Sunday, July 31, 2011

Summer Adventures!

Harrison has been doing more that just celebrating his birthday the last few weeks.  He took a couple of overnight trips.  The first was up to Duluth with Grandma and Grandpa Olmem.  He kept reminding us "But not mommy and daddy...just Fitzie."  They went to the boat museum, train museum, the park, played in the pool and road the NorthShore railroad train...all in just two days!  Harrison is already planning his next solo trip!  (Unfortunately the were too busy to take any pictures but the picture below was a parting shot from Uncle Andy's visit.)

Last week Matt and H headed up to Hackensack to the Lichty family cabin.  Grandpa & Grandma Lichty and Auntie Suzanne were eagerly awaiting them for some water fun.

Although the fishing did not produce much, it was not for lack of effort.

Word had it, Harrison was in the water for most of the day.





 He was a set to try tubing...but decided he needed to be a little bigger and just rode in the boat instead.
 Lunch time!  Hot dog roast...followed by marsh mellows!



 One of the neighboring towns has turtle races every Wednesday so of course Harrison had to check it out.
 Sizing up the field, looking for the fiercest competitor.


Luckily he caught a little more during this try fishing.
 And they're off...
 Some great summer memories for everyone!

Saturday, July 23, 2011

The celebration continues!

This weekend brought Uncle Andy for a visit so we thought we would do a late family birthday for Harrison.  He was soooooo excited for his birthday to continue!
 Auntie Suzanne built a special bear named "Fitz" for the birthday boy.
 He was very excited to get his super soakers!  Watch out world!
 Some presents will be put away until he is a little older but he got a Swiss army knife engraved with his name straight from Switzerland.
 Harrison couldn't wait to play with his new toys.  He tried out his t-ball set from Uncle Andy.
 
He'll now be cruising the mean streets of Copperfield Place on his new Scooter!
He insisted he put his helmet on for safety and got Cousin Alex to put on some roller blades to keep up with him.
 One final birthday cake!

 Friday night we spend with our cousins from Hawaii.  Harrison had fun catching up with Anna and Natalie.
 He also really liked Saddie...Uncle Tim and Auntie Lois' new dog!


Sunday, July 17, 2011

Happy 3rd Birthday!!!

It is so hard to believe that Harrison turned 3 on Friday!  We started off the day with Dr. Carlson and his 3 year check up.  Since he didn't get shots, we didn't think it was too mean to make him go to the doctor that day.  She did give him 3 stickers.  He is a healthy boy.  Passed all the tests and is 75% for weight and 50-75% of height.
Perhaps he found his calling as a doctor???
We decided Harrison's birthday was a great excuse to have a summer BBQ complete with jumping castle...only problem was it was POURING rain on that day.  After a quick call to the rental place, we were able to get "the boxing ring" jumper that thankfully fit in our garage.  Plan B worked out!  Harrison was SOOOOO excited when he woke up from his nap to find a jumping castle in the garage!


 Grandpa Mike turned his world upside down!
 Lots of fun jumping!
Even the little kids got in on the action.
 Kids were forced to take a break for dinner.

 The only reason the kids agreed to eat dinner is because they wanted cake!





 Caleb and Parker Stephens showed us a new type of face paint...frosting!
 Thomas Flynn turned Harrison into Super Harrison...his own cape with an "H"!

 Thanks T!
 Hugs all around for the birthday boy.  Here he is getting some love from Maggie Hanson.
 A neighborhood kid jump!
 Although we stressed no gifts...no one listened to us.  We didn't open them until the next morning since the kids were in the jumper until 9:30.
 Hockey gloves!!!


What a fun birthday for Harrison and for Mom and Dad!  A quick look back at the past 3 birthdays!