Harris Family: June 2008

Monday, June 23, 2008

Max

Max loves to be where you are. Believe me it is starting to get on my nerves when I turn around and he is right behind me. I trip over him all the time, however, he is a sweet little dog. He loves to sleep with the kids no matter what. I used to not like it and now I just love it. What a great companion for the girls.

Silly Kids

All kids like to dress up, especially mine. Here are a few funny pictures of Madison, Macie, Mackenzie and yes even Elle. The parrot costume is very popular here. Every kid has put it on at some point in their lives, thanks to Grandma Judy who just had to buy it for the kids.

Summer is here

When you see a child asleep with a popsicle hanging out of their mouth, you know that summer is officially here. Mackenzie's very favorite treat is a popsicle. Thank goodness I buy the sugar free ones or who knows what could happen. Rich and I came in from outside after meeting with our dog trainer and found Mackenzie on the couch just like this. Priceless.

On a separate occasion, Mackenzie was yet again eating a popsicle and Max just wouldn't leave her side. Hmmm, I wonder why? He is always looking for anything that may fall out of the kids mouths.

Circus Time

While the kids were off track we decided to have a circus. Okay, Heather and Karen decided to have a circus, I just helped a little. I have some very fun and creative friends. Anyway, Heather was the ringmaster and all of the kids had to put on an act. We had a magic show, 2 balancing acts, a dance performance and an ugly lady performance. It was very exciting. After the show we did games and face painting. The kids had a blast! They all went home with a cupcake, a balloon and even cotton candy. Lucky ducks!

Making Cupcakes

Yummy! Who can resist licking the bowl after making chocolate cupcakes. I can't and apparently the girls take after me. We made cupcakes for our circus. We were in charge of the cake walk.

Sunday, June 22, 2008

More Dance Competitions

This was Macie's first dance competition and Maddie's second. They both did great! Macie's group got a 100 out of 100 and Maddie's group got a 95 out of 100. I just had to throw out the numbers, partly because I want to remember what they were and also just being a proud mom. This time Madison had a jazz dance and a ballet dance and she brought her best friend, Karli. A long but fun day!

Papa and the girls

The girls thought this was really cool. Papa got on the tramp and jumped everyone really high. What a fun Papa! It is always fun to visit Nana and Papa.

Time to get caught up

Our life in the last month and a half has been just crazy. We decided to do a little remodeling. With me being 7 1/2 months pregnant and with Rich's hand, it was a good idea at the time. Anyway, we got new carpet and had all of the upstairs trim and some walls painted. So basically we had to move out of the upstairs to the basement for a few days. We also did a lot of furniture moving with the help of some really great friends. In addition to this the girls were in the middle of dance competitions, practices, recitals and tryouts. Then to round it out, Maddie's piano recital. It has really been non-stop for us. We are now winding down and getting ready for the baby. As far as the blog goes, I think I will start from where I left off. So enjoy!

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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