6 Months

Harrison turned 6 months old yesterday and we had our check up with the dr. He now weighs 16lbs and is 25 3/4 in long. He is doing everything he is supposed to be doing. He has regressed on his great sleeping but hopefully I can get him back to sleeping all night. At least now I don't have to get up 4 times a night and go to work. Hopefully we will be home in about 3 weeks. Can't wait to see everyone!

Like a kid in a candy store...

Every year several of the college coaches from various teams visit military bases around the world. Well this year Tommy Turberville, Auburn's coach that just resigned, visited here in Spain and Ben got to meet him and talk football for a while. He was so excited. He also met Jim Tressel, Ohio State's head coach, and Houston Nutt from Ole Miss. Ben had such a great time.

Harrison in his jumpy thing

Here is a video of Harrison in his jumping johnny. I think this is his favorite thing to do for the time being.

Harrison and Coke

All weekend while we were in Rome, Harrison wanted my coke bottle so finally I decided to let him try it. It's probably the worst thing I've done because I don't want him to like it, but this face he made was priceless!

Mother's Day has a whole new meaning...

Yesterday was my first Mother's day. I think it's a better day than my birthday. Harrison and Ben got me a blue topaz ring, that's Harrison's birth stone, that is beautiful. We ate lunch at this place called Foster's that is close to American food, the closest you can get in Spain. We just spent the whole day as our little family and it was great. At church, all the men sang to the women and the kids came in and gave their mom's roses. It was so sweet to even see the 17 and 18 year olds hugging their mom's. I hope Harrison will still hug me when he is 17 and 18. A special prayer was led for the mom's at church. It was such a great day! Mom's really do have a difficult job at times and a very important job. I'm so glad God blessed me with this awesome responsibility of being Harrison's mom! I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's day and always remembers what a privilege it is to be a mom...

5 months old already...

Today Harrison is 5 months old. In some ways, it's hard to believe he's been in this world 5 months already and sometimes it's hard to remember life before him. Nevertheless, he is doing very well. He has discovered he can scream and he loves to. It's really funny. He laughs out loud every now and then and we've tried many times to get it on video but as soon as he sees the camera he stops. He could be stubborn but I have no idea where he might get that from. He rolls over and he wants to sit up really bad, but he's just not strong enough yet. We are giving him some baby food. He's not too crazy about it at first, but then when he gets warmed up he will open his little mouth like a bird and scream at you if it's not fast enough. So far he isn't a big fan of peas but he loves green beans, applesauce, and bananas. I think bananas might be his favorite. We will be going on our first international adventure with the little guy Memorial Day weekend. We are going to Rome. As you all know, he's been to the states and travels very well so hopefully a weekend in Rome won't be too much for him. Love to all and hope to see you in July!

Just random pictures...

Harrison Easter 2009

Our family Easter 2009

Precious AJ, April 2009, post surgery...He's such a strong little guy!


AJ before surgery...just 4 days old

He looked like a toddler in the NICU...Hopefully he will continue to grow and become stronger in the years to come!

Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers during this time in our family. We pray that AJ continues to get stronger and doesn't have anymore setbacks. He is such a precious little boy and I know we will look back on this at his 1st birthday and be amazed at all he went through! We love you AJ and can't wait to see you again!