Tuesday, January 4, 2022

More summer moments

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 :)

One season ends and another begins, rookie league here he comes!

A proud mama with her handsome big boy!

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.

Painting, cooking, outdoor fun, crafts-she had fun!

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!

A sweet lunch date with cousin Brennan. He's growing up on us!

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.

Matching suits until they tell me no :)

Living her best life!
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!

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!

A practical baby carrier to keep me hands-free! Goodness I don't want him to grow up.

Mamaw and some of her great-grandbabies. We always have the best days with her.

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!

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.

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.

John attended his first Board meeting with me. It was also probably his last. He was headed for the stage.

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.

Jack lost his first tooth!

Sweet baby crawling all over the porch and enjoying being outside

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.

John had the cutest shark float this summer for his pool days

He was a big fan of the pool! Bath, not so much.


All smiles and splashing

He continued with his social media fame appearing on Casual Friday's insta stories. He loved his days with Payt being spoiled rotten!

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!

Jack and daddy went to the Harley drags with Pa in July. Jack come home with all kinds of trinkets and stories.

His favorite pasttime-playing in Owen's food bowl

Sweet boy cousins

Sunday, August 1, 2021

Summer Days


Georgia has her own real life baby doll now :)


My morning bathroom buddy. He helps me get ready most mornings unless he’s being a sleepy head.


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.




1st place in the kindergarten art show went to this guy!






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! 


The husband surprised me with an overnight stay at the Graduate hotel in Nashville for our anniversary! 






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.


Sprinkling sweet baby Collins!


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.


Wick play dates are always lots of fun!


So are evening strolls for baby and mommy.


Jack’s cutest fan in the stands!


A cousin tradition 

Happy Days

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!

Spending a Wednesday afternoon at mamaw's. John is good medicine for everyone.

Jack's last season of teeball and we played on the same field as our buddy Thomas one Saturday!

The Harrison-Hall duo

He had some good hits this season and improved so much since our first teeball season

I kept all six cousins one afternoon. We took the party outside to spread out and be rowdy. Love my babies!

The Easter bunny brought bike lights and they are so cool

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! :)

Just a sweet example of how well my husband loves me. It truly is the little things.

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! 

Sweet lovins from meme

Tiff made me this cute baseball mom shirt. We played some games in Logansport and Rochester this season which is always fun.




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!

Sis and I were overdue for a girls day so we took a trip to Nashville for American Girl, shopping and a fancy lunch!

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

Happy girls day!

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!

Jack had the cutest sibling fan club :)

Ross boys birthday party. Sis will be ready for Collins to join this crew!

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. 

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!

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!

Spending time at Grandmomma's house and riding a dog. He lives the life.