Spring is here!

We have all been hibernating for the past couple of months which would explain my lack of posts. However, it was beautiful the other weekend so I thought some pictorial evidence that Mac is still growing and developing was a good idea. Mac thought it was important to share some of his achievements with you all.

I went to the park for the first time the other day. Mom said I would like the swings but I am not too sure about them just yet.

Little help here guys!

Thanks Mama!

I am quite the accomplished eater now. My favorite foods are rice cereal, sweet potatoes, carrots, and bananas. But don't mix them together! I like my foods separated, please.

No pictures while I'm eating Mom!

I don't even make much of a mess. I am a pretty clean kid. Mom really appreciates this.

Since we have been spending so much time in doors I have gotten pretty good at some other tricks too. Here is me on my tummy.

I can sit up all by myself too!

But only for a few minutes.

Good thing Mama is always around for support.

But my most favorite time of the day is when I wake up in the morning and I get to cuddle in bed with Daddy before he gets up to take a shower.

The next pictures will be of my trip with Mama and Grammy to Louisiana. Look out Big Easy! I'm a comin'!

Thank you Santa!

Happy New Year Everyone!!! Mac was so excited about his first Christmas that he insisted I post some pictures and comments to have you all share in our fun.

Mommy and Daddy bundled me up and drove out to Illinois to Grammy's house. I was perfect for them on the ride out and slept the whole time. Once we got there I got to see a lot of people for the first time.

This is my Great Aunt Charlene. She was so excited to have a boy to cuddle with.

This is my Uncle Brian and his dog Joxter. Joxter thought some of my squeeky toys were his.

I got to meet my cousin Elise. She was born two weeks after me. At first I wasn't sure that I liked her.

But then I realized that she's pretty cool. She's a chill baby like me and really cute.

Aunt Megan loved to snuggle with me.

Grammy made me this stocking for Santa to fill up. It has my name on it and everything!!

There were so many presents that they wrapped around the tree.

Grammy snuggled with me on Christmas morning and helped me open my stocking.

Mommy unwrapped my gift from Santa. I got a jumperoo!!! I just love bouncing up and down in it.

Mommy and Daddy got me this fish tank for my crib. I love to watch the bubbles.


I also got this train that spells my name. I love Christmas! I can't wait for next year!!! After Christmas was over, I got to spend time with Aunt Stephanie, Auntie Anne and cousins Laura, Katherine, Sarah Kate and Audrey. More pictures of cousins Christmas to follow.

Lights...Tree...Snow...Christmas

There's been a lot going on in the Harris house during the month of December. We were thrilled to have a visit from Auntie Anne and cousin Audrey. We planned lots of fun stuff to do including shopping in Peddler's Village and going to the light display at Shady Brook farm. Mac had lots of fun playing with his cousin.

Audrey loved to hold Mac. She has had a lot of practice with her other cousin Elise so she was very gentle.

Auntie Anne couldn't get enough of Mac.

Audrey realized that taking care of a baby is a lot harder than it looks.

Andrew and I had never been through the light show before. We thought Mac would love looking at the lights but he fell asleep instead.

After we took Anne and Audrey to the airport, we decided to do our annual trek to Carlson's tree farm to hunt down our Christmas tree. Mac was a little unsure about the whole thing.

We found a good one and Andrew ceremoniously cut it down. So mannly!

A couple weeks later a massive snow storm descended on the Northeast. We got a little over a foot of snow. Here is the picture of our back door leading to our deck. Tough to even get the door open!

Andrew worked through the morning shoveling out the cars while Mac stayed warm in his bed.



But Mac didn't want to miss out on the first real big snow in a long time. So we bundled him up and took him out to get a look at the whole thing. He wasn't a big fan of sitting up next to the snow.

Happy Holidays Everyone!! We are off in a couple of days to visit the Burton side of the family for Mac's first Christmas. Many more pictures to come.

Happy Thanksgiving from our little turkey!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! This year we were blessed with a beautiful, happy boy whom we are thankful for every day. So we were really excited to share with Mac one of our favorite holidays. Every year we travel down to Aunt Sue's house in Avalon, NJ to spend the day with the O'Brien's, Thoman's, Slacks, Kane's, and Harris'. Needless to say Mac was a hit and everyone enjoyed holding and cuddling with him. Below is his take on the holiday.

Turkey!!!

and Pie!!!!!

Gotta get clean for my debut.

Thank you Katie K for my Thanksgiving day outfit. I'm pretty darn cute, if I do say so myself.

This was the first time I got to see the ocean. I think I would like to go back when it's a little warmer. Daddy mentioned something about learning to swim but I am still trying to get used to bathtime.

Here's me and Auntie TT. She makes me smile a lot especially when she tells me the story of daddy melting crayons in her toaster oven. Gotta remember to try that when I can control my hands better.

That's my Grandmom O'Brien. I am her 9th great grandchild. Aunt Beth is holding me. She just couldn't get enough of me.

This is my second cousin Maggie. She is Beth's youngest and really liked playing with my feet. She gave me kisses and tucked me in when I wanted a nap. So far I like this Thanksgiving thing!



I am STUFFED! Let's do this again next year.

"A" is for Apple...."M" is for Mac

It was a beautiful fall weekend this weekend so Andrew, Mac and I decided to head out to Apple Festival in Peddler's Village. The Village was all decked out with the scarecrows and vendors lined up outside. It was packed!! But we got a chance to visit Jill at the Velvet Slipper and all the girls that I used to work with at Lace Silhouettes. Mac, of coarse, was a hit and enjoyed watching all the commotion.

Aunt Stephanie sent Mac this onesie just in case anyone was wondering what the letter "M" stands for.

I was excited to get some Christmas shopping done!

Does this place look familar? It is actually the spot where Andrew and I had our wedding pictures taken.

Mac insisted we take his picture too!

Don't worry, though. Andrew got something out of the trip too. We puchased apple dumplings which were as delicious as they sound.

I was lucky enough to get one too!

The sign of a long but fun morning!