Update

As many of you know, Justin and I have started back down the journey of trying to make Harlan a big brother. I thought about posting updates about how that is going here because I dont really want to plaster it all over facebook but I dont mind sharing with the people that are interested and want to know where we stand.

We are currently in our 3rd medicated cycle. I had a ultrasound Thursday morning that showed that the medication that I took earlier this month was able to produce 2 good size follicles (what releases the egg to be fertilized.) Dr Jarrett's nurse called me later that day to confirm that we were ready to move ahead. So I gave myself a shot Thursday night, Justin and I have some work to do, and then we will find out if it worked in roughly 2 weeks. We are both super optimistic about this cycle and both have a feeling that this just might be "the cycle".

I will try my best to keep this blog updated, so that we can share this with all who are special in our lives. Those of you that know me best know that I am not the kind to keep quiet about things, so hopefully there will be good news to share soon.

The Zoo 7-25-10

So its been awhile. What can I say, life with a 2 year old in pretty non-stop...but since we are all worn out and being lazy after a day in the humidity, I am taking the time to share this pictures from our trip to the zoo today. We met Mommy's cousin BC and his girlfriend Kathy there and Aunt Libby went with us. It was soooo much fun!


Sharks!

Looking at the Lemurs

Mommy and Harlan with the BIG snake....Mommy says she hopes we never find one of these at our house!

Mommy tried to take a picture of all of us at the dolphin show....she didnt quite get everybody!

Her second attempt wasnt great either

Zookeeper Harlan

Racing a cheetah

Riding the train!

2 year check up and pool party

So I have tons of pictures from Florida and promise as soon as I find time to pick and choose the best ones I will share them here. But we have hit the ground running since we returned and I havent had much time to stop and blog. I have, however, had time to take Harlan into his doctor for his 2 year check up. Are you ready for this....... he is 24 lbs 11 oz and 33.5 inches long. Not bad. Still on the small side but again porportional. I did discuss his lack of eating with his doctor and how some days Mommy feels he must be starving and she reassured me that this is normal toddler behavior. She also stated that his vocabulary is above average, which I could have guessed from his chatterbox ways! His ears look great and there are no need for tubes at this time!! Such great news!

We took a recent evening after returning from Florida to check out grandpa's new water playground! Harlan loved it, and definitely has a HUGE new love of the "baby pool". In fact we had to tell the baby pool his has at home goodnight, before going to bed. Here are some fun pictures from our pool party with Alex and Alana

It all started at the sprinkler



This looks like it is leading to trouble! (Harlan and Alana)
Nana and her flock
Oh no! Not the yellow bus...taste good alex??


Alana got the yellow bus...look at that look of victory :)
Who you lookin at??
I knight thee.....
The king
Just 2 babies hanging out in budweiser chairs....classic
"ought o 'lana dont fall"

Strike a pose!

He loves the "baby pool"

look at all the cleaners...time for chores

Someone is trying to catch a ride...

Hey i think you have a hitchhiker in there!!!!

Happy Birthday Aunt Libby

Over the holiday weekend we attended a party to celebrate Aunt Libby's 13th birthday. What a great time it was. We got to participate in lazer tag and do some swimming at the hotel. Harlan really loved all of Libby's friends! And Aunt Libby even got to go to the Indianapolis 500 the next day!! Here are some pictures from the weekend!

Eating pizza at lazer tag


The whole gang (minus gigi and little man)
Libby with her beautiful cake ( a replica from a cake in the twilight movie!)
This is how Harlan stayed entertained during lazer tag. All you need is a truck and a ramp!


We also hit the game room...fun as always!
Helping check out!

Meeska Mooska...

Mickey Mouse!! We celebrated Harlan's second birthday 2 days early with a Mickey Mouse party. The day was nice and warm and it seemed like everyone really enjoyed themselves. Here are a few of the picture highlights...there are many more pictures posted on facebook...check them out there!

Harlan Robert Watts - 2 years old!


Mommy, Daddy and little man
Mickey? Is that really you??
Blowin out the candles!
Enjoying the sandbox that Gigi got Harlan for his birthday!
The party in full swing!
Happy birthday boy!
More sandbox fun

Almost 2...

but not quite. Tomorrow we will celebrate our little man turning two. Two years ago our lives changed in such a way that we could have never imagined. Two years ago we met a new family member that has pretty much ran the show since his arrival. Two years ago we first looked into this face...the face of such a perfect little angel, and found new ways to love that we never knew existed.





One year ago we celebrated you turning one. It was such an exciting time! At the time you seemed like such a big boy, just learning how to walk, but looking back on the pictures, i see how much of my little baby you still were. And how much you have changed since then in your second year of life.







Seeing you turn two is still very exciting for Mommy, but this year, i wish if just for a moment, that I could keep you tiny forever. As excited as I am to see you grow and you conquer and learn new things on a daily basis, I just wish I could hold you and snuggle with your sweet baby face one more time. Today as you werent feeling the best, you took a little time to snuggle with Mommy on the couch and watch a movie, and I was so very thankful of those moments that you snuggled close to me. As we move forward, you will be my big boy, toddler, and forever little man. Starting tomorrow there will be a whole new set of pictures and memories from another new year of life to share with others, and i promise to cherish these new special times, as much as I already cherish the memories of the last two years.