Brooke and I had a conversation while Olivia was not being a very nice girl the other night that I wanted to share:
Me: "I think we should sell Olivia Brooke, don't you?"
Brooke: "Yay, to Gramma and Grandpa."
Me: "You think so? For how much?"
Brooke: "A Cow."
Me: "Really? (trying not to die laughing)"
Brooke: "Yay, that'll do."
That is right, her sister is worth a cow. Oh Brookee.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
Rain, Snow, Sun, Repeat
Once again, I haven't posted anything in a while. To say things are busy is an understatement and to be quite honest, I get tired of saying we are busy. It is just our way of life it seems. And then there is the weather...I actually like the variety.
Olivia is officially done with Pre-School and all geared up for Kindergarten. She attended Kindergarten screening and was named Miss Smarty pants - no big surprise. She is busy rhyming every word that comes to mind and working on putting sounds together to make words. I know every parent thinks this, but I am truly amazed at her brain power. Ask her why all the pine trees are red around here. She will tell you all about the Pine Beetle.
TA DA...Brooke is potty trained. That is right ladies and gentlemen, full blown potty trained. No diapers anymore! We have entered a new phase of life at the Harris house! Once she decided to do it, that was it. Only took a week or so and she was done. She is pretty proud of herself and so are Mom and Dad!
We have been busy landscaping. Thanks to all who helped us lay sod. It is absolutely beautiful. We planted 6 trees as well and have built a cage around them to keep the deer away. We also built a flower bed. There are a few finish things to be done once it warms up again, but it looks pretty darn good.
Olivia starts T-ball next week. She and her dad are very excited!
Here are some pics of the house (before the trees went in):
Olivia is officially done with Pre-School and all geared up for Kindergarten. She attended Kindergarten screening and was named Miss Smarty pants - no big surprise. She is busy rhyming every word that comes to mind and working on putting sounds together to make words. I know every parent thinks this, but I am truly amazed at her brain power. Ask her why all the pine trees are red around here. She will tell you all about the Pine Beetle.
TA DA...Brooke is potty trained. That is right ladies and gentlemen, full blown potty trained. No diapers anymore! We have entered a new phase of life at the Harris house! Once she decided to do it, that was it. Only took a week or so and she was done. She is pretty proud of herself and so are Mom and Dad!
We have been busy landscaping. Thanks to all who helped us lay sod. It is absolutely beautiful. We planted 6 trees as well and have built a cage around them to keep the deer away. We also built a flower bed. There are a few finish things to be done once it warms up again, but it looks pretty darn good.
Olivia starts T-ball next week. She and her dad are very excited!
Here are some pics of the house (before the trees went in):
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Just Checking In
I was noticing that I hadn't posted anything in a while. I do have a very good reason...mono. Not fun and hoping I am gettin over it...as long as I don't get another cold to go along with it, I think it will be ok. Needless to say we have just been trying to keep our heads above water and the house dissenfected!
Tanner is busy Turkey Hunting on the weekends and enjoying learning to hunt new prey. He helped some friends brand last weekend and the girls and I went along. They enjoyed that a lot.
We are finishing our basement and lucky enough to be able to hire out some of the tasks like framing, sheet rocking and taping. We (Tanner mostly) will do everything else. I am SOO excited. There is so much room down there. We will have 2 bedrooms with HUGE walk in closets for the girls when they are older; they will have a Jack and Jill bathroom (shower/toilet are separte from sinks); and their own laundry room (cuz mama is quittn' doin' their laundry as soon as they can start-doing my own is enough :) ) We also have a family room and off that is an office that will be half carpet, half tile so the treadmill can sit on tile and a table for the girls to do their crafts on. In addition, there are 2 large storage rooms! Can't have enough storage, that is for sure!
Olivia is busy finishing up preschool and is all registered for Kindegarten next fall. Brooke is still not potty trained, much to our dismay, but she don't care...that is the problem. Guess we will have to wait till it is her idea! She is really good at talking though and is quite the Ham. At least she is cute!
I will post pictures when I get a chance. Love to all!
Tanner is busy Turkey Hunting on the weekends and enjoying learning to hunt new prey. He helped some friends brand last weekend and the girls and I went along. They enjoyed that a lot.
We are finishing our basement and lucky enough to be able to hire out some of the tasks like framing, sheet rocking and taping. We (Tanner mostly) will do everything else. I am SOO excited. There is so much room down there. We will have 2 bedrooms with HUGE walk in closets for the girls when they are older; they will have a Jack and Jill bathroom (shower/toilet are separte from sinks); and their own laundry room (cuz mama is quittn' doin' their laundry as soon as they can start-doing my own is enough :) ) We also have a family room and off that is an office that will be half carpet, half tile so the treadmill can sit on tile and a table for the girls to do their crafts on. In addition, there are 2 large storage rooms! Can't have enough storage, that is for sure!
Olivia is busy finishing up preschool and is all registered for Kindegarten next fall. Brooke is still not potty trained, much to our dismay, but she don't care...that is the problem. Guess we will have to wait till it is her idea! She is really good at talking though and is quite the Ham. At least she is cute!
I will post pictures when I get a chance. Love to all!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
A day in the life of Olivia and Brooke
Miss Olivia is getting ready for her birthday party this weekend. I can't believe she is going to be 5. I know, I say that every year, but seriously-we just registered her for kindegarten this fall and suddenly she has an opinion on what kind of food is served at her party. WTH?
Her dad asked her if she wanted to play tee-ball this summer. She replied "I don't have anything to wear." Tanner just walked away shaking his head. She loves hunting though-probably because she has something to wear - camo.
Miss Brooke is still resistant to potty training. She will sit on the potty, but that is about it. She can count to ten, carry on a conversation, but refuses to stop wearing a diaper. I guess Einstein was once in a diaper...
We are anxious for Spring like everyone else. The girls love to play outside, but since we have no grass, it is a very muddy proposition right now. I can't wait to get our sod in! We became the proud owners of a John Deere tractor lawn mower, so we are anxious to try it out!
Her dad asked her if she wanted to play tee-ball this summer. She replied "I don't have anything to wear." Tanner just walked away shaking his head. She loves hunting though-probably because she has something to wear - camo.
Miss Brooke is still resistant to potty training. She will sit on the potty, but that is about it. She can count to ten, carry on a conversation, but refuses to stop wearing a diaper. I guess Einstein was once in a diaper...
We are anxious for Spring like everyone else. The girls love to play outside, but since we have no grass, it is a very muddy proposition right now. I can't wait to get our sod in! We became the proud owners of a John Deere tractor lawn mower, so we are anxious to try it out!
Tired of Being Sick
Thought I would check in to let you all know we are still alive...barely. The Harris house has been plaqued by sickness since the beginning of the month. First Olivia with croup, Brooke with a cold, me with a double ear and sinus infection and then yesterday, the flu struck our home with Brooke. We are praying she kept it to herself, but given she loves to give hugs and kisses - I am not betting on it. How Tanner has managed to stay healthy is beyond me. Needless to say I am ready to bleach our house from top to bottom. Trust me, I would do it if I didn't think that the paint and wood floor might fall apart. I am just tired of being sick!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Ahh Potty Training
We have entered that terrific time in a child's life when they must stop wearing a diaper (mainly cuz Mom and Dad are sick of buying them) and go potty in a huge monstrous contraption that sucks everything you put into it into some unknown place you have never been and never want to go-also known as a toilet.
Olivia-piece of cake. The day she decided to be potty trained was the day she stopped wearing diapers and never looked back. Brooke-not so lucky. Take a look...
Olivia-piece of cake. The day she decided to be potty trained was the day she stopped wearing diapers and never looked back. Brooke-not so lucky. Take a look...
Adorable, isn't she?! Sigh...
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