Happy Anniversary sweet Hubby!!

Today is also Ryan and I's 3 year anniversary!! It feels like it should be longer, but Ryan and I have been together for over 7 1/2 years, so it seems so weird saying we have only been married for 3. =) They have been our most wonderful and successful 3 years together though! We were blessed shortly after celebrating 2nd year of marriage with the most amazing little boy ever! He is our greatest accomplishment yet!

We have been through so many different times in our many years together, and we always can rely on each other and support each other in what we do. We have changed so much, independently and together. We continue to learn with each day, month, year that passes. We are each others best friends and I love that!! We can share anything with each other and be each others rock.

I feel so blessed and I'm so happy to have such an amazing husband. He tries so hard to always give me what I want. We aren't the lovey dovey all over each other all the time couple, but it works for us. We don't give each other extravagant gifts, and rarely surprise each other, but that is because we get so excited and have to tell one another as soon as we can!! We can talk on the phone for over 30 mins even though we will be seeing each other shortly. We laugh at our silliness, Ryan teases me often and I try to tease back and keep up! Doesn't always work! =)

Ryan is laid back, takes things with a grain of salt and has a short temper but he has a lot of patience with Bridger and I and he doesn't fret the small stuff. He is unorganized and has a short memory! I am the opposite...I like plans, organization and it takes a lot to make me mad. Things that are said to me, I analyze them more than I should. I am always thinking what next needs to be done, what next is on our schedule. I guess that is why we work so well together - we balance each other out and can calm one another down.

I think that he is so talented and can accomplish anything he puts his mind to! I remember one of our dates in the beginning, he was taking me out fishing and the motor wouldn't start. I was bummed. But there was Ryan, in the back of the boat messing with the motor, jiggling things and after a short while, WALA! The motor started. I remember how I felt at that moment.....and it was pure amazement of how talented and smart he was!! If Ryan can get his hands on something, he can definitely fix it! I always feel safe in a boat with him, even though he has a lot of "adventures"....he will always find a solution!! I'm so proud of him!

We don't have any big plans today, probably dinner at Pappadeauxs- but for our 3 year anniversary we will be jet setting off to Antigua at the end of April!We are staying at the Sandals Resort and we are getting more excited as each day passes! It will be our first time away together since we've had Bridger, and it gives me anxiety, but we've got to do it sometime! We are on official countdown!

Thru the years....

When it all started, 2003

2003- Thanksgiving in Utah

July 2004

July 2005- Pagosa Springs, CO

2006

2007- Friendswood, Tx - Crawfish Boil

April 2008

Just Married March 29, 2008

Mr and Mrs Harris - 2008

March 2009- Searby Wedding, Houston TX

June 2010 - With 2 week old Bridger!



Another weekend in Corpus

We spent another weekend in Corpus so Ryan could work on a pool that he was fiber glassing for a friends boss. He spent the entire weekend working, while Bridger and I spent lots of time with Grandma and shopping!

We got Bridger some fun toys, cute summer shortalls, and some robeez for when he starts walking!! We spent some time outside enjoying the beautiful weather that came our way. Although it was super windy, we enjoyed the sunshine!

Bridger did so well this weekend!! My mom even commented on how much more he is talking! He sat outside for at least an hour and just hung out, didn't go wild, or fuss and cry. He was perfect! he truly loves being outside! I was so impressed by my sweet baby boy!

I always take so many pictures to try and get just the "perfect" one, and I always end up with so many that I love!! I can't help but share with all of our friends and family far away! Bridger is honestly so amazing and I love sharing!!

After sitting in the yard for awhile playing, we even took a walk in the stroller,which he LOVED! I wanted to keep walking, but the sun was so bright and warm, I was nervous about him getting sunburned!!

Bridger was so funny and would crab crawl in the grass! He did not like the grass much! He would even move his hands like it was the most disgusting thing ever!

We went to church again with Grandma Sunday morning! This week was part three of installing confidence! It was another great service. I am sad that I do not live in Corpus and am not able to attend this church every weekend. I really wanted Ryan to join us, but he was so busy working, he just couldn't get away. Bridger did slightly better in the nursery this week. I can't wait to go back for Easter! Ryan is excited to go with us as well!

Playing a little bit before church!

Overall we had a great weekend, just playing and hanging out with Grandma! Our ride home was interesting since baby boy decided he only wanted to sleep for an hour!I jumped in the back and we played for the rest of the ride home! We told each other story's and Bridger learned new things! He found my eyelashes and that it was so funny to pull them! I really enjoyed my 4 hour drive with my sweet Bridger!!



Happy St. Patricks Day!!!

Happy St Patricks Day!! Hope everone wore their green!

Mommy & Bridger in our green!

"Irish you would kiss me"

Bridger is a happy boy!!

Such a big boy!

Puppy Love

On the go!

Tubes are in!

This morning was our appointment for our sweet Bridgers tubes! I wasn't nervous or scared because after my discussion with the doctor last week, he made me feel 100% comfortable. It was a quick 3 minute procedure for them, had it been longer...I'm sure it would've been harder for me. The most challenging part of it was the waiting beforehand. We arrived at 6am and he didn't go back till 730. He was hungry, tired, and bored. We finally just had to let him scream it out. He wasn't having any of it. Finally - they took him back, and not long after we went to the waiting room, Ryan got a drink and they called us back to talk to Dr Jordan.

Dr Jordan told us that Bridger very much needed the tubes. That his ears are so bad! Tons of build up, and that we will experience bleeding for a few days because of it. We asked a few questions and I was able to go back to see Bridger. (one parent at a time) Now comes the saddest/hardest part - before I even turned the corner to recovery I could hear him screaming his lungs out!! He had 5 people around his bed trying to calm him down and get him to drink his bottle....as soon as he saw me, he had the look of relief! I scooped him up and snuggled him, loved him, and got him to drink some of his bottle. He cried the rest of the time and the time in car on the way home, but the poor baby did just come out of surgery....he finally fell alseep when we got to our street.

I took advantage of the time while Bridger napped and took me a nap since we had been up since 5am! Bridger is now up and doing wonderfully! He is playing and enjoying himself. We can actually call his name and he will look at us, tell him no and he will acknowledge us, I am SO happy that my baby can finally hear! I hope it will only get better from here on out. Now when I try to teach him Mama and Ball - he will know what I'm saying and not ignore me. =)

Playing so well after surgery

Very good at walking with this!

Evidence of puffs....one of his favorite snacks! Sweet boy!

Happy boy!

Beautiful







1st Birthday Party, new babies and Church!

While we were in Corpus this past weekend, we had a 1st Birthday Party to go to!! Happy 1st Birthday Landon! Landon is the sweet little boy of our dear friends, Pat and Karie. They had a cute Mickey Mouse themed party at their home and Bridger and I got to stop by.



I haven't taken Bridger to any birthday parties before because he is so wild and crazy. But luckily he was a good boy and played with all of Landon's toys. The boys were cute but aren't into each other just yet. Once Bridger gets a little older, I'm sure they will become such great running buddies.

Both Landon and Bridger wanted no part of the pinata! I'm sure Landon was thinking, "Why are we beating up Mickey Mouse?" and Bridger, well he just doesn't like to do things that you make him do or help him do....

We stayed for about an hour and Bridger started acting crazy because he was so tired! It was past nap time and he really needed it! We headed to Grandmas house for a nap and this is what we got....

While Bridger napped, Malori and her sweet little one, Kyler came over for a visit! Kyler is a month old and so sweet! He is so little! It is really hard for me to remember Bridger being that little, but he was and even smaller at birth! I wish I could remember him that small! They are so cute and lovable! I loved the sound of Kyler eating and I too, forgot that sound. I enjoyed getting to hold him, feed him and give him some loves! Bridger woke up before they left and didn't waste any time flirting with Malori!

We got up Sunday morning and went to church with Grandma. I dropped Bridger off in the daycare at church because I knew he wouldn't sit with me and be good. I was a little nervous dropping him off to people I didn't know, but it quickly passed when I realized how nice and sweet everyone was. I knew he would be ok. There were tons of toys for him to play with and keep him occupied, and I could check in on him on the monitor if I wanted. I really enjoyed the sermon and the live band that they have. Its been a really long time that I have been to church and I'm glad that I went. I just wish Ryan would have been feeling better to join us. By the time the service was over and I went to get Bridger, he was screaming. Guess it didn't go to good after all....but then again, it was way past nap time! 

It wasn't till this weekend when I was around other babies, that I realized my baby really is wild and crazy! His personality is so nonstop and so hyper. For me, I do this everyday so it doesn't phase me or I don't notice it.

I couldn't help but laugh when Malori asked me, "Is he always like this?". Yep - he does not stop for one moment! He doesn't watch tv, he doesn't stay occupied with one thing for too long,he has to touch everything, he is on the go, things to do, places to go type of little boy! I love those moments with other little ones that are calm and sweet, but I wouldn't change my rowdy boy for anything!! He is.....his fathers son.

While driving home to Beaumont, Bridger decided to take only one nap! I sat in the back seat and we played, snacked, and had sweet moments. He just loves to be noticed and acknowledged. He is so alert and really starting to pay more attention, not much more, but a little. You can see the little wheels in his head turning, trying to figure out what I'm doing this time or that time. He loves to smack my face and pull my lips. I was a great distraction for the long 5hour car ride. Here he is with his Grinch, he absolutely loves stuffed animals!





9 month pictures

Sunday my mom and I took Bridger to take his 9 month pictures at JcPennys. Ryan and I tried last weekend here in Beaumont, but he wanted no part of it!

We got there right when he woke up from a nap so it was perfect timing! They didn't want to use the prop that I wanted, but we still got a couple of cute ones. Now that he is a crawler, he wants no part of sitting there and "posing" for the camera. You have to be quick and get him with that 2 second smile.

I am happy he got a few good ones out of it! Thank goodness Grandma was there to make the little sweetheart smile! He thinks Grandma is the silliest ever! =)

9 Months old!!



Still Sick....

So Friday night we were driving down to Corpus for the weekend and Ryan started complaining about a lot of pressure in his right ear. I didn't think it could be that bad since he just started getting sick earlier that week, I thought maybe it would go away with a little Ibuprofen and he could go to the doctor Monday morning.


By the time we got to Corpus he was in tons of pain and he tried to sleep it off but wound up waking up at 3am saying he couldn't handle it. He and his mom headed to the ER while I stayed home with sleeping Bridger.


A couple hours later he got home and he found out that he had a sinus infection that led to a blister on his eardrum!! Really, how does that happen?! He said the nurse and doctors said that it was the "coolest" thing because usually it is deeper in the canal and they can't see it, but his was very "visible". I guess he felt pretty cool for a minute! =)


They said he would feel better if it would pop, but not to try to pop it. That he will be hurting for at least 4-5 days.
His face is now swollen and he isn't feeling much better, but were concerned about not having enough or the right medication to knock out the sickness, so Ryan was off today and went to he local doctor here. Turns out that he has an ear infection and the doc didn't see the blister anymore. She gave him new pain meds, and 2shots, and meds for his infection and hopefully his sinus infection wont come back. In the midst of it all, she said she will get him a referral to a Gastroenterologist...(I think that's right) for his liver. We aren't super concerned with his liver right because he got background on it last year, but it never hurts to make sure everything is ok.
Meanwhile, I am still sick and starting to feel a little bit better. I got a stronger anti Friday and it seems to be helping with the intense pain in my sinus'....but still getting headaches, etc. This medicine is pretty strong and makes me a little loopy, I don't really like it, but I have GOT to kick this sickness out! Its almost been 4 weeks! After I finish this stronger anti, I will go back and take the lesser one for the remainder of whats left. I'm hoping by then, I will be mended and feeling much better, Ryan will be feeling better and Bridger won't get sick! =)


Bridger is feeling better, still has a little temp, and grabbing his ears. Thank goodness tomorrow is the day. I'm excited to help my baby finally feel better!


We are just a little down with sickies, but we will get better and will be so excited when we are! =)

Sweet Times and ENT

Since I got my steroid shot yesterday at the doctor for all of my sickness, I could not sleep at all last night! I probably got a total of 2 hours, it was miserable. I was tossing and turning and not really sleeping, and I heard Bridger wake up at 2:45 and start talking. I turned on the video monitor and layed in bed watching him and listening to his talking turn into a singing course that consisted of "Dadadda and Nanananana" It was the cutest sound ever. He was trying to comfort himself and put himself back to sleep. He'd sit up, then love on his lovie or puppy, and it went back and forth like this the entire time all while he was singing! I actually loved that I was awake and able to watch him. He is so sweet. Finally after 30 minutes, he got tired of doing that and started crying and mommy and daddy came to the rescue, quick diaper change, bottle and back to bed. He is such a cute boy! He sure loves to talk/sing and snuggle on his lovie!!

He loves this lovie. Has to be touching him, it is so sweet!

His ENT appt was today at 2pm. I knew there was a reason why I didn't want to go alone. I was there from 2pm to 5pm. Lots of waiting around in different areas and with one VERY tired, cranky baby! It was interesting but we made it thru!! We found out that Bridger definitely needs tubes. Makes me sad that we had to wait this long to be referred to the ENT! I understand you have to have a certain amount of infections, etc. But Bridger exceeded that back in December. From the sounds of it he has had this build up of the "serum......blue glue" for quite some time. Probably started back when he got his first upper respiratory infection during his first week at daycare at 7 weeks. He failed his hearing test and Dr said its like when we plug our ears with our fingers, we hear 25% less....Bridger is at 40%less. He doesn't really understand us when we talk low, he doesn't even know we are talking to him, he can't really hear it. He responds great to very LOUD sounds! It isn't permanent and it will get better with the tubes. His poor little ears are so full of fluid that, that also plays a roll in the hearing. His appointment is set for next Tuesday, March 15th. I have to go this Thursday to do paperwork, billing and registering at the hospital. It is a quick 3 minute surgery they said and after an hour or two we can take him home. Very simple procedure for them.

Playing around with my camera and sweet love

I was really nervous going into this, but I do feel better now. After learning about how much Bridger can and will benefit from it, I think it is wonderful that it is an opportunity. Doctor says he will start to talk more, no wonder he has been ignoring my constant chatter of "Say Ma- ma!" haha. He will have better balance, sleep better and just be a happier baby. He needs this and I'm excited for him to finally feel better! Poor baby has been in pain.

We did bath/bed time early tonight since Bridger didnt get his afternoon nap today. He was out by 6:30pm. He was so out, I was able to sneak in and take these photos of him sleeping. After 15 shots,I think I got a few good ones! =)

9 months!

Bridger had his 9 month well check up today. I always hate going to the doctor and well check ups aren't any better. Having a personality like Bridgers.... waiting for an hour in the waiting room is something that never goes over well for us. Once we finally got called back, Bridger was exhausted and out of control! =) But we managed and he is such a good boy!!
Bridger weighs 18 lbs 13 ozs, he's in the 25 percentile and he is 28 inches in height.

I can't believe this sweet little boy is now 9 months! Here he is 4 weeks old!

Bridger still has a double ear infection. We had to stop taking antibiotics Tuesday because it caused him to break out in a rash all over his body. He had a couple days where he was really coming around, but stopping the meds put us a step back.

It is light, but you can see the little red bumps, they were everywhere!



We now have new meds and I'm hoping that these will start helping him soon! He has started a bad cough, but the doctor didn't seem too concerned. We will also start him back on his meds for his runny nose, congestion, etc....we are hoping this will help with all the "other" nasties lurking around.

We have some good news though! The ENT called and we have an appt with them next Tuesday. We are excited and nervous. We are ready to help our baby start feeling better and we know this is a good thing! We will learn more next week when we go to the appointment.

Even as bad as Bridger feels he can still be so sweet. I took him with me to go get his meds and everyone stops to talk to him as he is sitting in the shopping cart looking both ways as quickly as he can. He stops for a moment, looks at whos talking to him, shoots them a smile and continues taking everything in around him. He is such a flirt and I think its the cutest thing!! I love that no matter how bad he feels, he can flash that adorable smile and it lights up the entire room!

He hasn't been into his baby food at his night feeding lately. I thought it was the flavors I was choosing, but he doesn't like any of them! He actually will start gagging and push it out of his mouth. I'm not sure what the deal is because he eats it just fine during the day. Maybe his tiredness contributes to his funny ways. At least he loves his little Gerber snacks and eats plenty of those!

Such a beautiful baby boy! Everything is so perfect on him. I love to just stare at him every night while im putting him down. He will fall asleep as im rocking him and this is one of my most favorite times of the day. I actually have a snuggle bug on my hands! I am counting my many blessings today and I'm so proud that Bridger is ours!

My world! (2days old)