Mooving Day
June 29 was our moving day. We were so blessed to not have to pack, load, or unload anything but it was a very long day to say the least. The “Moovers” (the name of the company that moved us) got to our old house at 8 a.m. Monday morning and didn’t finish packing and loading until 7 p.m. Brian arrived at our new house at 12 a.m. Tuesday morning. The movers pulled in at 2:30 a.m. At 6:30 in the morning the movers were finally pulling away. Brian then left to get McDonald’s and at 7 it was time for Kharis to wake up. It was a fairly enjoyable day for her and she got a great night’s sleep. She didn’t wake up one time while the movers were unloading. We were so jealous!
Here are some pics of the day…
A SAHM at Last!
On June 11 I officially became a stay-at-home-mom. Grandma Arnold came to visit us that weekend and then the following Monday was my first full day with Kharis. Here are some of the things we did during the day…
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- Tummy time!!
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- Did some core strength training.
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- Practiced passing a piece of paper from one hand to the other.
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- Had a little snuggle time.
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- Helped put this mountain of clothes away.
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- A little alone time in the gym.
It was a great day. Many more to come!
Just Because She’s So Cute
Just wanted to post this pic of Kharis for no other reason than just because she’s so cute. And, apparently, her aunt is too (both aunts). The shirt was a gift from Grandma Arnold.
The Best Medicine
March Madness
What a crazy month March was. We had visitors, Kharis got four shots, we had visitors, and we had visitors. Here is a brief overview of what our month looked like:
The first full weekend of March we had Grandma Arnold and Great Grandma and Grandpa Taggart come to visit. It was a weekend of firsts for Kharis. It was her first time to meet her Great Grandma and Grandpa Taggart and her first time to go on a walk outside in a stroller (in a padded seat…laying down…being pushed…so really nothing different than normal for her).
The second weekend in March, Grandma Parrish and Great Grandma Beth visited. This was a wonderful weekend. Both grandmas, regular and great, were very excited to see Kharis. This weekend was also special because Kharis had her baby dedication at church.
The third weekend, Katie’s college friends came to see us. And the hits just kept on rolling. That is to say, we once again had a great weekend. Kharis got to meet some of mommy’s friends and go on her first girls’ day out to the mall. Kharis and Lindsay became especially good friends as Kharis felt comfortable enough to spew her breakfast all over Lindsay the very first day. Congratulations, Lindsay, on being inducted into the baby hall of flem.
The week after the girls came Kharis had a not so fun time at the doctor. She got four shots. She did not appreciate this. Yes, daddy should have been consoling his little girl but, of course, he was taking pictures instead.
Finally, the last weekend in March, Grandma and Grandpa Arnold, Aunt Ashley, and Kharis’ new buddy, Chris, came to the Music City for some good ole family fun. We cheered on Mizzou, Ashley bought Kharis her first pair of shades (very cool shades), and Kharis got her first picture taken with a dead pig. I will give you all a moment to think back to when you got your first picture taken with a dead pig…ah, the memories. (Our church was hosting a Wild Beast Feast at which there was a whole hog being cooked. Obviously, we had to get a picture with Kharis next to the pig.)
Thanks to everyone for a great month!
About
On Monday, May 26, 2008, we took a home pregnancy test and found out that we were great with child (before that we were just plain great). Who knew that peeing on a stick could bring such joy? We even took a picture of the stick but we’ll spare everyone that image. One week later an ultrasound confirmed that Katie did indeed have a little baby growing inside of her belly.
Well, nine months went by in a flash and our little girl is finally here. On Thursday, January 22, 2009, at 4:50 in the afternoon, Kharis Grace Parrish entered the world. She is absolutely perfect. We are so grateful to our Father in heaven who has blessed us by giving us the stewardship of this little girl. We invite everyone to check in from time to time and watch as Kharis grows and as Katie and I try to handle all of this. I am sure our attempt at being parents will be entertaining and sometimes just plain laughable. Your prayers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
