Harris Family-Bradley, Jessica, & Luke

Happy 2nd Birthday Luke

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Luke's 2nd birthday was Sunday October 24. How can that be? How can that little 7 pound baby, be a 26 pound walking-talking toddler? He had a great time at his party on Saturday! Thank you to all our friends and family that helped us celebrate!
On Sunday we visited Bear Wallow with Mimi, Papa, Uncle Barrett, Aunt Sara, & Myra. The kids had a blast feeding the goats & ducks, and especially riding to the pumpkin patch on the wagon. Luke had such a great time he insisted he wear his pumpkin sticker to school on Monday, LOL! The teachers actually had to put scotch tape on the back because it wouldn't stick by the end of the day. Luke has talked non-stop about seeing the "big cows" and feeding the sheep (actually goats).
Everyday we thank God for this special little miracle!

Long time no see

2010-10-16T13:49:00.001-04:00

So, it's been nearly a year since we've posted, but what can you say when you have a one year old running around, not much time for the internet. So, much has happened in a year and I couldn't possibly tell it all in one post.

Luke got tubes in his ears in November and he hasn't had one ear infection since, YAY!!! We sold our house in the spring after it was on the market for over a year, thank goodness! In the meantime we were fixing up Nonna's house in Monticello, which has turned out beautifully and feels like home to Brad, Luke, & me!

Brad started nursing school in August, which turned all our schedules upside down. He's working 3-12 hour shifts at night and going to school 4 days a week, while I work during the day. It's a difficult schedule but in 1 1/2 years it will be well worth it. Luke and I are very proud of him!

Now we are about to enter the "terrible 2's", but with a little boy as sweet as Luke I can't imagine it being terrible, LOL! Don't get me wrong Luke has his moments, but when he leans over and says "Hold you" and gives you a big kiss right on the lips all the irritating things he did that day just vanish.

I hope I'll find more time to blog this year, but only time will tell...Ok now for cutey pictures!

Luke's 1st Birthday

2009-10-27T13:56:00.000-04:00

WOW!!! Our baby is 1, it's so hard to believe. In one way I look back and think it feels like yesterday he was put in my arms by the nurse, but in another it seems like we have had a wonderful year full of more milestones than I could write about.

This year Brad & I have grown as a couple, as a family, and as parents. We have felt joy and heartache like we never knew was possible. Seeing his first tooth pop thru, rolling over, sitting up, standing, cruising, & coming soon to a floor near you walking! Then there's the heartache: stuffy nose, earaches, reflux, & other illnesses...All in all we have had a wonderful year and it's such a joy to see our little man grow and reach new milestones.

Thank you to all our family & friends who have supported us in our decisions and most recently helped us give our baby boy a GREAT birthday! We are a lucky family to have such a loving support system.

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Luke's Frist Day of "Big Boy" Class

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Monday October 19 Luke began in the "big boy" class at daycare, or what we call school. Big boy class is for those children that are 1 to 1 1/2. As a mother I was scared and worried. I dropped him off and Luke clung to my shirt, not so sure about his new room. I walked out the door and my heart broke. Would he be ok? Will he do ok eating table food? Will he drink his milk? What about nap, they don't rock them and they sleep on mats?

The day went on forever...At 4:30 I couldn't take it anymore, I had to leave and go get my baby, I mean my big boy. I walked in the room and there he sat playing in the floor and attempting to stand up without "pulling up". When he turned around I laughed harder than I had in a long time. Luke was covered in pizza sauce! The teachers said Luke did wonderful! He ate waffles and cereal for breakfast (surprising since he ate breakfast before we left the house), pizza (obviously from his outfit), corn & fruit for lunch, and crackers with juice for snack. The most surprising thing is he laid down on his mat and slept for the entire 2 hours! What!? Who is this kid and why doesn't he eat or take naps like this at home!?

It's bittersweet but now the first year is coming to an end and Brad & I have a Big Boy! I am so amazed at the accomplishments he's made in the first year and I am so proud of him. Life as a parent is totally amazing and I am ready for the rest of our journey to begin!

Note: The picture was taken after we got home, hope you can see all the pizza sauce on his shirt.

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Trying to get him to take a nap

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Playing in his high chair

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I can't believe we caught him pulling himself up (for the first time)

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He was fine, I promise. He's a tough kid

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Playing with his ball

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All smiles

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Luke likes his frog

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Luke liked the feel of the grass

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First Easter

2009-04-14T08:21:00.000-04:00

I think Luke was more excited about chewing on the eggs than actually finding them....

Luke and Grandma Sandy

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Luke's new shades

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Pops with the grandbabies

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GRRRRR!!!

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Huh?

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Did you say something?

1/13/09, The night Jodie dropped 54 on UT

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Luke and I were witnesses to one of the greatest individual performances of all time (well I was, he was asleep) .

Hitting the high notes!!

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Luke rolling over

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Luke and I

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Luke and Jess hanging out!

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Grammy and Luke

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