2009 - highlights of the past six months!

Wow- March 2009 (almost April) Already!!! A busier job, busier kiddos, a husband who travels more for work, a cat, a blackberry, facebook and life in general - I am waaaaay behind in updating my little harbi blog! So here are some highlights from the life of the Harbison's and updates on Brock since last October!

November - Thanksgiving was spent with the Davis' & The Douglas' in Harcourt. November brought winter to Iowa - sooner than we wanted/and isn't over yet as snow was yet predicted for this weekend! Brock and Quinn enjoyed fall music class with our Up With Down Little Stars group - Brock can really play a mean set of pans. Maybe he and Quinn will start a kitchen band.

Turkey Day Dancing Turkey

December was all about Ho Ho - Quinn and Brock were on the Ho Ho kick, but didn't want to get close to Santa when Grandpa Tom took the kids to the annual Lyons Club Christmas Party. They weren't the only ones afraid of Santa, Cousin Hannah wasn't giving him any love either. Brock seemed to enjoy opening his xmas gifts more this year. He is really into trucks and remote control cars. He got a great set of matchbook cars for Uncle Roger and Aunt Jeanne. New Year's was spent with the Freiermuth's and the Buckley's. Brock had a great time playing with the Freiermuth boys Brad and Joel and the Buckley kiddos Liam & Lucy. Quinn also had a blast at the slumber pary new year's.

Daddy and Brock

January brought extended stays at the grandparents for both harbi kiddos. Jay and I went on a caribbean cruise for my work (thank you Iowa Academy!). Brock got to stay with Grandma Jeanne & Grandpa Tom, then with the Freiermuths, and then w/Grandma and Grandpa Davis. Quinn stayed with Grandma and Grandpa Davis. It was an eleven day adventure for everyone!

- Wow our new chair!
February brought more music class and a friendship party at preschool for V-day. Brock still does not like chocolate, but Quinn does and is happy to eat enough for the both of them.

March madness - for Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, and oh yeah, basketball too - Brock's favorite shows (other than Back Yardigans), great for mom as they are my favorite too!

Brock has had so many milestones these past 6 months and Jay and I are so proud of him! He is working on potty training (both 1 & 2, now if we can just convince him that he doesn't need to take a bath after every potty time!) He is working on dressing himself, and has no problem undressing. He can now open the garage door and any cupboard in the house - usually to get himself a snack. He even carries his dishes to the counter when he's done eating. When he's not being annoyed by his sister, he sometimes is even willing to entertain her by pushing her around the house in the "car" grandma and grandpa Davis bought for the kids. We continue to be blessed with health, jobs, loving family and great friends!