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!
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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!
