camping & update

 

this past weekend we were able to go camping up at the

 white mountains {by sunrise} with all of mike's family! this was a trip to remember! Max absolutely LOVES the outdoors! You could often find him roaming around in the woods exploring. It was so fun to watch him discover new things. He's lucky to have 3 cousins, and Charlotte is really close to his age! They were little buddies all weekend long! We arrived at camp on Friday afternoon. Enjoyed some lunch, and just hung out in the beautiful weather.   We were eating dinner around 5:30 and next thing you know, there is a HUGE rainstorm.  I haven't seen rain like that in a very long time.  We rushed to our tents to take cover.  We ended up staying in our tents all night because of the rain.  We were pretty bummed we didn't have a campfire or make smores.  Max did really well in the tent! He only woke up once! We were really surprised because when Mike took him to Fathers and sons in May, he hardly slept at all.  The next day we didn't have any major plans but we did go to "big lake" and it was seriously so pretty! These pictures don't even do it justice!

 

 

Other than the camping trip, things are keeping busy like normal.  Mike is back in school, which always stirs up our schedules! I was recently called into the YW's presidency in our church and I absolutely love it! It's so much fun getting to know these girls and reminds me of when I was their age.  {which wasn't all too long ago} also, I've been able to keep pretty busy with my Etsy shop which is really exciting! I'm at a perfect pace right now and wouldn't have it any other way! Anyway, things are good over here at the Harrison home! We cant believe that it is already September! Where has the time gone?!

 

xoxo, the Harrison's



Summer update/ Cali trip

So I've been not so great at updating my blog.  But I know I need to keep doing it.  I was just looking through it now and it's crazy how many things happened that I forgot! Love keeping this little "journal". So there's not any crazy updates over here.  Other than Mike is taking the summer off of school.  Which, by the way, is AMAZING.  It's so nice having him home every night and that he's able to spend time with me but most importantly, Max.  A couple weeks ago, we took a spontaneous trip to Cali and boy was it a great decision! 'Here are some pics:

 

Max absolutely LOVED the beach.  He could walk along the sand all day if we let him.  As you can see in the pics, he was not afraid to get dirty in the sand.  We cannot believe that he is 17 months!! He's getting soo sooo big! Mama is counting down the sundays till nursery, when I can finally go back to my classes. haha. 

 

That's all the updates for now! :)

 

xoxo, the Harrison's

House Tour - Living Room

Hallelujah! After about 1.5 months my living room is complete! There are a few odds and ends that won't stay the same, {i.e. shelves and pillows} but those are just things that will be switched up over time.  I will just go through these pics and say where I got things {if I can remember and if they weren't given to me :)} enjoy!

 Lamp - hand me down; gold owl - marshalls; canvas - gift; diy mason jars - hobby lobby for supplies; be the good sign - diy; tile mirror - target; artichoke - home goods; mantle - handmade from gpa

 floral curtains - world market; "H" - diy supplies from joanns and wood paper from hobby lobby

 mirror - marshalls; lamp - home goods; side table - craigslist

 mustard pillows set of 2 - tjmaxx; bow pillows - diy supplies from joanns

 piano - painted in Calico by Sherwin Williams; bench - cragslist

 added ruffle for length - supplies from joanns

 shelves - ross; knick knacks - ross, home goods, marshalls, ikea; green frame - ikea; white frame - hobby lobby

 dresser - craigslist; topiaries - michaels; frames - hobby lobby

That's all! Hope you enjoy <3

 

xoxo, the Harrison's

i love you to the moon & back

 

You bet this is going to be a mooshy post.  Seriously, be ready.  Tonight Mike has school which means a LONG day at home with my little boy.  I decided to take Max on a dinner date of his choice...Chic Fil A. I know, so mooshy gooshy. haha. Anyway, as we were sitting there... a mother and her son {probably around 17, 18 years of age walk in and sit in the booth next to us.  First thing that stuck out to me was "how the heck did this woman get her teenage BOY to go to dinner with her?" and my next thought was they look like they're having a great time together..  Ok now cue the tears because this was the most beautiful thing i've ever seen.  This probably sounds so silly but to all you mamas out there, you understand.  I couldn't help but be nosy, had to listen to the teenage boys stories that he told his mom and the great ears the mother had.  This is exactly what I want so badly.  This desire has never peaked as much as it has tonight.... I want to be that mother and son who go to a restaurant and can talk about anything and enjoy each others company.  I know it sounds so simple and I'm sure this is every moms dream.  But there was something about this couple that stood out.  You could SEE their love, HEAR their laughter and FEEL the respect that they had for each other.  It was like getting hit by a bus.  I'm so grateful that I was able to witness such great examples to me { and they have no idea }.  I know every relationship can't be perfect and obviously things aren't always going to be green & pretty.  But to have the best relationship that you can have will be enough for me.  I love my sweet little boy and feel so lucky to be his momma.  Max, I hope that we can have that relationship of trust, love and respect.  I love you to the moon & back.

 

xoxo, Momma Harrison

Our busy, crazy life with a 1 YEAR OLD!

Oh my goodness.  I haven't blogged since November.  That's way too long! It's been so crazy over here, I don't even know where to begin! Well, the holidays came and went and they were wonderful, like always.  We love that both of our families live so close so that we can experience different holidays with BOTH families! We're so blessed.  We got to skype with my brother in law CJ who's on his mission in Minnesota which was wonderful! Mike is working full time, still going to school and is the Ward Mission Leader.  He has so much going on it's insane! I am being a mama, making headbands, working and serving with the Young Women in our ward.  All of this combined and it equals CRAZINESS.  But the good kind of course ;) OH as the cherry on top, WE PUT AN OFFER ON A HOUSE! That's right, a HOUSE! We're so stinkin excited.  It's still not official that it's ours yet but hopefully in these next few weeks we will know! Yesterday, Max turned 1.  I can't believe it.  It's absolutely nuts.  I want to cry.  He's getting more and more fun by the day though.  He makes sure to show off all his new tricks to us everyday.  We love him.  Here's some pics from his Pirate Birthday Parrrrrrrrrrrty. 

That's all for now, folks.

xoxo, the Harrison's