My cute baby.

There are OH so many snarky things running through my head that I would really love to say... especially on facebook... But I must refrain. It is difficult to say the least, but I am choosing instead to hang out with my cute baby. I believe this is taking the high road? Maybe not, but I'm really trying here.  I respect that people are so passionate in their beliefs that they choose to put it all out there. The only problem is passion can quickly turn ugly. I think this is why I really don't talk about politics or religion with many people. I certainly try to show my support when I can in a positive way, but it's really hard to respond in a positive way to negative comments, so... I'm glad I have a cute baby that takes up 99% of my time, therefore leaving me with only moments to write this.

I am a liberal democrat and I am not a bad person. That is all I have to say.

Except that I have a really cute baby.

Harrison is now 2 months old and growing like a weed. He's starting to fill out and weighed in at 11lbs, 9oz at his last check up. It's been a few days since he got his first shots (broke my heart) and he's doing great. He holds his head off my shoulder all the time now and is smiling at us quite regularly. I love that he's developing a little personality now but am fearing being with me all the time is going to dramatically sway his demeanor. Hopefully he doesn't pick up all of my sarcastic-ness :)

Eric calming the little monster before the shots

Poor little man...

Mom came up last week to keep us company and help out while Eric took his first trip away. It went as well as it could possibly go. Mom was a huge help and we had a great time hanging out with the little monster for his first Halloween.

Night Owl from Aunt Ashley & Uncle Scott

The Ryan's stopped by to hang out and eat Halloween

Harold must be in as many as many pictures as as possible.

Aunt Skip and Uncle Matt... Phin was not interested in being Thomas the Train

Harold, Monster and Grandpa Brian

We now have an even better sleep situation now too. We are able to put Harrison down around 7-9pm and he sleeps for a solid 4-5 hours, eats, then goes back to sleep for another 3 hours or so. The mornings are still a toss up, but we're all able to sleep in the same room so it can only get better from here.

A little smile :-)

And lastly, I am really looking forward to the holidays this year. I know, I am probably the only person who got excited to see the first Christmas commercial this week.  We're starting a new tradition this year and having Christmas at our house with our little family... I am stoked! I love decorating and am loving the fact that we have a real reason to celebrate something great this year. Christmas will always be bittersweet without my brother Patrick, but I plan to try my hardest to think of the good times and show Harrison a wonderful first Christmas. And we'll be traveling to Charleston for Thanksgiving to show off the cute baby and celebrate the season with my family and friends. I truly cannot wait :)