Christmas 2013

 I have always enjoyed the Christmas season, but nothing prepared me for the joy I would feel during the Christmas holiday after having our first child. Even though Eisley won't remember her first Christmas, Chad and I made sure to begin our family Christmas traditions with her.

It was a special Christmas this year because Uncle Kyle was here with us. It was great to have my brother here to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Here are a few of our memories:

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

Two Months 12-20-2013

Eisley is two months! We can't believe how the time has flown by!

Here are some things we've noticed in the past month:
-She is recognizing our faces more and more responds with with smiles
-She coos quite a bit, especially in her favorite place, the changing table!
-Her personality is starting to show a lot through her facial expressions.
-Her hair has gone from dark brown, to blond, to light brown...we're not quire sure what her "real" hair color is going to be...and she still has baby blue eyes.
-She is a squirm worm, always moving (even in her sleep!)
-This baby likes to stand! She can support her own weight and stand up with our help! She's even sitting up in her Bumbo..anything to stay away from laying flat on her back!
-She fights naps...all day!
-Eisley really loves the mornings, but gets a bit crabby in the afternoon.
-This baby has GAS...and can clear a room when she toots!
-Eisley and I have become old pros with breastfeeding- PHEW! We thought this day would never come! :)

We can see that she's learning and growing like crazy! It's amazing how much she's changed in the past month. Here a few of our favorite 2 month photos:

Annual Christmas Dinner

For the past three years, our closest friends have gathered together at our house to celebrate Christmas. The night is always full of AMAZING food and lots of fun and laughter! 

This year was especially awesome because everyone brought their kids (Baby Boy Wilt and Baby James Alcock), who are still in their mamas bellies, were there too!). It was so exciting to see them together. Kate and Eisley are too young to "play," but Mari was so gentle and kind with them. She was giving Eisley kisses while she slept (my heart melted!). 

I believe God has perfect timing in the fact that our kids were all born or are all coming into the world around the same time. I'm so excited to see them grow up together and bless each other with great friendships! 

We are truly blessed to have such great people in our lives with which to live life! 

Mari giving Eisley gentle kisses! 

Pre-Christmas

Nana and Papa weren't able to spend the actual day of Christmas with us, but they were able to spend the weekend before with us. It doesn't matter the day we are together; it matters that we're TOGETHER! 

We exchanged gifts, went to my parents property to hike around, watched movies, ate good food, and just spent some quality time together! 

I'm so thankful for my parents. They are so wonderful! They travel our way to visit Eisley as much as they can and for that we are blessed! 

I'd love to say I have more pictures from the weekend, but I get so wrapped up in having them here that I forget to take pics! 

Here's a few:

Hilarious! 

Oh Christmas Tree

Our 2013 Christmas Tree- I love TALL trees with LOTS of lights!

Before: 

After: 

Out for some fresh air

We went for a hike on my parents property today. It was a gorgeous day! If you can believe it, it was 54 degrees...on Dec 21st! 

We snuggled Eisley into the Ergo and off we went! 

1st Trip to the Dentist

Not for Eisley...thank goodness!! 

I had to get a tooth pulled earlier this week (yuck!). Luckily, Chad had a snow day and I didn't have to take Eisley with me.

Today's a different story. I had to get re-checked today and Eisley came with! 

She was an angel!! She slept the whole time (snored quite loudly actually) and was loved on by the staff at Dr. Wright's office! :-)

Kangaroo Nap

While I can't stand this robe and would love for Chad to burn it, Eisley seems to enjoy it. I guess it can stay...for now. ;-)

P.S. Don't mind the messy bins in the background; I've busted out all our Chriatmas decorations!  

Cozy by the Fire

Eisley seems to like sitting by the fire. We think she likes the flicker of the light and the warmth. 

Ahh...snow day!

Boone County Schools called a snow day today! It worked out pretty good for both Chad and me. Chad got off work and was able to spend the day with us and get a three day weekend! Today was supposed to be my first day of "unpaid leave" (eww!) but the snow day wiped that out! WOO HOO! 

Many of our friends took their little ones outside to play in the snow. Chad and talked about how fun it will be to play in the snow with Eisley when she's older. 

This year, we decided to hit the grocery store to stock up on goodies for the weekend, turn the fireplace on, cuddle up on the couch, and watch It's a Wonderful Life. 

The Harrison crew love snow days!! 

1st Snow

Wrigley, Eisley, and I decided it was too cold...we stayed inside for our pics with the snow in the background! 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving meant time with family! My parents were able to come down for the holiday this year, which made for a great time. 

My parents soaked in every minute with Eisley while they were here. My dad, Papa, hadn't seen Eisley since the day she was born, so he spent a ton of time holding her, talking to her, and just staring at her. So cute! My mom, Nana, sang to, bathed, and snuggled with Eisley as much as she could! Eisley is going to be so spoiled by those two...Chad and I are already worried! ;-)

We ate Chad's famous turkey with all the fixins, spend time at my parents property, watched movies, decorated the house, went to get our Christmas tree, and just spent time together as a family. It was a great time!