Our Christmas in Photos

Why yes, it's 8 days into 2013, and I'm just now getting around to posting about Christmas. It was a different Christmas for us, but it was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The only thing missing was my sister and brother in law. It was the first Christmas ever that my sister and I haven't been together on Christmas Eve and/or Day, so it was pretty emotional for us. We missed them a lot, and we hope that we are all together next Christmas!

William eating his cookie that he decorated for Santa! Oops!

My mom and dad came down the Friday before Christmas, and my mom and I went down to St. Augustine with the boys so Santa (Grant and my dad) could build our play set in the backyard. It took a lot longer than they anticipated, but the boys both love it.

Weston hard at work decorating cookies! :)

Sunday before Christmas we came back from St. Augustine late in the evening, and we all headed to bed. On Christmas Eve, my mom and I took the kids grocery shopping, we made 'Cookies for Santa', and my mom and Weston went to see Monsters Inc. while the guys finished up the play set. Afterward, we had planned to go to the Christmas Eve service at church, but I messed up the times, and we showed up after it had started and the place was packed. There was no where to sit!! So, we came back home and ate Christmas Dinner together. The boys went to bed, Santa came, and we all went to bed.

William using the sprinkles!

Tuesday morning was something that I can't even explain in words...it was nothing short of amazing. To see the awe and joy on Weston's face was just awesome, and we loved every second of it. It was a perfect Christmas morning, and I'm SO grateful that my parents were able to come down and spend the holidays at our house.

 Now, on to some more pictures...warning picture overload!!

Weston's finished product! Before we removed all the excess sprinkles!

William eating some deer jerky before dinner...

Sitting in his chair! Sweet boy!

Yay William! He claps for himself often!

The best shot I could get of the two of them together!!

Giving Gramps' a kiss!

Loving the play set first thing on Christmas morning!

Loves the slide!

Cannot get enough of this sweet face! :)

Santa Clause 2012

Weston absolutely loved Santa Clause this year, and he talked about him all the time! We had a great experience with him telling Santa that he wanted trucks for Christmas. It was wonderful, and I loved experiencing Christmas through his eyes this year.

William on the other hand didn't even like Mrs. Clause. He screamed and cried and screamed some more! Here are some photos from our visit.

William was very unhappy and couldn't wait to get down!! :)

Sweet boy!

Here, Weston is telling Santa, "I want trucks and Garbage trucks."

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year (Belated)

 

Happy New Year from the Harvey Family!

Sorry for the belated posting...I have lots of pictures and things to catch up on from the past few months; however, I've been locked out of my gmail account for the past month, because I got a new computer and had my username saved, well, I forgot my username. I finally figured it out, and I'm back for a great year!

Don't Rush...

Today, I was scrolling through FB when I saw that a friend of mine had posted this link on lasts, and I couldn't help but feel sad. All too often, I'm completely and totally focused on my busy day and what I've got to do next, that I don't take in these sweet times with my children.

Weston is at such a sweet age/stage, and he will want me hold his hand or help him do something, and I realize how often I tell him that I'll sit down later or I'll play with him later. It's not intentional, and I enjoy those times with him, but as a mother, I have my plate full. I'm traveling for work a lot, so I've been away from home regularly. I'm taking on too many tasks outside of the home...participating in organizations as Secretary of the GC&SU IT Alumnae Advisory Board, as well as, State Alumnae Chairman for the State of Georgia for Delta Zeta Sorority. I'm also working full time, and I'm trying to keep up with house work, laundry, my kids and my husband, as well as, trying to do things for myself. Spend time with friends, work-out and enjoy some shopping and alone time.

Unfortunately, I can't seem to fit it all in! I pick the boys up in the afternoon, and I have to rush to get dinner made quickly, so the boys can eat, then have a bath and be in bed on time. After dinner, I try to work out, but I'm exhausted after a busy day, and I have to clean up around the house and do laundry and prepare for the following day. As most of you, it's unending!

Anyways, I all too often tell me kids to wait or say "not tonight", because I'm overwhelmed with all the things on my plate. I'm making a promise to myself and my children to say "yes" and lay down with them when they need me to or play with them when they want to play. I don't know when it will be the last time that they request or need a certain thing, and I don't want to miss it. '

Happy 1st Anniversary Josh & Amanda!

 The whole family...Grant & Weston, Dad, Josh, Amanda, Mom & Me w/ William :)

My sister doesn't blog, but I know she reads my blog, so this one is for her! During high school, Amanda and I really disliked one another. I remember one time in particular that I was so mad at her for something, and I was just crying in the living room to my parents about how I wanted her to just leave or I wanted to leave, I can't remember. We definitely had our moments and high school wasn't a time that I'm proud of...we did not have a strong relationship. I'm grateful that as time passed, and we both grew up and matured that we've grown close. Not only is she my sister, but she is now my best friend.

Beautiful couple...Amanda & Josh

 

Last year on April 30th, 2011, Amanda married Josh. Josh is a wonderful brother in law, and he is always fun to be around. I'm so happy for Amanda and Josh! They've found a best friend in one another and are a wonderful, loving couple.

 Our family...Dad, Mom, Amanda, Me w/ Weston & William, Grant

Congratulations Amanda and Josh! We love you both so much, and we are so grateful that you are such a huge part of our lives and the lives of our boys. Amanda and Josh make a constant effort to visit us and see us and always are present for important events in our lives. No matter the distance, they make every effort to be there. We currently live about 3 hours apart, yet, Amanda and/or Josh have been at both Weston and William's births, both boys baptisms and both Weston's 1st and 2nd birthdays. I know that no matter where life takes them, they'll always be a huge part of our lives. Our boys LOVE "Aunt Anya" and "Uncle Gosh"!

 

Our little family...Grant & Weston and Me pregnant with William

The best "things" that ever happened to me...

These boys light up my life and make me smile when I'm having a bad day! I can't believe I'm a mommy of two sweet little boys. Though they both have their moments and challenge me daily, we have more good moments than bad, and I'm so grateful for the blessing of their little lives.

Psalm 127:3-5  Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.