Beach Boys!

I'll miss that ole GRUMP!

With broken heart I must share news about Mr. Shug with you all... As most of you know Shuggy has been my baby for over 6 years. He is a "grouchy" old soul but has always been by my side since I rescued him after Hurricane Katrina. He joined me as I finished college (proudly wearing his orange and blue), accepted an engagement and moved to Birmingham to share his home and bed, even stuck in there when Mr. York came and demoted him from #1, then again when Perry D joined our clan. He has been a loyal pup but sadly took a back seat when the babies arrived. Instead of helping make this an EASY transition he continued in his "crotchety" old ways and would not play with the boys or appease their curiosity in any way. I thought it would get better and the boys would "grow" on him. I was WRONG... He is absolutely terrified of York (for good reason: ear pulls, eye gauging, tail yanking, suffocating hugs) and will not let him get 10 feet from him. So he would hide under our bed to avoid the Harless Boys. It wasn't a good life. And I overlooked it daily because I was being selfish... I couldn't entertain the idea of giving my first BABY away. Finally I made the decision any good mom would... I decided to give my sweet Shug the life he deserves. To live a life without York's torture and Perry's drool, a life of leisure and happiness. So I mentioned to my cousin (who also has a Cavalier) that I might be interested in finding Shuggers a better life/home. She immediately said that her in laws were in the market for a grown dog that they didn't have to potty train. They had a dog pass recently and were lost without a K-9 in their life. PERFECT!!! I wanted to find him a home were I could "check in" and maybe visit every once and a while. Well they came to get him on Father's Day and I have been a mess ever since. I know it is for the best but it is KILLING me... especially when York says "Mom where Shug? I cant find hims!" (He has said this twice in 2 weeks) So York and Wes have done lots better than I. I told York he is at Dog camp where he can meet other dogs and play! York is totally fine with this explanation. I have heard from Shug's new family and he is in PARADISE... he is adjusting well and sleeps in their bed at night, lounges on their couch during the day, and takes kayak rides in the morning. He's probably thinking.. "Finally... the GOOD LIFE!" and I sure hope so...you deserve it buddy! I will miss that old grump! But will always remember the wonderful times you gave me.... Love you ALWAYS Shugster!

He said WHAT?

Jabber Jaw NEWS:

As we are watching the fireworks ... there was some lull time and York says: "I call you fireweerks! Where are you?"

Wes says: "There coming buddy... just a minute"

York: "They busy daddy... their making my hotdog"

"Go Fireweerks... high in de kii!"

"Wow... dats a gud one"

Wes was telling me about this chair he built and York interjects: "You NO build it DADDY!"

I walked out of the room ready for dinner and Yorkster says: "mom you wook cute!"

We get down to the pool and he meets 3 very pretty girls (ages: 23-27)

We come back to the pool later in the day and he says: "Where my girlfriends"

"I pooted mom... Yea I did!"

York asked Wes in the car last night... "Where you beers daddy?"

"Where'd them go?"

(He was refering to his BEARD! hehe)

Wes said "I shaved it"

York says after a silent moment: "like mommy do her pits!"

"Mom, my truck in Gomery and it has tools in it!"

I say: "it does! wow .. what else is in your truck?"

York: "A cow"

me: "Really... anything else?"

York: "Yes mom... a shark too!"

me: "What color is your truck?"

York: "Red and Green mom!"

"Mom look at the ponteen boats!"

"they are awesome!"

Perry D!

Perry is growing like a WEED! He is around 18 pounds at 7 months and is eating me out of house and home! He has 2 bottom teeth and 1 top tooth is about to break through ... he wants to eat anything York has. York has obliged him on many occasions. Recently York gave him a mandarin orange, capri sun, home aid ice cream and a cheese ball. (not all at one time of course) He likes to hand him things in the car when I'm not looking... I have been able to intervene in the nick of time on each except the capri sun. I heard a weird sucking noise on the way home from the lake and realized that was Perry sucking the bottom out of York's old capri sun - I asked York how he got it and York replied (very matter of factly) "I did it mom... he needs it!". Very good son - I guess Perry will be eating Prime Rib before his first birthday. I would have DIED if someone has given York these items so early but I just laugh this time around. York likes to "sing" to him when he gets fussy and plays the perfect brotherly role. Other times he asks if we can leave him places and says he makes him tired!! Him tired?? Perry is happy unless hungry and then makes it very clear he will not be missing meals any time soon.

He has a hilarious hair do and I LOVE it... although most family/ friends tell me to cut it and it looks ridiculous. It reminds me of a "fo-hawk" (from mohawk) or "the trump" a weird comb over. Nonetheless it is unique to P and I'm loving that crazy patch of wild hair as much as that incredibly cute dimple or those dreamy set of blue eyes. He is such a wonderful addition/completion to our family and I count my lucky stars nightly...

I LOVE MY BOYS!

-one proud MOMMA

Many reasons to Celebrate!

This past Sunday, we brought Perry Daniel Harless before God, family, friends, and our church family to ask for their help and partnership in raising him in the truth of our Lord's instruction and discipline, to one day trust Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and provide a Christian home with abundant love. 6:4 Listen, Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord is one! 5 You must love the Lord your God with your whole mind, your whole being, and all your strength. 6 These words I am commanding you today must be kept in mind, 7 and you must teach them to your children and speak of them as you sit in your house, as you walk along the road, as you lie down, and as you get up -Deuteronomy 6 4-7 During the ceremony York decided to "entertain" our congregation!! As our preacher discussed the sinful nature present in our children he glanced at York while he struggled to get away from my 'death grip' while saying/announcing "Mom you hurtin me!! Let GO-W Let GO-W!!" As I whisper into his ear that the 'spanking spoon' is about to make a church debut!!

We will proudly claim MOST DIFFICULT BABY DEDICATION of 2011 -at least we are keeping it REAL!

We also celebrated Father's Day with some deserving gentlemen...
(this is my father and sissy)Wesley and I also celebrated a 5 year anniversary on Friday night 6-17-2011! My sister came to watch the boys as we attended Wedding Festivities for my cousin Danny! She is a lifesaver... Love you sis

Happy Birthday sweet love... York and I made fun-fetti cupcakes!

All of my Boys

That was our crazy weekend... Add a rehearsal dinner, wedding, reception, family karaoke, and lunch after church at our home to the mix not to mention the CLEANING & LAUNDRY... whew... I'm tired! More to come later...

Trying to find my lost shaker of salt!

in LAS VEGAS!!!!!

Happy Birthday to my amazing husband WESLEY!

This is a sneak peak of his birthday bash... Wes is a HUGE Jimmy Buffett fan ("parrot head") so I decided to get him tickets to an upcoming show... Selfishly I chose the LAS VEGAS concert to CELEBRATE turning 3-0!! We also have our 5 year anniversary this Friday so that's why I decided to do a destination birthday/anniversary trip!
Let the count down to TRIP TIME begin! Happy Birthday sweet Husband! More to come with TONS of pictures of the weeks festivities!

Jabber Jaws Update

This week in Jabber Jaw news:::

York has been sick this past week and hasn't wanted to eat much ... in an effort to get ANYTHING in that sweet tummy I chose to serve him Teddy Grahams for breakfast Saturday. His response: "Mom dis poison! I not eat"

We were taking a stroller ride in the neighborhood a couple of nights ago and we see a tractor that was preparing the lot for foundation and York says: "I cant beev-it! a tra-tor! I jus cant beev-it"

translation: I can't believe it .. a tractor!

We were at York's great grandparents home yesterday and they asked him what he had been doing all day and he says: "I been cookin all morning!"

We went to the lake for Memorial Day and York got to "drive" the boat.. when he came back to the dock he yelled "I Back!" then added "I drive boat in yake... I did!"

York looked in Perry's diaper like I do when I check to see if he has gone #2... York looks up and says: "Mom P poopy... yuk yik di-rhe"

I ran in the house from running errands and rushed to the bathroom... York followed me to the toilet and told me: "Great job.. you mades it!"

Perry continued to spit his paci out (a game!) and York would put it back in each time... Finally York had enough and said: "No more P... I tired!"

The boys and I were going to the park and as I turned the car off and began to get both boys out York grabbed my arm and said: "P is fine... let go...mon!" wanting me to leave Perry in the car... poor sweet P!

York says each time he shares a toy of his with Perry: "Dats sweet!"

When I drive York demands: "Two hands mommy!"

While watching a commercial on television an add for a four wheeler for kids comes on and York proclaims: "Dad get that for me! I lovs it!"

and his favorite show: Spun bob Scare pants

AKA Spongebob Squarepants!

There is a character on the show named Squidward and he isn't very nice... York will say: "mom swidwar is show mean mommy he needs fankin!"

As we walked into school a little boy was getting in trouble and York yelled: "He needs the fankin foon!!" Yes.. we have a spanking spoon that is used when needed.. most of the time (TIME OUT) works but occasionally Mr. Sad Spoon makes and appearance.

Best part of my week York leans over and says: "Mom.. you my best frand"

Lastley... Every night when he is winding down he throws an arm over my shoulders and says so sweetly: "Mom wuv you!"