FINALLY! It seemed like forever since we'd been down to Arizona, (for me anyway) but we made the trip last week and had a LOT of fun! :) While we were there we: visited, ate, played a board game (Nuclear War, one of my favorites), played Playstation and Wii, swung some light sabers around, of course went to Jack in the Box and Eegee's, watched movies, had a birthday party, and other low key things. But - we aren't high maintenance people, so we are easily entertained. :) I think Ben's favorite part was getting to drive our rental car.....a Dodge Charger.
We were able to meet our niece, Reilly, for the first time. She is just 4 months old. I can say I have honestly never met a more laid back and smiley little baby!! She is just a patchwork of all my brother's kids rolled into one. I think she looks like each of them here and there! Harmony had so much fun playing with her cousins, even tho she was sick ( and made half their family sick too!! ) and maybe a little overwhelmed. :) She loved all the hugs and kisses and loves from all the family. You can tell she now even recognizes them when I show her their pictures.
Speaking of pictures...we finally got new Thomas family pictures!! I, for one, am excited about this, because we haven't had a recent family photo with all of us since 2002, I believe. Long overdue. Hopefully I'll be able to get those back soon and post them!
We were able to meet our niece, Reilly, for the first time. She is just 4 months old. I can say I have honestly never met a more laid back and smiley little baby!! She is just a patchwork of all my brother's kids rolled into one. I think she looks like each of them here and there! Harmony had so much fun playing with her cousins, even tho she was sick ( and made half their family sick too!! ) and maybe a little overwhelmed. :) She loved all the hugs and kisses and loves from all the family. You can tell she now even recognizes them when I show her their pictures.
Speaking of pictures...we finally got new Thomas family pictures!! I, for one, am excited about this, because we haven't had a recent family photo with all of us since 2002, I believe. Long overdue. Hopefully I'll be able to get those back soon and post them!
So enough typing about that...HERE'S THE PICTURES.
Oh, but first, one more tiny thing...Harmony took her first steps!!! Not quite her main mode of transportation yet, of course, but who knows what could change in a week?
The story is- We were at our friends Nathan and Nicole's house, playing the Wii, while Harmony tossed around a jacket. After about 15 mins of playing with this "magic" jacket, she stood right up, and took about 6 or so steps around the corner to the stairs! Up until now, she's insisted on walking only when holding on to someone's hand. She has excellent balance, and doesn't need to use a hand, but insists on it nevertheless...until she had this jacket. We think that she believed the jacket was helping her walk, (like Dumbo's feather helped him fly) so we call it her 'magic' jacket.
You can see video clips of it HERE.
So, just about a week shy of her 1st birthday- she decides to go it alone and take some steps. What a big girl my baby is getting to be. Who does she think she is???
You can see video clips of it HERE.
So, just about a week shy of her 1st birthday- she decides to go it alone and take some steps. What a big girl my baby is getting to be. Who does she think she is???
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When I click on the link, I can't see any pictures. Is it just me??
I'm so glad you guys had a good time in Arizona. You deserve it. Now it's back to the daily grind...See you soon!
Ok, it's up and running! Sort of like Harmony! I'm glad you guys had a good trip. We'll be down there in October, you should come...
I love all the pictures and the video! It was SO good to have you here. Wasn't surprised to hear she's walking. She was SO CLOSE when you were here!! Love you all and we'll see you Friday.
Love, Mom
Oh my goodness! Mom says she nows uses walking as her main form of transportation. And I was noticed even her face seems more toddler like. She's growing up, dang it. She really shouldn't do that.
Aww :) I'm so late looking at this. I'm behind on blogs, sorry. I am so happy we were there to witness it first hand. The "magic jacket", ha ha ha, we need to wrap it up and give it to her. LOL that was so cute. I love you Harmony, good job girl!
It was SO MUCH FUN getting to be with you guys and to share Harmony's first birthday with her!!We love you all.
Mom and Dad
Hey sorry about the late comment, I forget that your blog is private and it doesn't tell me when you've updated it. I need to become a follower I've been told...whatever that does.
Anyway, love the family pics and I love that magic jacket story. You guys should come visit!!! I didn't get my fill of Harmony at the reunion. She is so dang cute!!
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