Too Cute to Scare!

So I know I have been terrible at updating the blog. The last one was my baby shower and since then a lot has happened (obviously). Andrew and I have just been having so much fun with this little one that it was tough to stop and take a break to update the blog. Anyway... here are some Halloween pictures to make you all happy. We have a wonderful neighborhood civic association which arranges a lot of family events including the annual Halloween parade for families. The police shut the streets down so the families can parade through the neighborhood. Despite a little rain Mac enjoyed his first Halloween.

Mac decided to watch a little TV before going to the parade. Daddy now has someone else to fight with over the remote.




My standard Halloween costume. Mac had a cute orange and white stripped outfit that said "My First Halloween".

Can't forget the money shot.

Aunt Rae and Uncle Seth came over to show Mac how trick or treating is really done.

Walking down the parade route.

Even with the rain we had a really good turn out.

Surprise!!! It's a baby shower!

So after desperately trying to figure out when my shower would be, my friends and family managed to surprise the girl who can't be surprised! Andrew had indicated that every Saturday in the month of August could be my shower and I was to look nice "just in case". He had me convinced (and quite angry if you ask me) that we were just going to play cards at Terry and Dave's house. When I walked through the door, everyone started yelling surprise. It took me a few minutes to realize what was going on and to notice that my sisters were there too! What a great party. One which I will never forget. I am truly blessed to have such great friends and family. My love to you all and many thanks!!

Fourth of July Fun!!!

Andrew and I are trying to take advantage of being able to travel lightly pre baby. So we planned a long overdue trip to see my sister Stephanie in Huntsville, Alabama. Stephanie, Richard and Sarah Kate graciously allowed us to join them at their lake house in Rogersville. Boy did we have fun!!! We spent the weekend swimming in the lake, eating good food, and playing with all of the toys Steph and Richard have at the lake house. And even though I am pregnant, I got to participate in some of the action too.

Andrew and Aunt Stephi on the boat. You can easily tell who spends more time in the sun!

Uncle Brian made it down on the 4th and went out on the boat with us.

Andrew and I on the boat. Thankfully Richard kept the pace to a leisurely ride.

Aunt Stephanie took Andrew and Sarah Kate for a spin on the raft. This was a little too bumpy for me to participate.

Wahoo!!! Andrew and Sarah Kate caught air on that ride!

Andrew preparing to jump off the 24 foot dock into the lake.

Such a long way down!!!

Uncle Richard sets off an impressive fireworks display every 4th of July. Here are the pre pictures of his stock.

The show was better than any show we have seen at home. Plus we had front row seats. (But not too close)

Sarah Kate and I sat together to watch the show.

Adventurous Andrew decided to try his luck at knee boarding. This is him getting ready for Stephanie to hit the gas.

Not the most attractive picture but it appears as if he is getting it.

On second thought....maybe not.

Stephanie had to tow Andrew back to the dock, defeated and sore.

This was a little more my speed during the weekend. Thanks to the Marsden's for all the fun and sun. Can't wait to do it again!

Busy busy bee!!

Whew!! It has been a busy summer so far. Andrew and I can't believe that June is practically over already. Lil' Mac has been excited to participate in so many activities. He has been active all the time and is anxious to meet all the people whose voices he has heard so far. Below are some pictures of what we have been up to....

Lil' Mac and I went out to Illinois to visit Grammy and Papaw. It was Papaw's birthday so we were able to have lots of fun and cake too! While we were there we got to see Auntie Anne and Megan as well as Lil' Mac's cousins Laura, Katherine, Audrey, and Hazel. Grammy has been making the voyage into the boys department at the store and has been looking for boy toys at yard sales. As an early baby gift, she and Papaw made Lil' Mac a diaper cake. Stuffed with diapers, this "cake" has baby sock roses, matchbox cars, a giggling teddy bear fully equipped with infant goggles and lots more. Too cute!!!

Auntie Megan is expecting Baby Cakes only a few days after Mac's planned arrival. As a result, we both had to pose for the tummy shot.

Papaw the Birthday Boy!!

Grammy was so glad to have us over.

Andrew and I got to get dressed up for the wedding of our friends Reynolds and Stacy. Andrew, a groomsman, looked quite snazzy in his tux. We got to enjoy the night with friends, dancing and laughing. It might be a while before we have a night out like that again.

An Early Father's Day Present

Since Andrew has been such a good Father to Be lately, I decided to give him his Father's Day present early. We spent the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend in Philadelphia to see the Star Trek exhibit at the Franklin Institute. Andrew, an avid Star Trek fan, got to see props from the tv shows and the movies, as well as a reproduction of the Enterprise Bridge. We both had a really good time topped off by having lunch with my brother in law PJ. Here are some pictures to chronicle our adventure through the final frontier.

Captain J. Andrew Harris of the Star Ship Enterprise.

My first Mother's Day!

I was very excited to celebrate my first Mother's Day on Sunday. Andrew had a bachelor party on Saturday so I was able to get some things done around the nursery. Then on Sunday we went to the movies and enjoyed some time together. If you haven't heard yet, we are having a little boy! His name will be McCafferty Wyckoff Harris but we will call him Mac for short. My Dad has taken to calling him Lil' Mac which I think is cute and have decided to use also.

My new changing table.

My craft project for the weekend was buying letters, painting them, and hanging them in Mac's room. I must say I love having a craft room and table now. It makes life so much easier.

This is my first Mother's Day present from Andrew. It is a Celtic Mother's Knot. The saying with the necklace stated that a Mother holds her child's hand for a while but hold his heart forever. I cried. No surprise there.

Me at 22 weeks. I just keep growing and growing and growing....

Dinner with the Bird's

On Saturday we had the pleasure of having dinner with my sister-in-law and her family. We were celebrating our nephew John's 17th birthday. Here are some pictures for your enjoyment.

Auntie Jenn and soon to be cousin Adam.

Andrew showing off that kids actually do like him.

Yup folks, that's a lemon. No sour faces from this kid! Adam enjoys food. All kinds including lemons, whole bananas, zucchini, and anything else you put in front of him. A few minutes after this picture was taken, Adam was caught with the entire lemon wedge in his mouth. Jenn fished it out before he ate it. Boys will be boys.

The birthday boy himself!

The Bird family. Thanks for the good times!