Story Hour Pumpkin Party

Alexis got to join in a snack time beside her big brother
All Harrison's Friends
All this kids are singing before story time with Mrs. Donna
Alexis poses for her own picture with a pumpkin

Trunk or Treat

Trav and the kids are getting ready for Trunk or treat at the church..
Trunk or Treat in 2006 when harrison was 8 months old as Mickey Mouse
Alexis as Minnie Mouse 12 months old
Harrison get MORE candy!

Preschool Fall Party

This is Harrison's Preschool Class.
Snack time
This is the only time I could get Harrison and Lilly to get together for a picture.
Harrison as a 'Yankee stadium player' as he would say
Alexis got to join the party... and had a friend to play with too!

Harrison's borrowed Kitty Cat

Harrison had his first experience with a kitty.
Alexis was bundled for the cold weather
Aren't they so sweet!
3 hours later they were still holding the cats. Harrison was so sad to leave 'his' cat. Thanks to friends who have cats... so we don't have to have any!!!

Fall Festival in Paris

Paris had a downtown Fall Festival, so I took the kids to enjoy the fun.Thank goodness Harrison's pal, Lee, was there
We got to spend a little time at Jack's Java

And of course I had promised Harrison some bowling a couple days before... This isn't the bowling alley, but enough for him!

Let Fall begin...

Back in the spring, one of my two children would wake up in the middle of the night. So, now that it is Fall. Here we go again! They both have coughs and colds, so every night since the weather has changed... I get to spend alone time with one of my precious children!!

Last night was H's turn.... At 8pm he decided it was bedtime. He goes in his bed and watches Backyardigans... at 10pm he is still awake and comes to our room. He falls asleep so I carry him to his bed. Around 2am, here he comes! He comes in and I met him at the door. He has started having real dreams, so here is what he said:
H:'Momma, I... I... I.... scared'
Me: 'Why are you scared?'
H:'uh... uh... uh.... uh.... uh.... uh... I...'
Me: 'what is wrong?'
H: ' There is a.... a... a... a... mask'(he calls costumes mask)
Me:' a mask where?'
H: 'in chinese'
Me:' at the chinese place?'
H: realizing he was dreaming..'Yes, a mask at the chinese place'
Me: you ready to go to bed?
H: okay, walk with me....

Wonder who's turn it will be tonight?

Happy Birthday to Travis and Alexis!!!

Stop...Drop... and Roll!

Monday at Story Hour we had the Firemen show the kids a safety drill and then the Fire Truck.

Alexis' 1st Birthday Party!

Alexis will be one on the 22nd, but we had the celebration early... It is amazing that a 1 year old b-day party can last for 3 weeks. So, we will celebrate a little more on Wednesday, but without so many presents!





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When I look at me, what do I see?

This is my favorite kids book... so, I had to share when I saw the picture:
When I look at me, what do I see?
I see a smile as big as the sea.
I see two eyes that sparkle and shine. Are they blue, are they green, are they brown, are they mine?
I see a nose that I crinkle and wiggle. It sits on my face, right in the middle.
I see some teeth that I'll see more of soon. Are they white, are they strong, and as bright as the moon?
I see two eyebrows that go up and down. They look really funny when I make a frown.
I see one ear on the left and one on the right. They stand out and listen with all of their might.
I see someone happy and cute as can be. I see someone special when I look at me.

She can't resist giving that cute baby kisses!

T's weekend visit

T (Trav's Dad) came to visit for the weekend to celebrate Alexis 1st Birthday early. Oh, and Travis' 31st Birthday... We wanted him to see all the exciting things Paris has to do????
So, we took him to see the Patriots play. We left after halftime b/c it wasn't much of a game (54-0)..

The boys got a front row view...
T got Alexis a 'Birthday Princess' T-shirt
It was a little big, so she will be able to wear it at every birthday for the next 10 years!
She wasn't in the mood to pose. She is go go go!

On to more presents.. she really enjoyed climbing on them too. Harrison was trying to get her to stop.

Harrison had to help!
Lots more to open!
Daddy had to put the big one together, so she waited patiently
She likes it! She likes it a lot!
So does Harrison...
Look, now they both have riding toys.
Then we took T to see the big riding machines. Harrison and Travis are riding
Alexis and I got to ride with Kim on the other tractor.. till past dark!
And then the boys decided to get off way past dark!
The next morning Alexis has on her new dress to go to church.

He finally gets it...

The other night Harrison and I were playing in his room. He isn't too good at his lowercase letters so I started writing on the board 'h. a.' then he said he wanted to draw an 'H'. He did. All but the top ha are his H's. Of course they aren't perfect, but they are recognizable to me and him.
Here is proof it was him writing!
It must have been the Titans jersey that inspired him.