The Lukers

Picture Update!

2012-02-01T17:44:00.000-08:00

Here are Harrison's 7 month pictures and just some randoms. :) Our baby boy is such a ham in front of the camera!!

He has learned to lean down and look at things!

Bath time!!! Look at those teeth!!

This is my new favorite!! He was cracking up!!

7 Months

2012-01-24T18:24:00.000-08:00

I know, I know...it has taken me forever to post his 7 month stats. The Luker household has been infected these past couple of weeks. H and I had a virus in Georgia, and apparently, it followed us home. Jeff acquired the virus, and right after that, Harrison got a cold. Then, of course, I got the cold. So, it has been a whirlwind of a week. Among all the sickness, our sweet boy turned seven months old!!! He is just 5 months away from being a year old!!! This is just beyond me. He is growing so much everyday and becoming his own little person. He is such a fun and active little boy!! We can't wait to see his personality develop even more!

Harrison:

-is down to taking 2 naps a day! We finally have somewhat of a nap schedule. It only took us about 6.5 months, but we got it down!
-is taking baths like a big boy. He still sits in his baby tub, but he is sitting up and playing.
-LOVES all solid food!! His new favorite is yogurt!! We tried him on the Gerber brand, and he liked it. Then, Aunt Teeny gave us some that she had, and he LOVES it. He is like his Daddy with his fondness of fruits and yogurt.
-is talking up a storm. He has "dada" down to an art! We're still working on "mama."
-is still working on crawling. He will still go backwards and rock on his hands and knees. I'm sure it won't be long before he is on the move, and I am pulling my hair out.
-went on his first bike ride with Aunt Teeny on Sunday. From what we hear, biking is his new favorite thing.
-still only has the 2 teeth. I am almost positive that he has more coming in after what has went on today.
-is in a convertible car seat. We got him a new one last week. He was fitting a little snug in the infant car seat, and with the new laws, you have to have them rear facing until they are two. And since he is over the weight requirement, we thought he may be a little more comfortable. He loves it. He is still trying to figure it out, as well as where his hanging toys are.

Harrison,
Mama and Daddy love you so much, and we are having so much fun watching you grow. We can't wait to see what the next month brings. You are the light of our lives!!
Happy 7 months!!!

National Champions!!

2012-01-15T08:05:00.000-08:00

ROLL TIDE!!!! We were so excited for a chance at another National Championship. Luckily, I got back the day before the game. Jeff and I went to an Alumni bar downtown call Firkin and Phoenix. Our friends, Steve and Lauren, got there early and got us a seat right up front. We were right in front of the big screen. The place was packed with Bama fans and two sad LSU fans. :) Gammy watched the baby for us, but he was at home representing his team, don't worry! We had a wonderful time and we are so glad that the game turned out in our favor! Bama played hard, and the Bama nation will get to enjoy another year of being the best in the country!! ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!

Brad Smelley!!! (that's Steve, but he was yelling for Brad!)

Steve and Lauren

He won this! He was so excited!

My new favorite picture!

Me and my favorite Bama fan!

Roll Tide from the Lukers!!

Six Month Pictures

2012-01-12T09:24:00.000-08:00

Sorry they are so late! And yes, I realize that he will be 7 months next week!

Our Adventure to Georgia

2012-01-12T09:19:00.000-08:00

Since Drew has been here three times in the past year, I decided that it was time that Harrison and I went to Georgia to see them. Drew, Matt and Brantley have moved into a new house since the last time that I was there, so I wanted to check it out. We left last Monday morning. We had a flight to Tampa, and then one to Tallahassee. Tallahassee is only about an hour or so from Albany. I was very nervous about Harrison on the flight. Jeff and I have a VERY active little boy, so I knew that he would want to be constantly moving, and it's just not possible on a plane. He ate while we took off, and he did well for a little while. Then I knew that he was getting tired. I managed to get him to sleep for a little bit. When he woke up, he was not happy. Luckily, we only had a few minutes left. The next flight was only about 45 minutes. He did great on that flight. It was a smaller plane, and he got to look out the window the whole time. When we got to Tallahassee, we went to pick up our luggage, and it wasn't there!!! Drew had come in just in time to see my start to panic! The car seat was with the luggage. After talking to the lady at the counter, we found out that it would be in Albany the next day. Meanwhile, Drew and Matt went and picked up a new car seat and a couple necessities while H and I walked around a very small airport. We finally made it to Albany about 8:30 that night. (I finally got all of my luggage on Wednesday! Part of it came in Tuesday, and the rest on Wednesday.)

The next day, Katie and Taryn came in to see us!! We were so excited!!! Katie's friend, Meg, lives in Columbus, Ga, so she stopped through to see her and her new baby girl.

Sweet baby girl!!!

It was funny...this little hat is too big for Taryn, and it will hardly fit on H.

Aunt Katie and Harrison!

Brantley was an awesome babysitter! The kids LOVED her!

They played so well together!

Katie and T stayed Tuesday night, and we kinda just stayed around the house on Wednesday. They left later on that afternoon. I was so sad to see them go. Harrison absolutely loves Katie and Taryn. Hopefully, it won't be too long before we get to see them again!

Thursday, Drew, Brantley, Harrison and I went out and did a little shopping. Harrison did so well! He was exhausted by the time we got back though! That night, Drew's SIL, Randi, came over to watch the kids while we went to go eat. There is a place that does music trivia on Thursdays, and we were going to go there. However, that was the one Thursday night that they weren't doing it. I was so sad. So, we went to Mellow Mushroom instead. They had a live band that night, and it was a lot of fun!

Friday, things turned bad! We all came down with a stomach virus. Nobody felt well Friday or Saturday, so we were pretty low key.

Sunday morning, we left for Tallahassee for our trip back. Thankfully, H and I both felt better, or well enough to fly. I hated to leave. We always have so much fun when we visit with the Kunkles. Drew cooked for us all week, and I am positive I gained about 5 pounds! It was SO GOOD!!!! I also got to eat some Krispy Kreme doughnuts!! The only thing that I didn't get was Krystal! I promised Jeff I wouldn't eat it since he wasn't there.

Brantley and Harrison!

Drew and I Thursday night.

Aunt Drew and Harrison.

We had a layover in Tampa, so we played for a while.

Harrison did really well on the flights back home. He was SO excited to see Daddy! I was as well. H saw him walking up before Jeff saw us and he gave the biggest smile! We had so much fun in Georgia, and we can't wait for our beach trip with them in May!!

WE HAVE TEETH!

2011-12-28T17:58:00.000-08:00

Yes!!! Last night I was giving Harrison a bath. He pulled my finger to his mouth, and I felt of his bottom gum and there was a tooth!!!! I was so excited. Of course, he just looked at me like I had lost my mind. Then, this morning, again I was feeling of his gum, (to make sure I had really felt a tooth last night) and I felt another one! So...he has his two bottom teeth! Right there in front! He won't really let me see them. Every time I try to, he puts his little tongue over his gums. They are there though!! I wish I could take a picture, but like I said, he won't let me see them. I honestly don't know whether I should feel super excited or sad that my baby is growing so quickly. I'm sure the next couple of months will bring many more new things!

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-28T12:39:00.000-08:00

Christmas was very exciting around our house this year! Now, Harrison had no clue what was going on, but he did enjoy a lot of paper!!
Saturday night, we headed over to Jeff's dad's house for Katie's birthday dinner and gifts. Amy always makes tortellinis (they're delish!) Katie turned 16 this year, so it was extra special!

The kids playing.

Reese wanted to help Aunt Katie open her gifts. :)

Katie's cowboy boots from her parents.

I had to get one of him with his little hood on.

Christmas morning, I woke up around 5:30 (yes, I know.) I got up about 6:15 and watched a little t.v. I was very shocked when the bedroom door opened around 6:30 and out walked Jeff! We decided to go ahead and open our gifts from each other, that way, when Harrison woke up, we would have it out of the way. Jeff spoiled me this year. He got me a beautiful new watch and a pair of riding boots. I got Jeff a Daniel Moore painting of a play during the National Championship game a couple years ago. He also got a lot of stuff for his new truck.

Harrison finally woke up around 7 or 7:15. He ate, and then we sat down to open his gifts from Santa and us. Jeff and I were much more excited than Harrison.

My mom, sister and everybody in Alabama head to my grandparents' house on Christmas morning for breakfast and then gifts. With technology these days, we were able to Skype on Katie's phone and see everyone! I was so excited. Usually, on Christmas morning, I have a little sad time because I can't see everyone. This year, I did! It was awesome. I do wish I could have been there with them, though. :)

Later that morning, I cooked a little breakfast and Telena, Jarod, Reese, Natalie and Mike came over. We ate and then opened gifts. Harrison racked up!! Aunt Teeny, Uncle Jarod and Reese got Harrison a book called, "My Very Own Pirate Tale." It has Harrison's name within the story. It was such a neat gift. He got toys, clothes and books!

That afternoon, we went over to Jeff's dad's house for lunch and gifts. We had turkey, ham, potatoes, mac and cheese (made by Teeny) and green bean casserole. I was stuffed!!! Again, Harrison made out like a bandit! This kid is not short on anything!

After that, we went over to Mike's daughter's house. We did gifts for the kids over there. Harrison got toys and clothes. By the end of that, we were all exhausted!!! Harrison had only had one nap, and his poor little eyes were so heavy. We made it home around 6:15 that night. Harrison got a bath, and he wen to bed. He slept from 7 that night to 7 the next morning! Poor little guy was exhausted from all the festivities.

We had such a wonderful first Christmas with this guy! We are so blessed to have such great families that we can share Christmas with.

Enjoy the pics!!!

This was when he woke up.

Playing with his toy from Gigi.

He steals Sammy's toys. :)

This was the book Teeny got him. He had been up for over 3 hours, so he was tired!

Merry Christmas!

My two favorite guys!!

The Lukers...Christmas 2011!!!

Reese playing with her doll from Papa and Mimi.

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!!

6 Months Old

2011-12-21T18:26:00.000-08:00

It is SO hard to believe that we have had Harrison here with us for six whole months. We are seeing so much more of his personality lately, and I love what I am seeing. He is very passionate in whatever he is doing. If he is laughing, he does it whole heartedly. If he is mad, he does it with full force. If he is playing, he has all his focus on that toy.

Harrison:

-weighs 18lbs and 12oz. He is in the 75th percentile.
-is 26.25 inches long. He is in the 35th percentile. He's still a short, solid boy. *Solid was the word that Dr. Chandler used to describe him.*
-is eating stage 2 foods now. We haven't really given him a lot, but what he has gotten so far, he loves. He doesn't seem like he is going to be a picky eater, but it may be too early to tell. The only thing that he hasn't really "liked" is peas. Even when he ate those, he still ate the whole container. He just didn't seem thrilled about it.
-is starting to get up on his hands and knees like he is going to crawl. He will push himself backwards, but he is still working on forwards.
-LOVES his exersaucer!!!! He will have some conversations with the caterpillar, hit the musical keys and beat up the sun on the back of it!
-still has Sammy as his BFF! He can be a little fussy, and he sees Sam and all is well again. Sam loves H as well. He keeps trying to give Harrison his toy to throw for him. We'll see if Sam still feels the same way when Harrison gets a little bigger and can aggravate him!
-is now in size 3 diapers!! He is getting so big!
-has found a new obsession...PAPER!
-is not a fan of Santa!! As soon as I figure out how to post the pic, I will get it up. We thought that Reese may not like him, because she has not been a fan. However, Harrison lost it!! So, I don't know how the future will go as far as visits with Santa are concerned.
-loves talking to Aunt Katie and Taryn on Skype. Him and Taryn both try their best to get each other through the computer. It's the sweetest thing!!
-is such a ham in front of the camera. As soon as I put the camera or phone on him, he starts smiling!

Harrison,
You are growing into such a wonderful little boy! We couldn't be happier with you, and we can't wait to watch you grow even more. Happy 6 months sweet boy!
Love,
Mama and Daddy

Harrison's First Night Away

2011-12-10T19:10:00.001-08:00

Jeff's week was a little mixed up this week due to some training for Hyundai and the Grand Opening at the dealership, so instead of him having his usual Wednesday off, he had Friday. I finally bit the bullet and decided that I would see if Harrison could stay with Gammy and Jeff and I could have a night to ourselves. Jeff's mom gladly agreed, although I think she was very surprised that I asked if he could stay the night. Harrison is just now starting to have separation anxiety, but I have been having it since June 18! Jeff and I dropped Harrison off around 5 Friday afternoon. It was very hard to leave our sweet boy, but I managed to walk out the door. We went to eat at Cheesecake Factory. We were going to go watch a movie afterwards, but halfway through dinner, Jeff said that he was very tired and he may not make it through the movie. I was so glad that he said it. I was very tired as well! So, yes, our first night without the baby and we were home watching TV by 7 p.m. and were asleep by 10 p.m. It's funny how your weekend plans change when you become parents.
I went to pick Harrison up around ten this morning. I could have went earlier since I was awake at 7:15!! Natalie said that he slept very well last night, and did very well. He did not like his bath, however. He seems to be particular about how he gets clean.
I missed him so much, and I was so excited to see him!
Thanks Gammy for letting Harrison come to his first spend-the-night party!!

A Gift, Gift Wrapping and a 5 Month Old

2011-12-06T17:24:00.001-08:00

I grew up being a huge Alabama fan. There was no other choice, and I was lucky enough to attend games all the time. My mom would take me, along with my preschool teacher. As I grew up, I always kept in touch with her. She now has a daughter that just graduated from UA. Of course, her daughter, Constance, has Facebook. She saw pictures of Harrison one day while Mrs. Cindy was there with her. She got a hold of me and asked what size Harrison was in. A few days later, we received a package. Honestly, it was one of the cutest things I have ever seen. So...in honor of Bama going to the National Championship, here is the cutest Big Al EVER!!!

Gotta love that face!

I was wrapping gifts this morning, and thought that Harrison could "help." He was such a good helper! We wrapped Daddy's gifts and he picked out the paper. :) I can't wait for Christmas morning!! He loved the wrapping paper!! It's going to be so much fun seeing him trying to open his gifts!

He is doing well at sitting up. He gets a little crazy with it sometimes, but for the most part, he stays up.

A couple posts ago, I did his 5 months stats. And yes, I forgot pictures. So...finally, here they are. :)

Always with the hands!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-28T11:20:00.001-08:00

Thursday, we went over to Teeny and Jarod's house for Thanksgiving. I agreed to do the turkey. It was a little ambitious, but I figured I had to start sometime. All the food was awesome!! Jeff even had his pumpkin pie. :) His Aunt Cheryl would always make one just for him, and since we aren't in Mississippi with her, I made him one. I messed up the crust, but Jeff said it taste good. Now, he could have just been sparing my feelings. Either way, thanks honey!! Michael did eat one piece, but the rest was all Jeff.
Harrison decided that he wasn't up for all of the Thanksgiving commotion, so he slept through dinner and the festivities after. He finally woke up around 4:30 (he slept for 3 hours!) He was so tired.
After dinner, we played Guesstures. It was boys against girls! Jeff, Michael and Jarod against Teeny, Katie and myself. The girls won! I'd like to say I'm surprised, but I'm not. I did have a bit of an issue with the word, "towel." Apparently, I don't dry off like other people. Both teams did really well, (the boys had a little help from the peanut gallery, otherwise known as Terry Luker.) However, if you ever want to see a "friendly" competition, don't come to the Lukers! Talk about competitive. I have to admit, I am very competitive, especially playing Jeff. Anyway, it didn't get too ugly and we were still friends when we left. :)
Here are some pics from the day. I wish I would have taken a picture of the food, but again, I dropped the ball!

So sweet!!

This was after he woke up from his nap! Amazing what a long nap will do. :)

Our first Thanksgiving as a family of three!!

5 Months!!

2011-11-23T12:54:00.001-08:00

Harrison turned 5 months old last Friday! I know I say this every month, but I can't believe how fast he is growing!

Harrison:

-has started to wear 9 month clothes!! Mainly shirts, because he has short little legs! I am going to have to start getting the two piece pj sets, due to the fact that it is really hard to get the sleepers zipped over his legs!
-"weighs" 19 lbs! We did a little weighing session at the office the other day, and it looks to be that he has grown a lot since he was 4 months.
-can sit up for a few seconds on his own. He is still learning, but he is getting there.
-rolls over....ALL THE TIME!!! He is very quick about it, too! I know that I am in a lot of trouble when he starts crawling/walking.
-will move his legs when he is on his belly. He gets so frustrated when he can't move. So, I don't think it will be too long.
-still loves being outside.
-LOVES Sam!! The older he gets, the more he likes Sam. He will watch him, and turn his head to wherever he goes.
-soaks me when I am giving him a bath. He has the splashing down to an art!
-LOVES it when Daddy is home. There are days when Jeff is home, and he is all Harrison wants. It's the sweetest thing for a Mama to see. :)
-has started making sure he is holding onto me when I feed him, especially, at night.
-is ready to cut some teeth! We have been going through the trials of teething, and H is miserable some days. Hopefully, Santa will bring a tooth or two for Christmas.

I know I am falling behind on pictures, but I promise I will get some up soon!!!

Thankful

2011-11-14T18:27:00.001-08:00

On Facebook lately, everyone has been telling what they are thankful each day. Well, I still have a little pregnancy brain lingering, so I forget a lot of days. So, I decided that I would write a little post. :)

-I am thankful for this little guy! I honestly couldn't imagine my life without him in it now. Jeff and I went down a long road to get pregnant with Harrison. There were many days that I wanted to give up, but I knew that we were meant to be parents. All of the sad days were worth it, and I would do it all over again. We got the most precious gift God could have given us. This little boy is the light of our lives, and we love him with everything that we have.

How cute!

-I am thankful for this guy, too! It has been seven years, and I love him more and more each day! He is still my best friend. I thank God every day that he put Jeff in my life. I couldn't have made it though a lot without him. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be the person that I am today. He is such a wonderful husband and father to Harrison. I can't wait to see what the future brings for us and our sweet little family.

-I am thankful for my sisters! It's so great to be close to my sisters. I'm sure Katie gets tired of my baby questions randomly through the day. :) But, she is always there no matter what. I am so glad that I get to watch Jesie grow into a beautiful person. I wish I was closer to see it more, but I know she will be great! I love them both so very much, and miss them so much!!!

This one is from a few years ago, but I love it!

-I am thankful for my family back at home in Alabama! I miss all of y'all so much everyday!! I miss Nanny's cooking, talks with Aunt Laura, and just hanging out with my mom. Not being there makes going home so great!! It's like I never left!

-I am thankful for my second family! Thank y'all so much for taking me in as one of your own. I don't think I could get through day to day out here without y'all. Y'all are not "in-laws" to me, more like real family! Also, thanks for trusting me to cook the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. I'm not sure what you got yourselves into, but we'll see. :)

-I am thankful for my very best friend in the world, Drew! She has gotten me through some rough days. She always knows the best things to say, and I miss seeing her everyday! I can't wait to go see her in January!!!

-I am thankful for my two beautiful nieces!!! I love them both so very much! Reese is so funny, and loves her baby cousin. Taryn is so sweet and lovable. I love seeing her and Harrison together. I'm also thankful that we have Skype so that Katie and I can watch each other's babies grow!!

I have so much more I am thankful for, but I will be here all day, and I have a turkey to tend to. :) Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Saturday at the Park

2011-11-11T18:16:00.001-08:00

This past Saturday, (yes, I know I take my time with updating the blog, but I am still learning time management with my sweet baby boy) we went with Teeny and Reese to the park. Harrison loves to be outside, so I figured he would LOVE it. We met Shay and Rebecca there (Rebecca is Reese's BFF.) Harrison slept for the first little bit, and I got to take some pics of Rebecca and Reese playing.

My sweet boy

Rebecca and Reese

Harrison finally woke up. We decided to put him in the baby swing that they had. Reese and Rebecca both pushed him. He loved the swing!! We stayed for a while (it started getting a little windy.) Harrison was exhausted that night! Playing with the big kids wears him out! We had so much fun at the park. We will definitely be going back.

It was Game Day, so we had to represent. :)

His new favorite thing.

H and Aunt Teeny

LOVE the expression!

WEEEEEEEEEE!!

Harrison's First Halloween

2011-11-06T18:54:00.000-08:00

When I first thought of Harrison dressing up, I had thought that he could be a lobster. Random, I know. However, I saw a cow costume. I thought he would be the cutest cow ever! I contacted my resident Halloween expert, Reese, and asked her what H should be. She said a cow. So, we got the baby cow costume! I was right on with my cutest cow prediction. He was not too fond of the hat part, but the rest wasn't too bad.

We had just gotten back from Alabama, and it was the end of the month, so Jeff wasn't able to go with us trick-or-treating. I took Harrison up to the dealership that afternoon. He was a big hit!

Harrison and Daddy

Last year, we went over to Teeny's to trick-or-treat with Reese. She invited us over to do the same this year. She ordered pizza and had a few friends come over too. We didn't get to go trick-or-treating due to Harrison's bedtime creeping up on us. We did get a few pictures though. Hopefully, next year we will be able to stay out a little later. :)

Excuse my big hair.

Gammy and Harrison

Gabby, Devin and Reese

Aunt Teeny and Reese

A Very Runge Wedding!

2011-10-31T19:55:00.000-07:00

David and Megan got married this past Saturday. Jeff was a groomsman. He was very excited. The last time we saw David was when Bama won the National Championship two years ago. He hadn't even met Megan yet! David's little sister, Leah, and I are really good friends, so I was excited to see her too! Plus, neither one of them had met our sweet little boy! Jeff was busy with all of the wedding festivities so H and I did our own little thing, which meant hitting up the mall in Decatur. :) We had a lot of fun though. The wedding was beautiful. Again, the weather was awesome!! All of the leaves on the trees were turning colors. I think Jeff got tired of me talking about how pretty the trees were there. The wedding was outside, so of course, Harrison was very content. We didn't get to stay long at the reception due to the time and a little boy needing to get in bed. We didn't really have enough time with them. Hopefully, the Runges (all of them) will be planning a trip to Houston soon!!

Leah and I!

Too funny!

Her new boyfriend!

Jeff, Matt and David.

My sweet little boy!

Jeff, H, and Matt

Me and my loves!

Sweet Home Alabama

2011-10-31T19:31:00.000-07:00

A few months ago, Jeff got a call from his roomy in college saying that he was engaged!! We were so excited for him. David has been there for every part of our journey as a couple, so we wanted to be there for him, (Jeff and I actually started dating on David's birthday, 7 years ago!) The wedding was in Cullman, Al. Since it was in Alabama, I decided that Harrison and I would go home a few days early to spend some time with my family. We don't get to see them that much, and a lot of them haven't met Harrison yet. Katie and Taryn came out here a few days before to drive with Harrison and me. I was so thankful. It would have been so much harder to make an eight hour road trip by myself with a four-month old. Taryn and Harrison had so much fun, well, as much fun as two infants can have. They tried to eat each others' hands and hung out on the mat together! I will say though, these two kids are COMPLETE OPPOSITES! Taryn is more laid back. She is good wherever she is. Harrison loves to be entertained and is always moving! I am in serious trouble when he becomes mobile! My grandfather said that is just the boy in him.

Happy cousins!

We left last Friday, and made it home in about eight hours or so. They both did really well on the trip. Harrison got a little fussy around Mobile, but we stopped to eat, and he was happy as a clam! It was a little late by the time we got to my mom's (they were in Butler, Al for Jesie's football game.) We stopped by to see my grandparents. As you may remember, they met Harrison when he was about half the size he is now. He LOVED them! He was cracking up at Paw-paw! They were best buds! Nanny and Paw-paw have 9 grandkids and 5 great-grandkids now, so they know their stuff! Harrison got hungry, so we went to Mom's and let him eat and got him ready for bed. In the mornings, after Harrison ate, he would spend some time with Gigi (my mom) while I got a little bit more sleep. It was so nice! My Nanny's birthday was earlier that week, so Mom and them planned a party that Sunday that we were home. A lot of the family came and we got to eat roast. Nanny and Paw-paw usually fix one when I come home, because they know it's my absolute favorite!!!!! We spent our time home shopping, visiting and relaxing! We got to go see my dad's mom, Me-me. We also saw my dad's brother and his wife the night we got there. We went to eat, and they came in! I got to go see some friends from high school, and we saw Drew and her family. Harrison loved Honey (Drew's mom) and Brantley. Harrison also got to meet our sweet friend, Jamia and her family. It was so wonderful to see family and friends. Harrison LOVED it there. He got to be outside all the time, and ride the golf cart. The weather was wonderful. It actually felt like fall! I took a lot of pictures, but not as many as I would have liked. I didn't get one of Harrison and my mom, or Aunt Laura, or Katie, or Jamia. I dropped the ball on that one. :(

Harrison and Taryn

Aunt Jesie decided to feed H his cereal...

and this is what he looked like afterwards.

Hanging out with Nanny and Paw-paw.

He convinced Paw-paw to let him drive. :)

H and Me-me.

T and Me-me.

Bath time!

"Give me that bear!"

I loved going home. I was very excited to see Jeff that Thursday, but I did not want to leave home, especially since Harrison seemed like he had such a good time. We miss everyone so much already!!

4 Months!

2011-10-18T18:42:00.000-07:00

Harrison is 4 months old...already!!! It's crazy. These past few months have flown by. I love getting to know this little boy more and more each day.

At four months, Harrison:

-rolls over both directions! He actually went from his back to his belly for the first time today! Of course, when I tried to get him to do it on camera, he wouldn't! He likes to prove me wrong a lot!
-talks, talks, talks!! He will be on his mat, and I swear he is having conversations with the animals down there with him!
-sleeping through the night...most nights. He is also getting better with naps. He has taken a two-hour nap for the past two days, and has been in such a wonderful mood!
-is trying to get his feet! He will sit up (supported, of course) and bend over and try to get them. He hasn't quite gotten them yet, but he's working on it.
-has had green beans!! He loves them. The first day was a little iffy, but after that, he couldn't get enough. His dad doesn't like veggies, so I was wondering how he would do.
-still LOVES being outside!

We have a very eventful week or two coming up. Aunt Katie and Taryn are coming tomorrow, and we are SUPER excited!! Then, we are going home to Alabama on Friday. We will be there for a few days, and then Jeff will come in next Thursday. His roommate from college, David, is getting married on the 29th.

Before the green beans

During

After

Nap time!

Pumpkin Patch

2011-10-18T17:54:00.000-07:00

This past Sunday, we all ventured out to take the kids to the Pumpkin Patch. We went last year while I was pregnant, but I wanted to take Harrison...kind of starting a tradition, I guess. I was very excited about taking some pictures out there! We didn't stay long. It was super hot, and the boy had had a long day already. So....here are the pictures!

Thought this one was cute of Reese.

My two favorite guys!

Silly!

I like how they both are looking away!

Jarod, Teeny and Reese!

4 Month Check-up & Photos

2011-10-11T18:03:00.000-07:00

We went to see Dr. Chandler today. I was very anxious to see how much Harrison weighs and how tall he is. I know that he has grown a TON. We also had a couple questions about food and nap time (which we are still having a little trouble with.)
Jeff met me there, because, as we all know, I can't handle the shots! Before we got all of the measurements, Harrison decided to be a funny kid and tinkle all over Mama! Yes, right there in the doctor's office. I was soaked! I guess that's what I get for taking him to get stuck in the leg!
Harrison weighs 15 lbs even, and is 24.50 inches long!! He is in the 50% for weight and 30% for length. Dr. Chandler said that he seems very very happy and perfect! He didn't cry at all while she was doing the exam. He is now allowed to have cereal in the evening, and in about a week, after he has time to adjust to the cereal, he can start having veggies! We will introduce a new one every three or four days. As for naps, she said that once we get the food down and he sleeps consistently through the night, I need to put him down for a nap as the same exact time each day. Hopefully, we will get on track.
All and all, our little boy is doing GREAT!! He was such a good boy in the office. He did cry after the shots. I did manage to hold it together today. He was a little fussy when we got home, but nothing too bad.
I was also going to share some pictures I have taken lately. I didn't take Harrison to get pictures made. Jeff got me a great camera for Mother's Day, and I told myself that I was going to learn how to take good pictures. I feel like I am getting better, but I am a far cry from professional. I am learning new things everyday with the photos, and I usually take at least 10 a day! This poor kid is going to hate pictures when he gets older! Anyway, here are a few from this past week.

Pictures!

2011-09-21T18:51:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to share some pictures from the photo booth at Natalie and Mike's wedding this past weekend. The pictures turned our very silly and they were too funny not to show!

ORS + Harrison

Shocked faces

Isn't that the cutest bunny ever??

Me and Teeny being silly!

Apparently, Harrison was kickboxing??

Love that guy!

3 Months!

2011-09-21T18:43:00.000-07:00

Our sweet boy is 3 months old! I can't believe it. He is growing so fast! So, here is the update on our little man!

Harrison:

-weighs 13 lbs. 14 oz.
-has been grabbing stuff left and right (sometimes, it's Mama's hair!)
-rolled over from his tummy to his back last Friday.
-has learned to suck his thumb...sometimes both at once. :)
-has started to laugh! It's the sweetest sound!
-LOVES to look at himself in the mirror. He will crack up when he sees the "other baby."
-still loves being outside. We go on a walk everyday around the neighborhood. By the time we get halfway around, he is asleep.
-has started to go longer between feedings.
-usually sleeps around 8 hours each night.
-is working on napping in his crib during the day. We started last Monday, because he was not taking good naps during the day anywhere else. We're still working on it. Each day is different. Sometimes he will sleep over an hour and others, just 30 or 45 minutes. It's still a work in progress, but we will get there.
-has started noticing Sam. Sam will come by and start checking Harrison out, and H will start to reach out and grab him. Of course Sam will back up and not let him. :)

This past three months have been the best of our lives, and we can't wait to see what the next three bring!

Another year...

2011-09-12T18:33:00.000-07:00

This past Sunday was my birthday. I'm not too thrilled about getting older, so I tell everyone I am turning 24, again. :) My husband never lets me forget how old I am and how close I am to 30! However, Jeff always makes sure that I have a great birthday, and this year was probably the best one yet.
The first thing that made it great was that I get to be with these guys everyday!

LOVE this picture!

I have been wanting to go see the Texans play the Colts ever since we moved here. We are huge Peyton Manning fans, but we do go for the hometown team. A couple weeks ago, Jeff told me that he had gotten us tickets for the game! His boss, Mr. Weisner, let him have two of his season tickets. They were about ten rows up and on the 38 yard line...in other words, AWESOME seats!! We had such a great time! I felt like I could reach out and touch the players on the Colts' sideline. The Texans won 34-7 (Peyton Manning was out due to neck surgery.)

That's Demeco Ryans waving the flag. He went to Alabama. :)

The 9/11 tribute at the beginning of the game.

Joseph Addai.

We saw this very patriotic fan walking out.

I thought the birthday festivities were over. When we left the game, Jeff kept asking what I wanted to do. I told him whatever we do, I wanted Harrison with us. This week had been so busy, I felt like I had left him too much. We finally decided to just go by Blockbuster and rent a movie. And let me just say, I thought that was weird that Jeff asked that since we usually just rent movies from Netflix at home!!! When we got back home, he parked outside and said that he was just going to wash the cars later. When I walked through the door, there was everyone yelling, "SURPRISE!' I was so shocked! The entire family was there, Mary, her husband and son, and Lucy! It was so much fun! We had pizza, a cake and of course presents! It was so wonderful! Telena and Jeff had planned the whole thing.

My Rock N Roll cake. :)

I had a FANTASTIC birthday!!! A huge thank you to everyone who made it so special! I love all of you!

Busy, Busy, Busy

2011-09-12T16:22:00.000-07:00

This past week has been very busy for us, well, as busy as we have been since Harrison was born. We were all exhausted last night! Harrison slept for 11 hours!
Last Saturday night, Ms. Natalie's fiance' bought us all tickets to go see Sheryl Crow and Kid Rock. As previously mentioned, Jeff and I LOVE concerts. I was so excited. We had so much fun even though it started raining as soon as Kid Rock took the stage. We weren't complaining too much since Texas needed rain! However, because of the rain, I don't have any pictures. I would recommend going to see them though! They put on a great show. Monday night, Jeff and I went to see the Uproar Tour! My favorite band is Avenged Sevenfold (I know. I don't look like the hard rock kind of girl.) Jeff's favorite band, Seether, was also on the tour. We had found out about the tour before Harrison was born, so we made it a point to make sure we went. My former boss and friend kindly gave us some of the tickets that she had. They are on row F, and they were awesome!!! We had so much fun! Hopefully, they will come back next year, and Jeff and I can make it a yearly thing.

Jill and I

Jeff and I

The lead singer of Avenged Sevenfold!

Seether

Then, Friday night, Telena and I had put together a little surprise "bachelorette" party for Ms. Natalie. She is getting married on the 17th. We went to Saltgrass to eat, and then on to Pappa's, a little bar and grill.

Melanie, Amanda and Teeny

Natalie, Me and Carrie

What I'm Loving Wednesday

2011-08-31T19:21:00.000-07:00

I got this from a friend's blog. Every Wednesday, they post a few things that they are loving, hence, the title of the this post. :)

I'm loving the beginning of football season!! Alabama starts playing this weekend, and it's been like Christmas in this house. Jeff has a countdown, and every day we have heard it. At the beginning of this week, it was like he was five again! It's like this every year. I don't think we will make it to any games this year, but as long as we are able to watch the games, we will be great in this house. Pro football also starts soon. My sweet husband got us tickets to see the Texans and Colts play on my birthday. We are big Peyton Manning fans here, but we will have to go for the Texans. Not only are they the hometown team, but a good part of the team is made up of former Alabama players.

ROLL TIDE!!!

I'm loving these guys! I am so blessed to have these two guys in my life!! I couldn't ask for a more perfect husband and little boy. I love watching them together. Jeff is so wonderful with Harrison. I can't get enough!!

Harrison and Daddy on H's birthday!

Last one. I'm loving Big Brother! I am completely obsessed, and I am happy to say that I have gotten my husband hooked too. I started watching it with my friend, Jamia from home during the second season. I took a break for a few seasons. Then, when I started working at the office, Mary was watching it. I got back into it, and have been obsessed ever since. I often think about going on there, but I doubt I could make it very long. Watching the people on there is enough excitement for me. :)

We have a big week coming up. We have two concerts and a football game, and I am sure other things!

2 month check up

2011-08-22T14:13:00.000-07:00

We went to see Dr. Chandler today. I must say, I was ready to see how much the boy had grown, but I was dreading these shots. Especially after our visit to the E.R. When he was a week old. Harrison weighs 12lbs and 11oz. He is 23.25 inches long! He is the 50-75 percentile for both. She said that he is above average in everything. She did the exam and said that he looks fat, happy and beautiful, which is perfect! He was happy for the first half of the visit. Then, she brought in the shots! Jeff managed to get off work for the appointment. Thank goodness he did, because I don't think in would have been able to handle it. He held him while she gave him the shots. As soon as she did the first one, Harrison and I both started crying. Poor little guy! I am very glad that we got this visit over with. I would like to think that they will get easier as he gets older, but I won't hold my breath!

8 Weeks with our sweet little boy!!!

2011-08-16T15:47:00.000-07:00

I have been asked by family members to update the blog to share Harrison with everyone. These past eight weeks have been so wonderful with him. Things have changed so much in just the past few weeks! He is finally getting into a routine (mostly at night, we're still working on the daytime.) This past Friday night, he slept from 9:30 to 4, which was a big step up. Then, Saturday night, he slept from 9 to 5! I had to wake him up at 5. I seriously thought something was wrong with the boy. Jeff, of course, was as calm as could be and told me that I was overreacting and this is what kids do. Sunday night, he slept from 9 to 6! We had a little setback last night, but hopefully, we will get back on track tonight.

Harrison:

-can hold his head up for a little while (and hold it steady for the most part. I still get a head to the mouth every once in a while.)
-smiles ALL THE TIME!!!
-LOVES his baths!! Last night, he splashed himself! It scared him at first, but then he just kept doing it.
-will sit in his dad's lap and just watch sports. He's learning early, but in this family, I would have expected nothing less.
-also loves his play mat. Look for a video as soon as I figure out why it won't post. :)
-still loves to be outside! Jeff, Harrison, Sam and I go for walks when Jeff is off or gets home early.
-likes tummy time for a few minutes.

Next week, we have Harrison's 2 month appointment. Mama is so not ready for that one. He has to get shots. Jeff is going with us, because after the NICU, I know that I won't be able to handle it. We also get to welcome Reese back next week. Big cousin has been in Cape Cod visiting her grandmother, and we sure have missed her around here.

Enjoy!!

Pictures of a very handsome boy!

2011-07-29T12:32:00.001-07:00

I just wanted to give a little update and share some pictures I have taken in the past few days of our sweet little man!! He is growing growing growing!! He has graduated to sleeping in the crib at night instead of Mom and Dad's room. Harrison is still waking up twice, but he is going longer between feedings. Aunt Teeny and Reese let us borrow a Baby Einstein play mat. Harrison LOVES it!! It is full of bright colors, and he will sit and stare at them! He also really likes to sit with Daddy and watch sports. I know he is too young to really know, but it's the cutest thing to see my two favorite guys together. He will be six weeks tomorrow, and I can't believe it. Time has flown by!! Enjoy the pictures of our growing boy!

The best smile ever!!

Visitors from Alabama!

2011-07-12T09:14:00.000-07:00

This past Wednesday, my sisters, Katie and Jesie came into town! Katie and her husband, Caleb, had a sweet little girl, Taryn, on May 5. It was very exciting for us to have Harrison and Taryn to meet since they are so very close in age. We grew up very close with our cousins, and since we don't live near each other, we have to make the most of every opportunity to see each other. We had so much fun! We shopped, shopped and shopped a little more. The kids did great! They were such troopers on our outings each day. I was so happy to have a few days with my sisters.
Things got even better when my grandparents drove in on Thursday. They take random trips in their RV all the time. So, on their way to North Dakota (yes, North Dakota) they stopped and stayed a couple nights here. They made an awesome meal Friday night! My Paw-paw and Nanny know how much I love his roast, so they brought everything over and cooked for all of us that night. It was a little piece of home right here in Houston!
Now, here are some pictures from the week.

Cousins

Aunt Katie with Harrison and Taryn

Me and my sweet niece!

Taryn got Jesie. :)

Paw-paw with Taryn

Harrison and Nanny

Reese and Taryn

Happy 4th of July...a few days late. :)

2011-07-06T13:00:00.000-07:00

Monday, we headed over to Papa and Mimi's house to eat for the Fourth of July!! The ribs and all the other goodies were delicious. Jeff had a good time swimming with Michael, Reese and Chasidy. I think he was more worn out that the kids were. Harrison and I decided that it was just a little too early to swim, so we just kept an eye on everyone. Well, he slept. We had a great time!!

Jeff wanted Harrison to wear his Alabama hat...it was a tad too big. :)

Reese

Jeff and Reese

Jeff and Michael

Harrison and Dad watching baseball Monday night! This one is my favorite!

This week is going to be great! My sisters are coming in. I get to meet my sweet niece, Taryn. She is about a month and a half older than Harrison. My grandparents are also coming in. :) There will be plenty of pictures for the next post. :) Have a great week!

The last week!

2011-07-02T17:21:00.000-07:00

This last week has been wonderful having little Harrison at home and getting settled in. He is such a good baby (I know, I'm biased.) Monday, my very best friend, Drew, came into Houston. After we found out that I had to have a c-section and wouldn't be able to get around as easily, she decided to come in to help. She would stay up with Harrison at night. I would wake up to feed him, and then she would let me get some sleep in. She cooked us meals every night! She also drove us around all week. That chore, she wasn't too happy about. We stayed on the feeder roads the whole time! But, we made it! We were very sad to see her go this morning, and we can't wait for her to come back. Harrison and I may have to make a trip to Georgia pretty soon. :)
I also wanted to thank all the family and friends here that have helped us so much in the past couple of weeks. I honestly don't know how we would have made it without all of you!!! We love you!!
Now, more pictures. :)

Aunt Drew and Harrison

Harrison's first few days. :(

2011-07-02T17:11:00.000-07:00

We got home from the hospital on Tuesday, June 21. On Wednesday morning, I was supposed to take Harrison in to the pediatrician. He had lost some weight in the hospital and she wanted to make sure he was gaining some back. Tuesday night was rough. He didn't sleep well at all. Every hour or so he was up. Jeff's mom took Harrison and I to see Dr. Chandler. They checked his temp and said that it was low. It was around 96 degrees. The nurse never would say what could be the cause. Meanwhile, he had gained some weight. :) Dr. Chandler came in, checked his temp again, and it was still low. She then told us that we had to take him to the ER. Yes, I had only had him home a night, and we were going to the ER. She explained that it could be an infection, and she didn't want to take any chances. We went to the ER, and Jeff met us there. They got him in, and started tests. They drew blood, started an IV, collected urine and did a spinal tap. Talk about hysterical! My poor little boy!!! He handled it like a champ though! He was so tough, a lot tougher than his mom! They sent us upstairs to the NICU and checked us in. We would have to stay there until at least Friday, when they got the test results in. They proceeded to keep him under the warmer, check his vitals, and do more tests. He started to get better each time they checked him. I stayed up there with him Wednesday night. The room was small and there was only a chair that pulled out into a bed. Thursday, they let us know that the tests would not be back until Saturday! On the plus side, our wonderful nurse, called around and got us a room on the pediatrics floor since Harrison was doing better! We stayed two more nights in the hospital. Harrison continued to get better. Saturday, all the tests came back negative. He was okay! We never got a definite reason as to why his temp was low, but we are glad that he doesn't have any infection. He is doing so much better.
We had his two week check up with Dr. Chandler yesterday, and he is up to 7 lbs and 6 oz!!! She said that everything looks wonderful!

He's Here, He's Here!!

2011-07-02T17:00:00.000-07:00

After 41 weeks, we finally have our baby boy!!! Yes, 41 weeks!!! I was due on June 10, and June 10 came and went. When we went to the doctor the week of my due date, he told me that if everything checked out, the next week I could be induced. Everything checked out. We were supposed to call the hospital on Wednesday morning at 5:00 a.m. to check and see what time we had to be there for the induction. I called and was told that they were full, and they would just call us when a bed opened up. About two hours later, Dr. Giannotti called. Bad news. Apparently, everybody in The Woodlands decided to go in and have their babies Tuesday night. My induction was pushed back until Saturday. By then I would be a medical induction, so I would take priority over elective inductions. :) We got to the hospital at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, and again, they were full. We got into a room around 8:00 a.m. They started the pitocin, and we were on our way!
Around 11:00 or so, Dr. Giannotti came in to break my water. I was up to 5 cm. I asked for the epidural, and got it just a few minutes later. I was counting on that magic medicine. It didn't work...at first. The nurse handed me a button that I could push whenever I started feeling the contractions again. Needless to say, I wore that button out!! I kept progressing until I got to 8 cm. Then, it all stopped! Dr. G came in and said that we couldn't turn up the pitocin because the baby wasn't handling it well. I had to have a C-section. I had a small breakdown, but luckily, my husband is the most wonderful man I know. He calmed me down (as much as I could be calmed down.) We went in the OR, and I was given the spinal block. Well, just like the epidural, it didn't work. I felt the first couple of cuts. So....I had to be put under and Jeff had to leave the room. It was the scariest day of my life (until a couple days later.) When I woke up, everyone was going on about this beautiful little boy that we had. And he is so beautiful!
Harrison Jennings Luker was born at 6:33 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2011. He was 7 lbs. and 5 oz. and 20.25 inches long!! He was a very healthy little boy!
The road to have this amazing little boy was very long and hard, but it was very well worth it. God had blessed our family beyond measure with Harrison!! Thank you to all our family and friends for their love and support throughout the past two and a half years!! Now...enjoy the pictures. :)

Jeff and I before labor started!

Jesie got bored, so she recruited Natalie and Teeny to play Phase 10. It got pretty intense.

After a long day, he made it!!

Gigi and Harrison.

The proud papa!

Mimi and Papa

We start em out early. :)

Reese and Gammy. Reese was a little skittish that night, but when she came back the next day, she was ready to hold Baby Cousin!

Please excuse the swollen face. :)

Aunt Katie, Reese and Baby Cousin.

Gammy and Harrison.

Uncle Michael.

I am going to have to steal the picture from Aunt Teeny's blog of her holding Harrison. My photographer fell down on the job. :)

Baby Shower...Part Deux!

2011-05-04T16:31:00.000-07:00

*First, let me warn everyone that this post will have A LOT of pictures.*
This past weekend, Telena, Ms. Natalie and Mary ( she taught at Bammel when I tutored, and she and Telena have always been good friends. She has always been super nice!) threw a baby shower for the little man and me. I saw the invitations a couple weeks ago, and I became very excited. It was a pirate theme...Harrison's dad has a little bit of an obsession with pirates. :) The invitations were adorable, and I knew if the shower was anything like the invitations, it would be a blast! I showed up, and the house looked wonderful. Here are a few of the decorations!!

The pirate ship cake!! P.S.-the blue icing turns your mouth blue. We had a good laugh!

I felt so special to see all of the people that had shown up for my shower. The hostesses spent a lot of time and energy on everything!
I also got a lot of "loot."

Reese was my helper for the day. :) She even wanted to wear a blue dress to match!!

I think I got a picture of everyone that was there. :)

The girls from PRC-Flor, Gloria, Me, Robin and Melissa.

Me and Angie

Me, Aunt Katie and Uncle Michael

Katie, Amy and Michael

Me and Reese :)

Me with Grace and Jill

Ladies from the office-Ms. Natalie, Angie, Jamie and Jill

Jeff's Aunt and Cousins-Alison, Chasidy and Haley

Me with the hostesses-Ms. Natalie, Telena and Mary

Ms. Natalie (Gammy) and Telena (Aunt Teeny)

Me and Teeny

Thursday, I got a VERY special surprise at my house!! I had taken Thursday off because we were having hard wood floors put in the dining room. Jeff was supposed to go in late, but he said that he had a meeting early that morning so he would have to go in early. Well, last minute, his "meeting" was cancelled. I didn't think anything of it. I went into the dealership after the floors were done (I got a new car,) and after I was done there, I went to get a pedicure. Halfway through the pedicure, I got a call from Jeff's mom. She asked where I was, and then said that she and Telena had a surprise for me at the house. I asked the lady how long it was going to be and she said, "five to seven minutes." Well, twenty minutes later, I was leaving. I got home, walked in, turned the corner and my very very best friend from home was standing there!!!! Drew had flown in for the shower and to stay a few days!!!! I almost went into labor I was so excited!!! Jeff was supposed to pick her up from the airport that morning, but because of the bad weather, her flight was delayed until that afternoon. She and Teeny had this planned for over a month! I had no clue, but it was such a wonderful surprise!! We were gone the go the whole time she was here, but I had so much fun!! We don't get to see each other as much as we like, so while we are together, we have to pack everything in. Drew and her husband will be coming out here when Harrison is born to stay a few days, so it won't be long before I see her again.

I want to thank everyone that came to the shower and made the day very special. Also, a huge thanks to my sweet SIL, MIL and Mary! I can't tell you how much it means that y'all went out of your way to make sure that Jeff, Harrison and I have what we need. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful friends and family!!!

Harrison's Crib

2011-04-18T18:05:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, after work, Jeff and I went to pick up the crib from Babies R Us. We, well, Jeff and the guy from the store, about didn't get the crib in the Tahoe. I was a little worried there for a minute, but they managed to fit it in there. Saturday, Jeff texted me and said that he thought he may need some help to put it together. I asked who he was going to get, and he said that he thought Reese would help him out. She has been very concerned about where Baby Cousin is going to sleep. So, he asked Teeny if they could come over Sunday. We asked Gammy to come over too. Reese helped Jeff unpack the box and carry all of the parts up the stairs, which is more than I can say, because, let's face it, I'm not too good with stairs. Reese helped Jeff for a little bit by handing him things and testing it out. Her doll, Baby, tested everything out too. They got it all put together, and it looked GREAT!!! Jeff and his helper did an awesome job. I am so proud of them and how well they did!! Harrison is such a lucky little boy to have this man as his dad!!

Baby was testing it out to see how it slept. :)

The finished product!

We still have things to get, but I feel so much better now that we have the crib together and ready for him to get here. :) Only 7 and a half weeks left!!!

Concerts...better late than never!

2011-04-18T17:46:00.000-07:00

One of our favorite things to do is go to a concert. Whenever Jeff and I get a chance, we're there. We have been to rock, country, pop, classic rock...you name it! However, there are some that Jeff let's me have, like Bon Jovi. :) Last year, Bon Jovi came to Dallas, and we didn't get to make it. This year, Telena, Ms. Natalie and I vowed to make the trip to San Antonio to see the group. I know this is admitting my "nerd factor," but my sisters and I listened to Bon Jovi ALL THE TIME when we were younger. True, Jesie was about four at the time, but she loved her some Bad Medicine.

Being 27 weeks pregnant at the time of this concert, I didn't know how I was going to handle it. We had seats in, well, let's call it the upper deck. I wasn't able to stand the whole time, but I thought I help up pretty well for having been VERY pregnant. Telena, Ms. Natalie and I had a wonderful time!!! It was so much fun!! We did learn that they are coming to Houston in May, but I think my ability to enjoy a concert would be greatly diminished by the time they get here. :)

A couple days after Bon Jovi, Jeff and I made our annual trip the the Houston Livestock and Rodeo. Performers come every night to the rodeo, which lasts for about 3 weeks, I believe. This year, I introduced Jeff to Jason Aldean and his music. He quickly became a fan. When I saw that he was coming to close the rodeo, we snatched up tickets! We got to see all of the championship rounds of the rodeo, and my favorite, Mutton Bustin' (yes, that is what they call it. Little kids ride sheep like cowboys ride bulls.) It's one of the cutest things ever! We had a great time watching that and then the concert! Jason Aldean puts on a GREAT show!!! My best friend, Drew, had told me that he did, and I do trust her judgement, but I had to see for myself.

That's the concert update for the past few months. There probably won't be many more of the concert blogs for a little while. :)

Update on the Little Man

2011-04-12T17:00:00.000-07:00

We went back to see Dr. G today. It was a short and sweet visit, but Dr. G said that everything is looking great! Harrison's heart rate was 155. My blood pressure and measurements were all great. We go back in two weeks....yes, the frequent visits are starting!! Jeff and I were having a discussion about how this pregnancy has flown by. Although, some days, it seems like it is dragging out and it seems as though Harrison is never going to get here. Everything is in full swing though. The crib came in today. Jeff and I will go pick it up tomorrow. I will post some pics of my resident handy man putting it together. :) We even went and bought some onesies the other day. It was a little overwhelming to think that we will have something to put in those onesies in two months!! As overwhelming as it is, we get more and more excited each day. I know we share the same feelings with a lot of people, but we are so ready to meet our sweet little boy!!!

3D Ultrasound...Part 2!

2011-03-29T11:57:00.000-07:00

We had to go back to Dr. Giannotti's office this morning to have the 3D ultrasound redone. Harrison was a little sleepy and uncooperative the first day. Gammy, Aunt Teeny and "Big Cousin" Reese joined us again this morning. He was moving a little bit more. However, when I rolled over on my side (so the tech could try to get a better look,) he snuggled in and obstructed our view of his little face. Before that happened, we did get some shots of him sticking his tongue out and putting his hands in his mouth. He even had his little eyes open for a picture or two. He's looking more and more like a little Luker, and we can't wait to meet the little man! Here are a couple of the pictures from today!

His tongue sticking out.

His eyes opened!

The heartbeat was 157 today, so everything is looking good as we move into the final 10 weeks!! We go back on April 12 for our visit with Dr. Giannotti. After that, we will go back every two weeks!!!

3D Ultrasound and Dr.'s Visit

2011-03-15T17:54:00.000-07:00

Today, we had our 3D ultrasound to see little Harrison! Gammy, Aunt Teeny and Reese came along for the visit! However, our sweet little man didn't cooperate like we had hoped. He slept the entire time! Of course on any other day, he would be bouncing around. We did get to watch for a little bit, and did manage to get some great shots of his little face! We have conflicting reports on whose nose the boy has. :) The ultrasound tech did say that we can come back in two weeks to try again. So, hopefully, he will be cooperating that day.
After the ultrasound, we went to see Dr. Giannotti. He said that everything is looking great. Harrison's heart rate was 142 when Dr. G measured it. He said that all of my measurements are right on track. I also had my glucose test today. They will have the results in a couple days, and if nothing is wrong, we won't hear from them.
We go back on March 29 for the next 3D ultrasound, and April 12 for our next visit with Dr. G. After that, I will start seeing him every two weeks! It's getting so close!! Friday, I will be 28 weeks!
Here are some pictures of Harrison. :)

The rest of the week is pretty busy and exciting!! Jeff and I are going to register at the hospital tomorrow. Thursday, Telena, Natalie and I are going to San Antonio to see BON JOVI!!! Friday, the painting for the house begins, and I'm pretty sure I have our sweet little niece for the night! :)

NOLA!!!

2011-03-09T18:23:00.000-08:00

Jeff and I had a couple more days before we had to get back to Houston after the festivities in Alabama, so, we decided to go through New Orleans and stay a night. It was the Monday night before Fat Tuesday. Of course, this is a HUGE deal in New Orleans. We stayed in Metaire, which is right outside of downtown New Orleans. When we got there Monday afternoon, we decided to go on downtown to check things out. We didn't want to be down there at night, due to the fact that I'm almost seven months pregnant and Bourbon Street is no place for a pregnant lady to be. It was CRAZY!!!!! There were so many people just walking down the street. They were dressed up in ridiculous outfits. It was definitely an experience. Later, we decided to walk to the parade in Metaire. It wasn't very far from the hotel, thank goodness. We got there very early (neither of us had been to a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans,) and we waited for the parade for about 2 hours. Once it got there, it was awesome!! It was definitely worth the wait!!

Downtown

All of the people!

Waiting for the parade to start

Zeus

We had such a great time at home and in New Orleans. I wish I would have gotten a picture of Jeff's "beard" that he grew while we were gone. :)
Next week is pretty eventful! We have a doctor's appointment Tuesday and Thursday, I am going with Teeny and Ms. Natalie to see my absolute favorite band, BON JOVI!!!!!! I have been obsessed with them for the longest time, and I am so happy that I finally get a chance to see them. So, stay tuned...

More pictures from the shower :)

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My sister, Katie, and I. She is due May 15 with a little girl, Taryn!

Harrison's first Braves outfit!

It says, "kiss me booty"

It's a Sock T. Puss

My Aunt Sue and Amanda got the high chair!

Matt (Drew's husband) has a brother that is a hunting guide in Georgia. Peyton Manning came to go hunting, and Matt asked him to sign a football. So, this is Harrison's first autographed football from Peyton Manning!

A Wedding and A Shower

2011-03-09T18:04:00.000-08:00

This past Wednesday, Jeff and I set out on a road trip to Alabama. My dear friend, Tara, was getting married! When we got there Wednesday, we went and met Mom, my stepdad, Jesie, Katie and Caleb at my favorite little restaurant in Atmore. We had a nice dinner. Thursday, I met Tara at the Wind Creek Spa and got a wonderful prenatal massage and pedicure! It was wonderful!! Friday, the wedding festivities began! There was a bridesmaid luncheon Friday afternoon, followed by the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. Saturday was the big day! The wedding was beautiful!! The groom's cake was made entirely out of Little Debbie cakes! I didn't get a taste, but it looked yummy! Tara and Blake are in Cancun for their honeymoon this week, and I am very jealous!!

Tara and I

The bridesmaids and Tara

The groom's cake

Me, Ashlei, Krystal and Drew
Friends from high school

Jeff and I

The Kunkles and Lukers

Later on that night, Jeff and I spent some time with my very best friend, Drew, and her family. Her little girl, Brantley, kept us entertained by putting fake tattoos on each of us. I only have a picture of mine, but she was really good and we had a great laugh!

Brantley putting the rainbow on my belly.

Sunday, my family and Drew threw me a baby shower for Harrison!! I was very excited. Katie made the cake and it was super cute. (I don't have a picture of it yet, but my mom has one. She is sending it to me shortly.) It was such a great shower. I was so excited to see some of my family and friends that I hadn't seen in a very long time. Harrison made out like a bandit with all of his gifts. We even received some gifts all the way from Houston! I am extremely grateful to Mom, Katie, Aunt Laura, Nanny and Drew for going through so much trouble to make sure I had a wonderful day!

Harrison's "baby cousin" outfit from Reese!

Visit to Dr. G's Office

2011-02-15T19:37:00.000-08:00

Jeff and I took a trip to Dr. G's office today for our monthly checkup. We had another ultrasound due to the fact that he was not showing his face last trip. He is already showing out for us. As soon as we started the ultrasound, he was folded in half with his feet touching his head! It was too funny. He also had his mouth wide open. She did she his little face very well. We saw Dr. G a little later, and he said that everything looks perfect! Harrison's heart rate was 148. We go back for our 3D ultrasound and another visit on March 15. It looks like we will have a couple visitors with us. Aunt Teeny (Jeff's sister,) Gammy (Jeff's Mom,) and Reese (Telena's daughter and "Baby Cousin's" number 1 fan,) will be coming with us for the ultrasound.

We have a little over 16 weeks to go, and we have a ton to do to get prepared for this little person. I am looking forward to the next few weeks, and it should go by rather quickly. I have a trip home for a dear friend's wedding, a baby shower, some quality time with my family from Alabama, and a couple nights stay in New Orleans with my sweet husband.

Meanwhile, here are some of the ultrasound pictures from our visit today!

Harrison at 23 weeks and 4 days!

Finally in the Blogging World!

2011-02-15T18:24:00.000-08:00

Well, I have finally decided to give this blogging thing a try! I'm sure this will please my dear SIL! :D With so many family and friends that live out of town, I felt this was the best way to keep everyone up to date with this VERY exciting time in our lives. We are well on our way to having a little boy in our lives very soon. This has been such an exciting journey for Jeff and me, we just wanted to be able to share it with all of the people that matter the most. Hopefully, I will be able to keep up with the blogging on a regular basis....hopefully! Stay tuned!