14 Months

His best friend is truly his dog! Although I think if Dakota could talk, she would have something to say about this.

Dakota often stands as a "bridge" for Harrison.

He loves to put our shoes on the table-notice the dress shoes on the end table? Shoe fetish at an early age?--I hope not. 

Where's Harrison?

There he is! Peek-a-boo. Definition- an endless game we play everyday.

New Milestones-- walking everywhere, giving high fives, raising his hands in response to "SOO big", collecting acorns, sorting and stacking, throwing tantrums (Momma's least favorite), saying "up" "duck" "mom" "dad" and "ko" (meaning Dakota of course!) playing with his latch puzzle (thanks Mattson's)and reading lift-the-flap books.  He has 8 teeth total and his bottom molars are working their way through.  

He's a happy little monster most days and definitely keeps me on my toes. 

And he's off...

Happy Fall Ya'll

There are decorations galore that say "Happy Fall Ya'll" down here--so I thought it would only be fitting to entitle our post the same.  It's finally starting to turn a little cooler here in Birmingham, but not nearly as cool as it is in Wisconsin! We are enjoying being outside in the milder temperatures, especially when we can still wear shorts.  

Our little pumpkin

Peek!

Little Kanye

Harrison loves to wear my sunglasses--he always has his mouth wide-open in this goofy smile.  I think he looks like a little Kanye West wannabe.  My little rapper boy.  

Stepping Out! (in Seattle)

Look who decided to walk once we landed in Seattle! Stinker.

It's a...

Looks like Baby Luds part deux is also sporting boy parts! Our big anatomy ultrasound will be in 2 weeks, but my OB thought it would be nice for us to get a sneak peek at what we're having before I left for my trip to Seattle. Wish me luck--Harrison and I will be flying cross-country solo. Praying to little baby Jesus that the DVD player and the bag full of treats keeps him occupied!!

This picture was the best one I had--it shows the boy parts although the rest of it is a little fuzzy.

My Bama Buddies

These are some of Harrison's besties in Bham- Annika and Cole.  He squeals like a piglet when he seems them! 

I'm pretty sure Annika and Harrison weigh about the same, despite the 3 year age difference. 

Hide and Seek

Harrison hides things and momma seeks them.  Look what I found in the kitchen drawer-- my flip-flops, 1 of Harrison's shoes, the dog toy, and an empty water bottle.  

*Target Love*

Harrison loves Target just as much as his momma.  I especially love his expression in the last photo.  

Buds

Just a boy and his daddy.

These Days

These days, Harrison is quite hilarious.  He is turning into a little boy right before our eyes.  He isn't talking yet, but jibber jabbers all day.   

He loves to stack blocks and knock them over

He loves to put anything into any sort of container and then dump it out, of course. 

The kitchen drawers are some of his favorite hiding places.

Finally figured out how the popper toy works. 

Loves to push his walker toys up and down our street.  This kid is LAZY! He could walk on his own if he wanted to, but he turns into a limp noodle if you try and stand him up.

Look closely...the meltdown is starting

This picture is classic Harrison lately. If he is done with something, he puts his head down and cries.  Seriously, how do they learn this stuff? A tad dramatic.

Gap Photo Contest

So after checking out another momma's blog, I entered Harrison into a Gap baby photo contest!  I'm a *bit* biased, but I think he's the sweetest, cutest little guy.  So why not give it a shot, right? To vote for the little dude, please click the link below.  For our devoted fans, you can vote every 24 hours!  

Won't you please vote for my sweet face? 

Best Friends and Babies

Our trip to Indy was a success!  We made the drive in less than 8 hours and Harrison was trooper in the car.  Granted, I was reciting "Mr. Brown Can Moo" and "Hop on Pop" often, but it worked regardless.  We stayed with one of my bestest friends, Brittany, who has a little guy, Griffin. (you can check out their blog on the right) The boys loved playing together.  I guess I would call it playing... but it was more like taking whatever toy the other one was playing with. 

Boys and their toys

Shirtless Griffin

Our other bestest bud, Jen, came over with her crew to play, as well.  She has Micah, who is 2 and new baby Aaron, who is 12 weeks. Check out her blog to the right!  

Baby Aaron

Sharing a teething ring

Look at those big blue eyes

Griffin and Harrison in the rocks 

They both loved the vacuum cleaner

Harrison pushed Brittany's old-school vacuum 

Boys ready for bathtime

Baby bottoms

NEW TOY ALERT- you must get this flashing sprinkler starfish! Thanks Jen!

Attempt at a photo of the babies-Micah, Harrison, Griffin, and Aaron

Visit with Great-Grandma June

Ladies Night Out-the random dude was as old as my dad and completely wasted.  But on a positive note, he bought our drinks (mine was a Coke, no fear)

Dianna, Katie, me, Brittany and Jen

Beep Beep!!

Harrison's Auntie Keri (who recently got engaged!!!) sent him a new vehicle for his birthday.  He has already become a pro at pushing the car room to room.  And he enjoys getting pushed around in the car, but has yet to figure out how to use his feet to make the car go.  

His little friends are loving the new car, as well.  It was a big hit at the party! Thanks Keri!

Cole, who was climbing through the car and then sliding out the back.  

Check out that smile!

One of Harrison's girlfriends, Hailey, taking her turn in the car.

Birmingham Zoo

When my parents came to visit, we had the chance to go the Birmingham Zoo.  It wasn't too hot or crowded and we had a great time.  Harrison had his first carousel ride.  He was a little nervous at first, holding onto Brian extra tight, but in the end, he really enjoyed it.  I would put up a picture of him on the carousel, but I'm in all the pictures and I look awful (you know the whole chubby gut you get at the end of the first trimester--yep, got it!). 

With GiGi and Grandpa, looking a little sleepy

Posing with a bunny

Unimpressed with the monkeys 

With Grandpa, checking out the piggies

Goats

I'm ONE!

Our baby boy will turn ONE tomorrow.  It brings out so many emotions.  I am sad at how quickly he has grown into a little boy, yet so amazed at what he has learned.  Today, we had a get together with Harrison's little Birmingham pals.  My parents were also in town from Seattle--thank God because I needed a good dose of family!  It has been quite the lonely life here in Bama.  Brian has been super busy, but enjoying every minute.  He spent the day in Atlanta Saturday, where he attended a Jacksonville State football game and the big Crimson Tide game (on the sideline, of course).  Football season will be a LONG one, I'm afraid.

Here is a quick pic from Harrison's shindig!