Friday, May 30, 2008

view of my new world

Here it is, your first view of the new house. This is what sold us. Not the kid in the spider man underwear, but the trees. This is my new reality. Pods in the backyard, a john deer tractor, fun (dangerous) swing, and trees. There is actually another huge tree behind Jackson that you can't see, for a total of 3 beautiful trees. Last night I only unpacked one box and kind of took the night off from un-packing. I can't wait to show you more pictures.

I'm home.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

How 'bout a cookie!

Look who is now ONE! Don't you just love the one finger up...as if I needed a reminder of how old he is.
When Harrison gets excited it is with his hands. Both hands go up like this and flap around. He does this when he hears his favorite song: Madonna and Justin's "4 minutes."


No cake this year, just a really big cookie. Big brother has already had a bite (okay, and mom). I think he is pretty happy with this choice, when you've never had cake, you don't know what your missing.

He is thinking, "I can't wait to dig into this! Doesn't she know I am wearing a white shirt? This looks good..."



Look at Jackson's face. He is ready to assist if things get too much for his brother.




"Oh baby, this is great." When he eats something it is always his left eye that shows the emotion. Like when he first tasted lemon, just that one eye squints.





"Yes, being One is going to be wonderful." Happy Birthday little man, you'll get your party soon.






Friday, May 16, 2008

Happy First Birthday Harrison

Update - Harrison is sick, Jackson needs tubes and his adenoids taken out, we sold a house on Wednesday, bought a house on Thursday and today is Harrison's b-day. I can't find my camera to take any first b-day pictures, he has no plans for a party and my mother guilt today is immense. I feel unsettled.

Okay, I am a social worker, so bright side - I have a new house, I have three great boys to love and it is Friday.

That didn't help too much, but it was a start...

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

gone, baby gone

Well, we are out of our house of 10 years. I cried in the house, I cried to Shaun, I cried to our real estate guy (the great Chad), I cried to the new owners and I cried driving away. I know this is right, but boy is it hard. I guess my blog title will always be my link to Horizon Way. Anyone else feel this way about leaving a house?

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Sweet Jackson words & cute Harrison's face


Gosh, do I love being a mom to this guy. One week from today and he will be one year old...ugh. Time stand still, please!

Send us positive energy we need to be out of our house of 10 years in 4 days.

Jackson told me today (spontaneously, as he grabbed my hand) - "Mama, you're my best girl."

He also told Shaun (in front of me) "Dada, we need to buy Mama some diamonds." and Shaun replied, "No, diamonds for Mama, she is getting a new house." Jackson answered, "That's okay Mama, we can make the new house sparkle with glitter, okay?"

Happy Mother's Day. I'm sure every single one of you who read this blog are special to many people - don't forget it!

Friday, May 2, 2008

jackson

How is it that one kid can be the biggest pain in the butt and yet the pure joy in your life? This morning was super tough with him - removing the Spiderman PJs was impossible for school. Then he kept saying his tummy hurt - so I was in constant stress just waiting for him to throw up.

My dear friend Kristen took this kid out with her and Ed on Wednesday night so that I could get some packing done. Thanks! The good news is that he was gone and safe, the bad news is that he ate a box of Vanilla Wafers for dinner - hum, is this related to the tummy ache?

Our garage sale is tomorrow - "Show me the Money!"