Lazy Days

Not much has been happening around the Harris household for the last few days and it has been very nice. We've been around the house playing and just hanging out. We spent most of our day outside today playing and having a picnic. Saylor has decided that she really likes wearing sunglasses. This is the ensemble that she played in most of the morning. 

Yes, she has on her rain boots and no it wasn't raining it was around 70 and sunny but she loves them.

Saylor, also spent some time on the trampoline this afternoon at Stone's house.

I have to share these sweet pictures of Saylor and her friend Anne at church. These two girls were reading the bibles together and praying. They are such sweet girls.

Well I know its short but I plan to share more tomorrow night, especially our trip to Dairy Queen with our friend Bryce. Good Night. 

Randomness

Okay, this post is not about anything specific just some random things. 

First of all, for my friend (you know who you are) who likes fashion and is very fashionable. I don't claim to be fashionable but maybe this site will help and it looks fun. It’s a site called StyleUp. You sign up and fill out a questionnaire that asks where you live and what your everyday style preferences are. And then they email you every night with a picture of an outfit idea you can wear based on the next day’s weather forecast in your area with links to where you can buy the items to make that outfit. 

Enjoy, but I don't think you will get more fashionable than this little girl. Check out her high heels.

Second, remember the bow website that I shared last week, Polkadot Posies. These are the really cute bows that I got in the mail today. They are adorable and they were on $2 a piece.

Third, I made another really easy crock pot meal tonight. 

Crock Pot Bacon Ranch Chicken
Ingredients:
2 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled (can use turkey bacon)
1 tsp minced garlic
1 (1 oz) packet dry ranch dressing mix
1 (10.75 oz) can 98% fat-free condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream (fat-free works great)
1 lb. chicken breasts (can be frozen or defrosted)
8 oz. of your favorite pasta, cooked

Directions: 
Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and place chicken in the crock pot.
Mix the bacon, garlic, ranch dressing mix, soup, and sour cream together and pour over the top of the chicken. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6 hours. Shred chicken with two forks. Cook pasta as directed on package and serve chicken over pasta.
Recipe slightly adapted from Kelly's Healthified Kitchen 

I got this recipe from one of my favorite blogs at www.sixsistersstuff.com

Lastly, these are 2 pictures of my favorite people teaching my 19 month old Saylor how to use the Ipad. What will she be learning to use at ages, 3, 9, 12, 18??? We will see but I know it will be amazing. 

Future Rock Star/Dancer

Saylor loves music and dancing (I don't know where she got it from, ha!). Last night at Auntie B's she had the best time playing Stone's drums and dancing to his Kids Bop music. Check out her videos they are hilarious.

We also had a great time playing outside yesterday with our friends. It was such a nice day that the kids were able to paint outside and even play in the water table. I love days like yesterday.

Saylor looked so pretty yesterday dressed up for church I had to to share a few pictures. I'm so glad God decided I could be her Mom!

Thank you for all the prayers for her tubes procedure this morning. It went well. Saylor had a little struggle coming out of anesthesia and has had a calm day of watching cartoons and playing in her toy room. I hope she is back to her normal self tomorrow.

Sickly Saturday Morning

Well today has been an interesting day. Eric and I both woke up with yucky sinus infections today. We  both have been fighting illness this week but it finally got us today. Needless, to say this is not how I planned to start my long weekend. So, this morning we went to doc in the box (better known as urgent one to get some meds). Thanks to Betsy for keeping Saylor for us while we went to the doctor. After going to the doctor and eating hotdogs for lunch (yummy one of my favs) we came home to take a nap with Saylor (ILNT - I Love Nap Time). Thank you Lord when we got up from nap, I was able to take some Advil and felt so much better.  We even were able to play with our friends Leona and Mrs. Joyce from down the street and go have dinner with our friends Mrs. Brandi, Mr. Aaron, Marissa, Bryce and the soon to be Sophia.

Thank you Lord for meds where would we be without them.

Check out our pictures from the day and a funny video of Saylor, Marissa, and Bryson dancing. 

Also, please keep my sweet girl in your prayers she will get tubes early Monday morning. Also, keep her Mommy and Daddy in your prayers. Its going to be hard to hand over my girl to the doctors.

Soup

I'm linking up a soup recipe with one of my favorite blogs at http://www.kellyskornerblog.com/. If you want some soup recipes feel free to check it out.

 

Slow Cooker Nacho Grande Soup

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (1 oz) package taco seasoning (I used low sodium)
1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chilis, undrained (I used mild Rotel)
1 1/2 cups milk (I used 1%)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions: 
In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked; drain.
Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place cooked meat mixture in slow cooker. Add taco seasoning, cheddar cheese soup, tomatoes, milk, and shredded cheese. Stir together and cook on low for 3-4 hours. This soup can also be kept on a warm setting for an additional 4 hours (I have a digital clock on my slow cooker and as soon as it is done cooking for the set amount of time, it automatically switches to the warm setting).
Stir before serving. Top individual servings with crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, and any other toppings you want.

**You can also make this just on your stove top. Brown the beef, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked. Then in a large pot, add all ingredients and heat over medium-high heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir well before serving.

Serves 4-5 people.

I got this recipe from one of my favorite blogs as www.sixsistersstuff.com

Busy Week

This has been one of those weeks where we've had something to do everyday. So, this is the first time I've sat down to blog.

On Monday, I took Saylor to try a dancing class. It was a tap and ballet class. Saylor did really well and had a good time but I'm not sure she is quite ready for it so we are going to hold off for a while. This is a cute picture of her sitting with the other girls in the class. 

On Tuesday, Saylor's Grandmere and Papaw came to visit.  I also went to watch a Mommy & Me gymnastics class. It really should have been called a Daddy & Me class because there weren't any Mommies there. But, I think we are going to give gymnastics a try I think/hope Saylor will enjoy it. 

On Wednesday, it was a gorgeous day so Saylor and I went to the park to play and then to the library. I took some pictures of her playing but it really is hard to take good pictures and make sure Saylor isn't about to fall off anything (she is very clumsy like her Mom). 

After playing at the park we went to church.

Today, Saylor and I went home and played inside because it was raining. We then had dinner with friends at El Real and went to PTA at school. 

Saylor has been very good this week and I've loved playing and spending time with her. She is learning so fast and can say anything she wants to say. It amazes me the things she understands. The other day at the park I told her we were going to go in the library for a little while and then would come back to the park. A week ago leaving the park would have been a tantrum but on Wednesday she completely understood what I was saying to her.  

Side Tidbits

On another note Saylor is an extremely picky eater and if anyone has pointers to help me out with that please share. 

If you buy bows for little girls check out http://www.polkadotposies.com they have very cute bows for less than $4

Saylor is getting tubes in her ears on Monday morning so please keep her and me in your prayers. 

A Fun Summer Weekend in January

Well I can definitely say that we have been blessed with a beautiful warm weekend in what should be the middle of the cold winter. We have taken advantage of the beautiful weather and have spent lots of time outside. 

Friday afternoon when Saylor and I got home we played with the bubbles outside on the driveway. Later, that night we had our good friends from church come over with their kids and ate pizza and just hung out. We had a great time but I'm kicking myself because I didn't take any pictures. I keep having to remind myself that I need to do that for my blog.

My cute girl Saturday morning.

Saturday, Saylor was invited to Hunter's birthday party. Hunter is Saylor's friend at Giggles (her babysitter). So, they spend lots of time together. Saylor had a great time jumping on Hunter's new trampoline and I'll be willing to bet that Saylor will be getting a trampoline in the future.

 Saturday afternoon we went over to our friend Jennifer's house and Saylor played with her friends Haven and Pierce. We had a great time and guess who else had a trampoline - Haven. We also played on Haven's new swing set and we got to ride her mule (its not an animal its more like an ATV). Haven has lots of animals and Saylor loves to play their. The mommies had lots of fun while we were there, too. :)

 Sunday morning we went to church. Saylor was in a really great mood this morning.  This is a funny story from this morning.While I was drying my hair I had to keep stopping to look for Saylor. One time I could see her head in the living room and I thought to myself she is being so good she is just reading her books. When I came back a minute later she had all of the tissues pulled out of Eric's NEW tissue box. So, no she wasn't being good reading she was being good pulling out the tissues. It cracked me up.

See all the tissues there are lots more on the couch.

After church we decided to head to the beach with Betsy, Henry, Stone and our friends Belinda, Bryce, and Grace. We had a great time. The water was very cold (we stuck our toes in) so we spent our time playing in the sand, running around, chasing the birds, and watching the dogs and people. Bryce was great entertainment too - he cracked us up, he is the funniest little boy.  Look closely at the following pictures.

This is Bryce dropping his cookie.

This is Bryce eating his cookie after he dropped it in the sand.  He didn't care he said it was one good cookie. I wish you could see how sandy his mouth and hand are - it was hilarious. Of course his Mommy took his yucky cookie quickly and gave him another one.

This is Bryce wanting to roll in the sand - oh he has so many of  his daddy's character traits. :)

Tantrums and Pure Sweetness

Well we are full force into terrible twos and tantrums. Yesterday and the day before Saylor had a total of 3 tantrums (I guess I should be happy it was only 3). Tuesday,we had one at the dollar store, it began because Saylor didn't want to ride in the buggy. She was doing everything she could for me to not get her legs in the buggy but I prevailed but not without screaming and tears (from Saylor). After calming down she proceeded to put on my sunglasses and look adorable.

Wednesday, we played with our friends after school and had a great time. We went to the park down the street to slide, run in the yard with Leona and Eli, and have a fun time. We then proceeded to go home which is where tantrum 2 took place. Saylor wasn't upset she had to leave her friends (which would be when I would expect a tantrum). No, she throws a tantrum because I won't let her push her car and run off where she wants to and therefore I have make her ride in her car. Again, she bucks up and will not let me strap her in. I pull her out of the car and make her sit on the side of the road in time ou t(I'm thinking to myself the whole time I have to win this battle how am I going to get her in the seat). She sits in time out just like she is suppose to but then when I try to put her in the car again she bucks up and throws a fit again. However, this time I prevail and I get her buckled in and she decides riding in her car is ok as we walk home.

Tantrum 3 takes place when we get home. Saylor sees her friend Lilly outside of her Grandma's and we walk down to visit. Lilly has a baby stroller that Saylor wants to push. That is perfectly fine until Saylor decides she wants to push the stroller all the way down the driveway into the road. When I proceed to make Saylor turn around she starts throwing a fit once again. Needless, to say I was embarrassed and had to carry Saylor home.

Once home Saylor knows that I'm upset with her and is sweet as pie to me. We go to church where she accidentally dumps my dinner plate on me. Needless, to say I was exhausted by the end of Wednesday and simply ready for the day to be over and then Saylor and her Daddy do funny things like put bath toys on their head to make me laugh.

Today, I can report that Saylor has been super sweet and we've not had any tantrums or melt downs. I can only hope for the same thing tomorrow. 

Happy Friday Everyone!

Happy 95th Birthday, Grandma!

Last night I was so exhausted, I guess the adjustment of going back to work,  going to bed at midnight and getting up at 6:00 had caught up with me. I was in the bed at 9:15 before Saylor although once she heard mama was going to bed she was right there with me. So, needless to say I didn't get this posted last night. 

Yesterday, was a great day we celebrated my Grandma's 95th birthday. I think about all the things she has lived through and seen in her lifetime - the great depression, bombing of Pearl Harbor, multiple wars, space race, Berlin Wall, presidential assassinations, Sept.11th, the beginnings of advancements of things like radio, tv, computers and the countless other things I haven't mentioned. In addition to the worldly events she was the oldest of 15 children, moved all over Georgia and South Carolina as she grew up, was engaged once and broke it off to date my grandfather, married, had 5 children, raised children alone as my grandfather was in World War 2, helped raise countless nieces, nephews, grandchildren, buried a daughter, husband, and many other family members. The main thing I think about when I think of my grandma is how much she loved and loves her family and God. She is the Godliest woman I know and her devotion to Christ throughout her life is truly and inspiration. 

Happy Birthday Grandma - We Love You!

Back Into The Swing of Things

Well its official we are back into the swing of things. My day went well after I got out of the house. Saylor made it very hard on me this morning. Its like she knew I was leaving her this morning and about 5:30 she began tugging at me, whimpering and crying. It broke my heart but her daddy got her to watch some Yo Gabba Gabba (one of her favorites shows - I do not understand why) and go back to sleep.  After I got to work I jumped right back into it and the day went smoothly.

The afternoon came quickly and Stone came home with me. We picked Saylor up from Giggles (that's what she calls her babysitter) and went to the park and played. We then ventured to Kroger, came home did a little painting, a little homework, cooked dinner, got a bath, played with trains and Saylor was in bed by 9:30.  I know 9:30 is late for a little one but all I can say is it is much earlier than when we were going to bed over the holidays so all in all it was a good night. 

I hope all of my friends and family had a good day and if you had to jump back into the swing of things today I hope it went smoothly. Pray that my little Saylor has a better morning when I get up for work because I don't know how many days I can take of her crying wanting her mommy. It makes me so sad and makes going to work that much harder.