The New House

Lots of folks have said they wanted to see the new house and wanted me to send pictures out, so here they are. We are finally getting settled in a bit- still nothing on the walls, for some reason this is something I always struggle with and will eventually do ONE DAY. There isn't a picture of Hadley's room because its STILL not ready {I know the clock is ticking (very fast these days)}, but I will get it done before she arrives and if not- then she'll never know. Her bed is up and ready, we have clothes washed for her and diapers and wipes- what more do I really need!?! Anyway, take a look inside the new house and come see it in person soon! We'd love to have the company!!

The House

The family room from upstairs

Dining Room

The Kitchen- this was before I hosted play group so sorry about the food on the counters!



The Master Bedroom


Guest Room

Sarah Kate's GREEN Room

Under Construction

This blog is currently under construction by EBS Designs. Please pardon our progress and check back soon to see the Harris Family's new look!

School Finally Starts!

With 3 weeks and counting till Hadley's arrival Sarah Kate's preschool started this week and not a moment too soon for me! She is in a new school here in Marietta, we were very lucky to get the last spot in the 4 day a week, 3 year old class at the First Presbyterian Church on the Square. This is the same class as SK's buddy Charlie Swanson, now she will at least know one kid in the school. We met the new teachers on Tuesday and had orientation, then school officially started on Wednesday. SK ran right in like she had always gone there- what was I worried about?? She has surprised me with each "change" and I only wish Mommy could adjust to change so well!! She has wonderful teachers this year and I can't wait to watch her learn! Here are some shots of the orientation and the first day- not too many because she was having too much fun for me to take pictures.

Orientation Day was a Rainy One...


Sarah Kate and Charlie


Best Buddies!


First Real Day of School

Bye, Bye old friend...

Today was a day of emotional ups and downs...Sarah Kate said goodbye to her old friend the "paci". Yes, I know she was too old for the darn thing and I should have gotten rid of it long ago- lesson learned! I tried to get rid of it at Christmas but she decided to potty train, then the move and the big girl bed, I just didn't want her to have too many life changes all at once, but I wanted to do it before Hadley arrived. So off we went to "Build A Bear", I had read an article about ditching the paci and they suggested placing them inside a bear, this way the child could still have them, just not in the same way. Sounded good to me, so we built "Purple" the bear (yes, she finally got to name something Purple). We chose two outfits (both Princess), some panties (random) and a purse for her. Sarah Kate was all smiles till we got in the car and was getting a bit tired when she realized there was NO PACI to suck on- the the tears and the drama kicked in! "I want my paci, I need it, I just DO need it, I need it NOW, etc" all the way home and once home while trying to take a nap- it wasn't pretty! Bedtime wasn't as bad and then today she has only mentioned it a couple of times, so maybe its true about the 3 days to break the habit- I'll let ya know once we are over the 3 day hump! I am including some pictures of the big event.

On the front steps with all the pacifiers- bye, bye!



Buliding the bear


Right before placing the paci in the bear- one last hug!


Sarah Kate and her new friend Purple at the naming station

Daddy's Girl

So...it finally hit Sarah Kate that someone other than me would have to pay attention to Baby Hadley once she got here. The other day she asked me if Daddy would have to hold Hadley too? I told "yes, Daddy would be holding Hadley", this was the first time she has been upset by anything dealing with the baby yet. She told me that NO, Daddy would NOT hold Baby Hadley, he was HER Daddy. She told me she didn't care if I held her, or Grammy(my Mom) held her, or Aunt Becca or Nana held her- but NOT her Daddy. I think I have a Daddy's girl on my hands and it should be interesting in about 3 weeks! With this in mind I starting looking at old pictures and am posting some of my favorite "Daddy's Girl" moments- very sweet!

Reading books before bed


During a Fall photo shoot


about 4 months old

A Southern Celebration!

Yes, I have been truly bless with the best friends in the world!! Last night we had our monthly Bunco, hosted this month by Kristie Wright. Most months we have a theme and the month before someone is expecting a baby we throw a Bunco Baby Shower and honor the Mama-to-be. Well last night was my fun filled night, Kristie chose a "Southern" theme- guess she thinks I am pretty darn Southern. She had a spread of southern favorites (all my favorites), sweet potato casserole, fried okra, creamed corn, fried chicken and biscuits, ending with pound cake and apple pie- I know your mouth is watering as you read!! It was wonderful!!! We played our usual round of dice rolling then they showered me with gifts- it was truly a night of all my favorite things...Friends, Food, Gifts and Fun- THANK YOU ALL for such a great evening!

Here we all are at the end of the evening...

Sweet Friends!

We have some wonderful friends!! This past weekend they threw us a "Stock the Changing Table" party! It was great, we got tons of diapers, wipes, lotions and creams- everything we will need for our newest to arrive! Thanks girls for such a fun time and being such fabulous friends!!!

I am new to this...

Some pictures from our summer of fun!


All smiles as long as Daddy is holding me TIGHT!


Future GAP model


Another "dress up" concoction


Ok, so I am very new to blogging, but I thought it was a great way for our friends and family to keep up with all things our family is doing these days.

We have had a crazy and busy summer! We moved from our townhouse in Smyrna to a house in Marietta. After some MUCH needed painting, some new lights, and LOTS of unpacking we are starting to feel like we are finally home. We did manage to sneak in a vacation to Hilton Head with Robert's family in July, where Sarah Kate discovered the ocean and the "Big Waves". We all had a great time! Robert has been working as much as usual and I have been trying to get the house and our lives ready for Baby Girl #2! Hadley Lynn will make her appearance September 16 at 7:30 am (if not before). We are very excited about meeting our new little girl! Sarah Kate is excited (for now) about her Baby Sister and she has finally stopped calling her "Baby Purple" (her name suggestion for the baby).

This Fall will bring us lots of new things and adventures...Sarah Kate has her first day at her new preschool next week, her first class at her new ballet school and Hadley will be here in 4 weeks! We look forward to all the fun times we have ahead of us, so check back from time to time to see what we have been up to!

Amber