The Pierce Puppy Dog Tails

One-on-one with the King

2012-02-06T19:41:00.001-06:00

As Im getting Saylor out of the bath and ready for bed...
Harrison "mom who is our king?"
Me "Jesus"
H "he is in the sky though"
Me " he is also in your heart and with you all the time"
H "he hears what I say in this house?"
Me "he is always with you buddy"

He was quiet for a minute and then he started talking real low and quiet..

H "hey Jesus, what are you doing? Yeah? I'm just talking to Mommy. Guess?! Ok, only one guess? Are you going to make another person? I did? Yay!! I got it right, ok thank you Jesus and I love you"
H "ok mom I was just talking to Jesus and he let me have one guess and I got it right, he's about to make somebody, that's awesome"

He was very serious and oh so innocent.... God knew he needed some one-on-one after he saw Harrison tee tee outside at St.John's open house tonight :/

9 is fine!

2012-02-06T09:18:00.001-06:00

Saylor girl turned 9 months old! She is such a joy! She has started to crawl about 2-4 steps (crawls?) at a time but stays right in the same area, her Aunt Julia assured me by the end of the week she will be all over the place! Here are her stats:
28 inches (75th)
24.4 lbs (off charts)
Size 4 diaper and mostly 12 month clothes!
She is still a very finicky eater, takes 5-6 6oz bottles a day, prefers snacks over baby food and loves diluted apple juice.
She sleeps very good at night and can say mama, dada, nana, hey, and uh oh!
We love you Susie-Q!

Hanging with Hudson

2012-01-26T14:58:00.001-06:00

Today, after a sleepless night with a sick girl, I got everyone to sleep and thought I would read my book about parenting preschoolers then catch a cat nap. Then I heard little footsteps and Hudson climbed up on my bed next to me and in the sunlight without any background noise like babies or tv we talked:) He told me about a girl that took his seat next to Harrison at school and she was older. She asked him his name and he said ,"I just watched tv and didn't answer her, I was being shy." We talked about routine and how he liked doing things the same everyday. It was such a special sweet moment I got with my baby boy. He played with my hair and told me it was long and he snuggled an said, "I wuv you berry momma" and I know exactly what he means :)

Some buns and apples

2012-01-22T21:00:00.001-06:00

I'm blogging from my iPhone and I'm not sure what order the pictures go in but let me explain....

We FINALLY got our farm table from Mr.McCoy and although it was not exactly what we ordered (due to my lack of detail) we are happy with it, just have to find the divine chairs to go with!

One night while staying at my parents, Harrison had told Nanny a secret! He said that he got up in the middle of the night and got a piece of blueberry bread and went to his bathroom and sat under the vanity to eat and then went back to bed...ha! So I asked him and he said, "well i was hungry ... And I ate an apple too and it is still under there." and yep he was right it sure was still under there!! Thank goodness he didn't choke or go back to sleep under there! Funny kid!

Hudson has a hard time sharing camera attention with Susie Q so I've learned to just get a picture of both and then he will let her have the stage ;)

Last, Joel was trying the old Pinterest "cinnamon rolls in the waffle iron" and he had a helper that had some buns of his own, I sat down at the bar to drink my coffee and this was my view :o by the way the buns (cinnamon ones that is) were awesome in the waffle maker and is now my favorite breakfast!

Lunch Count

2012-01-18T20:04:00.001-06:00

Harrison and Hudson got to take the lunch count all the way to the office today at extended care. The teacher sent sweet Annie with them which was very smart on her part! Harrison's sweet teacher, Mrs.Mary Ann saw them and made them stop for a pic. This is a big kid job so it was a big deal!

Fearless Four check-ups

2012-01-16T11:43:00.001-06:00

The boys went for their 4 year old check-ups this week and you would have thought they were going to a theme-park. They counted down the days and were so excited, I even told them there might be shots involved! They were incredibly brave and didn't shed a tear. Everyone checked out just fine. Harrison's asthma is still an issue but hopefully it is seasonal and he will grow out of it soon. They both got a flu shot and had to give blood, we put off the other 3 shots till after Saylor is done with all her vaccinations. Here are the stats:

Harrison is 40 inches tall, 39 lbs. he wears a size 11 shoe and 4T clothes. Some favorites are Phineas and Ferb (ferv he says), Power Rangers, yogurt, pickles, chocolate mini-wheats, and all time favorite is Gum (spicy gum). He still has a blankie that is barely surviving he sleeps with, and loves to dress up all the time (ninja, transformer, spider man, football player).

Hudson is 40.5 inches tall, 39 lbs. he wears a size 12 shoe and 4T clothes also. Some of his favorites are Americas Funniest Home Videos, Turtle Man (any show on Animal Planet about reptiles or sharks), cheese, cookies, and salads. He loves hunting, rifles, and sports.

They can write their names, know colors of the rainbow (also in Spanish, German, and Chinese) and they are starting to try to spell by sounding out words.

This is much later than their birthday (October 2) but just wanted to document after the doctors visit.

T-shirt memories

2012-01-05T12:38:00.001-06:00

I have been trying to tackle a job of cleaning out everyday this week, yesterday my sweet momma came up and it took us ALL day to clean out Saylor's closet, drawers, and shelves. Today I tackled my dresser drawers and I was shocked at the amount of clothes and what-nots I was able to hoard in that thing! I haven't used it in a couple of years because I moved all of my everyday clothes to my closet so it's been dormant. The volume of t-shirts I went through was ridiculous. However, it was so nostaligic. Every shirt has a special person, place or memory associated with it so I guess that's why I've been holding onto them. I have decided to purge myself of all the "fat" this year so I'm not saving them or making a quilt with them or even taking a picture...none of those preserve the memories it just makes more "things" to keep up with. The hardest to put in the bag were my first soccer jersey in HYSA, my first USM shirt, my first fraternity bid day shirt, the ARMY shirt Mr.Rusty Cullinane gave us girls our sophomore year of HS, my old Orange Beach Marina shirts, Phi Mu party shirts, Furniture Liquidation shirts .... Etc, etc! It feels good to have visited those memories again, but even better that I have four empty drawers now and moving forward in life to find more really cool t-shirts to wear out! Three things I put into my keep bag... My sequined American flag string bikini I rocked in Cancun our senior trip (to have that body again...), my wedding garter, the party t-shirt from the night Joel and I met.... and a card with a poem my hard serious Joel wrote me when he was heavily courting me, it's amazing and sweet and made me blush and tear-up... What a softie he was!

A dress

2012-01-03T10:34:00.001-06:00

My "aunt" Anne made this smocked dress for Saylor and it is so special to me for many reasons... First, Anne and her family were our neighbors (next door) in Mobile when I was born. So I saw them everyday, swam in their pool, let myself in to get cookies as needed.... They were as close to me In eyes as my immediate family! She made me one when I was a little bit bigger than Saylor that is very similar. It is a dying art and we will always treasure it (and mine that I still have hanging in her closet!). The hands that made it are warm and familiar and made more of an impression on my life than she will ever know!

8 months!

2012-01-03T08:49:00.001-06:00

Saylor is 8 months old today! It is freezing outside and the boys started back to school today. She has two shiny teeth on the bottom and talks and squeals all the time. She is on all fours bouncing and will go in reverse so I have a feeling these are our last few days/weeks of immobility 😁

2011....it was a good one!

2012-01-01T19:12:00.008-06:00

2011, for us was a great year! We had some big milestones this year. Here are some in photos and some in words.

We started the year expecting a little girl, Joel continued working for South Central and Laurel High School, I taught 8th grade and the boys went to the Children's Academy.

We had a fun Spring and Easter and I finished my Masters in Education.

The boys were boys and I didn't know how I was going to manage 3... :)

Then our sweet girl arrived... May 3, 2011. We never skipped a beat and the boys were smitten!

We had a special Christening for Saylor and our friends and family came!

I had a lot of help!

We had a great day on the creek, the boys still talk about it, we needed a day of fun with them and we all had a blast!

They took swim lessons and learned a lot, they still ask (even when its 30 degrees) if they can go to swim lessons.

This precious gift has brought so much joy to her whole family, we all just watch her every move, we are so thankful and so blessed!

Our big boys started pre-school at St.John's and love going to school, they amaze us with the things they are learning.

We took a trip to the beach for the last time at the beach house and Saylor's first vacation! Great memories ;'(

Joel and I went to a best friends wedding in Memphis and had one of the best weekends of our lives, great food, friends and tons of fun.

We rediscovered a lot of old things and made them new again, a new hobby maybe.

Our Hudson turned 4! So hard to believe, we are so proud of this smart and loving boy!

Our "firstborn" turned four also! This funny and smart boy makes us laugh everyday!

We made a lot of new friends... as well as welcomed a lot of new friends into the world!

We cheered all of our teams on including Daddy's team he works on, the Laurel Tornadoes, who went all the way to State! All of our teams had winning seasons!

This lovely lady, my Granny, turned 90!!

I turned 30.... sigh

Our baby had her First Christmas!

It has been the busiest year of our lives but it also brought the most joy. We are loving life and trying to do the best we can as parents. It's hilarious, exhausting, scary, fun, exciting, sentimental but most of all rewarding ..... however, it is going by WAY too fast! Happy New Year and cheers to 2012!

Christmas 2011!

2011-12-27T14:57:00.000-06:00

This was our Saylor's first Christmas Season and although it was busy it was such a joy to have her with us this year and to enjoy the magic that the season brings with little ones around. I had 443 photos from the 2 weeks over Christmas break!!! I have narrowed them down but I think my eyes are permanently crossed! Here is a very abbreviated glimpse at our wonderful Christmas this year!

Boys had a party at school, they did a little program and got to sit in Santa's lap!

Christmas with the Pierce's! All 7 grand kids, this picture is always a tradition, Saylor preferred to chew on her hat versus wear it.

The big girls, Julia, Adrienne and I all received hand-sewn quilts from Nana and Pappy Pierce!

Christmas morning before they could go look under the tree, they got to sleep in Mommy and Daddy's room and "Princess P" was not awake yet so she got to sleep through the first part.

This was at The Brown Christmas at Dean and Ashley's house in Mobile. The kids had the best time playing as did the adults, between ipads, Kindle Fire, and Wii....we all played a game or two.

Granny and my brothers

Our 3 in Christmas PJ's

Building Nanny's Gingerbread house, always a fun tradition!

At Nanny and Pops on Christmas, Saylor is in my old rocking chair.

Christmas at Mawmaw and Pawpaws! All the kids helped her open her gift from them, a portrait of all 5 kids together!

After a written clue was read to each kid they got to go find their gift! The boys got their first BB Guns! (minus the BB's for heavens sake! They will probably be 22 before I let them have ammunition that is not from NERF)

WE had such a great Christmas with each family and although it gets a little hectic, it could not have been better as far as getting to see everyone and enjoying our time together! We were blessed this year to be able to attend church on Christmas morning since it was on a Sunday.

A Birthday Party for Jesus!

2011-12-23T14:22:00.000-06:00

Harrison and Hudson had their first birthday party for Jesus during the Christmas break. Every child brought a monetary donation to the Cyndi Trest Mission and some canned goods for the Edwards Street Grocery. We raised almost $150 and had over 60 cans of food! We read the book Humphrey's First Christmas and talked about giving. They did a canned food hunt in the backyard, we sang Happy Birthday and ate cake then played the rest of the time! We were so glad that our friends and cousins came to play and fellowship and hope to start a tradition recognizing and teaching the real story of Christmas and how each of us can give just like our savior did for us. Like Humphrey, the camel at the manger in Bethlehem, he gave his most treasured blanket to the new baby so he would not be cold.

A planner for a toddler

2011-12-22T08:12:00.001-06:00

Do they make planners for toddlers? If so we desperately need one for Harrison. You want to talk about a child who thrives on routine??? Since we are all over the place this week and through the holiday season we ( as in which ever adult is in charge of him at the time) has to go over his schedule with him over and over and over ad when he finally memorizes it he will repeat and repeat and ask if that's right. He is VERY type A and likes routine and to know what is going to happen like his Daddy! He started this morning about 6:15 asking me if his schedule for the day that he repeated fears correct, God Love Him, I am just the opposite and have a hard time relating! I'm a "fly by the seat of my pants" kind of gal. Christmas festivities start tonight for our family and they could not beige excited! We had a birthday party for Jesus on Tuesday and it was awesome, that post is coming soon!

Bassinet rediscovered

2011-12-16T14:03:00.001-06:00

I just figured out that I can put her in here to play and wheel her wherever I go! I wish I had not wasted so much time not using it. I was having a hard one putting it away because it meant closing a chapter....now I can prolong that for a little while!

First Christmas

2011-12-14T21:51:00.001-06:00

This will be baby Saylor's First Christmas. It is so special and sweet and magical! She loves the lights all over the house and her little tree in her room. She is a sweet girl and I hope we can soak up every little minute of this Christmas season with 3 precious babies :) this is her by our tree in a gown my mom saved of mine when I was her age.

Dear Santa

2011-12-14T14:57:00.001-06:00

We have the best mail lady in South MS I would put $ on it! She always brings the boys a piece of candy and if we don't see her she leaves it in the mailbox. She gets out and hugs them and asks about their lives, we love her, Mrs.Carla. She knows how to get Santa's mail directly to him and had been telling the boys to get their letters to him in the mail so we did that today! Miss Saylor was asleep but he knows what she wants (not baby food that's for sure!!) she got her first tooth a week ago and the second one is right next to it!

We have on special request for Santa, to get our new friend baby Miller healed and back home with his family. This is my dear friends Kimberly and Brian Moore's sweet newborn. He had heart surgery today at 6 days old and we have all been on pins and needles, praying, watching the clock and checking our phones for updates. We love you sweet boy an will see you soon! Here is his

Santa came to check up on us!

2011-12-09T20:25:00.001-06:00

We came to Nanny and Pops house tonight and had some holiday fun! The boys with their cousin Liam helped decorate Nanny's gingerbread house and did pretty good considering all the tempting candy! Then they settles down to watch cartoons when there was a knock at the door.... Santa! He came to check on everyone and see what the kids wanted for Christmas. They all sat in his lap and they got so nervous and excited they couldn't remember what to ask for! Even Saylor talked to him, it was so sweet how she just stared up at him. Harrison asked for an airplane and autobots. Hudson asked for a Batman phone (help?!) and a snake catcher!! Yikes! Saylors brothers told him that she needed some baby toys. It was a great night and we can wait for Christmas Day!

The advent

2011-12-06T13:23:00.001-06:00

My mom gave me the advent calendars my brothers and I used as kids. We needed them badly because Harrison was asking several times a day if his stocking would be full in the morning, or if I could get his stocking down in the morning when it's full, or if Santa was coming tonight.... I thought it would solve all the confusion :/. Now I have to explain that we can't choose a number and eat the candy...daily... Maybe by Christmas we will get it!

7 months old!

2011-12-05T10:06:00.001-06:00

Saylor is 7 months old now which means she is closer to 1 than newborn and that just can't be!! I still feel like she just got here. She is really coming out of her shell now. She is jabbering and squealing and says "da da da". She sits all the time and stands with support. She eats just like Hudson (and me) which is picky. She does not love baby food, she loves her bottle and water! She is about to get her first bottom tooth. She is such a sweet baby! We love our Saylor girl, happy 7 month birthday baby!!

Thanksgiving 2011

2011-11-27T12:44:00.002-06:00

I'm so far behind I was minutes from giving up... So I'm going to try to do this from my phone to catch up! Miss Saylor had her First Thanksgivings this year! We had a great week of family and food and started at my parents house, went to Joel's moms on Thanksgiving and hosted his Dad and family on Saturday. Uncle D even came to visit!! Saylor is saying "da da da" and talking all the time. Harrison is asking everyday how many days left till Christmas and has got great holiday spirit! Hudson wants to watch all nature and hunting shows now over cartoons :( We are decorated for Christmas and enjoying all the magic it brings having little ones around :)

Here is their tree they decorated for their room.

Here is Saylor's tree

These were hysterical, they came home from school with these.... if you know Joel you know this is going to put some pressure on him as he doesn't hunt! But looks like he will have to give it a go this year!

The kids table at our Thanksgiving was very helpful in keeping attention!

Harrison had his first "coffee" (hot chocolate) and giggled the whole time.

Sissy on Thanksgiving

I pulled out the tea party on our Thanksgiving, it hasn't seen the light of day so I thought if not now I will never get it out!

This is Harrison's, so sweet and so true for him!

Let me fill you in...

2011-11-21T14:34:00.003-06:00

This is the longest I have gone without blogging...It has been quite busy around here! I have to say as crazy and unstable as this life can be right now... the kids are all at the most fun ages and are saying the funniest things. They are fun to hang out with...if they have napped and eaten ;)

Harrison at the doctor when we found out he has asthma, (who knew!?) I hope it is something that is not constantly around and he will grow out of! We now have steroids, allergy meds, nebulizer and antibiotics to give to a kid that has hysteria when its time to take a vitamin.

Kayla our youngest niece turned 3!! We went to her fun party at Mitchell Farms.

Kayla, 3, Kali, 5

It's Halloween everyday at our house!

I turned 30 this month and Joel had a surprise party for me at home... and he did such a good job. We had tornadoes the night before and had no power all day and as the first guest showed up it turned on, he was sweating it!

I made the comment how birthday parties really do change with age...10 years ago I didn't know this many kids much less were there kids at my birthday party!! I loved having them there they always make it more exciting!

Joel and his Dad hanging new curtains!

Uncle Matthew assisted ;)

Before

After

My 3 stooges

Happy Half-A-Year!

2011-11-06T21:13:00.003-06:00

Happy 6 months old to Miss Saylor on November 3rd! Where has the time gone!? She has brought all of us so much joy we want it all to slow down. Hudson couldn't believe it when I told them that she was 6 months that morning. He kept asking, "she is 6 months?" and then, "I just can't believe it!". Harrison keeps saying he is ready for her to stop growing! She is noticing everything, reaching for everything and smiling all the time. She is off the charts in every category and the doctor said she will probably be tall!

So proud and big!

She was excited about her presents for 6 month olds.

Our little "sister sue", "Saylor Mae", "Saylor Bug", "my highness" (Hudson)

Halloween 11

2011-11-06T21:05:00.002-06:00

We celebrated Halloween this year like never before and I guess that's just how it's done when kids are in school! The boys went with their cousins Kali and Kayla to their Grandma and Grandpas for a Halloween party where they went on a hayride, bobbed for apples, roasted marshmallows and trick-or-treated. Then we all went to Zoo Boo, then they had school parties (Fall Party) and then Halloween! This meant many costume changes over the week.

Hudson at his class party at a football player

Harrison, Saylor and Mrs.Mary Ann at Harrison's school party. (as a football player)

Carved pumpkins...Saylor's was a heart but it's hard to see.

Hudson, Harrison and Liam trick-or-treating.

Happy Fall Yall!

2011-10-27T09:31:00.003-05:00

We are loving the Fall weather and activities this year! Here is what we have been up to...

Saylor has been practicing sitting and standing (with help)

We went to pick out 3 little pumpkins.

We are silly in the mornings, Hudson kept sweeping his hair out of his eyes so we fixed that problem.

We went to USM's Homecoming and played with an old pal, Emma!

We baked Halloween cookies!

We went to the fair! It was so much fun, Harrison LOVES feeding the baby animals, isn't this thing cute!?

They rode ponies for the first time at the fair also!

She loves when her brothers get on the floor and play with her, that is who she is looking at behind me.

The month of projects

2011-10-24T09:06:00.005-05:00

This past month our garage has not had a car in it, instead we had about 3 projects going at once at all times. We had some old things that we were restoring and bringing new life too and now that they are in place I wanted to share the before and after pics! Joel has seriously been working just about every night after kids bedtime and when he could on the weekends....thank you for all your hard work and inhalation of toxic fumes honey!

Here is the old door we found in a pile, Joel pointed it out and we loved and could not decide what to do with it.

So we cleaned it up added a clear coat to keep the lead paint covered and put hooks on it. Now its our hall tree.

It was so heavy, I hope the wall can hold it for years to come!

Here is his Grandmother's piano, a Baldwin that was built in 1982 (looked up the serial #)

This was the project that about did Joel in, he sanded and stripped and painted that thing probably 10 times total. He couldn't get the paint consistency right and then once the paint store gave him the wrong kind so he had to strip it down and start over and after I think 4 coats it is clean and crisp and perfect!

Against our new Grey wall (another project)

The antique craigslist sofa and chair that was a thorn in our side (and took up the garage room) until we finally found someone to recover and refinish it.

The finished product, I didn't get a full picture but you can see it is like new!

The chair and our old light fixture.

The old pew from Providence Baptist Church that Joel wanted for the back deck coming out of the pew graveyard!

After a few repairs and a clear coat for weather protection, we can seat about 10 more people now! It is so long, 12 feet!

The accident

2011-10-17T21:34:00.003-05:00

Last week, we had an emergency that seriously scared me "sober". By "sober" I mean straight the heck up out of the fog of motherhood of 3 small tiny children. I don't have pictures, understand I didn't take the time out to document.

Harrison was napping, so I took Saylor and Hudson out back to play. Saylor was in her baby swing and I was rocking while watching Hudson swing down on the playground. I saw Hudson playing by the monkey bars, climbing up and down the ladder, he would swing out and come back. They don't go across them yet, ours are so high! Next, I thought Hudson was swinging on a bungee cord hanging from one of the bars. I knew something was wrong and he wasn't responding when I yelled his name but I could here something. So I RAN (flew) down to him and thought his shirt was stuck on the hook and when I went to lift him off I saw it was lodged in his arm, it had hooked him as he jumped off the monkey bars and ripped through and stuck in his arm. PANIC. I saw the inside of my baby's arm...PANIC. Long story short...I got all kiddos in the car, turned on my hazards and raced to the ER. I tried to make it fun so they didn't realize I was a hair from coo coo. "You didn't know Mommy's truck could go this fast did you, this is fun!!!" They took him right in, sedated him, cleaned it, explored it, and sutchered him right up. He was SOOOO brave, minimal tears, he didn't cry when they gave him an IV or anything else. Harrison was big too, he saw the wound and just worried about his brother hurting or being scared.

So I just want to say, it could have been tragic, it missed all the veins and arteries right there at the top of his arm, it wasn't his face or neck, he truly had a guardian angel. I have been complacent in the fact that boys will be boys and I just realized how fast things can change. It was a random preventable injury. He is fine, never had any pain and or complaints. WE are so thankful! I just wanted to document ...... so ..... how about them Eagles SMTTT?

Line Leader in Sox

2011-10-10T21:43:00.003-05:00

Saylor just found Charlie and she LOVES to watch him, even if we are not outside she looks out the door window from her saucer for him....if he only knew!

Sweet girl

Joel and Say skyping Pappy for the first time.... pretty neat, they talked forever :)

Harrison, line leader for his class on his birthday celebration day!

Harrison (Earth) walks around the candle (Sun) in an ellipse as I go through each year of his life, representing the revolution of the earth in a year (I think I learned something too ha!)

Hudson was line leader for his class too! Giving everyone the Germ-X squirt on their way in from the playground.

Guess who jumped out of the car without shoes on the day of his birthday book presentation at chapel...???

He didn't mind a bit!! I wanted to dig a hole to crawl in!!

Getting their birthday books they picked out for the library, it was precious. (Harrison's buddy let him borrow his kicks for the ceremony)

5 months old!

2011-10-06T11:07:00.004-05:00

Our sweet Saylor was 5 months old October 3rd! She is really a good baby and we all are loving every minute. We all just watch her every move and ooh and aah. She is getting better about going shopping but not so much better about riding in the car, if she is really full and a little sleepy she is fine....coming home from Hattiesburg is the kicker. Everytime, she cries from Hwy 98 until we get home, the boys have their headphones on and don't mind a bit :) She is talking a lot and I got a good giggle out of her the other day. She is eating one vegetable a day and has cereal in her night time bottle. She is VERY interested in what is going on around her, she recognizes people and voices from far away now. She is wearing 6 month clothes and some 9 month. We love you sweet Say!

Birthday Week (and a half!)

2011-10-06T10:54:00.002-05:00

This sure has been a long celebration of two 4th birthdays! I have a lot to catch up on so I will be posting new entries today! These pictures sum up the week before they turned 4, they had a lot of fun!

Their first spend-the-night company! Kali and Kayla came to stay the night with us and they had a pallet party! Saylor stayed at Mawmaw's that night and we watched Sleeping Beauty and played with Hermit Crabs!

Nanny and Pop brought the boys their presents...Hudson was stoked!

Real football uniforms! Complete with shoulder pads, Harrison is still calling them ipads, "take my ipads out of my jersey!"

They practiced running and throwing as soon as they got them on!

Before school one morning in their new shirts from Kiki!

We went to Loblolly Festival and they got to ride the train and get a face painting.

Even Saylor had fun and she is the only one that bought anything....new bows :)

They got their bikes (the ones they found in the box on the front porch = scratch the surprise present) Daddy: Harrison and Hudson go look on the front porch, I think there is a birthday surprise for you! Harrison: It's not a surprise Daddy we already saw our bikes in the box.....

Our fabulous Mom's! We boiled shrimp as per Harrison's birthday meal request....Hudson just wanted a hot dog and some fried fish :)

Donuts and CandyLand for breakfast! Happy 4th Birthday big boys!

Jumping into 4!

2011-09-28T10:39:00.005-05:00

The boys had a little birthday party at Planet Gymnastics this past weekend. They turn 4 on October 2nd. It was a fun party, some great friends came and they LOVED their presents.

They slid...

and jumped...that is why my pictures are not very good, they didn't STOP moving the entire time!

Jackson taking a breather...not for long!

Look who came...Anderson and Benson!

Porter even ran around and explored....Brooke didn't stop moving either :)

Maggie's Daddy (and Harrison and Hudson's Daddy) might have had more fun than the kids, I'm sure they needed some ibuprofen the next day, I HATE I didn't catch the flips they "tried" on camera!

Collin and Hudson, old buddies

Cousins!

He sticks his tongue out when he concentrates ;)

Brave Harrison

It is so fun to get together with your best friends and their kids!

All the kiddos, props to Hudson and Brantlee for smiling

Harrison was so excited!

We sung to Hudson first...

Than to Harrison!

A favorite gift....Hermit crabs from Kali, Kayla, Aunt Julia and Uncle Matthew, 2 more living things for me to be responsible for YAY!!

It was a sweet little party and the boys are still talking about it, all the grandparents were there and some great friends. Thank you for making our babies' party so special!

Pierce Pickers

2011-09-18T20:43:00.003-05:00

There are a few things for our house we have wanted for awhile that need to be old or things that you can't buy new. We knew there was a good chance we could find them here at these old family farm buildings and today we decided to go "Picken", here is the day in pictures, beware if this is not your thing you probably won't be dazzled.

If you know how I am you will know that at this point I thought hard about entering this place, I had to call Joel back to escort me, wild life is all I had on my mind.

Surveying the inventory, old wood ladder, wood doors, etc.

An old bike with training wheels

Ahh, these old wood doors are to die for, great colors some even have glass.

Wood-framed windows out of a church

Wood church pew, there were about 6 of these and we sifted through to find the one in the best shape.

Here are the guys, Joel, Matthew and Chris loading up our lumber we found for a project. Look at ALL that wood!

Pulling the church pew to safety, we saved it from the true death.

Here we come to the next building!

American Pickers would have gasped!

Old bikes, three of them!

I love this lamp and glass bottles behind it.

Our last stop!

These are the things we pulled out from that building, that suitcase has a pair of pristine white roller skates in it!

This old wood Coca Cola crate and bottles we saw as we were about to pull out.

I literally had 100 pictures, I would hold my camera down in a dark place and take a picture and then look at the camera to see what it saw, I was not as good of a picker as I had thought I would be. I have a lot of respect for snakes, rats, bees, wasps etc. and I don't want to disturb their house. I don't know that we have a place for everything we got we just got somethings we thought were cool and wanted to at least put them in our attic to get them out of the elements. Fun day, good finds....Kimberly, just wait till my projects are done then you will understand! haha

Birthdays Everywhere

2011-09-12T09:01:00.004-05:00

Last week we celebrated Joel's birthday and his mom's (Mawmaw) birthday, and today is my mom's (nanny) birthday! The kids all love it because we have a lot of cake and present opening. Here are some shots from the festivities...

We had a great visit with Joel's parents from Atlanta, Nana and Pappy Pierce

Eating at Matthew's while they were here

Happy Birthday today to Nanny, she has been out of town and sure did miss her!

We celebrated Mawmaw's at O'Charleys...Harrison LOVES cake and dessert is an understatement.

Adults on one side and kids on the other....for good reason :)

Saylor's first time to sing Happy Birthday to Daddy!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

H and H thought these were so cool....celebrations are almost all for them these days, it makes it fun that they get so excited.

Running Shoes!

2011-09-08T21:30:00.003-05:00

To your surprise the boys got their first pair of running/tennis shoes this week! They have never had a pair of athletic shoes besides Keds or Crocs. I know that probably sounds crazy but I just had a hard time with loving them. Like I suspected they looked 10 years old when they put them on :'(. However, the report is in and they can DEFINITELY run faster "super fast" in them, in fact, they make them want to run everywhere!

They arrived the very next day! It's too hard to get out and shop and try on shoes with this circus so I resorted to Zappos!

Harrison is wearing an 11

Hudson wears a snug 12

"Harris" "Huddy Buddy" and "Saylor McQueen"

*yes I did just do a whole post on a new pair of shoes...I only report on breaking news or news worthy material ;)

Priss is 4 months!

2011-09-05T17:57:00.002-05:00

Saylor P was 4 months old on September 3rd! She is 17 lbs 4 oz (off the chart) and 25.5 inches long (80th percentile). She has been sleeping through the night this week, going to bed at 7:30 and sleeping till 6:30. She is eating every 3-4 hours and takes about 4 oz during the day and sometimes 6 before bed. She is such a sweet baby girl and when we are at home she doesn't cry or fuss unless she is hungry :) She still does not like to ride in the car unless she is asleep....that is my biggest complaint since we have to ride in the car twice a day to drop off and pick up big brothers.

Today has been so sentimental, I don't know what it is about 4 months old, I guess realizing that we will never have another infant and that stage is slowly fading away. I cleaned out her closet since she is in 6 month clothing :/ , then Joel got down the exersaucer for her to try and then we were going to put the changing table back up in the attic since I don't use it and I had to stop...it was just too much!

Hanging out in the kitchen in the Bumbo.

While we were all admiring her in the saucer, I pulled out the pictures of Harrison and Hudson in them and showed the boys how Harrison used to fall asleep in it every time...too much sentimental things going on today, Father Time please slow down, we are loving this too much :'(

Blessed Day

2011-09-03T21:41:00.002-05:00

On August 28, we had Saylor Christened at Oak Grove United Methodist Church. We are still members as well as my family in Hattiesburg. Pastor Chris Young performed such a special service. As he walked her around she fell right to sleep, the music and message were perfect. We took up 2 whole pews of family and friends who were so sweet to come. Afterwards, we all went to eat and have cake. Saylor wore the same dress that I wore when I was Christened in Mobile, AL at the same age. She wore my Mom's baby cross and my baby ring and bracelet. She looked like an angel!

We were working pictures for the boys invitations and it was hilarious....this is just a silly outtake, we had tons of those but I do love when the outtakes get their turn on the slide show, it makes me laugh out loud.

Charlie goes to bed

2011-08-24T21:15:00.002-05:00

We got our lab, Charlie, shaved a couple weeks ago and he looks and feels great! No more piles of hair everywhere outside. I gave him a good bath and we let him in to tuck the boys into bed and you would not believe the cackles of belly laughs that poured out of their room, I could hardly stand up I was laughing so hard. They thought it was hilarious that he was laying in their bed, when he was probably really thinking "thank you thank you thank you, I will lay down and not move if I can stay in here all night!" and he was laying still and not moving so we wouldn't notice him I guess.....soooo, now we have started something and he comes in every night to say goodnight!

Where is Hudson??

There he is!

She slept really well like this! Her Daddy and Mawmaw both sleep with their arms over their head...maybe its genetic! Ha!

2011-08-19T09:12:00.003-05:00

This has been a great week at preschool, the boys have been singing sweet songs all week and have traced their name! This morning while getting dressed Hudson said, "Momma! Today is the 19!" He knew the date! I didn't even know the date! They have gone without TV a few nights this week as punishment for testing my limits... and it was so nice and peaceful. Today, ugh... Harrison locked the door as I was putting Saylor in the car (thank goodness she was not in the house!) so we were locked out. Locked out and inside was my phone, my purse, Saylor's bottle, and more importantly my coffee! Panic started to set in because we have no spare key. I dropped the boys off and went to Joel's work (in my partial pj's). I got his phone and had planned on heading straight to WalMart to buy a bottle and formula because it was time for baby to eat. My mom was trying to teach me how to break the window safely over the phone. Long story short...locksmith was on the way, Joel left work and came home and popped door open with credit card :)

We went to visit with Pappy and Nana Pierce last weekend and celebrated Nana Pierce's birthday. I tried to get a picture of the birthday girl but she was camera shy ;)

Uncle Matthew and Aunt Julia....they just celebrated 10 years!

Lookout...Joel bought a gun and can't shoot the target yet! :/

Aren't these cousins the cutest kids!?

Playing with Saylor

After a long afternoon with two "defiant" 3 year olds, I can't find them in the house and I hear screaming and this is what I see out the window.... boys...

These were the Smurfs they got in their happy meals this week and I had to laugh, they are so appropriate for each boy...I won't say who got who but the grandparents will know right off! haha!

She is starting to grow some hair!!

First day of K-3!

2011-08-12T08:55:00.002-05:00

The boys started preschool this week at St.John's Day School here in Laurel. They will be going 5 days from 7:45 - 11:45! There are two Pre K-3 classes so the boys are in different classes... VERY hard decision, but it's for the best and after this week we felt really good about it. There was another set of twins that were separated too. Hudson's teachers are Mrs.Panda and Ms.Jenny and Harrison has Mrs.Mary Ann and Mrs.Elizabeth. They are the sweetest people and we are so excited about all the great things they are going to get to do and learn this year! The boys see each other at recess and bathroom. Hudson said yesterday, "I saw Harrison when I went to the bathroom and he waited on me". They are excited to see each other after school and enjoy talking about what each one did to one another, it's precious! The boys didn't cry at all, Hudson looked back but he didn't waiver. Mommy cried like baby after they were out of the car and then was fine :)

Harrison ready to go!

Hudson is a little nervous but doesn't say much!

The boys together before we pull out.

They thought I would let them get by with this picture....I didn't realize it until after I took it that they each had a wad of gum in their mouth, I laughed out loud as I was going through these on my computer so I had to add it. I made them take it out and hold it in their hand in the picture above this one.

Daddy scooping up a load of boys to go bed! Now we are back in a routine and I think we all are going to thrive in a routine! Sigh....these boys are saying the pledge now, all growns up :')

All Aboard!

2011-08-05T09:00:00.003-05:00

Happy 3 months old to our Saylor girl! She has really started to show her sweet personality. She is so happy and laid back, she smiles if anyone pays her attention. She wakes up once during the night to eat and eats just about every 4 hours during the day. We are all enjoying her so much! (However...I have got to work on her shopping skills, she's not a fan of getting in and out at the store or riding in the buggy :/ )

This week we took the boys to the train station in Hattiesburg and everyone rode the train to Laurel where Saylor and I picked them up!

Harrison, Liam and Hudson waiting on the train.

The crew that rode the train, I decided that me and Saylor would drive instead of ride, trying to figure out those logistics was really puzzling...who would drive and leave a car who would pick up etc.

Granny and Saylor

Nanny with the little boys

The brothers...they really enjoyed the ride it was 35 minutes long which was barely enough time for me to watch them get on the train and book it to Laurel to pick them up. If you wanna catch the train to come visit just holler we would love to pick you up! :)

Rainbow

2011-08-03T21:29:00.002-05:00

"Like the appearance of a RAINBOW in a cloud on a rainy day, so was the appearance of the brightness all around it. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord . . . " (Ezekiel 1:26-28)

With the rain that has been coming in the afternoons we have seen a few rainbows in this same spot....this picture doesn't do the beauty justice!

Hudson's first time to feed Saylor on his own, he was great!

Saylor in my baby dress, thank you Mom for taking care of these things all these years :)

Shenanigans watch out!

2011-07-26T13:23:00.003-05:00

I let all our fun pile up on me so I emptied my camera and here is what we did this weekend!

Shot leftover fireworks

Had fun with my camera and sparklers!

Superman flew inside every time a firework was being lit...even sparklers.

Mawmaw and Saylor caught up on each others new news.

We went to the Carroll Family Reunion and this year they had karaoke! These boys sang You Are My Sunshine like they get on the mic everyday... it was funny.

Uncle J made a short appearance

Nanny and Pop enjoyed visiting

Joel fixed Granny's camera

My sweet Granny Shaw

Then we went here...my Aunt and Uncle's

The boys fished, rode the golf cart, ate watermelon, and played Tug-o-War.

Liam and Harrison won!

I heard Saylor waking up and fussing after a nap and then she stopped and I thought Joel had got her, I went in to check on things about 10 minutes later and this is what I found....He climbed in and gave her a pacifier and was talking to her :)

Today I let them watch How To Train Your Dragon on the ipad in their bed...gave me a chance to fold some clothes!

Funny Friday

2011-07-22T16:09:00.006-05:00

Funny and sweet things the boys have recently said:

* while tucking them in one night I was telling Harrison how proud we were of him and how smart he is and I said, "you can be anything you want to be when you grow-up" and he said in a very serious and over worked tone, "well I'm still trying to be a doctor, Mommy!" like he is fed up with it.

* I was laying on the couch and Hudson came up and hugged on me and patted my back and said, "I love you my princess".

* The boys went to the nursing home on a field trip and when I picked them up Harrison said (very seriously again) "Momma there was a lot of grandmas and grandpas and one of the grandpas was asleep sitting straight up in his chair, like this (and he modeled the "sitting up asleep grandpa")" it was hilarious.

* Hudson asked me today, "where is my tummy potty?" I asked him what about 5 times before I realized he was asking where his Silly Putty was....I guess putty is a new word that is too close to potty. ha!

*I was explaining their baptism and how Saylor is going to get baptized soon. They had a lot of questions and I summed it up by saying, "That is when we dedicated you to God". Harrison thought for a minute and said, "and you dedicated us to Santa Claus?"

*While in the car on the way home, they had just gotten scolded for yelling and play fighting in the car after a minute of silence Hudson said in a low voice, "Ugh I'm tired of this, I need to get off the road so I can tee tee in the grass"....I had to chuckle to myself.

She loves the toys that hang from the bouncer or carseat.

Miss Southern 2029

They are totally into playing games right now...

Of the electronic type... we are going to have to start limiting it because its getting excessive!

This is the typical scene when I leave them unsupervised for too long....running, jumping and fighting monsters! Happy Friday!!

A Best Friend's Wedding

2011-07-19T13:02:00.002-05:00

Joel and I went to Memphis this weekend for Vanessa and Tyler's wedding. It was the first time to leave all our babies!! Harrison and Hudson stayed with his mom and Saylor stayed with my mom....we split them up so that we would be invited back ;) It was a great get-a-way, we made lots of fun memories but it sure was nice to get back to our chickens. Here are a few pictures.

Girls at the rehearsal dinner.

The bride and I, she was stunning!

Two of my oldest besties, Kimberly and Ashley.

My escorts, Uncle D and Joel

We had a GREAT time!

Kimberly 19 weeks prego with little boy Moore, she was such a trooper and looked great!

It was fist-pumping good ;)

My sweet Vanessa, she did such a great job on everything!

The Peak of Summer

2011-07-18T11:25:00.002-05:00

This is the "peak " of summer, it seems after the fourth of July everyone wants to hurry through the heat and work on school and getting ready for football season! Here is what we have been doing to stay cool!

Using the slide that Lucy and Grayson so kindly handed down to us!

They get creative and make different ways to slide down, we put soap on it to make it faster....yes it's a wonder we have not had broken bones yet, they are fearless.

She didn't participate but she wanted to be festive :)

Mrs.Courtney and Saylor, its a team effort around here!

Collin's 4th mini-birthday!

Here is Addyson and Saylor, Addy is 5 weeks old and Saylor was 9 weeks!

Spider man gummy finger puppets! Their favorite treat!

We have left out our furry friend a lot lately with a new baby and traveling...so we got him a cool bed to lay on outside. Its a Koolaroo dog bed, the boys help me put it together and we surprised Charlie!

My strong boys delivering the new bed!

aaaaand this is as close as he got....couldn't even pose for a picture on it. I hope he eventually figures out that its better than laying on the ground!

The Fourth

2011-07-06T22:08:00.004-05:00

Here is what we did for the fourth!

Saylor slept, on the swing in the breeze, for EVERY nap and some at night...she doesn't know that we can't do that at home!

She went to the beach for the first time!

Joel got to kick back (and watch Casey Anthony Trial)

We went to eat awesome food at the Grayson's, slow-cooked ribs and a margarita cupcake were my favorites.

At the Grayson's

We went out on the boat

We acknowledged the "2-month old" birthday on July 3rd.

We played at The Pass and the boys threw a line or two.

The boys played...HARD!

They rode the hotdog, Hudson's most favorite thing :)

They got to play with cousins and had the most fun with them, we also celebrated Liam's 5th birthday!

Aunt Pat and Nanny kept Saylor while we went out on the beach for fireworks.

Jason, Jared, JJ, Joel, Dean and Dad

Jason, Dad and Dean - my guys

Dean and Ashley

Joel and I found out it IS possible to go to the beach with 3 kids.... we could not have done it without our family, the cousins entertained the boys and Ashley and Lucy really helped out with Saylor. It is the best feeling to see all of our kids playing together, they bring a whole new dynamic to a family and the best way to describe it would be JOY. Happy 4th of July!

(I could make a list of the pics I missed out on :( but why leave the glass half-empty.....)

2 months!

2011-07-06T22:01:00.002-05:00

Happy 2 month birthday Saylor! She has really started smiling a lot and trying to talk and coo. She is wearing all 3 month clothes and some 6. She seems to be doing much better with the silent reflux and has more defined wake and sleep times. We just got back from her first vacation to the beach, we stayed at Dean and Ashley's beach house and they all really enjoyed her! Happy Birthday Saylor (Say, Say-Say, Queenie, Saylor McQueen)

2011-07-01T22:38:00.002-05:00

We took the boys to their FIRST movie last weekend and I didn't even get a phone shot! We went to see Cars 2 and they liked it, it was a little long and a little too intricate of a story line. They liked Mater and the racing the best. This summer has almost seemed more fast paced than it is during the school year when I was working, maybe the little girl adds some weight to that (no pun intended ha!). It was also a first for Saylor, she went to church!

They wanted me to cut the sleeves off their shirt like what Joel wears when he's working outside :)

After church, she slept all the way through the service and home.

Jerking his swoop to the side after blow drying his hair, it was hilarious.

The waiters

She was really snuggling on him and he LOVED it, he was patting her bottom and saying, "shhhh, your bruder is here, shhhh, pretty dril (girl)"

Healthy Girl!

2011-06-24T09:54:00.003-05:00

Miss Saylor went to the doctor yesterday for her first shots and a check-up. She has just about doubled her weight in 7 weeks! She weighs 13 pounds, is 21.5 inches long and her head is 15.5. She had a great check-up, Dr.Tibbs said to put Oatmeal and Karo in her bottles and gave her more Zantac. She has been smiling so much and has more awake time now. The boys are still enamoured by her, they pet her all the time and tell me what I should be doing for her ;)

Yawning :)

Harrison can't HELP himself, they both sneak and wake her up or try to give her a pacifier when its not necessary....ugh.

We take a lot of pictures here because it is her rug in her room and it is soooo soft!

Here is Harrison swimming underwater from one side to the other.

Hudson is practicing his baby kicks for swimming on top of the water.

This is their favorite, swimming on their horsies (noodles) to the deep end and touching the diving board.

This is the reason I keep sitting down in front of my computer even when it is not convenient to blog. Our 2010 book came in this week and the boys keep looking at it and remembering our fun times. A lot of the stories in there I would have NEVER remembered, I am so grateful for good memories and computers!

First Creek Trip

2011-06-20T13:13:00.003-05:00

The weekend before last we took the boys for their first canoe trip down the Okatoma. We all had the most fun we have had in a long time. I was really nervous about taking them, afraid they were too young, needed naps, not good enough swimmers...etc. They surprised us all!

Riding the red bus to the creek, they have always wanted to ride a school bus!

Starting out...they were so excited and LOVED wearing their spiderman life jackets and water shoes that they got to pick out.

They wanted to stop at every sandbar to swim!

Harrison enjoying the water!

Fearless!

Harrison had to squeeze in a nap, he doesn't miss one EVER. He woke up and said, "I just needed to rest, I'm better now!"

Mawmaw and Pawpaw had all three kids in their boat most of the day.

This is where Saylor was! At Nanny and Pop's house!

Reading a book before we head home.

Mondaze

2011-06-13T15:38:00.002-05:00

On a Monday....

After swim lessons watching Wall-E, Hudson couldn't make it. They are best buds and they use it as leverage..."I won't be your best friend ANYMORE!"

This is how the princess is sleeping at night these days...swaddled, in her moses basket, in her bassinet...whatever it takes!

She has been crying after every bottle and the Doc put her on Nutramigen which is VERY expensive and stinky. There was no change, so today she got switched back to gentlease with barley and Zantac....we shall see, I want my good baby back!!

This is one of my first smocked dresses when I was a baby :)

1 month

2011-06-08T13:52:00.003-05:00

Our Saylor girl was 1 month old on Friday June 3rd! This is so cliche' but, they grow up so fast, I can't believe a month is gone! She has been a very good baby, eating every 3 hours and usually 5 ounces! That is a lot! She is sleeping in her bassinet at night and her crib during the day. We swaddle her at night. She is on GentleEase formula and we are using Drop-Ins bottles. The boys are really good with her and help me out when they are all in the backseat. Sometimes they can't help themselves to love on her or kiss her while she is sleeping and they wake her up. She is just now starting to take her pacifier. We are enjoying her so much!

This is what we have been up to this past week.......

Harrison put this puzzle together with minimal help!!

We helped host a wedding shower for one of my oldest best friends, Vanessa and her fiance Tyler. It was a fiesta! It was so much fun to see everyone and laugh so hard it made my face hurt.

Hudson hit his head on the door of the Tahoe and it needed medical attention, I called Joel and he said all they would do is super glue it since it was on his face and instructed me on what to do. Now Joel does this kind of stuff all the time at work....me, not so much. I had my gloves on, my mom had gloves on and we pushed it together and I poured on the glue.... no tears, no problem. Until Nanny's glove was stuck to his head, so I held it while she pulled her hand out and we cut the hanging glove as close as we could! My friend Chrissy thought that was a piece of gum on his head...hahahaha

The boys had pajama day at school, they are still taking swim lessons everyday so I take them to school by 8 am and pick them up around 10:15.

Rock Stars

Proud

2011-06-02T14:13:00.003-05:00

I was feeding Saylor at 5:00 am when Joel got up to get ready for work, on his way out he kissed us both and stood there in the dawn light and said, "Isn't it crazy that we have a baby?" We have just been going with the flow which happens to be a little fast (yawn). So here is a snapshot of what we have been doing this past week and over Memorial Day weekend.

Saylor baby

"we want to hold her on our shoulder like you do"

We went to the coast and got some shrimp to boil, Joel did a great job on them!

The helpers

Mawmaw and Saylor waiting on the shrimp.

They're ready!

Cleaning up afterwards......or riding trikes naked while Pawpaw cleaned up.

We started swim lessons this week, this is Hudson he is a little fish and swam by himself in the big pool today! (this is in our blow-up pool)

First day at lessons, Katie, Brantlee, Collin, Hudson and Harrison with Ms.Diane and Justin

Three sweet boys growing up way too fast!

The boys and I have a song we listen to together and sing along called "You and Me" by Frances England. Having a new baby makes us realize sometimes how far we have come since our boys were this small.

How did you grow up so big overnight, how did you get so smart and bright, yesterday you were asleep in my arms, today you're growing off the charts, I'm so proud of you!

Today on our way to run errands, as we listened to this from the backseat Hudson asked, "Mommy, what's proud?" and I explained how proud means I am so thankful to have such a beautiful, healthy and smart boy that I want everyone to know you are mine. He smiled with pride and said "yeah" as he looked out the window.

Puddin'

2011-05-23T12:21:00.002-05:00

I survived my first week by myself with just a few bumps. The first day went beautifully, which made me a little suspicious. The second day was a little more "typical". The morning started off with Harrison dumping a package of powdered chocolate pudding EVERYWHERE. I think he thought it WAS pudding and once it started coming out he tried to clean up the dry powder with a dry washcloth and just ended up dumping the remains behind a chair in the corner.....big mess. Then after I picked the boys up from school they were in the garage supposed to be getting their trikes out and I walked out to find Harrison walking on top of my car and Hudson in the driver's seat honking the horn....minor heart attack. Then they were playing on the front porch and Hudson comes in crying and soaking wet, Harrison had turned on the hose and sprayed Hudson in the face and soaked his clothes, so I (nearing mental breakdown) run out to grab the hose and the stinker sprays me down.... By the time my poor Joel got home I was in tears and rocking. However, after much needed rehabilitation the boys are acting MUCH sweeter and we a good chance of survival!

Here is the Miss at 2 weeks old!

We had her check-up this morning and she has gained 2 lbs in 2 weeks! The girl eats. She has a little heart murmur that we have to go get an echo for in the morning, apparently this is pretty normal. She is doing really well and has been a good baby so far!

Harrison can't take his eyes off the TV long enough for a snapshot :)

Hudson really adores her and always asks for her to kiss him goodnight...he thought it was awesome that she was in HIS bed.

A little ice cream treat after a successful kid portrait session, they were so good!

"The most fun I've had in a long time" - Joel, about sitting in a chair holding the sprayer for the boys to ride through.....we need a vacay.

Mommy and little girl

Sorry Saylor, you are kind of hard for them to hold right now :)

1 week home and...she's a keeper

2011-05-14T17:07:00.004-05:00

We have been loving every minute of having our new little girl at home with us. Joel took off this week and it has been so nice. Although I think I'm almost ready to start next week by myself and get us all back on a schedule! Saylor has been a great baby and fits right in, we don't keep the TV on mute like we did with the boys, or wake her up to feed her. She has only cried if she wakes up hungry and I take too long to get her bottle ready. She is quite an eater and is already eating 4 ounces every 3-4 hours! Here is a look at our week!

1 week old!

Hudson has needed a little more attention this week (understandably) and this kind of sums up his mood.

We ALL have loved having Daddy home this week!! He gave me a very nice happy for Mom's Day and the birth of Saylor and has been the most help this week.....I love him!

She took her first nap in her bed.

Hudson is filling his motorcycle up with gas (out of my breathing thing from the hospital, ended up being a great toy!)

Me: "Harrison aren't you glad your baby sister is finally here?" Harrison: "Nah, I'm just glad Daddy bought me this gun at the store." He hasn't skipped a beat, glad she's not cramping his style!

We are so blessed to have 3 perfect children, we are so grateful!!

Introducing.....

2011-05-08T11:57:00.004-05:00

Miss Saylor Annagale Pierce, arriving Tuesday May 3rd, 2011 at 8:12 am. She was 7 pounds 3 ounces and 20 inches long. She has long limbs, fingers, feet and toes and dark brown hair. We both did well in the hospital and came home a day early. She has brought such sunshine into this house, we are all in love! Here are some pictures of the past few days...

Miss Saylor

My chickens

Hudson playing his MobiGo at the hospital

Daddy and his baby girl

Wheeling us out

Saylor after her bath

Four Generations on Mother's Day

Big Brother Hudson

Big Brother Harrison

First bath with lots of help!

The boys have been doing so well with her (not sure why this is underlined) she eats every 3 to 4 hours and is eating about 2-3 ounces! This has been the BEST Mother's Day yet, we are all so blessed to be together and healthy!

36 hours

2011-05-01T20:41:00.004-05:00

...Is how long we have left before our little girl arrives! I am feeling excited, nervous (very for some reason), overwhelmed maybe because my sweetie keeps saying, "this is the LAST time we do {fill - in - the- blank} without a baby!" or he just said, "tomorrow is your LAST time to get up with the boys alone for the rest of your life!" Speaking of, they are really excited and tell us everyday how much they love her :) I just pray that she is ok and healthy!

Here are some snapshots of the nursery which is always a work in progress...

The glider that was originally used for Lucy and Grayson, then I had it recovered for our twins and now again for our little girl! It has rocked some special babies!

Her crib and mobile

I painted the pictures over the dresser because I couldn't find anything that was "special" to me and they say, "You are my sunshine" and "My only sunshine" my mom would sing that to me growing up.

I know they are going to be so mad at me one day for posting these but they are so "real life"! Hudson got a play rifle for Christmas that he holds onto nonstop in the house, he sleeps with it and pretends to shoot deer, birds, turkey, and moose. This is after their bath one night and it is such a true depiction of how they are right now...

Harrison holding blankie and Hudson holding gun

There must have been a moose by my bed...

Mawmaw and Pawpaw brought the boys their fav...watermelon!

Ok, the next time I blog my little girl will be making her blogging debut!!! Get ready!

Easter 2011

2011-04-28T13:01:00.002-05:00

We had a great Easter! We went to church, drove to my parents for lunch, naps and Easter egg hunt, and then back that night for an Easter program at church! Here is what it looked like...

Dying Easter Eggs

Harrison with his basket, he was so excited about the candy!

Hudson bringing us his church clothes, he was ready to start the day.

Our big boys, they are so sweet. Harrison said the sun was in his eyes...

Mermaid the Turtle

2011-04-22T19:34:00.003-05:00

The boys had their Easter Egg hunt and party at school on Thursday, they were so excited. I say this every holiday but the older they get the more fun each holiday is!

Sweet boys

"Mommy can we be monsters in the next picture?"

So on our way to pick up something that the Easter bunny asked us to get we saw a turtle in the road...Joel stopped and I got out to get it. I was going to put it in the very back but he told me just to hold it till we got back home....uhhh no way. So I said, "you hold it!"

"Joel turtles will pee and poo on you when you hold them!"

So....out the window turtle goes for the remainder of the ride.

Even Big Daddy is scared of turtle tee tee :)

The boys were so surprised when they got home! Harrison named him (or her) Mermaid...

It wasn't very shy which was a little unnerving.

It was headed toward me fast! I had to get out of the way! We put it in a little blue crate with some celery for about 20 minutes while we went inside...when we came back out it was gone! We can't explain it but I'm glad :)

Tonight will be a little easier...

2011-04-17T14:51:00.003-05:00

...knowing that I only have 3 days left of work! My maternity leave starts this week. I found out last week that this strange pain/ache in my abdomen is not just a baby it is my gallbladder. I had no idea what a gallbladder did or where it is located but I am now the expert, hoping it goes back to normal after baby comes and I don't have to get it removed. I am pretty sure God intended that to be there for a reason. This has been an exciting week, my friend Heather had her twin baby boys at 35 weeks, just like I did! They are the CUTEST little babies. They are in the NICU but doing very well! I can't wait to watch them grow, congrats to The Stockett's!! We went to Mitchell Farm's on Saturday for their Easter Egg Patch. It was a beautiful day, the boys, Harrison, Hudson and Liam had a great time! WARNING: BOYS WITH VERY SHORT HAIRCUTS IN PICS AHEAD! We won't be getting a haircut for another year!!

Brothers

Liam on the tractor

Harrison pumping water

Hudson on the tire swing

While on our way to Hattiesburg this Friday (the boys and I), Hudson said, "Hey Mommy I think I can spell my name!" and began, "H-U-D-S-O-N!" OMG! I about went off the road turning around to gasp and holler and yell "Great job!" wow, that came out of nowhere! I am so proud of my little speller, he is now trying to learn Harrison's name.

Well-Baby Bear Clinic

2011-04-07T16:18:00.003-05:00

I haven't been very good and taking pictures these past two weeks. I'm getting bigger (huge according to recent snapshots I have seen...ugh, those have been omitted from blog options) and more forgetful it seems. This past weekend we were surrounded by family and beautiful weather both days, it was great. Saturday, my brother and his family from Mobile drove up to boil crawfish, both sides of our families came for that, it was actually so nice and relaxing. Joel burned his toes with boiling water through his tennis shoes :( The next day Joel's brother and dad's families came up to eat. They brought the kids Easter happy's.

Kali, Harrison and Hudson

The guys intently watching the basketball game.......

Joel and my brother, Dean

This quilt was made for Saylor by Nana Pierce, it is so pretty and is such a keepsake.

Mornings have been like pulling teeth with getting myself ready and two sleepy head 3 year olds. Today after wrestling and arguing over who gets dressed first, or who can dress themselves first or who has to get out of the bed first, I told them to go find their shoes by the kitchen. I heard cackling laughing and doors slamming and dreaded the walk to the kitchen to see what was going on. They had "accidentally" spilled (dumped) the box of Nesquick powdered chocolate on the kitchen floor, on their clothes, faces, hair and was pushing it around with the broom. We were already late and I just wanted to say forget it and raise my white flag. BUT they had a field trip to the hospital to the Well-Baby Clinic for baby dolls and stuffed animals and I didn't want them to miss it. SO (my mom will shake here head at this point) I didn't even wipe them off or change them I just sent them to the car. I swept the chocolate into a pile and left. I was in tears of guilt and stress but by lunch I could crack a little (tiny) smile about it.

Nurse Harrison with his baby named Spider-Man, he had a hospital bracelet on and came with all of his stats, weight, blood pressure, height etc.

Nurse Hudson with Thomas the Easter Bunny, they had so much fun taking care of their babies and I think it was good for them to see that you can go to the doctor and not get hurt :)

Good thing you can't see their dirty shirts up close ;)

Hoop Donut

2011-03-27T11:29:00.005-05:00

I was washing the windows outside over Spring Break and I noticed it was unusually quiet....so I went to find where the boys had run off too. They had gotten juice boxes out of the drink refrigerator and climbed in the dryer to drink them.... I guess this is another mark against me for "Parent of the Year".

This past weekend we went to Kali's 5th birthday party and a crawfish boil afterward. The weather was great. They had face painting, hair color spray, glitter, slap bands and a lot to play on outside. Here is what the past week looked like!

Harrison chose batman to have on his face.

The birthday girl!!

Joel and his Mom and brother.

Joel and his Dad.

Harrison wouldn't touch them at first but he used his trusty dinosaur grabber to do the work.

32 weeks

Hudson and I before church.

The boys making finger paint masterpieces on canvas to hang in their room.

Harrison liked to mix paint and use all of his fingers at the same time.

While Hudson used a finger and a color at a time!

It has been quite a week but at least it is spring and we can play outside! We went to Hubfest with Nanny yesterday and it was really fun. This morning we went to get donuts and I asked them what kind they wanted because they get donut holes and whole donuts confused. Harrison said, "I want the kind that looks more like a hoop" ... how does he know what a hoop is??

We have a birthday!

2011-03-24T20:51:00.003-05:00

Well it looks like we will be having our little girl on May 3rd! It was either that or Cinco de Mayo...... Dr.Weber also told me he would start listening to my complaints at 34 weeks :( (I am 33) I could really lay them on him right now. So the countdown begins, can't wait!

Etsy Finds Friday

2011-03-18T12:07:00.000-05:00

I have been getting things off of Etsy for the past year now and I am always so happy with my purchases. I have been buying more frequently with a new baby coming, seeing as how I would love to have the time to be crafty and don't.... this is a way to kind of cheat! Here are my most recent purchases I need to talk about.... stay tuned I have more awesome things coming in!!

I realized I needed this after receiving so many bows for our little girl! The top two are the special ones from Harrison and Hudson. It's just the right size!

These can be found here

This is her bumper pad, it is made from a thick white sateen cotton and pink dupioni silk. Her monogram is on the middle panel, it is made so well and is so sweet. I just need someone to make me a cribskirt, help!

This can be found here

I have mentioned these before, they are very popular around our house! We often have to go take them off the boys after they go to sleep or wear them in the car on the way to school. Great purchase.

These can be found here

We have not introduced these just yet (Sunday we will) but I need some assistance from them on things we know they can do and I didn't want to put it all on them when the baby gets here so we are going to slowly transition into their "chores". It's a chore board with the different chores (and I got to choose and create 25 different chore cards) when they complete the chore they flip the card over for a star ... who knows we just wanted them to have some pride in the things they already do and learn some new things...we shall see.

This can be found here

Springbreak 11

2011-03-15T12:41:00.005-05:00

Here is how we have spent our Spring Break this far!

Playing in the rain in their underwear!

Baking Shamrock Cookies

I bought these sheets from WalMart based on an article in my Mississippi Magazine, the lady swears they are the best and only $44 for a king set....I washed them up and put them on and they are really soft! 100% Cotton Sateen, Wrinkle Free, 300 Thread Count (the lowest I've been since I started buying sheets, but I'm ok) I will let you know how I feel about them in a few washes.

Played at Bellgrass Park

Went to the zoo and rode the train, when we get home and their Daddy asks what animals they saw Hudson gasped and said, "Mommy remember that poo poo we saw!?"

Riding the train with Liam

Ready for St.Patrick's Day!

A dash of bed-head but cute none the less.

Saylor's Family Shower

2011-03-15T12:25:00.003-05:00

My sister-in-law, Julia, threw me a great shower at her house with most of Joel's family. Here are some pictures of the day!

Cake and Punch, the cake matched the invitations.

A cookie bouquet from Monkey Kisses, Nana brought us.

Joel's mom (Mawmaw) and Kali

Mom, Granny Shaw, and Aunt Doris (Mama D) and Brook (due in June with Addy) and Daniel (due in 9 days! with Hunter)

Hudson helped me open gifts, he is really into all of her stuff!

My sweet Harrison played so quietly with the other kiddos.

Thank you Aunt Julia it was a great shower!!

Switches and Snake Alert

2011-03-12T08:59:00.003-06:00

As a teacher this year, I truly love celebrating Spring Break again!! I have been without a camera this week because I left it my family baby shower (post on that to follow as soon as I retrieve my camera!) last weekend so I have no new pictures :( We had MAJOR rain this week and the road our neighborhood is on got washed out by the creek/swamp (Beaver Lake) behind our house. I saw yesterday where our news station WDAM issued a warning about misplaced wildlife and reptiles (AKA hungry, scared and aggressive snakes who take up residence in the said creek/swamp behind our house). So I am the only one in our family on high alert for snakes!

I plan on wrapping up all our loose ends on our pending nursery this week, cleaning out winter clothes, and trying to organize piles for a garage sale we keep talking about. I am 31 weeks this week and will schedule my c-section in a week at my next appointment. The boys are really excited and I have finally convinced Harrison that the doctor will take the baby out of my belly button, he has been very curious about the logistics of just how she gets here and at what point she gets to come home. He is refusing to help change diapers but wants to get a new paci (not wash it off) if hers falls on the floor. Hudson wants to help with diaper duty and feeding!

To finish (so we can go to Hattiesburg and shop and meet friends for a bday dinner), last night we were moving our wood pile from our garage down to the bottom of the yard near the water. Joel was working hard unloading wood so I was on snake patrol and trying to keep the boys busy with their guns (sticks) so they didn't want to get near wood, water, trees, shrubs, grass etc (snakes can be anywhere). I told them they needed to learn what a "switch" was...and Harrison responded, "I already know what that is." He said, "that's a stick you spank people with." I was so shocked, we have never said that word or talked about one around them and I asked him how he knew that and he said his teacher at school told him about it........hmmmm.

Spring Shopping Trip

2011-03-06T12:22:00.005-06:00

With every change of the seasons from warm to cold or cold to warm buying a new wardrobe for two is not easy, so I go to the Gulfport outlet mall to get us started. This is the first year that they will still fit into some of their warm weather clothes from last year. My mom and I loaded up early Saturday morning and went on a marathon shop. Times are a changing because I didn't get one single thing for myself or Joel!! Little Sayloreven got some clothes! I got some super-great deals. Here are somethings we did this weekend!!

Grilled-out in the rain

Played with Charlie

This morning's pancake breakfast, they refused to open their eyes....sigh.

Harrison flashed a quick smile before church...

Hudson didn't want to take part, it would be way to easy to have two willing participants.

Hudson was too cool for pictures this morning, he HAD to wear the belt and yes that is pink nail polish on his pants. Joel says I should just be thankful that's the only place it ended up. I would have tried to get it out with nail polish remover, however, someone emptied the entire bottle in one of my bathroom drawers this week :)

Here we are, 30 weeks along! Getting a little uncomfortable but trying not to wish it along..

The new hot dance at our house...FREEZE DANCE!! Fresh Beat Band is taking over!

Hello Sunshine!

2011-02-26T10:49:00.003-06:00

We have missed you! It has been so nice to be able to go outside and get some sunshine everyday after school. Here is what we have been up to this week!

We had company!

Kayla swinging outside.

Kali and Myles on the "spaceship"

Look at all the kiddos in my kitchen!! They are all getting so big.

Pappy, Joel and Matthew hung the curtain rods and curtains in the nursery.

Nana Pierce made Saylor ALL of these things, towels, blankets, burp cloths, rattles and a knitted blanket!

The Crager's came over last night to hang out and play! It was so fun, the boys love when they come to play.

We woke up this morning and went directly outside! Uncle D was here too!

Daddy giving the reminder of how to hold the bat.

Hudson taking a swing with the metal bat.

Harrison's turn!

We got the boys registered for pre-k at St. John Day School this week, it's hard to believe that it is time to start k-3 next year. I am going to be home next year with all the kids so it will be good for us both for them to have a routine. They both have had bronchitis this week and it is so hard to have sick babies and a job! I will be 30 weeks this week so not too much longer (although it sure seems like it).

Joely, Daddy, Huddy Hoo, and Harris

2011-02-14T11:55:00.004-06:00

My friend Mindi has inspired me to tell you why my Valentine (s) own my heart this Valentine's Day.

Joel - My most important Valentine...
14. He is dependable, he will ALWAYS stick to a schedule and even though he likes to make plans and time schedules days and weeks in advance you know he will be doing what is planned and at that same time will drop anything to help a damsel in distress even if that means not getting started mowing the yard at 8:00 a.m. sharp!
13. He can rig anything, I mean anything...
12. He can dress himself and do a good job at it!
11. He turns my heated mattress pad on an hour before we get in bed so that it's warm by that time.
10. He will put the dishes in the dishwasher and will always handle the yucky ones (the leftover food that I can't deal with) like it was no big deal.
9. He texts me every morning to see how my morning went getting everyone dressed and to school on time.
8. The first time I heard him talking to one of his patients (elderly) on the phone I perked up thinking,"What the....he doesn't even call me darling or sweetie!!??" but he explained that they need someone to treat them with care and love and that it keeps them trying harder to get better. The elderly lady population in Laurel is wrapped around Joel's finger, they love him and I'm proud to say that.
7. He is always telling my boys how nice, pretty and good I am to them.
6. He is good at banking, investing and details that I don't care to understand.
5. He watches "Real Housewives" with me and likes it.
4. He put a Valentine's Day card with a bag of beef jerky in my car this morning, he really knows the way to my heart.
3. He loves my family almost as much as I do and is always excited to hang out with them.
2. He loves his Momma.... a lot.
1. He loves me unconditionally all the time and I still look at him and think "he is so good-looking"

Harrison and Hudson
3. They always want to kiss me and love on me, in a nurturing way. They kiss my forehead, cheeks and nose or push my hair back behind my ears and say, "you're so pretty". (tear...thinking about this makes me tear up!)
2. They pick dandelions for me everytime we go outside.
1. They both love their mommy and I love how that feels!

Daddy
3. He brought me a cupcake in bed (warmed a little) when I stayed at their house and had the flu.
2. He always loads my car (boys included) when I'm leaving their house.
1. He still comes to my rescue for ANYTHING including a hanging bar in my little girl's closet.

Those are my special Valentine's this year and I am so thankful to have that many special guys in my life!

Tadpole

2011-02-13T09:13:00.004-06:00

This has been a week!! I had the flu over the weekend and into the beginning of the week. It was not fun, although I have to be thankful because the doctor said pregnancy and flu is a pretty bad combo, I was a survivor and fought it off. Thanks to my compadre, Kimberly, who brought us a tub of Loaded Potato Soup, it was just what the doctor ordered and gave us a hot meal for a few days! While I was in my sickness coma my parents and Joel's parents helped with the boys. Joel's parents actually took them to see the Monster Truck Show in Hattiesburg, I wish I had some pictures, they had a blast!! My classroom has suffered from my lack of health this week that is for sure, so I will be catching up today and probably for the rest of the week. This weekend was Joel's weekend to work at the hospital, so the boys and I took off Saturday morning to ride with my parents to the coast to eat a birthday lunch with my brother, Dean, and to pick up Lucy and Grayson. We were 8-deep in the Tahoe yesterday with two sets of twins, Nanny and Pop, Granny Shaw and myself! It served a purpose and I'm glad we have a car that will fit that many but I decided I will not be riding any further than the Gulf Coast that loaded down anytime soon, it was a little claustrophobic! We went to Uncle L.J.'s house and rode the golf cart, fished, did some swinging and visiting, it was a great day!

Uncle LJ, Hudson, Harrison, and Grayson trying to catch the monster catfish, it was huge.

Grayson didn't get the memo of how cold it was!! He wanted to catch a tadpole....a boy thing I guess.

Looking at his first tadpole, he even held it! Slimy!!

This is Annie the Corgi dog she loves to ride the golf cart and keeps a close eye on the kids.

Lucy driving the boys around, they almost went to sleep sitting straight-up.

Nothing better than a tree-swing!

This is where my mind NEEDS to be, decorating and preparing for a baby girl! I have made my "To Do" list this morning and feel better about having a direction. The boys talk about her all the time and are very excited. Hudson wants to buy her a pink hair bow.

Happy Birthday to my brother Dean, we love you so much! Happy Valentine's to my little boys and my big boy, you really know how to make me feel like a queen I love you all very much! Joel surprised me with some new Maui Jim sunglasses that I have been dreaming about for a few years... on top of that he has completely stepped-up since I have been pregnant and sick and does so much around the house, he bathes the boys every night, washes and folds clothes, cleans the kitchen, builds fires, feeds the dog, and has a true unending desire to take care of, play with, spend time with and teach our little boys important things (like how to build a fire, etc ;). Ughhhhh, I miss him when he works the weekends!

Agnes Hair

2011-02-01T17:14:00.006-06:00

Harrison and Hudson wanted to their hair to look like Agnes's hair, the sweet and cute little girl in the movie

Despicable Me ......so ......

Last Thursday we went to the circus in Laurel....I wasn't exactly sure what kind of circus we were in for but it turned out to be just right for the boys and they laughed so hard it was worth every penny (and I mean penny as in they get you in the goat when you go, they know how to work the $$$).

Hudson would not move from here, he is very cautious in places like this especially in the dark!

Harrison loved it, they both got these dinosaur light up things since T-Rex is mentioned at least twice every hour in our house.

Then we knew it was time to leave...9:00 pm is late for these boys and they were EXPIRED!

Week 24

2011-01-23T13:54:00.004-06:00

Getting ready for church this morning I heard little voices in my bathroom and I thought they were coming from under my sink....

So I checked to see what it could be...

Two little boys! They said they were building a fire, yikes! I didn't know they both could fit in there together so I had to document since this probably won't last for long..

Joel fixing the bassinet as soon as it arrived!

I have almost already ran out of rod space in this little girl's closet (anxiety), I love to go sit in my glider and look at it. My mom washed and freshened all my infant gowns and dresses, it was fun to look through and hang them in Saylor's closet. This closet was an office closet with 4-shelves and no rod so Pop came up last weekend and fixed that.

Week 24, feeling great, starting to get real tired again especially in the afternoons.

Hudson started saying Harrison with an "H" this week, he has always said "Sarrison" or Na-na, of course. I am so proud he says it so very clear! On Sundays, after church Joel usually goes to see a few patients while I feed the boys and get them to take a nap. On these special days we all lay in one bed, they have two full beds in their rooms in which they ALWAYS sleep alone. Today we were all laying down, Harrison was trying to go to sleep and Hudson was making some annoying noise that I was just going to ignore as to not break the silence. Harrison opened his eyes and under his breath said, "Hudson, knock it off!", I had to laugh because I have NO idea where he heard this but he was serious.

A sweet shower!!

2011-01-19T21:37:00.003-06:00

Three of my best friends threw me the sweetest shower this past weekend for our baby girl. It was such a nice shower, the food was great, the house was great and the company even better! I wish I had more pics of who was there and some great gifts but I was busy!

Kimberly, me, Brooke and Vanessa

This cute menu was on the food table and they had a food for every letter of her name! SO cute.

Cake table, the most popular stop :)

The delish cake

We got some really great and special gifts and are so appreciative to everyone that came. I finally got everything put in its place and those pictures are coming soon! We are so blessed to have such gracious and giving friends and family it makes the arrival of this little girl even more exciting and special!

Rollerskating

2011-01-10T15:55:00.005-06:00

Last weekend we went to Harley and Hayden's 6th birthday party at the skating rink. The boys did so good, the Daddy fell 3 times and was a little rusty on his turns!

Kayla just loves Hudson, and he does her he's just trying to be cool.

The cousins, they really did have a good time although this picture would suggest otherwise.

Harrison still carries his blankie, so what, it has been there through thick and thin!

They are so much fun!

Getting started, the little skates are so cute!

Pawpaw and Daddy helping them around the circle.

Kali was such a good skater!

Thanks to this ice we were out of school last Monday!

Hello 2011!!

2011-01-01T15:42:00.004-06:00

We spent New Year's Eve at my brother's house and he cooked some awesome ribs and we shot fireworks. The boys can count on their Uncle J to bring the pyromania. We headed home about 8:00 pm and not a soul was awake in our house at midnight and that is perfectly perfect to me! The next day the boys all woke up and made waffles. The little boys got bundled up to ride their four wheelers but that only lasted about 10 minutes, too cold. Here are some pics of how we brought in our New Year!!

This is just when we went outside to see if it was too wet to shoot fireworks, Hudson would NOT uncover his ears even though nothing was going on......so he decided this would be the best place to watch them:

He had no regrets and didn't even look like he was missing out, way to look out for #1 Huddy!

Harrison shot his first Roman Candle, Uncle J said point like you are shooting the deer!

Hudson had some company!

Liam and Harrison with his first sparkler, they had a blast!

New Year's Day! Making breakfast with Daddy.

Too cold to do anything outside!

We wish you a happy and blessed New Year!

The only trace of pink....

2010-12-31T09:13:00.004-06:00

Nanny brought us a bag of precious clothes, blankest and a swimsuit for Saylor and at the bottom were these two t-shirts for the boys "big brother", Harrison is a little resistant to the idea so he said he didn't like them and didn't want to look at them....fine. Hudson looked at the shirt for a minute and confused asked, "is that my football team shirt?" haha, Yes you are now on a football team I said.

We have used the break to clean out every drawer, cabinet and closet. We have so much stuff to get rid of! Joel and his dad even floored our attic and moved all the office furniture out of the office which will soon be a nursery. I know, it is early, but this was our only time off before Spring Break and I might not be motivated then. Besides, we are already starting to get some pink items that need a place :) This morning I was showing the boys the new sheep skin rug and they couldn't resist...shirts came flying off and they were rolling on it! "this is soooo soft Mommy!" and "I want one!" .....

The only trace of pink in this house is a bag of precious things that Saylor got for Christmas! I have a feeling we will be enveloped in this color by this time next year!