Facts:

I've clearly neglected my blog

My tiny baby is 3 months old.. How?

Perry likes to bully- at school

York currently boycotts naps

Halloween has snuck up on me...

It is really calming to hear all three children scream at the same time.

My boys treat my sofa like a wrestling Ring

Bass pro shops does not have a pumpkin patch... Although husband insist they do.  

York said his first curse word.. In correct context (parent fail)

Perry's hair is borderline ponytail material -bc getting it cut is a nightmare 

(I call him Bieber and he repeats it constantly = hilarious)

Market w friends = 4 hour vacation 

My mother turned 50 and looks amazing

Boys birthdays are creeping up (2&4) haven't planned a thing 

Running in full force & loving it

Perry is a little echo

Husband works every other Saturday / killing me

Ramsay must be having growth spurt ** eating at 4 am the last 2 nights

Buying rice cereal for night bottle TODAY -do what you gotta do!

Hubs had the ole "snip" to derail the kid train - he is the best!

York can recite the pledge of alligence. 

Perry likes to count in Spanish. (1,2,3)

Ramsay has the best baby smile!

Our new church is exactly what we needed.

That's OUR Tascha

We said goodbye to an amazing friend Sunday as she pursues a different life path.  We took quickly to Ms. Tascha with her kind heart and patient ways. Her love for my boys became evident in the early weeks of her employment.  Soon thereafter our work relationship blossomed into an amazing friendship and bond.  She spoke to, held, and taught my children as her own.  She has a gentle and appropriate way of handling any situation these wild Indians threw her way.... as if she had been a mother for years. She is a born nurturer,  a phenomenal woman of God, amazing wife, sister, daughter and much more.  She gave my family more in the 9 months she spent here than I can ever express in words. She came to our home each morning wearing a sweet smile, genuinely excited for what the day held with my most prizes possessions.  She tackled the craziness like a pro and never once raised her voice. She is a gem. A rare jewel you don't find ... and we had the opportunity to spend 39 weeks with her.  On an average day, I overheard her teaching letters, numbers or shapes followed with praise and encouragement. She was their personal cheerleader.  In the next breath she would tell of the wonderful ways of our savior and how much he loves them. Wow! I can't explain the joy and fullness my heart felt each time I witness the exchange. What else could a mother ask for??  She is irreplaceable and hopefully a friend for life.  Her and her husband made marks on our hearts and we will always cherish the memories and moments together.  We hope to keep in touch as they embark on a life as missionaries and support them in every way possible.  We wish them a life time of happiness and fulfillment. Tascha- we love you more than you know and appreciate your time and dedication to our family. We miss you desperately. 

Lord, thank you for sending us one of your angels!  Thank you for allowing us to meet one of your best soldiers. Bless Jeff and Tascha's future and each step along the way.  Help them to spread your word with ease and conviction. Give them the confidence and knowledge necessary to fulfill your master plan.  Protect them on their journey and return them to the family and friends that love them. Amen 

Where did the summer go?

 

Summary of August

• protecting 3 week old from PERRY (hugs/kisses= head butts, burping = hard back blows)
• getting back into the groove at new church (Liberty Crossings Methodist)
• helping Wesley prepare for orientation at UA (he is going back to school! yay daddy!)
• Making a pit stop at the Children's Hands On Museum in Tuscaloosa
• visiting the zoo with all of my little men
• packing for our first and last trip of the summer to the beach
• playing at the FAIR!

FAIR

 BEACH

ZOO

 

Playing Catch up

My sister got married on August 4th! 

The boys were in the wedding and did an excellent job.  York was the ring bearer and Perry carried a flag. ((the flag didn't actually make it down the isle but that's a technicality!))

 I ordered the boys these shirts...

"I'm the Ringman!"

"I'm the ringman's WINGMAN"

My sister, her new step-daughter Hollee, and the boys

The only pic I have of us together before she tied the knot!  Please excuse my 2 week postpartum "glow"... aka Spray Tan!  Wes said I looked like an oompa loompa!  thx hun!

Brad (the groom) Sissy (the Bride) Hollee (flower girl)

Uncle Brad is great with the boys...



Both of them

I wish I had more pictures of the weekend but traveling with a 2 week old, 19 month old, and 3 year old made it difficult.  We had a quick trip to Montgomery to witness a beautiful wedding (kudos to mom for putting it ALL together) and spend some time with my parents.  I will have to admit I was a bit out of it and hated that I couldn't participate more in the festivities.  Oh well... they probably didn't want to see my amazing dance moves anyway!  ha!  My sissy is a married woman with a new hubby and precious little girl.  I wish her all the best as a wife and mom!  (Wowzers... that is alot to take on -but if anyone can handle it -she's the Gal!)  I'm thrilled to become an aunt for the first time and welcome Hollee to our family.  Finally a GIRL to spoil!  I pray for my sister's patience, strength, and attitude as she faces new challenges and incredible love.  Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. J... may you have a long and happy marriage with God your rock.

Little Baby

Sweet Ramsay is 1 month old!  Those 4 weeks flew by... I have said that before but with 3 children the hours and minutes are passing at record time.  "Little Baby", H3, Ram ba bam, new baby, Rams-i-o, or Rams are just a few of the nicknames given to our youngest.  He is an absolute sweetheart and his brothers are completely smitten.  Perry is constantly asking "where Ba-bi" and looking through the house for him.  I have told him over and over be "gentle"...so each time he comes over to  he says "yen-tal"!!  It is precious.  His love for his brother is visible as he looks over him with big smiles.  York loves to hold his hand and call him "new baby".  (ie "I love new baby" -York)  He talks about how little his toes and fingers are and how he didn't know he would be so small.  He says that he is a precious baby and he asks to hold him often.  They are wonderful help and I couldn't be a more proud momma.  He is surrounded by so much LOVE and I hope he can feel it through the occasional head butt, eye poke, paci shoved to back of throat, or hard "petting".  Ramsay fits in perfectly with this crazy brood and has braved the park, many restaurants, church, Sunday school, trip to Montgomery, the pool, etc.  We are on the go and he LOVES it.  Below are some pictures of sweet man at 10 days old.  He is a wonderful blessing...

Thomas Ramsay Harless you are a gift, a precious miracle, and the perfect addition to our family.  Thank you for your sweet nature, beautiful smile, and amazing heart.  You fill my heart to its brim... I can't imagine life without you.  My little baby... always.

Double Take

Do you see a resemblance? 

 The first picture is York at 1 month and the second is Ramsay at 3 weeks...

"He smells like..." and Pinglish!

"Spiders, Unicorns, and Whales make me poop!"

"Jesus rides around in a jeep!"

"That police man just turned so you can go FAST mommy!"

"I gotta drop a deuce daddy!!"

(potty)

"It's a boy trip mom... It's pretty dangerous -you stay here"

"Do you have a fever?  no I just been in the summer too long!"

"I was gonna dead that wast momma!"

(Wasp)

"Go get your pellet gun and shoot that cat... he is trying to deuce in my sandbox!"

"Look that trucks a mud bog truck... it's ALL jacked up!"

"I went to heaven today mom.. and saw MJ, Papa, and the Angels. They were just hanging out!"

"You wanna go to the movies?" -mom

"No I'm not into that mom!" -York

"I just pooped a chicken nugget!"

"may I please have a pel?"

(propel water)

"Mommy why did WES break the sprinkler?"

"P is allergic to rucks... that means he likes them!"

"I'm just lollyscabing momma"

(lolly gagging)

"It's hot as a firework"

"I don't like eggs... I'm very picky of eggs.  I love sweet beans too"

"Did you see my cocktion?"

"I'm going to eat you for dinner daddy... put you on the grill!"

"I can see Las Vegas from here mommy"

"Do you wanna get one of those when you get younger?"

"Here's a scrat piece of wood"

(scrap)

"I'm all up in your grill and your buisness!"

"I promise I'll hush mommy!"

"It stopped raining.  I guess God was taking a shower"

"I know about books and ART!"

"I'm building a duck dynasty!"

"It's peanut butter and jelly KID!" -York talking to Perry

"We need to call gator boys!" -York's comments on our snake in the backyard

"I have a dirty heart when I cut wood!"

"York, you are obsessed with outside!" -Mom

"No mom, I'm sessed with tractors and bobcats!" -York

"Mom calm down and talk to me!" -York talking to me after snake sighting

"Who did crafts with Ramsay in the hospital?" -York refering to his footprints on his crib in hospital

"You make my day Tascha!"

"I played hotch scotch today!"

"I bet he is going to the flip show" -speaking of gymnastics in Olympics

"It's raining at night... who ever heard!"

"I got concrete in there!" -catching him picking his nose

"I didn't know we had monster trucks in our town!"

"He smells like... like... like  a PRECIOUS baby!"

Perry brings a new twist to the English language... we will call it Pinglish for now! He can repeat anything you ask him to and sounds so cute trying! These are just a couple of my favorites!

golt car (golf cart)

peas (please)

sheezzz (say cheese!)

moowr (more)

tank choo (thankyou)

taktor (tractor)

monk (chipmonk)

jon eer (John Deere)

Daddio (Daddy- O)

Bea BEE (Baby)

tash ta (Tascha)

mooo (move -as in out of the way)

ough (out -as in of the highchair)

rash (trash -he throws EVERYTHING away)

argee (orange)

ruprel (purple)

boo (blue)

lello (yellow)