Caden's Stats

Caden went for a well child check-up today.  Here are his measurements:

Height 26in.--greater than 50th percentile

Weight 14 lbs. 1 oz.--greater than 10th percentile

Head circumference--17.25 in.--greater than 50th percentile

I might add from my estimation his feet and hands are humongous.  

The "7" Game

So, my homegirls Angie and Carrie tagged me on their blogs.  The game is called "seven."  What you are supposed to do is list seven things about you most people don't know.  So here goes...

1-I was also 1/2 tomboy and half girlie girl too.  I grew up with three brothers and now have five.  I still live in a home with two dudes, my husband and my son.

2-I was raised on a Farm 1/2 of my childhood.

3-I didn't have hair until I was 2 years old.  Thank goodness Caden is not taking after me.

4-My favorite restaurants are Pizza Villa and Khanki.

5-One of my favorite things to do like Carrie is clean.  I know, sounds crazy, but I get a little frazzled when my world is chaotic.

6-I love to run around in the summer barefoot.

7-I secretly used to love liver when I was a child.  It was great.  My mom made it like steak and gravy.

Seven people I tag:

1-Mom

2-Annette

3-Elizabeth

4-Christy

5-Anne

6-Jennifer

7-Tiffany

 

Harris wins Miss Kinston 2009

If I were a newspaper writer that's what I would call this article.

Last night was Miss Kinston.  Two bonuses were involved with going to the pagent.  I had the honor of being backstage with my cousin, who won by the way, and seeing my homegirl again.  Angie sang and did a great job.    

Yesterday about 4pm Caitlin (one of my friends from UNC) and I headed out for a trip to K-Town and we returned approx. 11:30pm.  Needless to say, I was pooped.  It was well worth it though.  

Jason and Caden had boy time.  He was daddy daycare this weekend.  He pulled most of the weight with little man.  Thanks babe. 

Back to Miss Kinston...I had a great time.  My cousin, Larissa competed this year and SHE WON! She had amazing talent and won the interview category.  I am so proud of her.  So off to Miss North Carolina we shall go in June.  

Turning 26!

Code communication.

Noah loves little Caden.  They will be best of friends!  He loves you back Noah.

Noah helped me with the candles.  Thanks bud.  I couldn't have done it without you.

On Tuesday I am turning 26 and I am happy about it.  I think our country values youth a little too much.  Why wouldn't you want to get older?  I love my life.  I have a great husband, little boy, family and friends.  It only gets sweeter as the years progress.  The wrinkles that are added to my face each year only means I'm a little wiser and I have had the honor to experience life for one more year.  So bring on the big 3-0.  I'm ready.

On that note, my great buds Angie and Ryan had me a little b-day celebration.  We went over just for dinner, but sweet girl had some yummy brownie cake iced and a great gift.  My gift, the prettiest tank tops I've ever seen...UNC baby.

Thanks guys for your love.  You are the best friends!  We love you back.  

"Happy 50th Gigi"

Surprise!

She doesn't look 50 does she?

The best Aunt in the world!

Great job bro.  You did well.

Little sugar eating his first sugar.

This weekend we had the honor of attending my (Heather) Mom's 50th, that's right, the BIG 5-0, birthday party.  We had a wonderful time.  Oh my gosh.  Basically, Ken, Shane, Jason, Aunt Linda, and myself starting planning this just a few weeks ago.  I had wanted for Mom to have a surprise partay, but she told me she wasn't in the partying mood.  Mom has had a rough go for the last few years in the death of her two parents.  Despite her telling me this, her daughter knew she needed a big bash to get her back in the partying mood.  This party did just that.  Around 35 family members gathered to celebrate Mrs. Gail Mewborn Knapp in Emerald Isle, NC.

At the party, Caden got his first dab of icing.  Needless to say he wanted more.  Shane also conquered the task of BBQing his first pig.  He's a natural.  Jason is my detail man.  He thought through many things that never crossed my mind.  Ken, you did a wonderful job getting the sides.  Thank you Aunt Linda for all your hard work in making this special for Mom.  

Love you my sweet Mom.  Happy Birthday tomorrow.  You are more loving, beautiful and wise than you were last year.  You're simply amazing! 

"Gotcha!"

We decided your yard needed a little redecorating.  HAHA!

Gotcha Grandaddy.  

The MC Tradition-Cornhuskin

For those of you who went to Meredith you know what I'm talking about.  For those who didn't nor have ever been to Cornhuskin, "You just have to experience it."  I used to strongly dislike this statement, but it's really true.  It's hard to put a crazy week of strange activities into words.  Cornhuskin week activities include:  corn shucking, hog calling, can art, parade, apple bobbing, hall rades, dancing, etc. 

This past Friday night Jason, Caden and myself joined Tori, Rebekah and Brian for a night of Cornhuskin at Meredith.  Brian nor Jason had ever been.  They thought it to be very interesting.  

Because Meredith does not have a football team, Cornhuskin is basically like their homecoming event.  Many alumni come back to see the classes compete in the finally performance.  It's pretty fun every so often especially if you're with great people.  

Thanks Rebekah for inviting us.  We had a great time!