State of Hockey!

Harrison participated in a great Minnesota tradition this weekend. He went to the Class A High School Hockey State Tourney final. My alma mater (the mighty Hermantown Hawks) was playing for the title! It was a close game but unfortunately the Hawks lost. Harrison had fun running around the Xcel center and meeting some old friends of mine. He was bribed with several rounds of fruit snacks, a hot dog, some popcorn, and cheerios but all in all he did pretty well. He did start to meltdown at the end but since it was an hour after his naptime, we can forgive him. We didn't even make it out of the parking garage before he was asleep.

Even though you can't tell by the pictures, he did have fun!

I think we have a future hockey player. H loves using the little hockey stick Matt got him to hit a ball in the drive way. The instant we pull into the garage he starts saying "Hock-ee!". I'll try to post a picture of him with his stick soon.

And the Oscar goes to...

Harrison attended his first Oscar party tonight at the home of his buddy Thomas. They rolled out the red carpet! Harrison felt very comfortable walking the red carpet and being photographed. He probably think that the paparazi follows him since he is constantly photographed.
This party was not some simple event. They encouraged sparkly, festive dress. Matt and Mike Flynn decided to dress "green"...not only in color but also as in recycling...they can wear their shirts again on St. Patrick's Day.

Unfortunately, we didn't make it to the end of the show but Harrison and Thomas were able to sneak in a few more minutes of play after they got their pajamas on.

These shoes are made for walking...

Harrison decided to talk a walk on the wild side tonight...he was walking around in Matt's shoes! (At least he wasn't wanting to wear my high heels...)

H wants we send a little special shout out to his Uncle Andy who is having a birthday today! Happy birthday!!!

Fun with my cousin!

Harrison started his weekend off with his ECFE class. Bubbles are one of Harrison's FAVORITE things! He has even figured out how to blow them...when he isn't eating them!

After class, St. Louis Park had a "Winter Meltdown" party. They had a huge indoor play area, a ton of bouncers, animals, face painting, and food! We met Nora and Reese McConnell there and Nora showed Harrison how to use the balance beam.

Saturday afternoon brought Uncle Matt, Auntie Callie, and Cousin Noland for a visit from St. Louis! Uncle Matt is home from Iraq for two weeks and they made the long drive up to see us.We were excited to celebrate Noland's 3rd birthday! He was a pro at blowing out his candles. (For the record...he got them all...no girlfriends!)Harrison sampled just a little taste of Noland's cake.The boys had to much fun playing together and only had one minor incident involving the rightful owner of a choo-choo-train. (Both claimed it was "mine" and details were sketchy on chain of ownership.) Harrison and Noland got along so well and in fact, they might have shared a little too well. Noland ended up with Harrison's stomach bug...we hope he and Callie feel better soon!!! (Harrison was a little tired in the picture below but I thought it was cute anyway.)

While mom and dad are away...Harrison will play! (With Grandma!)

Even though we were gone this past weekend, Harrison did not miss his ECFE class. It ended up being a "Grandparents Edition" of ECFE since his buddy Thomas was also there with his grandparents. (Photo's are actually courtesy of them!) The boys made us beautiful cards. Harrison is showing signs of artistic genius! (I like how he is looking over at Thomas' paper...I hope I don't have a future cheater on my hands!)

Vacation!

Matt and I snuck away for a little Valentine's Day vacation to Mexico. Harrison had a little vacation of his own...five days with Grandma and Grandpa! (OK, so we aren't that romantic...Valentine's Day just happen to coincide with President's Day weekend.)

Auntie Suzanne made sure that Harrison had the appropriate shirt for his Valentine's Party at daycare. Harrison's true love at daycare is "Oreo the cat". Any picture of a cat he now calls "Oreo". It is so funny to just see him light up when he sees the cat every day. (Side note....I just want to put out the reminder that we will NEVER have any pets but cats are particularly out of the question since I am deathly allergic.)

Matt and I enjoyed a great couple of days with our good friend Bob and Betsy Hatlestad. We had rain one day and a little cooler than we would have liked but there was no snow, no work, and no early morning wake up calls from Mr. H so we were happy! When I return to work tomorrow, I am hoping that I can sneak in a spa treatment in the morning and that someone comes around offering me fruity cocktails afternoon since I found them both to be a delightful part of the last few days!

In case anyone needs a virtual vacation...the pictures below are for you!

Super Weekend!

Harrison was able to get out and enjoy a nice Minnesota winter day. He and his dad went to go cheer on some friends in the City of Lakes Loppet Ski race. H had fun waving to all the skiers and eating the Oreo's at the restpoint. Harrison had a few friends over to watch the Superbowl...12 to be exact. He is hoping that his friend group doesn't change as he gets older since 9 of the other kids were girls!