Grandma and Grandpa Harris

 We had our first adventure out with the twins a couple of Sundays ago. My mom has been begging us to  come up..she thinks I need a change of scenery..why would she think that?? Brett and I decided if they were not sick and no one else was coming over..then we were up for it.

The twins slept the whole way in the car! They were wide awake when we got there, so they had time to look around at their new surroundings. They even took a great nap at Grandma's! We had dinner and enjoyed the Christmas story in the theater!! I never get sick of seeing that movie. We finished the night off with dessert. 

Before we left we had a little photo shoot..Grandpa even wore his Santa hat! Such a fun night and I have to admit it was so nice to get out and do something different. The babies once again slept the whole way home..That night the babies slept a 6 hour stretch!! They must of gotten worn out on their first adventure out..

Gingerbread house

This Christmas season has been so magical so far. A couple of Sundays ago we made a gingerbread house. She was so excited and asked all day when it was time. Finally after dinner it was time.. She was grinning from ear to ear. Daddy helped her get the house put together, and then it was off to decorating. I think she liked eating the candy more than anything! With a little help from us we finally got it all done. Such a fun family night. I love making Christmas traditions. We can't wait til the babies can join us next year.

Olivia

Olivia came home on Halloween at almost 4 months in the Nicu.. She was having a hard time eating she was just not that interested.. But as you can tell now with all her rolls she loves to eat!! 

She is such a sweet baby and is all smiles. I get out the camera and she instantly smiles..she is a natural! We are so in love with this little girl she brings such a sweet spirit with her. She went through so much to get to where she is today. We are so thankful for the many prayers on her behalf...she is a little fighter!

This girl loves to sleep! She loves being swaddled, and when she is awake she loves being held. She is so content to just hangout with us.. She loves her brother and soon as I put him by her she gets the biggest smile. We are so in love with her beautiful red hair! Olivia we love you and can't imagine our life without you.

Owen

Owen came home on my due date October 4th..what an amazing day that was.. The hardest part was leaving Olivia there. Owen had a rough go at first he had acid reflux horrible. But with the correct medicine we finally got it under control. 

He is such a happy baby always giving us huge smiles! He loves being held and most of all being talked to he loves attention! He loves to eat as you can tell..his cheeks have taken over his neck. He is now 13 pounds 10 ounces from 2 pounds 6 ounces that is pretty amazing! 

Since his acid reflux is under control he sleeps a ton better. He use to have to sleep in his car seat, but he has now graduated to the crib yeah!! He loves his sisters, and especially loves the attention he gets from Avery. He has the biggest blue eyes they are to die for! He is still a baldy, but has a little patch of red hair in the back. He is such a miracle and we feel so blessed to have him home.

Halloween 2012

 Halloween this year was so magical, and the best yet! Avery was so cute this year..She totally got the concept and she couldn't wait.. The weather made it even better we didn't have to wear coats..loved it!

Daddy stayed home with the twins and handed out candy. The other thing that made Halloween even better is that Olivia came home! 

 We went trick or treating with Claire and Anya. Avery and Claire were so excited to be together. They were on a mission they would run from house to house. They kept saying that this was the best day ever!! Avery couldn't wait t eat her candy she had to eat it along the way. 

We stayed out for a few hours, and they could of kept going! she got tons of candy and had a blast! She was the cutest ladybug ever.. After we got home daddy took her to show off her costume to her cousins..

Avery turns 4!

Avery woke up to her door decorated with crape paper and balloons. She LOVED it!! she thought it was the coolest thing ever! She had a blast running through it and tearing it down. She had been waiting for her birthday forever and she was so excited it finally had arrived! 

She couldn't wait to open up presents, so I let her open up the presents from daddy and I.. She was so excited about her new outfit that she had to put it on right away.. She also loved her tea set..we had a tea party with Fancy Nancy.. After presents we headed off to lunch with daddy. Her favorite food is spaghetti , so I thought it would be fun to take her to spaghetti factory, but when we got there it was closed...its only open for dinner..bummer! So we went to Francesco's Italian village instead..It was delicious and Avery loved it! We also stopped by Shopko to see if we could find her last request for a bday present..She wanted Dora goggles, and I had looked everywhere, so we tried one more place..and best of all they had them..she was so excited she wanted to use them right then..

 That night was Avery's birthday party with her cousins. Avery requested a swimming party for the big 4! We invited my family and a few friends. Of course she had a blast and so did all the kids..We swam for a  couple of hours, and Avery loved showing off her amazing swimming skills! 

 Harmons did not make the correct cake that I ordered, but Avery loved it..if you can't tell by her huge smile!! She loved all of the attention on her while they everyone sang Happy birthday.. She could not stop smiling!!

She got spoiled with presents..and to top it off we had cake and ice cream. Such a fun birthday, but I am so sad she is 4! I love my little Avery girl..Here is to many more birthdays!

Avery's 4th bday

 We started the birthday festivities the day before her bday with the Muirs. Grandma had party hats and noise makers for the kids. They had way too much fun with the noise makers. Avery was so excited about having a day just for her. She loves attention! 

She got such fun presents from her cousins. She got clothes, tinkerbell, fancy nancy doll and book, cinderella book..she is always so spoiled.

Her favorite part of the night getting to make a wish and blow out her candles..Happy 4th birthday to my sweet Avery! Where has the time gone??