8s0DvEQwfys8DxV2w5qoTF_VI" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Two girls with messy buns getting stuff done.</div><div><br><img id="id_447_f274_d47a_ba54" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/s4n0o50DtGeenxh2uhKv5QHOWl_Iraos8GKBweG7fMOmx1IxLBEgd6DKESSvxXA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Give me all the baby snuggles with this boy <br><br><img id="id_20be_5cd3_e94c_a730" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/PEt4nnMgB5K3xFfqGAcsnT0g1AZBymsNbPFK8VE5pFXp29EshUdG9S2c0ODcuzc" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We totally took a shortcut this year and bought the premade, precut gingerbread house kit. It saved a lot of stress and eliminated the not-so-fun parts. I have no regrets. <br><br><img id="id_18f1_f5b6_58f2_473c" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Se3jA9dwZ5dtdm6BKdgfBbbnCQsl0vKBI0iN6hZIo1FIpPUf-ie7LjuC9Kg9QyI" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Georgia took this picture, she loves taking pictures of brother just like mama.<br><br><img id="id_2f33_2bb7_9c28_8183" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/1z4LiejXY0TJwYNHWrX4rWT3L_KRGM8bYJsDQgo-W4JVWtQEHVLMwgk9StjFqMg" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Our best friends are due with baby #3! I can’t tell you how excited we are. Rachel and I have been in sync with our motherhood journeys and I’m so excited for her to experience life with three. God is good!<br><br><img id="id_344e_7570_179f_9e16" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/R1TNyoPK6JHaOx7Gy1a0eMvzyuzPPDeh1f4tdzKi5VW22GWVCOHXr1LeUPLXyAk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Kathrine took this one day when she kept him. So peaceful and perfect.<br><br><img id="id_75d3_9cf8_acab_e477" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/gCJ_ls1iOf93VWMtGvejcMaLjmClrvYbDJOgxoiqyUb3WTNuCFZIS1Nhc-JE6V0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>It takes nothing to get this baby to smile! It is his default. I love it so much. <br><br><img id="id_5e_fc4c_fae1_6518" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/rfMGpCE-veMH7vKJvPXvog-jQfHdyJ-jsW6lmHx5jMcCeL18rWYxsjUc48UXnU0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Big brother loves the kisses and slobbers!<br><br><img id="id_326c_aec8_1983_ba61" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/m_wwC7PEYpQmxusIoHGGTjfH74MOj8MwHYZfzGPj0j1d7izMVyIi5jQJlrkHxXc" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We went to Owensboro and looked at Christmas lights one evening. It was a fun, safe, baby-friendly Christmas activity. We had to get some Starbucks coffee too. <br><br> <div><img id="id_6e7a_9be0_862e_29a6" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/nEitRt9LhaVB-QuLk61cHytHgTNZEDLIWhZxq5kQ03Y8Qam1Fyd5JqX_MCuxQ3A" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Everyday is a photo op for this boy :)</div><div><br><img id="id_eb07_6694_92c6_dfd4" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/erh9G3I8kAqRa-vESDN4ibU9cnlxv8MgTCWQO2QDk1EgaM8TVytwb_Xx_jitRVA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Candy making night at Auntie’s house. We rarely take a group family picture and not everyone is there. I love my family. <br><br><img id="id_cdf0_5aee_98ee_e3fb" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/AewO9-M-7qCkiFXi-gjdnoHtXkxzvhpg99mWeCIYu-qxLBvbvM-MJa6X_8zJWIo" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>We wore our matching Polar Express jammies out this season! I bought Georgia and Jack’s after Christmas on sale at Chatters two years ago, and searched and found John’s size to match this year!<br><br><img id="id_ee4e_16fa_b193_fe1" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/w8ccjXE9QFfUBMBqVBKmrVAWZ9ri7EzZ3nzc4wOGAQWZ8yoPYLqqhrv_pqrO1V4" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Covid has kept Georgia and Jack from going to school in-person all of December so they would go to to Aunt Kay’s on days Marcus and I both had to go in to work. They attended the Christmas party and they were so excited for it! Look at the joy on her face. (She picked her outfit and requested the hair ‘do)</div><div><br><img id="id_71f4_4301_5e18_1d4b" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/m7Kyl1E6EcmqqTiA1vcvordaYO1RyaFTohVp9yKesDSc8C4onqlSbOxal6MuKzg" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>He was excited too! He has definitely missed being an Aunt Kay’s Kid since starting kindergarten.</div><div><br><img id="id_e04d_8dc9_f7ad_ecfe" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/qmuokuA2dWxoLGsCaMXeteB5pb8NE42C1AMletQfLmnujWA7VY8T-iu7fk31U6o" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>John has decided bathtime is not fun. I hope he changes his mind soon. <br><br><img id="id_453f_b68d_5c5b_dfcb" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/nZThUsvryLy6R4FlprGixOUqCsFSeZz1brNZIthpWKvNBEEPNjEbtd62OOcvtcg" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br>Naked baby sleeping <3</div></div>Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-60369680628074043862020-12-31T20:33:00.001-06:002021-01-01T18:10:55.993-06:00Hunting and Our First Real Tree<div>On to December! The Christmas season always goes by faster than we want it to and this year was no different. Even with covid limiting our holiday activities, it still seemed time was flying right on by. Here are some of our favorite memories:</div><div><br></div><img id="id_82a6_55e4_31f1_67f4" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/IzQ8rdjD3bz-IdpcrMrBpqHxapDjvhymGNu2cV1V2-xOLPnTtRp_DJKAE7CWSME" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>How many kids can say they’ve rabbit hunted with their 82 year old great grandfather? These two don’t realize how blessed they are!<br><br><img id="id_b760_8976_5df2_f6d7" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/zbv84zfZ0sCIPgHmB8fhIhWvDF0VnLp8PeH33c4VS3kE35m7cuesRLAuRnknvn0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Jack and daddy enjoyed the hunt <div><br><img id="id_90de_f60e_fa50_4bf9" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/XBccegB45Z1zob7V51NaS25v2UxbTV9WfPQ6CbOPSZd38KRTGUYV5SEz7DfPmr0" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Sis didn’t want to miss out on the fun and went too! I’m proud of her for going and being the only girl on the hunt.</div><div><br><img id="id_dcb2_cf77_f548_321f" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/L2PRvwlkJqJwusJrHRD_qBCXINED6dahazHEkN23C-M1CK8AQIICxQ6IB9MWtdw" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>This selfie just makes me smile :)<br><br><img id="id_da4c_f758_1beb_5fcd" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/VxWN4ZrUbn9M9JjewrPRj5Rr-HIvOMZdFuQPGJ8HIeFJ8RQphXoogBzKWIwl5mg" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Proud as punch about their kills<br><br><img id="id_a3c4_f502_7b7d_6bec" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/xmO1JKOziqw8oBl5e7f6zEUWWtDggqEHqVQoNZELaND2aB8Eapn8rvHeI2LV1Ng" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_5e2b_66cc_455_d84a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gxcO5H7iFkAh7Lb7NTVoLVgl4YSJ3D8GEfhQ0qBWdDJWYv54ysKkiQKMcOvyHzY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_de6d_62ed_90ec_cf55" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/St0G5W-nuCgSlKE8zHHFiFk97SWTraPUrk3vjJoLEkaKr7bRAqlRxF9HkiBLKSA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Just a sweet picture of our boy in cable knit and sherpa. Give me all the textures on this boy!<br><br><img id="id_1697_7bf2_805c_52ad" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Bb93lVp3DuT9Xp009yPf6T1O_IUPu3AX9yJZfJAGcE48XOLx_zOOM637FL0oVjg" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 384px; height: auto;"><br>We have talked about getting a real tree for several Christmases and decided last Christmas we would wait until 2020 and start the tradition on John’s first Christmas. This is sis looking beautiful at the tree farm. She’s growing up right before our eyes.</div><div><br><img id="id_c2e1_5b83_fc27_8855" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/uBytyy2b2XK4ErpjeQkBE_-t9WMdtig-mDcjAdnfZqSgfKN1rMFadkO0cbcf3g8" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 382px; height: auto;"></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">We found the perfect tree and Jack helped pack it out for us.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span><img id="id_187c_9d09_d380_7a3d" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/qZbkSeNQ5Kx1COvAKEGVhQpM4vcMtrDjJxz5VMvaIDBw1laA1mGQyXqbMiCl-Ak" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Of course I couldn’t pass up the opportunity for a photo op! Baby’s first Christmas and first real tree experience for all of us.</div><div><br><img id="id_99ff_bf5f_95b8_1fd1" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/TjuV5-DYqPpyefsmdgAolCe7zsEOUJty_3QUrk8dIGL8FKQb1jyyKbZxQGTwwC8" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_7898_5e0d_1605_2081" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/7ZP_r2bwnAzn6uyGXBf_0mZ95qIdOiIAjytFr-ibBGWsssy-YJ0rM5JBZj9tvUM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>One of my favorite memories with our family of five!<br><br><img id="id_653c_8eb0_1b23_9503" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/NlEXmnnQaSyu5JC5DKFyyMH2rQJnDADcd70JAfiJltMFkDl-G-QrixdJXNdcAfY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>The tree behind them is the one we chose!<br><br><img id="id_1688_523b_c43_6381" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/T-v2Acuzt_1GqQZoefJJ0AiSb_nNY_5pRpGFZhMoavL77mibzZMU_B32NPN3SmY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>They had way more fun picking out a real tree than dragging our artificial one out of the attic. I think this tradition will continue. <br><br><img id="id_d53e_710b_996d_7f9f" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/xpTjuvDHgIaDR2V2AuiUFs5EztIaASVLjOh4vjkJAFwghpJx_cMl7BqwmMiRNqg" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>I captured baby boy’s new truck-thumb sucking! Our first thumb sucker. So sweet!<br><br><img id="id_9bdc_b6_467_a6b1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/DZhqZxLvIbgZJtr6zSPqUwuzljY3HXEazTVhGg6RFE7cknpc-gmTQFq3kDB9L2c" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>It’s a beaut, Clark!<br><br><img id="id_bc83_5ea0_fcf9_3d11" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/FKb82TxQs86saS4y3wr0NEyd7w0foiZBkgqfbA4dON1ypBl6qcUgqp9vuTZrpV8" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>They recommended you let it “fall” for a day so that’s what we did. <br><br><img id="id_b4ac_b641_1e98_e5c2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/QhquUUG0z6Kn3xzgpzDhdrKdeoXBDNygYK6SvvBCSGlzBrlYGRMvrFN51cVySkg" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Our Christmas tree 2020! Hands down our favorite tree ever.<br><br><img id="id_66fb_e79b_828b_e34f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/WpDyW7yJwetSkMAQ5_Sp0n5ip-KItDt_iMeJ_yjdY-JcU2wAP-OJ4JS0E7ol3Go" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Just a couple of guys worn out from all the Christmas festivities. <br><br> </div>Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-72962207709375262482020-12-28T23:40:00.000-06:002021-02-18T00:16:23.764-06:00A Smoky Mountain Christmas 2020<div style="text-align: center;">Two weeks before Christmas we decided to take a last minute trip to the mountains. We have pretty much been homebound for the majority of 2020 and I would be having surgery right before the new year, so we thought a trip was what we needed to recharge. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_ff57_3bcc_4b21_ceff" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/96GTBbt8pVzuJJt_onW0jk4RGOp5iZpiJ3hTOLkBJ5js4wkFUdmDbVgEoSuMZ2E" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">First stop-Bryson City, North Carolina. The drive had some gorgeous views. I loved the train track on the side of a mountain.</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_25be_15cf_c4f7_efa9" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/gd9hTPCiLC9fi1rDoFXFLr-LBSctMbNe6xO3HWE2SAVAYZG--VrrMI-JSqmKVJM" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you guessed we were going to Bryson City for the Polar Express, you guessed right! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_8b7b_d546_698e_320e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/fZndYz1APjBOfXL_C9QT0ew4Z-eyeMklO0RbsQP8g471a5Hp6c01P1Gmojz-s1k" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All the boys ready to ride the train and meet Santa</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_413e_c495_a37b_a18e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ocl7Hrf_CHyKmwCjwBv_PlCt6i5KVYcFHFZliZAY9mJNfMN21fazytSQTmtAZv4" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Punching our tickets in true covid style ;)</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_27b7_24e9_ed3_6f1a" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/8dsuM3Hzd_iTdCfEC8XgobBD5TZuOz9x-cnDYX8Xz3XZPOiGwVjq0LnL67sM4IE" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A glimpse of the North Pole out the train window. Jack is a skeptic so it better be pretty good or he’ll smell a rat ha!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_a998_7995_f98_4692" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/fHJg3n89-tcWl9EdJyt97tCCxIFysQs4CgMw_4Mp79HAlwZHQ9VWY_i05yNtL34" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Santa picture for 2020. This wasn’t what I had in mind for John’s first Santa experience but it will have to do. I’ve learned this year to let go of unnecessary things you want and be thankful for what you have.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_8025_2dea_858a_a46b" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/93iAEX2q58vTJkgPd3i0cHjx0p3pQqpTx_imPfSstiK1i28lD56SpUkbyBSQxLU" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All three of them received their punched tickets and a bell as souveneirs.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_b9c8_a15f_30a9_7d58" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/AyZhcZ21Zn-PV3BoTyIpmrWLAZpK8vBVC7hOL7m18kKKZFdtfkkW0ALMb7a3KR0" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_b58e_fe85_ff7e_11" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/EsweB1Aq-_WdclR7y6QZXfymovTqtUgyOWJhFkTWRCVqoBGZzsTrWmzCG2J_f6Y" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_8e14_b197_51a1_e2e7" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/iNEerQy58Gcx0ZueNiPaSGzXLIrq5iEfvI8Dl7lrQbuqz8ZRYGDi3ova9R0WZPw" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_6fc3_500a_f63b_b7dd" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/JJ8WGysy5c0z11enTqSKE9efUn_Poylsuvlna7EPUv7g-4jLSwtCSN5my4jzfro" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I bought the big kids Polar Express pajamas right after Christmas in 2018 on sale (I sized up). They wore them last year and could still wear them this year. I found the matching footed baby jammies for John on a resale Facebook page and my sibling Christmas pj dreams came true :)</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_4489_c642_a102_26fe" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/7_6UerZF1UtQfmirleZm4e9ro0finCoidXPer-bcn8OaPKiAXs7KlEtS37koLrU" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They really enjoyed it. It was a neat experience and a memory we will always have! I don’t think we’ll make the drive for it again but I’m glad we did it once during their childhood to make Christmas a little more magical!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_e7d0_20ba_1bea_ced1" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/Qd7F324NnoiH_MwX2LSVDtrx0TZFv_VpMJwCc8GDwigT0HdqsYXwuMxd0wPo7ZE" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We stayed at an inexpensive lodge in Pigeon Forge. As much as we love staying in a mountain cabin, our trip was a quick one and we knew convenience would have to be a priority with a baby. This place met all our needs, was cheap and allowed us to spend more on other attractions. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_ed67_5a3a_2b24_15d0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/knlOo9hngF25yRNtss30M5REvYzoOupTWz36qma7ENIrOMQMGrECeTFuXqAbn68" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_d217_d9b1_b842_b787" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Gb6yR9Aj7mTWILsUHrhvjRhg__eF1-w2syBvmGMDcZEP2a_DXcGDIGvCtKb8T1Y" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_5cc7_9770_cee9_27d1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ndg07osJhyl_vz96T3lXNbMw2CcMe9XBhNlW36vUgkXAV5ZmNdWU7B0vt1qZHwI" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A few pictures from our favorite restaurant at the Smoky Mountains, Five Oaks. It was delicious!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_e4e4_e237_65e4_c211" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/bVIllhyEkiETorIqsIUzmFfTRrHIEPukZmC1FTNoWAuB3sXzLa07mg-YfMwtxkY" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sweet boy rolled with the punches the whole trip and was just happy to do whatever we did! I’m thankful for my easy baby number three. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_560f_916b_1a8_8f84" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/pxqv3IyCTZLpGQuoN1B8yqZcBW_a3890t8WwxR08QjSAN3LDNRxvP4rwQW-vB_c" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A gorgeous restaurant that just makes you want to go buy a farm, build a farmhouse and raise chickens.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_a786_bbcb_f4c2_45a0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/1yrLzIEBFr85D3CzgmgVwBXpIkfYws3Vt2fQLekjbJCrlLZ2qNzKtcG6bvIfD_s" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It’s not a trip to the mountains without visiting Cade’s Cove. We had mild weather and sunshine. Snow would have been nice but the weather we had made things much easier for traveling with a baby.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_9b16_4282_4af_a247" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/jA5B6WmHEMQiNTfC-h0OVKpXI7MW7B9gnnxsgDC7burv52vVLGBMJdGIElULpRU" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love this tunnel we use to get to Cade’s Cove and finally got a picture this year!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_8de4_92f2_51dd_57bf" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/WbYoF7gENJubdILzxtSyzZTxl_uHZvJ2-5TGOpN461oqwjgvFDldhM1HmaQBOOE" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_e7fe_d624_ed36_7d9a" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/nAVJKEX-K1YQCwiSlldQAxLqDfwz3f-QpIFdg2OO4jGjUMNwVGk0v-Eq_u1jNwo" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our bargain resort also had a pool and waterslide that the big kids LOVE.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_df09_5d22_95dc_d20" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/idsHCFGF_nPoK_Iyi6MnTym4Wr8nvQbxYCFcqezm6O1JpcFMLv9ESXax2H7WqEI" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our mountain model! She loved wearing all her pretty winter clothes that hadn't got much wear this season due to covid (we stay home and live in pajamas lol).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_f728_de26_485_596" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/WZorKIplCzzJH4TExtTs4bFWMKLf_x193ANpfgSXZ1OCivx0EYSxzxbWkPaBOOg" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our night out to Old Mill. We love that place and seeing it all lit up for Christmas.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_e894_720f_a69a_428a" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/lMjWNcs8YyN__V2F4BiQBLMBQzFzTg_GYfh8Q_bWZNtFrgyLoOCd1aYJvfl6vhk" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was a 45 minute wait so we passed the time walking through the cute little village that's close by.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_7981_d044_398e_a570" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/T32rFlAt_-NYjD4WVCxGhNlSYR8d06J7WuhixSGoKWQs0lg2kI27sR6nxfUqwb0" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_3e80_1df0_d74d_687f" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/NFhYv-87PAHoVf8r9jlV_x-TRnJ4fVq_C3BHV5r_CE9MF18fBTjVHnrTfQwbV2A" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Brother bear loves his stroller! It usually puts him to sleep and he'll sleep for as long as you'll stroll him.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_87_223c_a7a1_739f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/M18kuzI5gpzZpWUFGzW5TI6NkWwEi5ly0f4NA8joxphdl_vUZ3NhqBfnYNr9jJw" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">More modeling from our mountain mama</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_ad77_112a_9b68_5df0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/uT4QMZCVkh-6-JYNz3-l4i-l7k7rBF0Z7RIt-aGaLrP0Jwz2WB8jhPzLCb0OhPU" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He despises pictures so when mom gets one that's not blurry, I feel like I've really accomplished something!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_762b_49e8_66a4_6ee6" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/5LE7rZLGn0wq-KnbxgXYWkv06HF-Zym_WOeMvo5tvAhj_yBRN8pASQ0geDHkokg" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Taking a four month old on a trip four hours away during covid probably seems crazy to some but they haven't met this boy. Thank you Lord for an easy third baby.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_db3_f7b5_34b0_608a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/RsNEpcclcfVCB7WNU6tKjum68Zd6YA_kj-jTpeqdBYd6hXzGw81TXXAemT7Mbbw" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Taking the ski lift to Anakeesta!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_c21d_72b5_a55a_afc3" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/E55g2SVjpGqek37ckcdGlPcKlurPIDQwv-tdPQXtRrFRnRzhLvWlUix0G8TuYqQ" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Daddy took this on top of Anakeesta while I was nursing John. I love it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_81a9_d776_5486_ef53" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/7aZ3ySXIWEnrP7FkuzAq94TTjK2R-3gWHdIDq5FCPQVuoS4iHapctCAoAZEY3lk" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_4c66_c48e_48d2_ec1b" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/amNIljPTzSl9UqDuruu8Z4_Yk4MuB1qor3KLI5XjYv5P3uLYU4N9HQCsmi6-Z90" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_d04d_14f9_67ab_bf89" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/tuNkV_-xdKVc9SVFXpJA42e1UuTByBy5ye53OjgBQPcITb_5HiOq9x9Vzg55ysM" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We loved all the Christmas displays in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_a8f4_ee3a_4107_7cf1" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/0LbYGwd7VdnVyMV8A3Ghiq5VRtOPJtsxVZa3iuYAj7X3AZjzIlRP-JT-l73EMps" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mom and daughter matchy-matchy <3</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_a1d_5591_ea1b_c4ed" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/CT2PtTy7w1u-94rscZQqgOwVXjh4MbsGIXHEAP3mucMCBBzigZi8FZfsV5T2MEM" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our value resort that was perfect for us. Thank you Grand Smokies Resort Lodge for an awesome stay!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_5567_708c_2bff_aeab" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-eoPE4mnkBZWlUMwh9sJtdPxgXAQkLDp31KXbG9KDoRC5kWXPul0bgvU9mxoNTc" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_4ac_7648_e0e9_3c41" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/n9fT9jmpKx2FsK8t1QfKc6KD9-Q_hl8dN46tOItTyLdY8fbNApYqIc_4siZ6U3I" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The beauty of a last minute trip is when you also score last minute reservations. We assume we probably bought the tickets from someone with covid misfortunes. I'm so thankful we got G to Dolly's Stampede! She loves her some Dolly.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_5c96_4215_62a5_33c1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/2To0CDtWQAUXLFKEhZhca6L-jYefZSYv3xjfQkJAqfjApIcx-zWwKOVJRI-KNOA" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Masks on to see the show. The kids were super disappointed they couldn't meet Dolly ha!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_889b_5352_e2bf_9c37" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/NBbN3OxxJVuNFJE5manlZGjxWO2n_rtW-U_V134chgtfz_XpnSfLnzZZyRmWIPg" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_666e_96d2_da89_b1c5" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/V2OPXeLWYypiMzZTV2X4E9-y_nsq79sSCTFdUsr8BlELnTjcu3VWswH_x-FB9jM" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It had been 16 years since Marcus and I had been to the Stampede so it was just as much a treat for us as it was for the kids</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_9658_73f7_df82_575" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/0vNgQk0hDIMshCNu4ajJd5yXEi8wOozsdFbF9DGiMC6RgtXWDAId7KP1EcIWHHk" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sis and her modeling poses :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_15c7_a556_b155_58a4" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GzU22suQxH9Xx4_wlZd2iY4t1YqneyU1QHcyVqLcVIdcAvDjRHJrTsK74pg8S4" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our view for the week-so majestic! I have laughed about this so much.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_4efb_fe3e_68b8_a0cf" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/i__KbFlQl0_5CyKeWBvGHXxnWSCzktPKwbEhYBtzz7nvO4Y-IWvwvBq-69dkVkQ" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Before leaving town, we stopped at the Apple Barn for breakfast. I love everything about this place.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_1e22_3c95_3e6c_e4e5" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/0iiThNzIcx4YNsedDKEOThFuSVa8Ib_AuiQyu219ngy4KIO1dm0BjlrjqeDXLBs" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We had a few last minute Christmas gifts to buy and Paula Deen helped us out! I would love for Georgia to meet some of her cooking icons someday.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_e89c_3bf9_dbb5_4b8a" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/GueocGbgsug4EbqqnG7rRJ_yw5I-yHGoBNqOyMdThf7AVPc50Ft_y5zjqBje1xo" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our Stampede family picture. I paid $20 to have the watermark removed so you know I must be proud of it :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We had a great trip and it was a spontaneous decision I'm glad we said yes to. The mountains at Christmastime just put you in the spirit and helped me appreciate the simplicity of the season. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-16884551974516513932020-12-15T19:50:00.001-06:002020-12-31T21:35:53.014-06:00November and Thanksgiving<div>I’m home recovering from umbilical hernia surgery (today is December 30, 2020-playing catchup) and I hope to get my blog caught up through the holidays. I’m encouraged to keep this virtual family scrapbook because the kids LOVE looking through my blog books I have printed. Three kids later, I’ll probably never be as detailed as I once was but I’ll do my best to keep a snapshot of their childhood for them.</div><img id="id_96f1_3a78_a64d_4fa9" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/VNAzMcbB3dw_AzMyjEnodE-YwnjkAycffeZL4u5uHvcDkdRZ8oTJdW1XW_c0azA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Baby boy loves being wherever his siblings are. He was propped up in sis’s bed watching them play. He’s never at a loss for entertainment.<br><br><img id="id_9115_5ef7_4afd_51b9" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/oohUG3GAfqb0Bx2vXIGxPYhJwwzIrjiWOv3OIm4GncFkJ6VEqmPJMUWvnurDRvA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>G is a big helper with baby brother. She can give him a bottle, change his diaper and change his clothes. She helps with lots of other things too. She is the best!<br><br><img id="id_b3d8_cc71_b0d2_a954" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/K8S-qjr0ehdPmcwXnc_pG9XNhUVXfHAJJci7BgPonb74-Hcgu2EQFMUDfd67ZNY" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>She’s starting to carry him around while standing and that’s her favorite thing to do. <br><br><img id="id_4e2c_78d6_f432_f23e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/8QsC_ZiD9xqYmISNNLxKYkaa8739FfC3iPUquClRq_k20lTqwygD7Oxd92m0oWM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Love this picture of her genuine smile and his fat belly :)<br><br><img id="id_fed_63a0_f246_df8" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/WfNj-7hX6tSaG0VrSZXdLKHRtiAgEK9RyoyrxDqo2ZXBUOBsr5_rae-V9S9QJ0k" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Just a snoozing but keeping the pac close just in case<div><br><img id="id_b04_56f0_2ee6_5525" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/0w818FwDWvUO2kM8vB68bnus0HlTK5u0dUSQfaayoXmfY2s9tRsOxHYMzX54R5Y" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>School days in November were limited so she wanted to dress up when she could! I thought she was beyond beautiful this day.<br><br><img id="id_28a3_28ff_d1da_1aa0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/6umZeDxR8yYzXBQN0dHmpAL5fLbduiQUhSHNUjQyH6YHXzlRPKBce_m6WtL2AJg" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Eight year checkup + flu shot for big brother. Georgia is up to 54 lbs! She’s always been on the low end on weight but she’s really headed up the growth chart now. Dr. Lee always went over her percentiles with me and he would have been so proud of her progress. We miss him!<br><br><img id="id_d727_c985_228_3d4e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/zpQU-VYf5mhYj2yVXEUSWS7VZZ2yKVhES1wwfwdtPCpFsFrIemkL5uwKu5iCH-s" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Modeling one of his many bibs that Gram made for him! He’s a blessed baby boy.<br><br><img id="id_143e_3b07_9cfa_fbd5" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/lvQY3gg7oj2Tm8mQTGvHOSdJX9vF4XJ16ABU8edvyJXGQ_6X_l7U4AccMYtjj0k" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>And then I picked up blessed boy to find a blowout worth documenting!<br><br><img id="id_b07c_b8bf_f2a0_503b" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/KZrPyw5c6VHPqnSqsoAR3aH0RnZcf0nk7aT9CXF9vkfKc7J62bqQ30XRbfD-FJ4" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I love this naked picture with his sweet, little arm rolls<br></span><img id="id_1de_d3e7_3325_a19b" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/SjESCQcBnVV5sMDPXHA9n7sH_r2M7fD4yUCsJUU2YEDfq-mL3-nkT0wOaA-CtSg" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"></div><div><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">We lost Scott the week of thanksgiving. After making this post, a distant neighbor called to report they seen him on the road that morning. We are so sad we lost both of our kitties this year. <br></span><br><img id="id_3b4b_ef06_a185_4992" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/sxiv0U7R19pMUdbnxznldymLYQxuNwLFDlt2hV-RappGjyKWCQPaUCVj7q8NQjA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Making her famous pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving and requesting Jack not be in her picture. Of course, Jack wanted in the picture :)</div><div><br><img id="id_decf_5182_c781_9610" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/03sGu2Cu3RnFns-bNDHLKgKYuqPnPk3GXbw6Q-Yxler7eMt1g3T8Te8WrfMJtYg" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Thanksgiving morning breakfast and parade watching tradition!<br><br><img id="id_4ba6_ec77_d418_a50c" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/U71ftO_0nguV3izpQtjrmRcPJ13LlTFfYS-hQDSuTnHYyRV_LbKj2YdXqrVjQ1g" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Our three little turkeys made us extra thankful this year <br><br><img id="id_de47_d37e_75ab_462f" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/FXBIjdKp8OpUvYyv6vjs3qRnYP1RJqLrzdnAVk0WOKJRPzJShDCLM8_4q0aOgoM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>I’ve been reminded through this difficult year that as long as we have family, we have all that we need. I’m so thankful for these four.<br><br><img id="id_4969_fa0b_4a18_61d6" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qX7mLHNRUoF_fQSoBIOEnOIDZfCs1R8u2bqxptjM6dmuk7Na5p3luun9WDjiuVM" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Thanksgiving lunch at Gammy’s, sis’s kind of food!</div><div><br><img id="id_965d_8e5d_1040_2380" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/WGXo7FsnaPO0JsnDBVdCUcep5W5CTjGZaBqK4ztpQTROh9NXoABPh_PFW-OF7ro" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Ruthie Joy is eating food now and was happy she got to enjoy the feast<br><img id="id_c0e1_a703_5142_f039" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/O6Wo1wKo8Tne6Mu9mbt2uaGGghzTplgyMByqEETIM2uSvUhkoxy10CCeVZhrKqk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>A cooking selfie with my favorite kitchen partner<br><br><img id="id_fa10_29e2_4441_9551" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/sfrDpwgL8l7KYqX7Wvax8pV6J5sNZCMnCQOkAkH6USeCVh1CqrBUP5gacGdV8pI" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>I gifted Marcus these pilgrim salt and pepper shakers several Thanksgivings ago. They are on our table every year.<br><br><img id="id_4ea6_e2b9_1425_fe2f" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Ki__ISa3kVx3NTKUi1jQhMRSZ37vIgTgIT-BWFdt7tlZFS4auL6C2BqCKtJso54" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br>Georgia and Gram making fresh biscuits for our Thanksgiving feast.<br> </div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_5140_a3e8_7498_98df" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Swd2A5ODrWGS27AkNCw_0-hbGjk2XIc5If7A65uSweXHPVyWS-q1A5KZFiM-0MQ" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_8501_d3fc_72ab_48f4" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/id1B0ZQQRF-3wx6P91StZYXRlz7bhOaYrQAXAnuYgV8PO6qohiPTKua_PrSlCIE" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_b247_2e31_3d5a_6f78" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Ea41QqaSzd1TeK9UYTX4q-RvBTB1OJy0dpL4UeEB5s_0Lyi6S2UeqlW-DE9xePI" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_e61d_e897_760_fd31" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_LSte_pt3faBj5xpiA_8P33EXwgrqhv7hxSMlKp-mzJE1ZX3XtfLPMYVQzy38XU" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_cfa8_66ec_2292_2fe4" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_-1yuYEQqS8WeDKfE8I4UYEedxLvlqjoci7MLVJS6ryggq4XA1g4PPpLuWwkdhU" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_5149_7fd9_a000_33a6" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/sEtoY674hA2Wlxhc3th2LxaM3SN4xMeRqOM2xeaa8H-NyWxSeX3geR038BkXtnA" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_322d_cd01_a7d7_26bc" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/x5-F2BSE87mL1KrVFIHHd5taQkhqMtiAoT-WOd9wFQhh-D_Tw-Y5QAt78rCHgAs" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div>Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-752654984298729035.post-30272663917881398362020-12-13T23:16:00.003-06:002020-12-13T23:22:26.212-06:00A New November<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_220b_efc7_b02_3130" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/o8ZzTrqjlwPb1-PMMRXJzaZuZWyHJAIDn8wXJoiNFHJm0LPgrgDEo63ThTIU7q4" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ella Kate gifted G matching Care Bear gowns for her and her Courtney. It's two of her favorite things: matching and gowns</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_3460_6a9_c0ab_f9a3" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/ANjVBDw4C_J36b5-L7ny-_9LbuKx1KJUqyzniKCR7jV-p-M3ryN7iI-vkvMrcSo" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I started back to work November 4th. I hadn't worked in an office setting since March. Of course I cried and had some anxiety about leaving him and getting back in my old routine that seemed like a lifetime ago. The first day was hard but it became easier each day. I'm thankful my mom and a close friend Kathrine are keeping him and I get to see him everyday when I take lunch. Being a working mom is the toughest job in the world. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jack was around but was being ornery about taking a picture so we went on without him ha! I pick my battles.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_42c5_8d26_929_4594" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/m0f8mPK7lq9Z-Ork0cDqFfJYP_C7x8YZIutyi9R9dHskJDJp7LNBRGhtDLpijCc" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When he's not ready for bed but you've got a million things you have to do, you wheel him in the bathroom and proceed :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_25bf_3344_dcb3_b662" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/dQJ5rtyyHM3J1wW81S-8CrjQ6wWUBW8Zcg1NsUzAAe_kOfLxMJhelhZ8_IBp_Xw" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jack was exposed to COVID at school at the beginning of November and out of an abundance of caution, we decided to get him tested. This was us waiting in the car for the nurse to come swab him. It took a little while and I think they turned my Tahoe upside down.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_b338_7eba_9c35_ee96" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/l59iSfQc2YVEcuaA8g-XnxrHUqfcY6e4eOObSpyfWS92cEesQLAlIAgJkm_R4Sk" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sweet boy received a bouquet of suckers for being so brave. Thankfully, he was negative!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_e71c_ea28_3b5a_f4c4" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PCLABVG2k6b4qzN4kPuEExrZevhvTmpO0dVa6OAX7Ia9bT0r6zz_9pA-OWFHBUE" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Georgia had the opportunity to receive a private lesson on whoopie pie making from Chad Flener. She loves them and is always up for learning something new in the kitchen.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_ed_4889_b8ba_79dd" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Z5RhC6K2-udTkedoWtaXYXksawi1HOGj2NB-vWR0NUv8GgLVQQHPrmHgsxX7t3Y" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She loved it of course. I'm thankful for him taking time to teach her a new skill.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_5a5f_e993_32c4_4e5a" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Z-gIHH-9LRp1I_wPl1TjOKk_O3j7PGS9RVzwjICgpNTvvLW5unmfCeRO4SDSIIo" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Gossett girls and I (plus John) went to Gypsymoon Marketplace this year. I had never been before and it's held in stables so we felt like it would be a safe outing to take a baby. I love these women like family.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_9d7_a7b2_9bc5_c33d" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/iD0uO_oEulwh0nERZTyOOu_7MZasMRkzpb2LLNED5fzrF33NgzRur63HvXHkTXQ" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He was perfect the entire day. I'm far from a pro at baby wraps but we made it work. He was snug as a bug which he absolutely loves.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_2cdb_ff86_f382_c6af" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/SIR6ozGEqAzr8a3l-nLha6OrQiaDdt-kgmMoR1skcZPsDVWp0gdBXsuYle7QjGk" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our porch was literally falling down and with the help of men in our family and a few friends, we were able to redo our porch columns. We also did away with the railings. I was on the fence about this decision but after seeing just the columns, I was in love. I wish we had done this years ago. It made a huge improvement on our house. Next project is small shutters for my dormers!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_6d9e_70a0_150e_3a1a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/s40KXy46LrjXwzHJEdcVe_P8T2LolnNZgzwKS5jLgfHgAOmZ96-zFsLRF1geDcI" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The happiest, most content baby on the planet is this boy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_6eab_3e45_f876_492" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/JT1hxYVwC1yiRMvaeeNnjbxRUKil_XQJtpOmz44RMPm-u1HuciGVvtI39IX5CtQ" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sweet Harrison cousins in their matching pajamas after a night of family pictures</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_cab7_de3f_a66b_dd02" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/gpAOsLc0J2RaC7M0WyizV2GnOiWPu1hevpR4jcUmqtZ2VW1XyCOFNBoQcWw_3Ss" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These big kids were in school before the governor shut it all down again and I randomly snapped a picture one morning. Who knew the basic ability to go to school would be in jeopardy this year. I can really get down about everything we've missed this year if I let myself but I'm thankful we are healthy. I hope this ends soon so we can get back to keeping their childhood normal.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_80fb_cddc_cb4b_2f67" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/E6_vr-pYqB6iL7VP8S1irBRD4Nu6fOJWXMIOvtx6GuqQf5HKuyL3sWDnEotDbnM" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think this boy really wished he could join in on the Thanksgiving feast this year instead of just wear a turkey bib.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_682e_e227_6850_ad83" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/9nQIqgfjb964bqBBNfFNHwPVlB1ECO19WIIWyu-WUk8ABwF8xy5xjeiZAuZwwFE" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Those pouty lips are his distinctive feature. These Harrison boys and their lips!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_295f_25bc_a3ea_4478" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/rFW6zhPipotgBwAnhLkezwYIgEbBOPmwgJ3q8DuSDKCW74iR31Ha3s76a09F6VQ" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There's some jealousy but there is love too <3</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_8982_20e2_a3d1_92cb" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/AP1gxE3_-G0wn_vYcJtWGFhKDSZlr9gqHN7QmNQQc06HqJDQY8AZ2DgA6GMa3Ao" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Morning loves. He's averaging 8-9 hour nights so mommy feels rested most of the time. We sure love sleeping in on Saturdays though!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_5a77_7a5d_dfb5_d811" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/UVIrPf2UKfMGFi8Gd_YoVr6Zw4propKuuoxW-7YPsH4XqNRRXJUCn-2Em1H-uiA" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Those finger dimples and saggy cheeks.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Kaitlin Harrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04771376996199929048noreply@blogger.com0