Introducing...William "Cole" Harrison

Easter 2010 will forever hold a special place in our hearts...on this day we were blessed with our precious third child, William "Cole" Harrison at 3:46 pm. Cole weighed 7 lbs 11 oz and was 20 1/4" long. Cole was welcomed at the hospital by lots of family including Big Brother Reid and Big Sister Louisa who instantly fell in love with "Baby Cole" just as the rest of us did! Cole has been such a joy to all of us...he is a great baby...he rarely cries and is already eating on a 4 hour schedule! We are so blessed to have Cole in our lives and are excited to watch him grow and see what his personality will be like.

Here are some pictures of Cole while we were in the hospital...

Mommy and Cole

Daddy and Cole

Going home with our little Easter Bunny!

One of our most favorite people ever...Dr. Williams. We are so thankful to him for delivering our sweet baby...especially on Easter Sunday.

I've been busy taking lots of pictures since we've been home...so check back soon to see more!

Happy 29 Month Birthday, Reid & Louisa!

Reid and Louisa have been very busy this month! They got Big Girl/Big Boy beds! We were unsure how the transition would go, but it went extremely well! You are both soooooo proud of your big beds...almost as proud as Mommy and Daddy are of you!

The weather finally got warm, so we've been spending a lot of time outside. You both love being outside!

We were a little busy on Easter morning/day, so we didn't end up giving you your Easter baskets until Thursday! You were both excited about all of the candy in your eggs and had a great time hunting for them in the front yard.

Baby Cole joined our family on Easter! You have both been WONDERFUL older siblings! You both love "Baby Cole" and like to help Mommy and Daddy take care of him. It has been great watching you with him this week...it's already quite obvious that you will forever be protectors of your little brother!

Happy 28 Month Birthday, Babies!

28 wonderful months! Month after month, you amaze me and the last month has not been any different! Your knowledge and vocabulary seems to grow each day.

This past weekend we went to a place called Lazy 5 Ranch with all our your cousins. We all had so much fun on the wagon ride feeding the animals. We saw lots of really unique animals like Yaks, buffalo, giraffes and even kangaroos. You were both really brave (especially Louisa) feeding the animals. Here are a few pictures of the weekend...

Now since Mommy is usually behind the camera and I've had a few requests to see "Baby Brother"...here we are a few weekends ago at 34 1/2 weeks. We're all so excited to meet baby brother...only 4 more weeks! By the time I post for your 29th month, we will be a family of 5!

Happy 27 Month Birthday, Babies!

Just a very small glimpse of the joy that you have brought us in your 27th month! You constantly amaze us with all of the new things that you are saying and doing...acting so grown up! The sentences you put together amaze us...you're just over 2 years old and clearly speaking in sentences! You are both learning how persuasive you can be...Reid when you bat those oh-so-long eyelashes at us and Louisa with the HUGE tears and your bottom lip turned completely down...you both definitely know how to work your Momma to get what you want! I usually start out firm, but can't help but scoop you up and steal some kisses because these moments are so, so, so precious to me...I don't want to miss a single opportunity to hold you and tell you I love you...even when you are being stinkers! Your love for each other just keeps growing and growing. Daddy and I love to watch how you each express your love for the other one. Several times lately Louisa had gone up to Reid when she was upset and said, "Hold you, Bubba!"...and so the big brother holds his little sister...and the Momma watches and cries because her heart is so full...and so proud. When one of you is in time out, the other often volunteers to go as well...just so you can be together. When one wakes up early, you so kindly wake the other up...just to start your day together. Those conversations we hear over the monitor are priceless. There's nothing in this world like hearing you say "I love you, Sissy Cwaire" or "I lub you, Bubba!"

The next few months will definitely be full of change as our family of 4 becomes a family of 5. You both already talk about how you love "baby brudder" and I truly believe you mean it. You might not really know what it means when we say baby brother is going to come live with us, but I have no doubt you will both be wonderful siblings to your baby brother. With the love and sensitivity that you show us on a daily basis...you show us your hearts and we know that you are ready to love your new brother as much as you love each other. We can't wait to see you with him when he actually arrives, but for now...I want to remember these special times when it is just the 4 of us. You are our precious first babies...and you will always be that. Coming into this world as fragile as you did, you both quickly showed us how strong you were. You have come so, so far....and we could not be more proud of you. Louisa, as I told you in the NICU and every night since then, you are my little angel, and always will be. Reid, you are your daddy's little buddy, and always will be!

We love you both and are so thankful that God chose to put you in our lives. You are such a blessing to us and everyone you are around. Momma and Daddy love you!

Happy 26 Month Birthday, Babies!

Happy 2 year 1 month Birthday, Babies!

It seems that turning 2 years old last month has really changed things around our house! Our house has been less than quiet for the last 2 years, but in the last month...wow! From the time Reid and Louisa wake up to the time they close their eyes, the words don't ever seem to stop! It is so fun hearing all that they are thinking. Reid is our biggest chatterbox. When he can't think of something to say, he looks around saying, "Uhm, uhm, uhm..." until he spots something that he wants to talk about! It's hilarious. This weekend Louisa woke up first (as she always does) and called to Reid until he woke up, "Bubba?! Bubba?! Boo!!" Finally, I heard him say, "I loooov ooouu, Sissy Cwaire!" It was too precious! Yes, Reid's latest name for Louisa is "Sissy Cwaire."

Louisa doesn't say near as much as Reid (she can barely get a word in!), but she definitely speaks up when she needs/wants to. When we were picking out our Christmas tree this year, we actually saw 6 real live deer playing on the edge of the lot! Louisa and Reid were so excited. As the deer ran away, Louisa kept saying, "I see more deers! I see more deers!" In the last few days, Louisa has been a big girl asking to go sit on her potty! We definitely have a long way to go, but it's a start and we're so proud of her!

Reid and Louisa are both enjoying seeing all of the Christmas decorations. They love looking at the "yights" and seeing "Ca-Cwaus." This year we got a Little People Nativity Set and are working on teaching them the real reason we celebrate Christmas. They know who all the people are, and know where they go. It's so sweet to hear them talk about "Mawy, Jo-jeff, Jejus and Ongel." What an awesome responsibility to teach our precious little ones about Jesus!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Babies!!

November 16th 2007 was a day that forever changed our lives for the better. To say that the last two years have flown by would be a huge understatement. As quickly as the time has passed, it's hard to even remember what our lives were like before you were born. You have grown and changed so much in 2 years…and you make us so incredibly proud!

We haven't gone for your 2 year check up yet, but Louisa you have gone from 2 lbs 11 oz to almost 20 lbs…19 lbs 4 oz to be exact. Hopefully soon we will be able to turn your car seat around! The NICU nurses had you pegged the night you were born…they told us you were a feisty one…and they couldn't have been more right! Your spunk is cute, fun, precious, it makes us laugh, it makes you…you! You will forever be our sweet angel. One day…when you have a little girl…you will know how much we love you. Until then, there is no way that we can explain how precious you are to us.

Reid – you have gone from 4 lbs 15 oz to ~27 lbs…such a big boy! You needed a little "help" from oxygen when you were born and to this day, you prefer to have help or to be with somebody. The way that you say "Momma" as you lay your head on my shoulder absolutely melts me…every single time! I'm pretty sure you realize it too! You are definitely a "Momma's boy", but as you get bigger you are having so much fun playing with your cars with Daddy. Your heart is so big and we pray that you will always keep this sensitive side because it is so much of who you are!

We had a really fun time celebrating your birthday this weekend with your family and friends at Monkey Joe's! You learned quickly from watching your cousins how to jump and bounce and climb up the slides. We're so glad you had a good time! Here are a few pictures from our fun day…

Blowing out the candles…

Our family…

Cake face…

Opening presents…

Having fun…


Playing outside…


Today was your "real birthday" and we woke you up this morning by bringing you pancakes in bed with candles in them and singing "Happy Birthday." Pretty sure neither of you knew what to think, but we wanted you to know how special today, November 16^th is! A few pictures playing outside tonight in the leaves…







We had "pieces" (Pizza) for dinner…one of your favorites. Oh, and of course bananas! No meal goes by without you asking for your "nanas!" Then you opened your presents from us.

"Hey, Sissy…what did you get?"

"Hey, Bubba…what did you get??

Sissy and her doll…

Bubba and his "Handy Manny"…

Switch!

What a fun day…

Happy 2^nd Birthday, our sweet Reid and Louisa Claire -we love you!