Flyin' High

Harrison got to fly for the first time on a weekend trip to Athens with Robert. He was so excited about flying that prior to going, he would wake up Robert and I to tell us his dreams of flying. And since the trip, he has added pilot to his future resume, along with veterinarian and astronaunt. According to Robert, Harrison loved traveling by plane. The pilot even invited him to sit in the cockpit and press a few buttons. And although flying was one of the highlights of their trip to Athens, I think the most fun was had by Harrison getting to spend some quality time with Robert, one on one. And, of course, his one on one time with Lee Lee and Bill. They went ice skating, hit golf balls, saw a movie, and went to the Georgia Auburn football game. He had such a wonderful time and it is now clear that both kids, even if only for a day, need to be an only child sometimes. And while we are on the subject of all things Harrison, I will go even more in depth about this amazing, curious little boy....

Harrison loves to put on a show and if you've ever watched him turn on music to show off his dance skills, you know exactly what I am talking about! The man is 100 percent energy all day long. There is no time for rest. The good news is he is transitioning into a phase where he can turn some energy into productive activities like legos or even homework. That's right, this year Harrison is actually doing his homework on his own free will. That extra year of kindergarten has proven to be an amazing success. Every morning he loves to find out what we have in store for the day and he is relentless in trying to make sure a playdate is involved. He has an incredibly kind heart and I am constantly amazed at his ability to try and make other people feel good. Don't get me wrong, he still can egg on a fight with his sister in the blink of an eye but, oh well, I will keep my fingers crossed that one day they will be able to go more than 5 minutes without some kind of brotherly/sisterly meltdown. A girl can dream, right?!?

Harrison is fascinated by animals and even more so by reptiles. At this moment we have a turtle, fish, hermit crabs, a dog, a cat and a gecko lizard. Harrison will spend hours each day walking around with his lizard, Zelda, on his shirt. He would probably take it around town if we let him. And he is also quite a little athlete. Lately, I have been suggesting to Brooks and Harrison that they get out of the car and run home when we pull into the neighborhood. It is a small attempt to get them to burn some extra energy but I haven't seen them get tired YET! I have noticed that they are great runners and very fast so I will continue to keep throwing them out of my car, I mean, helping them to run.

These kiddos are fun to have around. They drive me nuts with their constant bickering and whining sometimes but their smiles and happy attitudes will win you over every time. Here are some pics from their trip to Athens...