I think someone loves his dad...

There is something special about a little one and his father. I think this picture says it all. Are they having a chat? If so, what are they talking about? Politics? Dinner? The blond with the arm floaties? We may never know - but my heart melted when I zoomed my camera in from across the pool and saw this. My hubby so proud of his Hawaiian-trunked little swimmer and my son so perfectly content and oh-so-safe with his Papa.

Harrison and I have been swimming a couple of times - but Jordan has never been able to go. So on Saturday night, I assumed the role of photographer, and we headed off to the Rec Center. The Lazy River and the Whirlpool were no match for Big H and his dad - and I was lucky enough to snap some quick pics as they zoomed past!

















The highlight of the night (other than a kid getting a GIANT bloody nose that left me standing in a small pool of blood) was seeing how the men in my life love each other so much. The night was full of laughs and proud moments for me watching my babe grow up before my very eyes. He has almost conquered the hatred of his face being splashed and he was able to relax as Jordan had him floating on his back!

I THINK SOMEONE LOVES HIS DAD...

Stats...

Birth - 7 lbs 5 oz (normal) 19.5 inches (normal)


3 months - 17 lbs 4 oz (97%) 25 inches (89%)

5 months - 21 lbs 4 oz (98%) 27.5 inches (95%) whoa nelly!

7 months - 22 lbs 12 oz (94%) 29 inches (94%)

9 months - 23 lbs 12 oz (89%) 29.5 inches (83%)

12 months - 26 lbs 0 oz (85%) 30 inches (51%)

Baby Booties......So Dang Cute

P-A-R-T-Y!!!

Friends, Family, Food, and Fun - Happy Birthday H!

And YES!!!! He loved the cake!

Happy Birthday to my Harrison

Today my baby is one year old. I didn't think I would be at all emotional - but I am. Maybe because several milestones have happened during the last few weeks. He sat up from laying down, he pulled himself up to a standing position in his room, he began to crawl (the normal way), he stands in his crib, and one of his front teeth popped through just a few days ago (three more to follow shortly)! So, I am emotional because all of a sudden I am no longer the mother of a little baby - I am the mother of a crawling, standing, normal food eating, tooth-having one year old toddler boy. And I can't help but feel emotional. So I decided to document all events of his big day - beginning to end - for him to see in the future - but mainly for me so I won't forget.

Jordan and I both went into his room this morning to get him out of his crib. He was sitting in the corner playing with his animals and looking through the crib slats. He was so happy to see us and immediately began a game of peek-a-boo and my heart melted. We then moved to the kitchen where Harrison enjoyed his first waffle - complete with a candle - and loved it. And I found myself wondering - how in the world does his hair end up like this in the morning?

Since he can pull himself up and keep his balance now - after breakfast he proceeded to pull everything in his room off every shelf - out of every drawer and toss it to the floor. Lucky me.

After his morning nap - we headed up to the Bountiful Rec Center for a day of swimming with Emily, Claire, and Cassidy. We conquered the lazy river and the splash pool - Harrison LOVES the water and would stay all day if I let him!

When Jordan got home - we gave him a bath (one of my favorite times of the day) and we decided to go on a drive to Liberty Park and take a walk. BUT FIRST - we turned his car seat around - and he went crazy. Looking all around, laughing, talking, and clapping (with his feet crossed of course!). I have been waiting for this day for a long time - there was no chance of him not making the weight requirement!

So today dear Harrison - I was emotional thinking back to one year ago and the day of your birth - and realizing that I cannot imagine my life without you. That very scary day one year ago was worth all the pain, and fear of the unknown - because I now have you. You make me laugh, and you make me proud. Sometimes I tear up just thinking about challenges you might one day face - but your mama loves you - and we will face them together. So Happy Birthday little one - we love you.

Asleep? No.

5:00pm - Dinner
5:30pm - Play time
6:00pm - Bath
6:20pm - Lotion and PJ's
6:30pm - Stories and singing
6:50pm - Bottle
7:05pm - Kisses and Goodnight
7:30pm - Thumping of legs on mattress and giggling
7:45pm - More thumping
8:05pm - Thumping turns to whining
8:15pm - Crying
8:30pm - Rescued from crib
8:31pm - Honey, what is all this black stuff in his neck chubs?
8:32pm - Investigation
8:33pm - Discovery of black stuff - CRIB PAINT- Ground off by 2 bottom chompers
8:34pm - Assess damage - mildly serious - discuss plastic guards for crib
8:35pm - Lowering of crib to lowest setting
8:45pm - Crawling all over room like a wild man-full of energy
9:00pm - Stories with dad
9:10pm - Back in bed
9:11pm - Tears
9:13pm - One loud leg thump
9:14pm - Silence

Harrison and a Hammock

On Saturday the three of us visited our friends Chris and Amber while
they were doing some pretty major yard work (good luck guys!) and
Harrison experienced a hammock for the first time. It was so cute to
see him enjoy it so much and give us his big toothy grin.

Of course his feet were crossed just so.....like always....

And he loves being with dad. Thanks Chris and Amber!

This past week Harrison has become even more mobile and it has been so fun to watch him play peek-a-boo with everything he can - he even pulled himself up to a full standing position in his room this week!

Of course at the end of it all he gets stuck and the fun is immediately over...

and all is well when he finally gets to sleep - with his feet crossed of course!