Harlan's Home

Monday, October 5, 2009

"Excuse Me Miss,

but your baby is about to fall out of your stroller." Yes i really did hear that this weekend at a quick stop at the outlet mall. Harlan had been sleeping when i put him in the stroller and somehow Mommy thought he didnt need buckled in while sleeping. Needless to say he woke up with the choas at the mall, flipped to his belly and tried to shimmy out under the tray. How embarrassing!!!

In other news little man received his flu shot booster today without crying. He just looked at the lady like "is that it?" I pulled up his pants, set him on the floor and he was outta there. By the time we reached the waiting room he was babbling to Mickey (yay Mommy for remembering Mickey) and you wouldnt have guessed he even got a shot at all. Daddy says Harlan is made out of iron, just like daddy. What do you think???

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Happy Birthday Sean!

Yesterday Harlan and Mommy attended the first birthday party for our friend Sean Micheal. Mommy used to work with Sean's mommy at Methodist and we have kept in touch over the last year. Although this wasnt Harlan's first birthday (he went to Aunt Libbys party when he was 4 days old!), it was an rare opportunity for Harlan to play with a group on children his own age. (There were 3 babies there that had just turned one in the last month) The weather was pretty blustery for an early October afternoon, but that sure didnt slow any of the kiddos down. And there was plenty for them to do! There was a big sandbox to dig in and a lego castle that Harlan was drawn to. Mommy will actually be looking for one of these lego castles as a possible christmas gift for little man. (which may be a little difficult as Jamie had purchased this at a garage sale and did not know if it was still available) We may also have to look into a tricycle as Sean received one for his birthday and Harlan attempted several times to hop on and ride away. Here are a few pics Mommy snapped in between chasing kidddos around.

The birthday boy Sean and Harlan in the sanddbox

Surprisingly little man only lasted in the sandbox for a few mins, he was much more content running around, trying to get the boos (balloons) and trying to steal the tricycle.

"What kind of trouble can I cause with this?"

This is the Lego castle that had little man enthralled. He managed to collapse the whole castle within 10 mins of playing with it!

But was very willing to help rebuild it

more construction

He just thought this was so cool

"I knight you Sir Harlan"

What a flirt!

Stealing a shovel for use in the castle

The birthday boy!

Happy Birthday Bean! (aka Sean)

Afterwards Daddy met Mommy and a very tired Harlan for dinner and it took several distractions to keep him from a meltdown at dinner. Luckily it worked and it was one point for Team Mommy and Daddy (Team Harlan is still way ahead though, but who is counting)

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Dear Aunt Janet,

I am so sorry that I scared you with my dare devil tumble down the stairs yesterday. I know better that to try to go down the stairs forward with no help, but i just got so excited to see Dutchess that I couldn't help myself. I hope you can take comfort in the fact that my head doesn't hurt today, not even a little bit, and there is only the smallest little red spot on my head. You wouldn't even notice it if you didn't know it was there. Next time I stay with you, I promise lots of hugs and kisses in apologies for this incident. Please know that it may happen again, but i will try really hard to remember what I was taught, and to go down the stairs backwards. Hope you can forgive me because I enjoy spending time with you ever so much!
Love Harlan

P.S. Thanks for the ice cream!
"My sincerest apologies"

"See no red mark, and it doesn't hurt!"

A kiss for you!

Trying to reach out and give hugs too

"I am glad we can both laugh about this now!"

Monday, September 28, 2009

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Apple Works

Today we spent some time at a local orchard/pumpkin patch for a nice family day out. The weather was beautiful and we had a great day. Here are some pictures from the day and I have some great videos that I will try to get uploaded soon. Enjoy!

Smiling at the goats in the petting zoo

Petting a goat. At first he was wary..but eventually warmed up to them!

Watching the big fat turkeys!

looking up at the goats

The big black slide. Maybe next year little man.

Attempt at a mommy and me pic.

The pumpkin patch with the apple trees in the background. BEAUTIFUL!

Heres a big pumpkin!

Maybe this one....

or this one? (this is the one we brought home)

Best picture ever!

Mommy's attempt at a creative picture....

but someone wasnt cooperating.....

not even a litte

little man in front of a BIG pumpkin

Harlan's first taste of apple cider. he loved it

or did he?

daddy and harlan watching a fb game at bw3 during dinner

not so sure about the celery

not so bad with some ranch dressing

maybe i will have some more!!

after a long, fun day

more pumpkin fun at home (this poor little pumpkin has been repeatedly thrown on the concrete by little man and suprisingly it bounces. it didnt smash to pieces. wow)