My Poor Little Guy

This little guy has impeccable timing. Like trying to come 16 weeks early, or spitting up right when we are walking out the door, or giving his first smile right into a camera ready to capture it. But today he timed something new- his first sick visit to the doctor two days before our vacation! Don't let that cute little face deter you; he feels miserable. He's not sleeping, he pulls his ears, and not eating well either; and well, if you know Harrison- this boy likes to eat!
Yep, our little guy had his first sick visit to the doctor and had a double ear infection!!!
How did I miss that? How long had he been hurting? I felt like mom of the year because I just thought he was being a grouch ball for the past three days! But he still loves me, even after holding him down for the doctor to look in his ears, even after the fussing, the guy still likes me a lot- how do I deserve such love?
But with nasty ear infections comes...you guessed it... the pink stuff! Ok Harrison, here it comes...let's see what you think...
Ok, wait for it, wait for it...
My Buddy does not like pink stuff!
Well, maybe, let's think about it...
Ok, well maybe it's pretty good... not too bad. It is bubble gum flavor after all.
I guess Mr. Independent decided he liked it better if he did it himself!
And then, after a hard day at the doctors, dealing with ear pain, parents who don't speak baby so he could tell us he had ear pain, lots of new medicines, who wouldn't want to curl up for a nice nap with Dad? I love you Harrison; get better soon!

It's a Hairy Situation...

What happens when you have the most handsome little guy who is in a great mood, a bunch of aunts, and some water? I'll let Harrison show you...:) Look at my new style! I'm not sure about it!
Everyone is smiling and laughing; I must look good!

Yeah, I look good! I like all this attention!

It's a tough life, but somebody has to be this cool!

God Bless America!

Harrison just celebrated his first Independence Day! He had a very eventful holiday! Our little man experienced a lot of "firsts". He has been having a blast, and so have we, as we get to re-experience these "firsts" with him! The Fourth of July is one of our favorite holidays so we want to instill in Harrison a passion to celebrate the freedoms and liberties we have been blessed with because of the determination and sacrifice of our forefathers. My first watermelon! Is is in a special mesh teether so I don't choke!
Watermelon is awesome! This is the best tasting stuff I've ever had! I guess that is not a hard record to have since I've only had cereal and milk!
Mmmmm, that's good stuff!
I had my first push in the swing!Yeah, I'm King of the Swing!
My first fireworks!I loved fireworks! I just stared!
They were mesmerizing!
Rocket's red glare, bombs bursting in air...
gave proof through the night that Harrison loves the Fourth of July!

God Bless America!

My First Present For Daddy

So I got this brilliant idea to have Harrison "make" his first Father's Day present for his Daddy. It involved wet paint, a 3 month old, 4 volunteers, and lots of patience! I only get creative once every 25 years, so I decided to seize the thought before it disappeared. I used Harrison's hand prints to create an American flag for his very Patriotic Dad. I'll let Harrison tell you how that went... I guess I will always have it on record that mom let me play in paint, red paint!
No, I'm not being tortured, but I guess I will enjoy this kind of thing more when I am

three YEARS old, not just three MONTHS old.
I was being held by someone, mom was painting my hands and pressing them down, someone else was holding my arm so I didn't get paint on my clothes, and of course there was someone there to document the whole ordeal with pictures!
Tada! The finished masterpiece!
Yep, I did pretty good if I do say so myself! I think Daddy will like it! It's my first of many art projects to come!
Yea! Daddy loved it! I'm pretty proud of myself too! I love you Dad!

Adventures of Harrison

Harrison keeps very busy these days! He is one active little man! Here is how Harrison is spending his summer days! Good morning to everyone! I love summer time! Just like mommy, it is my favorite season! Let me tell you about my summer days!
Like any grown man, I love reading the paper in the morning; particularly the comics!
After all that reading and a wardrobe change, I am worn out! Nap time!

Surf's up Dude! I LOVE the swimming pool! Mom and Dad pull me around through the water and I splash and kick my legs!

Mommy and me have matching suits!

Swimming makes me very sleepy!

Nap on Dad's shoulder sounds great!

After my nap, it's time to burn some energy! Johnny Jump-Up anyone?

Look! I can make it go side to side too! This is a blast!

That wore me out!

Time to end the day! Good Night!

My New Appetite!

A growing boy needs his food! Harrison's appetite has taken off beyond what just nursing has provided! Our very observant little man has been staring us down at meals, smacking his lips, drooling, and already has chewing down pat! He also had decided to start waking up again during the night after having been sleeping through. Putting it all together we realized that our guy had a growing appetite! It was time to add some new items on his menu! Harrison is very excited about this change and is already living up to the typical endless boy appetite. I'm seeing large grocery bills and lots of cooking in my future! I love this growing boy so much!

Isn't my new sippy cup the coolest? I'm such a grown up boy because I refuse to take a bottle- I like to roll with the big kids!
Don't I still look so small behind the cup though? But I think I'm big stuff!
Yum! I love my cereal! I've had no problem eating off a spoon! I open wide and eat it up! I hollar (nicely) for my next bite before Mom or Dad has barely gotten the spoon back to the bowl!
Daddy let me do it myself! I think I am big stuff!

But my aim is not very good; I missed my mouth a bit...

Ok, I missed my mouth a lot! :)

This is One Amazing Guy!

Look how fast our guy is growing up! If I run for President, is this a good campaign photo?
This is my new trick-sitting alone, somewhat...
I like watching Fox News!
With my Dad, of course!
Check out my new basketball jersey! I'm ready to take you on MJ!
I think I am pretty cook when I play ball!
Yeah, I am one handsome little athlete!