Big Boy Playdate!

Stephanie and Jaxton, and Lisa and Nathan came over for a playdate and lunch today. Just 5 months ago, we all had week(s) old babies! The boys are within 3 weeks of age to each other, so it was so much fun seeing them together, interacting!

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Did you say my buddies were coming over today??? YAY!

Steph and Jaxton

On three, everyone touch Harrison!

Busy Week!

Last week started off a little sluggish - Harrison was on a 3 night stint of waking up 4 times during the middle of the night. We couldn't figure out what was going on, but he was extremely unhappy! (David and i were right there with him!!) By Tuesday, he was sleeping his normal 8p-7a, so all of the Slyes were happy again. No teeth popped through, and he wasn't running a fever, so it's still just a mystery!!!

Everyday, I did a little bit to get ready for my girlfriend's Couples' Shower that was held at my house. It was more of a cocktail party, so I spent the week polishing silver, washing 60 wine glasses and plates, ironing linen tablecloths, etc. Then, on Saturday the big haul happened - it is truly amazing how my home had turned into one big "play room!" Baby stuff was EVERYWHERE! But, by 7pm that evening I transformed the downstairs into a baby-free environment - no signs of Harrison besides the umpteen pictures I had in frames everywhere!!!

Okay, I must admit my lowest point of the party was Sunday morning when we were cleaning up. David and I were collecting the bajillion votives I had strategically placed around the house for that intimate, romantic feel. Well, take a look at the votive on the mantel below our flat screen in the picture below. Now look up to the edge of the flatscreen. YEP! That's a HOLE! The votive BURNED our flatscreen! HEEE HAW! We are just SICK! But, life goes on and we learn lessons along the way, right??!!!!?

So, because of the craziness of my week, my camera was not top priority! I'm sure Harrison did not mind skipping a week of photo shoots! But, be prepared - we're headed to GA this Friday! We arrive in Jacksonville and are driving to Darien, where my cousin Mitchell and his beautiful bride are celebrating their November nuptials with family and friends. David, Harrison and I will drive to Griffin on Sunday with Mom and Dad and I'll spend a week there. Since I'm headed back to work May 11th, this will probably be our last trip to GA for a while unless YOU get engaged soon! (you know who you are!). But, regardless - be prepared for a TON of pics!

Monday Morning, watching the Today Show with Mama!

Heidi, Me, Amy, Sharla (we all worked for Pfizer) Click on the photo to see the burn hole in our flatscreen! HEEE HAAW!

Pics from the week!

Harrison is 21 Weeks

We had the Salems over for dinner Saturday night - they left their 4 year old little girl with her Grandfather since she had a fever and brought Harrison's 2 precious big brothers!!! They were so cute trying to entertain him all night!

Good Morning, Mama!

Harrison got a little trim - the comb-over was way too obvious!

Ben - almost 2

SMILE!!!!
Harry (3 yrs.) and Harrison

This is a video of my old man Harrison. He acts like he just took his dentures out!!! And not to mention in the middle of the video, he toots! :0

Bath Pics from Last Week

Play Date with the big kids!

Harrison and I went over to the McNally's for a playdate this morning. He had so much fun observing the big kids - Luke and Grace, and ofcourse loved seeing his best bud, Nathan!

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My Buddy and Me!


The kiddos

Grace McLean

Larissa and Grace, prego Sue and Luke

Nathan eating his yummy banana

Lisa and Harrison

Baby Steps

We had several firsts in the Slye home this weekend. Last week, David called me and asked me to get a babysitter for Friday night for a work dinner with clients. I totally tried to get out of going and urged him to go by himself, but when he explained it was all couples, I knew there was no way I'd be able to convince him to go alone! I asked Reyna, my one-day-a-week-nanny, to sit for us and she said YES, so off we went Friday night to Ibiza to drinks and dinner. I wasn't nervous because of Reyna, but I was nervous because no one has ever put Harrison down to bed besides David and me, and my parents. Luckily, everything went as well as could be expected. Harrison cried and whimpered a bit because Mommy and Daddy weren't there, but Reyna rocked him and he was asleep by 9pm! So, I guess there IS a future for datenights!

Saturday night, David and Harrison cooked me a fabulous candlelit Valentines' Day meal, complete with an artichoke to snack on, a filet to chow down on, and Mad Housewife Wine to sip on! (the wine is surprisingly good!)

Today, we decided to attempt church again and I finally felt like it was time for Harrison to visit the nursery. (another big FIRST for me!) He loves being around other kids, so I knew he would probably be okay in the 4-8 month nursery with the other little critters his age. The ladies gave me a pager, but I was back checking on him after no page, 15 minutes later, only to find him playing, smiling, and charming all the ladies! Relaxed and confident, I went back to the sanctuary and actually got to listen to the sermon this time!

I am continuing to spend every moment I can with Harrison. It seems like May 10th is coming sooo fast and I am already getting teary-eyed every few days just thinking about it. I've started to look for nannies, but most of them want immediate work so I will start my search again in a month. I am very hopeful that I can find someone as gentle and as good with babies as Reyna. She has been with us since November and we absolutely LOVE her. Unfortunately she will not be going full time because she is committed to my neighbor and my neighbor's friend the other days of the week. But, we continue to pray and keep our fingers crossed and for another Reyna to enter our lives.



"Mom got me my new 'banker' shirt."

"So, Dad asked me to check the stocks..."

"And, I sold the Exxon stock, so Mom and I are headed to Vegas. Hehehe!!!"

"Yes! My plan is in effect! He'll never know!"

"But, now I'm stuck in my jumperoo!"

Look - my feet can touch the floor!

It was a rainy weekend in Houston..

Random Pics

I had to break it to David that Harrison probably would not be a linebacker!

soundly sleeping

Video of Harrison talking with a few chuckles!

Harrison is 19 weeks!

Time is flying by! Today we went to a friend's house and Harrison had his first playdate with a toddler. Both Harrison and Kristen were enthralled with each other for the hour and a 1/2 they were together before it was naptime again for Harrison! Kristen was quite the helper - I had assistance feeding, cleaning up, and playing with Harrison! It was precious! When we got home, I snapped a few more shots before we ran errands to get Harrison more toys and some argyle socks I've been looking for!!! (Yes - I am going old school - My Dad's side of the fam owned a textile company, so argyle socks are near and dear to my heart!!!) I also was able to weigh him at my favorite store in Rice Village, and he's weighing in at a whopping 15lbs. 6 oz.! :) (with clothes on, ofcourse!!) His carrier is getting so dang heavy that I have been breaking out the baby bjorn more and more. It's either the stroller if he's sleeping or the baby bjorn, which he LOVES! Oh, tonight I remembered to get out the monogrammed diapers that a friend gave us when Harrison was born. I don't want Harrison to use them - they are just too cute for what he does to his diapers!

Superman!

My big helper! She knows exactly how to take off the bib!

Who is this tall, pretty blonde?

Curious Harrison!