Harris Family: 2007

Friday, September 7, 2007

Nana and Papa's "Pool"

The kids just loved swimming in Nana and Papa's "pool." We had all of the kids in the pool, swimming suit or not. It was a lot of fun! Here are some pictures of that glorious day... or as Macie would say,"the best day ever". Enjoy.

Our New Puppy

Max is our newest addition to our family. We got him at

Easter, thinking that Sadie (our other dog) would be going to live with my mom. So when that didn't happen, we ended up with 2 dogs. He is a purebred toy schnauzer and he is very sweet. Madison has become especially close to him. She loves to have him sleep with her (only when he is clean) and he loves it to. When I let him in at night he takes off for her bed. So now we are a 2 dog fami

ly.

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Madison's Recital

Madison has been in piano for almost a year and had her first piano recital in June. She and Karli did their recital together. I think it helped Maddie to not be so nervous with her best friend there. They both did so great. The highlight for Maddie and Karli was their teacher, Mrs. VanLeuvan, came to their recital. She is growing up so fast and is very talented in all that she does. (Click on the pictures to see them bigger)

Sunday, September 2, 2007

My Little Dancers

Madison and Macie were in ballet this year. They did so great and loved it. They both had recitals in June. It was a lot of fun and they both did their dance without a mistake. We are so proud of them and of course Mackenzie had to dance with them at home any

time th

ey practiced.

Macie Graduation

Macie graduated from preschool in June this year. What an exciting and exhausting time. Driving to the graduation was no picnic. Macie was so tired and fell asleep in the car. Soooooooooo by the time we got there she was cranky and so was I. When we walked in the kids had just started singing. There was no place to sit and it was like 100 degrees in there. Story of my life, but it worked out just fine and she just loved it. Ryan was in her class and she enjoyed every minute of it. Ryan and Macie did a great job singing. Now on to kindergarten......

Mackenzie's 2nd Birthday

Though we have had a busy and exciting year. I decided to highlight some of my favorite times. Mackenzie's birthday would be the first. She turned 2 this year. She just couldn't wait, she thought her birthday was a national holiday. Everywhere we went she would say "Happy Birthday". She was so cute. After her little party she just had to have more cake and she couldn't wait for me. I found her sitting on the floor eating cake and it was then she discovered her independence. She can be a handful, but we just love her.

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The Funny Things Kids Say

August 2007 - Macie woke up one morning after we had put her to bed without pants on the night before. She looks down and says,"well first things first, I have to put some pants on".
August 2007 - Macie and I are in the car. She asks me why we have to go to college. I tell her to learn how to be a doctor, nurse, etc... She then says, "well mom you have already taught me everything, why don't you just be my college".
September 2007 - It is Macie's first day of dance and she is so excited. She says,"Mom, I can't wait for everyone to meet me".
March 2008 - Mackenzie's question every day at least 10 times. "Mom, you and dad got married in the temple?", "yes"
"Oh, I'm going to get married in the temple to" .
April 2008 - Macie's favorite thing to say lately, "awkward....."
In any situation, it makes me laugh.
Rich asked Macie, "what happened to your elbow?" (she had a big scrape on it) Her response was, "I fell on the sidewalk, yeah dad, bad times."
I was getting ready in the bathroom, while Madison was having a fit about cleaning. Madison storms out of the bathroom and Macie comes in and says, "7 year olds, what are you going to do."
One night we were watching the Jazz game. Macie asked, "Dad which team are we going for?" Rich says jokingly, "for family night we'll learn all about basketball." Before I could even say anything Macie says, "Dad, don't you know family night is to learn about Jesus." She made me so proud.
June 2008 - Mackenzie trying to say "Parent Trap" (that was the movie we were watching). First she said, "parent crap, then karen trap, finally parent trap." I just thought it was so cute.
We get home from church and Mackenzie wants a rice crispie treat. So she puts it on the counter and says, "Mom someone wants a rice crispie treat, hello!" It made me laugh.
August 2008 - After Ryker was born and we were all in my hospital room Macie says, " We have been waiting for this moment for so long." How sweet is that.
After we brought Ryker home, Mackenzie looks into his bassinet and says,"Well that's it I'm a big sister."
November 2008 - Dad, Ryker only has little ears. He can't hear us when we're talking. (Macie)
November 2009 - Rich was passing out treats in our sunday school class and Macie was the last one. When it was her turn she said,"without further a do" and took a treat.
November 2009 - Macie just had her hair cut and it looks a lot like Selena Gomez (Wizard of Waverly Place Star). So she walks in the house and in a very sassy way says,"Selena's in the house!"
February 2010 - Mackenzie's new saying is, instead of "Peace out dog" she says, "Peace out Camel". Gabe said to her one day, "Peace out dog" and so she thought of a new animal to go with that saying.

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