Photos SAVED!

Just as I was deleting more than 3,000 photos from the hard drive tonight I ran across a couple of photos I neglected to edit.

Just like my mommy!

                        I thought I would give you a peek at what Harrison's 10 month photo shoot...

Want to see more?

OK.             Here you go!

Thank you Baby Gap for another cute prop. This adorable onesie was a  $2.19 steal of a deal!

It doesn't get any cuter than this. I am pretty sure Cannon should pay me for this advertisement.

Happy 10 months to my sweet boy!!!!!!!

Check back for a full 10 month update soon (hopefully)!

The Great Pumpkin Is Coming!

I have been waiting more than a month to take these photos.

A special thanks goes out to Old Navy for creating this too cute tee!


ENJOY!

Apple Orchard!

Last Sunday Harrison visited his first apple orchard. FINALLY, thanks to technology here are the last few photos from that day. Hopefully technology will improve in the following days before this mom goes CRAZY!

Looking for pumpkins...

Harrison shreeked in excitement when he saw the animals! Doug and I couldn't help but laugh!

Going for a wagon ride...His expression is of pure contentment.

John Deere GREEN!

I am how tall?

Between the wagon ride, the petting zoo, riding the John Deere tractor and riding toy, picking apples and some pumpkin fun...This was definitely a very busy and exhausting day...

With fall in full swing we stopped by a pumpkin patch today for a couple of cute pictures! I just love autumn!

And certainly more photos to come. Harrison has a pair of light-up Sketchers to show off, not to mention he has to show off probably the cutest fall wardrobe you have ever seen---and more adorable hats!

One Minute Update

It feels like it's been forever since I blogged and if you read this blog often, you have probably been thinking the same.

Technology has been the issue. The lap top has had a variety of issues that started with the charging breaking on Monday, which has lead to a series of problems. I think we have DELL on speed dial. With more parts ordered within the next few days the technician should have all the glitches solved and we will basically have a brand new lap. We are also upgrading our memory. Imagine this...someone in this household takes A LOT of pictures which in return takes up A LOT of memory.

As for the amazing boy? He is doing great. Last night was his last dose of his antibiotic for his ear infection. We have been spending our evenings giggling, imitating, and working hard on crawling.

Today I leave for Cranberry Fest with my mom and aunt. This is the first that I am leaving Harrison by myself. Back in June Doug and I spent a couple nights in Chicago. It's my turn to do it alone.

I only have a minute to blog....more later!

Photo Sneak Peek!

We had an incredible weekend. Here are just a few photos (or maybe more than just a few) from Harrison's first trip to an apple orchard.

"Nothing runs like a John Deere"

This little tractor couldn't get any cuter!

And this pose couldn't be any sweeter...Thank you to my amazing baby boy!

Waving hi to daddy with the camera.

The big tractor!

Wheel-barrel fun!

Harrison's first glance at PUMPKINS.

A very busy day makes for a very tired baby. What a sweet boy!

I have to say, weekends seem to fly by...and with fall in full swing...they seem to be going by even faster.

This weekend was especially fast, but I wouldn't change a thing about it...it was about as perfect as it could be. There were lots of giggles and family memories made. This was pretty much the best weekend ever. It really is the the simple things in life.

A full re-cap of the weekend and more photos are certainly to come (this will have to do for now).



NICU 6 Month Follow Up

Thursday was busy morning. Harrison had 5 appointments. We met with a Dietitian, Developmental Specialists, a CNP, a Social Worker and a Child Life Specialist.

Harrison weighed in at 19 lbs 3 oz and was 27 1/2 inches long. And, for once the dietitian didn't say that we are starving our child, rather this time we aren't giving him enough to drink. I guess we can't win! The good news is that we are moving right along. Harrison is in the 50 th percentile for height and weight according to that of other 6 month olds. Looking at him from a 9 month stand point he is in the 10th percentile for both height and weight.

From a developmental stand point Harrison is at a 7 month skill level. This is not an exact score, because they hadn't finished completing the scoring piece of the assessment. At this time, this is where Harrison should be. His current corrected age is 6 1/2 months. Over the next two years Harrison will catch up to his peers. The waiting part is the hardest. (And to be honest, it's a little hard for me to know most babies are walking by one---that is milestone I can't seem to put a side). On a more postive note---Harrison is closer to crawling everyday!

After these two specialists it was on to the Social Worker and the Family Life Specialist (and I have to say, it feels a little strange working with a social worker when you are a social worker). And lastly we met with the CNP. This is where...ear infection #3 was diagnosed and influenza vaccine was administered.

The appointments went well I would say...but I am pretty sure Harrison didn't appreciate having his ears dug in and his leg stabbed by a needle.

In two months we meet with our regular physician for a 9 month well baby check up and his 12 month shots. 

I can't believe our baby will be 1 in two short months. Better get to work with that birthday party planning. (And Daddy if you are reading this---I would appreciate a little more input. Thanks!)

"Let Me Out"

Daycare sent me this photo today...It's WAY to cute not to share!

The caption they sent with it said, "Let Me Out"

Everyone starts out bald...

So...everyone starts out bald in life, but eventually we all get a mane, right?

RIGHT?

Well who needs hair when you look this cute without it? (And besides...Charlie Brown is pretty famous without any himself).

Don't you wonder what he is thinking here?

And...this one is pretty much one of the cutest picture ever!

And, yes...I taste absolutely everything....

Thomas The Train!

Oops! I can't believe I forgot to post the photos from Saturday at Toys R Us. (I warn you the quality of these photos aren't the greatest as I am still learning the ins and outs of the new lens and flash). Harrison met up with his NICU neighbor Quinn. It was Thomas The Train Day! Both boys enjoyed poking at each other and they couldn't stop trying to taste the helicopters and that's pretty apparent in the photos!

By looking at these boys, you would never know the great challenges they faced early on. Today, they are just boys doing what boys do best---Playing. As parents walking out of the NICU without our baby's everyday for weeks, this moment is something we only dreamt about.

                                                                     Our Miracles!

Here is Quinn. I love his expression!

Thursday is a busy day for Harrison. He has 5 (that's right F-I-V-E appointments with the NICU follow-up team. Between now and then we are practicing crawling like crazy. Harrison is now up on all fours and has the bouncing back and forth down and then plop to the ground. And more news to report---Harrison just finished an entire Easy-Mac serving himself tonight. Man this boy can EAT!