CHEERS

Happy Anniversary Chad

Our date is actual tomorrow on the 23rd.
3 years ago we were driving back and forth from Searcy to NWA to get any time we could with each other. Falling in love with you was and is so much fun! That was when you listened intensely to every word I said! I still laugh when I hear Delilah on the radio because I listened to it every very late Sunday night on my way home.
2 years ago we made the commitment in front of God and all of our loved ones we would spend our entire lives putting each other first. It was one of the 2 most wonderful days of my life.
1 year ago we found out God was going to bless our lives with a baby! The timing was unexpected; my mind was filled with mixed emotions, while you stood firm that it was a perfect thing! Of course it did not take me long to LOVE the idea of having a baby. We spent our anniversary weekend breaking the news to all of our loved ones, who were just as excited as were. Harry was the best anniversary gift; I doubt you can beat that this year!
Now we are a family of three. I could not have dreamed this plan up any better. I am constantly counting my blessings of having you and Harry. I feel so content knowing that you are the leader of my family. It sometimes seems surreal. In only 3 and ½ years we have developed this unconditional love and wonderful little family. I know it can only get better and grow more if we continue to put God first.


“Cheers, to another year of health, growing love, adoration and pleasant surprises!”


A special thank you to the Grand Ware’s for watching our little guy and giving us the gift cards that we used for our very first night out together since Harry was born.

Mister Harry this Week

Harry loves his daddy!
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Harry is growing so fast. He is so much more interactive. Most of the pictures we take are after his bath, that is why he usual has his pjs on or his birthday suit.
He found his feet this week!
He also rolled over for the first time on Monday.

Glamma Comes to Town

Peace Love and Harryness

Everyone tells you but, you have to experience it to realize how fast time flies when you have a baby! I am more appreciative of this blogspot more than ever, I would never have documented his growth if I didn't have it to share with others. Harry has been such a blessing to our family. I can't imagine life without him, the love we have for him is indescribable. This may sound so cliche but, he is a true bundle of joy. I am mesmerized by him daily. Chad and I spend more time cooing at him than he does us. Chad has been the best husband, God gave me a "bonus blessing" when he introduced me to Chad. He is an amazing Dad, it comes so natural for him. We feel like we are completely different people than we were 4 months ago. I look at my students completely different than I did before, treating them like I would want Harry to be treated has made me show them more love then I did before and my annoyance at some of the small things they do out of impulse doesn't bother me as much. God has been teaching me so many lesson since I have gone back to work. Juggling being a wife, mother, teacher, friend and keeping up with a house is not easy. I want to be the best that I can at all of them, and it seem so hard. I keep it together knowing that God calls us to do everything we do in His name. Surely, God would not tell me to do something that is impossible. Either way, it makes me feel better knowing I have the Higher Power on my side even though it is one hard lesson to learn. Depending on God will probably be a life long lesson for this stubborn girl.

Harry at 4 Months
He is the happiest go lucky baby!
He loves other peoples faces and smiles.
He is learning to roll over and loves the challenge.
He started eating rice cereal a few days ago. This decision was made because my milk supply was not keeping up with him. He took it like a champ and loved every bite. For the record, bibs do not work, we learned that the first time we fed him. I guess when he is older we will appreciate them but, for now we will just strip him down to his "whiteys"
He is a big talker, he talked some before but nothing like he does now.
He has been taken care of by many loved ones, we feel so blessed we have friends and family to love on him while we are at work.

Young Love

The Warehouse was blessed with a visit from Kimberly and Adalie! Adalie took care of Kimberly and Harry all day Monday while I was at work! Them watching Harry today kept me from having to hire a nanny(I am so paranoid about a stranger watching him)! I think Adalie did a good job keeping Harry in line! When I got home he was all smiles, he had a great day! I do not want them to leave, and neither do does the Ware boys. We just adore those girls and are so thankful they took time out of their trip to visit and babysit Baby Harry. Adalie is the smiliest most content baby girl I have ever known! The Warehouse is in aw of how perfect she is! We can't get enough of the Hall girls, we also would like a visit with Adam too, but will take who we can get! We can't wait to see them again in June!

Weekends with Grands and Cousins!

To start off our Spring Sing Easter Weekend Harry and I attended the Kojie Mother Daughter Brunch on Saturday morning. The little girl in the picture is one of my mom's kindergarten students who spent the weekend with us! Harry had so much fun meeting some of his new friends! We weren't able to get a picture with his future girlfriend, Nora but he was impressed at what a looker she is!

Jack Vick who is 4 weeks old has the cutest cheeks I have ever seen on an infant!

Max would not give me his million dollar smiles but, Harry received quite a few!

Harry was very happy to get some quality time with his cousin Brooklyn! They found a comfortable spot on Papa's shoulder! Brooklyn is such a happy baby!

Harry and Brooklyn playing and Harry's first wild game kill...haha! We were able to introduce Harry to one of my good friends Barbara Duke! I helped her decorate her house for holiday's when I was in college. She is the queen decorator and she has so much stuff she paid me to organize ornaments and put them on her many Christmas trees!

This is how Spring Sing started with Harry, right before the show and during the beginning he decided he did not want to watch, he ended up falling asleep through the rest of the show! KJK/JGJ WON! We are so excited for them, they totally deserved to win, they blew everyone else out of the water! IT WAS ONE SWEET DAY!

Easter was a CIRCUS as always at the Dean Home but we always have so much fun! Olivia and Caroline are my brother's adorable girls! I think those girl cousins are teaching Harry to talk more, he has been talking up a storm since we got home! Harry wanted to give smiley Caroline a kiss! This is Grandaddy and Glamma holding there sweet grands!

Here is a picture of some of the Dean Team! We are missing a few second cousins but, will get a picture with all of them in May! Harry is so embarrassed his whitey titey's are showing, Glamma said he may need to step up to boxers! Kim gave him the cute outfit he wore on Easter!

Sunday!!!

15 Weeks

These are a few pictures of Harry before his bath last night. He gets really excited when bath time comes around. He started squirming a whole lot in the bath, like he wants to be deeper in the water. He also enjoys looking at himself in the mirror. Harry weighs 15.3 pounds.

Sums Us Up

Sequel

I feel like it is time to tie up some loose ends of some of my former blog posts!

Love Affair with Hair: I am going on my knees back to the one I originally started with, although he is hard to get into, he is good! I am still not over the Miss Snooty Pants who did my hair last time!

Charlie: Oh how Charlie has been forgotten, so sad! He is so happy in his new home in Vegas! He loves the desert and jack rabbit hunting! He knows many new tricks, he fetches slippers, his leash and many more other items! He is very loved there! They call him Arky when he gets in trouble! They are so proud of him, witch gives us a great comfort! He is getting 100 times more attention than he would be here!

Harry's Sleeping Situation:
The kid can sleep! He takes 3 naps a day and goes to bed at around 8 and wakes up around 6 or 7! Time was our answer!

My Blog Friends

Stole this from Lauren!
Amanda N: friend at HU and was reunited through Lauren +Blogging
Antique Mommy: Never met, I just ADMIRE
Ashley: Cousin on my Dad's side(only cousin not under the age of 7 on that side)
Brooklyln: My precious beautiful niece and her new to the blogging world mother Amy(Wareside)
C and F Family: Favorite neighbors who moved a few miles away
Elizabeth: Lauren's Big Sister
Emmy: My FAVORITE SISTER!
Jacob: Kim's niece and nephew, I have always thought she had the coolest sister in laws!
Jessica: Another one of Kim's sister in laws
Kim: Best friend, College Roommate, confidant
Kristen: Friends with her brother at HU, we have never met, I just stalk her blog
Lauren: Best friend, college suite mate, my therapist
Lindsey: college friend, we were in the same club at HU
Mia: this girl I have fallen in love with over this whole blogging world!
Narrisa: Kim's super fun mom
Nicki: Lauren's friend, never met except through the eyes of blogs
Ose: Kim's precious mother in law
Rachel M: Chad's best childhood friend's wife, now my great friend
Rachel V: good bud from freshman year at HU, she left me for the big college life at UA! After I moved to where she was, she left me for DC!
Sam: Kim's lollipop loving nephew and her other cool sister in law!
Suzanne: friend from HU, now the most interesting blog ever!
Will: Friend from HU family

Laugh

Photo Sharing - Upload Video - Video Sharing - Share PhotosOne of my favorite things about Harry is how quick he is to smile and coo! This is before he went to bed tonight. I feel kind of silly posting me laughing but, he loves to see smiling faces!

American Idol Judges

Oh Oh Now Dawg, Check it out (notice the hand movements)!

Blake are a talented vocalist, you deserve to be on that stage!
That was RUBBISH(notice the sweater, he was actually getting to hot, but looks like he is really doing a simon Cowell impersonation!

March Madness

Chad has recruited a new March Madness fan! Harry picked his favorite teams by

who did the most "dribbling"!

Roll With the Punches

This is Chad's new saying to me when I act worried, eager or stressed about the following situations that we are in midst of!

1. God has been opening doors for me to work part time next fall. I really think it is going to work out where I work on Tues. Thurs. and every other Friday. There are some kinks to work out before we can make it final....I am so tired of getting my hopes up...but God is giving me a peace for whatever happens.
2. We are getting our house ready to sale. The main reason is Chad's commute is too long.
3. I go back to work on Monday. Harry will be house hopping, but to wonderful people(mainly family) who will love him. I have heard it before and love hearing it from people who have been there....Harry will be okay...it is you who is going to have a hard time.
4. We are in the middle of tax season and March Madness...enough said.

On another note:

1. Harry is finally sleeping through the night, he actually sleeps in! I hate that we will have to wake him up at 6:30 every morning. This getting 3 folks ready in the morning will be a new challenge.

2. Harry has been in the happiest mood the last 2 weeks, after he goes to bed I realize my cheeks are hurting from smiling at him all day. I am sure he will enjoy a break from me in his face all the time, he probably needs a change of pace!

3. Harry will be 3 months tomorrow....I am so sad he is growing so fast. I love love love this age, it may be my favorite(get use to that line)!

4. I have said it before but, Harry is so PREDICTABLE! He is on a routine and thrives with it. I think it keeps him so happy. I have noticed when it goes off he is a bit more fussy than normal. I think this will make it easier for the people watching him.

5. Picture taking has been kind of a challenge lately! Our camera has a green light on it that blinks before the picture is taken. When I try to get smiles with the camera he just stares at the green light and looks like a deer in headlights....not his most attractive pose. Don't worry, it won't stop me!

Cousin Pictures

I think I was more exhausted than the babies! My smiley son decided not to smile for the camera. He would smile but, by the time Brooklyn was ready for a picture he quit and the same with Brooklyn, she would be ready for a picture and then Harry would get fussy or start trying to roll over! We were able to get a few shots but, I don't feel like this is a good representation of my son at 12 weeks. The bunny shots will definitely be blackmail one day!

Harry is 12 weeks old!

I thought this picture was so cute, please excuse my messy kitchen counter, I was in the process of cleaning and got side tracked! He smiles so much more every day! We think he is excited about his new shoes from Jake and Jamie!
This is a picture of Mimi with her 2 favorite grandkids! Isn't Brooklyn so cute! Harry was more interested in sucking his fingers than getting pictures made! We had an exhausting day of getting pictures of the 2 together, we ended up going to 2 photography studios!

He loves to bounce on my knees! Today was the New Life Celebration at church! All of the children that were born last year went on the stage with their families and received prayers! He was so excited to be on stage with all of his buddies he ended up falling asleep!

Harry's Wednesday

Brooklyn and Harry hung out today! It was so funny when they saw each other Brooklyn smiled the whole time staring intensley at Harry! Harry made eye contact and gave some sweet smiles with a side of drool! They had to see their Mimi on her birthday today! Brooklyn says, "no pictures please, I am getting loving from my Papa!" Harry says,"that food on the table looks good, please let me have just a bite!"
Harry has really been enjoying his Bumbo seat, I don't leave him in it by himself but he likes to look around, he was smiling but, by the time the camera came out he quit! I think he does it on purpose!

A Day with the Grands

Harry and I spent most of Saturday morning cleaning for the Grands! Chad had to work so it left me and Harry to get this place spotless! He worked so hard he fell asleep, it looks like his head is going to fall off but, he was comfortable, no complaints! You can see I had to take the picture in the mirror!
Glamma and Mimi were so excited to play with Harry. Glamma came early Saturday to go shopping and Grandbo/Grandaddy went to the high school basketball tournaments, Chad met him there! After we shopped Papa and Chad came over to babysit Harry while Glamma, Mimi and I went to the Free Indeed benefit concert! We had so much fun! Free Indeed is an accapella Christian singing group whom I have grown up listening too! It is my mom's favorite group, I even played one of their songs in my wedding! They were having a benefit to support their efforts in Africa, Free Indeed is a 100% nonprofit group. We had so much fun listening to their praise concert and eating a wonderful dinner. This was their birthday and Mother's Day gifts, they had a blast! The Grands are GRAND!
Free Indeed is a lot like the group Accapella but, has 2 women in it! You should download one of their songs to your IPOD!

Harry just wanted to say a nice Hello to all of his blog friends and family!