January Happenings...

"Smile!"

The Houston Zoo!

Not sure about the Tapirs.

"Wave to Daddy!"

I just love you, Brandon! Give me a hug, buddy!

Rearranging Lori Ann and Michael's bookcase!

Lost Pines

David and I woke up New Years' Day to bright sunshine and a hyper 15 month old! It didn't take long to decide to use Uncle Bill's Christmas gift and head out to Lost Pines, near Austin. The resort is extremely kid-friendly and has activities from biking, horse back riding, hay rides, and frisbee golf, to a lazy river, water slide, and marshmellow roasting every evening. We arrived and sure enough, it was packed with children who were having the time of their lives. We had so much fun playing and exploring and look forward to making the less than 2 hour drive more often.

Mommy and Daddy are a bit tired from New Years - it's 7am wake time regardless of going to sleep at 9am or midnight, with or without wine and champagne!

We discovered that Harrison likes the monkey bars... he grinned from ear the entire time!

I love sliding!

So much to explore - there's no way I'm stopping to pose for the camera!

If I run, they will follow.

Happy New Year!

We rang in the New Year with The Howards and The Lampis..... before 1030pm! It was a fun evening that started early so the kids could play. Harrison's train was great entertainment - although the Daddys had to initiate a line for it to prevent fights from breaking out! I am pretty sure the battery is ready for a recharge after 5 solid hours of use!

Harrison had his 15 month check up on the 30. I thought the shots would get easier for me to watch, but when he looked up at me with big crocadile tears in his eyes, just begging for my help, my heart crumpled. Thankfully, he was a big boy and stopped crying when the "mean nurse" left the room. He was sure to give her a look that sent her to next week!

Height: 33" (90-95th%)
Weight: 22.5lbs (20th%)
Head: 19" (80th%)

Harrison is so tall and skinny, but the doctor assured me that he's perfectly healthy and is on the same growth curve he's been since he was born. He also made sure I knew that his measurements are purely genetic.... it looks like we definitely will have another "electric mosquito" on our hands!

Happy New Year from James!

Jed and David were busy policing the train situation the majority of the night!!!

We had to put the balls outside... someone was definitely going to get hurt! Jed looks on with longing to be reunited with them!

Harrison loves Jed - he's such a good big brother to his 2 brothers and to Harrison!

Daddy-time... policing the boys. Mommy time... in the kitchen with our wine glasses! I think Rebecca and I might have enjoyed ourselves a little more!

Just a small indication of the fun we had!

Bubble bath time! (Where are the Moms? Well, it was time for champagne!)