Laundry Laughter and Lullabies

A Million Pictures of Randomness

Okay, so maybe not a million, but it felt like that. We recently took the pictures off my phone and I was shocked at how many there were and how far they went back!

There was a picture of Andrew right after he was born! Even a few of Harrison before that! So after uploading them all to the computer I went through them to find the most recent and the cutest ones!

I hope you enjoy my pictures of randomness!

All cozy in his snowsuit as we go shopping.

Happy Andrew watching Mommy get her hair cut.

All dressed up for church.

Cool shades!

"Mommy, Harrison put stickers all over my face!"

My little leprechaun

First ride in the car shopping cart together.

A trip to Tractor Supply Co. to check out the chicks.

Harrison even got to pet one!

"Cheep, cheep!"

"Mommy, Harrison put his underwear on my head!"
Don't worry they were clean!

Riding the race car cart at Home Depot.

Harrison insisted we walk the 97 steps
to the top of the McKinley Monument.

Resting at the top of the monument.

Playing in the backyard with a ball . . . Andrew loves balls!

"Hi, Mommy, whatcha doin?"

Playing together on the new playset.

Snuggling Aunt Ronda

Mommy & Harrison chillin' in Harrison's room.

Being silly for the camera!

Shooting webs (like Spiderman)

"Look what I did!" Practicing his numbers.

Helping Daddy work on the camper.

Enjoying a morning swing!

Look at all that curly hair!

Being silly, snuggling with Mommy until Daddy gets home.

This boys LOVES to swing!
I love his face whenever he does . . . it is pure joy!

First swim in the backyard pool.

Brothers & Best Buddies!

Coloring a picture of Curious George.

Cow Appreciation Day 2012

A few days ago I got an email from Chick-fil-a reminding me that Cow Appreciation Day was Friday. I informed Ryan that we were going to go again this year and worked most of the morning getting our "costumes" ready.

I already had the spotted baseball hats from last year and Harrison's vest came from his Woody Halloween costume. I painted spots on a t-shirt for Andrew, made myself a vest & headband, and printed us all signs.
We were the best looking cows there . . . and that is not bragging . . . most people just wore signs and taped black paper spots on.

Harrison had a blast! He was excited all day and couldn't wait for Daddy to get home. Surprisingly, Andrew left his cow ears on the whole time!

Friday Family Fun & Free Food!

Family Time at the Akron Zoo

The boys and I get to spend 5 days with Daddy! Yesterday we enjoyed Independence Day together. Today we made a trip to the zoo! We have gone with Grandma, but this was our first trip with Daddy. In fact, this was Daddy's first trip to the Akron Zoo since he was little.

We are blessed to have a zoo so close. It is perfect . . . nestled along the hillside, plenty of shade trees, and just the right size for two little boys to enjoy.

Like the penguins do!

Checking out the lemurs
(or monkeys as Harrison calls them)

Saying hi to the llamas.

Harrison was running from one animal to another . . .
Andrew was just taking it all in from his stroller.

Checking out how big condor wings are.

Fun on the rope bridge.

A quick glimpse at the jaguar.

Harrison decided he needed to take a picture of Mommy & Daddy.

A ride on the carousel.

Harrison's animal of choice . . . the kangaroo!

Watching the carousel go around.
This was his face through most of the zoo!

Celebrating the 4th

As we always do, we made the trip over to Warren to enjoy the Packard Band and fireworks for the 4th of July. We packed a picnic and braved the heat. We had a great time and just missed getting drenched by the storm that came as we got into the car.

Harrison checking out Grandpa's cool drum mallets before the concert.

Giving the timpani a try.

Grandma spoiled him with Spiderman & Batman popsicles
from the ice cream truck.

Andrew enjoying our picnic.

Poor hot baby! Look at that red face!

He had a great time & loved clapping!

Harrison is our little conductor. He waved his arms to each piece . . . on the beat most of the time! He even caught the tempo changes!

When we told him earlier in the day that it was almost time to go see fireworks, he exclaimed, "And the band?!" and he started waving his arms & crashing invisible cymbals. We didn't even mention the concert, but he knew we were going to see Grandpa play in the band!

Loving every minute of it.
Despite the temperature he had lots of energy!

Happy Birthday America!

Ball Pit

It has been very hot here . . . well, for Ohio weather anyway. It has stayed in the 90s and we have received almost no rain. Harrison wants to play outside so bad, but every time he goes out he comes right back in and says, "Mom, I'm getting a sunburn!" He tries it again and again throughout the day, but with the high temperature, little shade, and no breeze he just hasn't made it outside for very long.

So, to give my boys something "new" and exciting, I went to the attic and brought the ball pit back down. We frequently cycle toys when the boys have lost interest and to free up space. Harrison was excited, but not as much as Andrew (who had never seen it before). Harrison got the ball pit for his 2nd birthday and played everyday in it for months.

Andrew has been in heaven rolling in the balls and throwing them all over the living room!

Staying cool having fun inside!

Look at that smile!

"Oh, this is so exciting!"

Andrew's One Year Photoshoot

We try to take pictures of our boys frequently . . . from everyday fun to the special moments. With Harrison we got family pictures & Harrison pictures at the same time each year, around his birthday.

A few weeks ago I thought "We haven't taken Andrew's One Year Old pictures!" So I packed my camera on a trip to Nana & Boppa's and took some photos of him in their front yard.

I think they turned out pretty good!