introducing Tessa!

Tessa Suzanne Harris is here! She was born at 1:56am on June 24th. 7lbs. 3oz. 19 in. long.

Jinx (see previous post). Who knows what we are doing, but whatever it is it's going to be amazing.
I have sunburned feet. Molly spent pretty much the whole day in her teensy pool. Despite the pool being mostly deflated and the size of a puddle, she loved it, but the poor dear just crashed at 7. She even slept through getting her diaper changed before I plopped her into bed. I hope she doesn't wake up all disoriented; we could be in for a rough night, or she may just sleep all the way through (yes please).
So pretty much I had nothing to say but I am posting this anyway.

bless us with patience and good sleeps

Molly is finally down for a nap after quite a lot of tantrum throwing (mostly by her, but I joined in once or twice). We have some sleep problems at our house and it's only going to get more exciting when we add a newborn to the mix. And I wonder how she will adapt to new living quarters on top of that(if all happens as we are hoping)? Should be fun. Chill pills will be in order I am sure, or just candy by the truckload. Sigh.
Anyway, as many are aware, the Torrey hotel didn't pan out. It was in the closing process with another buyer. I'm pretty sure (let's hope I'm not jinxing us by putting it on the blog) we are getting us a motel in Monticello. There are two prospective properties there. Ryan's brother also has a hotel in Monticello and has been looking into things a bit for us. Ryan will be going with his dad in the next two weeks to really get things rolling. We are shooting for becoming Monticello-ites shortly after the baby is born, but that could really be pushing it as the baby is due to arrive in four weeks. So that there's a little bit 'bout what been going on 'round here.
I want me some licorice.

Molly's get together b-day celebration of sorts:

Okay so here's what's going down. We are having a little gathering at the park (Westridge Elementary and surrounding playgrounds and park) for Molly's birthday. It's really going to be low key; as in we might even have cake. Seriously, just going to the park to play. So any Grandparents, Aunties, Uncles or cousins who feel like swinging and sliding and climbing and throwing wood chips Friday May 14 at 7pm, well then, come and play. I guess you could come even if you just want to sit there; sliding and the like are not requirements :).

Yep

Maybe it's about time I wrote a little sumpthun. We are in full throttle of gettin' us a motel down ta hicks ville. Ryan and his dad are going to visit a few of the places Ryan's been looking into this weekend. Kind of exciting. I know, we are finally making some sort of decision and just jumping into it. Wish us luck! The most likely candidate is a Days Inn in Torrey, UT (about an hour from Richfield on the way to Capital Reef and fish lake and the like). A lot gonna be changin' round here for us. New baby, new business, new place to live. Feels like a lot. We will see how it all pans out, and maybe I'll keep you posted, but who knows because I have become quite unreliable with the blogging updates.

If you haven't already heard, we are having a girl! Yay! I can't really think of anything much else that is going on around here besides the daily whatevers.
Molly is starting to say a lot of new words which is always fun and exciting (baby, more(moy), water(wawa), Molly(Mowy), ow, nose(no), on, up, down, happy, diaper(diapy), toes...). She has not been sleeping so well at night recently. Frustrating.
Really no news on the job search. We just keep on keeping on. We hope to be moved out of the parent's basement before we are 40 ;)
At this moment Molly is washing her baby doll with a wet wipe and giving her a lot of kisses. She does cute things.

spreading the news!

We've been holding off saying anything this time around because of the miscarriage, but I'm 12 weeks and four days along now and feel it's a good time to start spreading the news. We heard a healthy heart beat at our first doctor's visit yesterday, so things are looking good. I feel like the size of a house already! I'm not going to jinx things by saying I'm starting to feel better, because I said that yesterday and ended up feeling horrid last night and puking once again. I know you wanted to know all about it :) So anyway, June 26th (give or take) Molly will be a big sister and we are soo excited!!

That's just the way it is

Nope for the job. Bummer. Whelp, all's good. Not quite sure what we are going to try next. We will just have to see.

at long last

So today Ryan got a call for an interview (finally) for the Provo job. We were giving it up as a no go...but, hooray after all! His interview is on Wednesday. Here is hoping!

rain puddles

A Provo city planning technician job just opened up and Ryan has applied. Now we wait. . .

What should we do; just tell me, okay?

There are just about no jobs out there. Well, there are some, but they are in high demand and people more qualified are getting them. We are feeling a little bit stuck. Ryan doesn't feel like going for his masters is the right move yet. I don't know. We've been offered an opportunity for help to get started in a business. We've been considering running a bed and breakfast. In researching we've discovered that to actually make enough money to live on you have to have quite a few rooms which means a lot more money to buy one. And of course a great location, more money. Essentially we'd be taking out a hefty loan from Ryan's Dad. Mind you, he offered, we didn't go asking for it. Also, the only way we'd do it is if it is on our terms, Ryan's Dad doesn't control it. Title in our name, all that kind of thing. We will be paying him back plus interest and all. Hmmm....? Running a B and B will be everyday (even Sundays) all day kind of work. I just don't know! One that we've found (if it is still for sale) is called the China Clipper Inn in Colorado. We've got a lot to think about! At least we'd get a home along with a business, right? Bonus. Of course we'd be sharing it with a whole heard of strangers. Sleepovers every night, woot! I don't know if I'm cut out for it. With little Molly to boot, and any other brave spirits who are waiting to join our little Harris clan (hopefully).

Raspberries and Walking

More Molly adventures to share with you. Enjoy!

She was spitting like a spray bottle. I'm talking, like, amazing.

I don't even know

Because she's cute I guess

A prayer for you

I Said a Prayer for you Today

I said a prayer for you today
And know God must have heard;
I felt the answer in my heart
Although he spoke not a word.

I didn't ask for wealth or fame
(I knew you wouldn't mind);
I asked for priceless treasures rare
Of a more lasting kind.

I prayed that He'd be near you
At the startof each new day,
To grant you health and blessings fair,
And friends to share your way.

I asked for happiness for you
In all things great and small,
But that you'd know His loving care
I prayed the most of all.

Running again

Thanks to Sara, I now have a running Partner. Yay! It was so nice actually running outside rather than on the tredmill. Feels so much safer having someone with you. And totally helped me get out of bed this morning instead of waiting for Molly to be my wake-up call. So thanks Sara, this is just what I've been needing!

A- Attached or single: Well Ryan would be that husband I have.
B- Best Friend: (s) Ryan, sisters and mom, Erin and Tye.
C- Cake or Pie: I like both depending on type and what mood I'm in, but I'm always in the mood for yummies.
D- Day of choice: I like Wednesdays and Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays.
E- Essential Item: I will copy Micquel and say water.
F- Favorite Color: tan of course, JK, I like lots.
G- Gummi Bears or Gummi Worms: Bears.
H- Hometown: Provo
I- Indulgence(s): Right now I love those chocolate carmel macadamia nut Costco yummies, but mostly I love food.
J- January or July: July
K- Kids: 3. According to a face book test 3 girls, but who even knows, not me.
L- Life is Incomplete Without: familia
M- Marriage Date: April 28, 2006
N- Number of Siblings: nine
O- Oranges or Apples: Oranges
P- Phobias or Fears: You all know mine, driving, and also speaking, mostly at all.
Q- Quotes: "Cheese it Betty!" -Becca Smith
R- Reason To Smile: biffing it please.
S- Season: Today I am going to say the season of October, because it is my birthday season, and sometimes I pretend it's mine.
T- Tag Three: Cinderella, bobby Joe, Willamina
U- Unknown Fact About Me: I'm stuck on this one...I dislike fake plants in people's yards. Tacky.
V- Vegetarian or Meat Eater: I do like the meat, but I am still learning how to prepare it for my family
W- Worst Habit: Worrying about what other people think and worrying in general, and eating too much all the time.
X- X-Rays or Ultrasounds: Which do I prefer, or have experienced? Well, at the dentist and having a baby. Baby ultrasounds are much more fun if all's good.
Y- Your Favorite Food: Anything that's not nasty.

pictures as promised

At the zoo...

Sorry, not any animal pictures, but they were not being very photogenic. Poor sad animals.


This is purely random. Molly just wants to get the camera these days. She's starting to reach for it in this shot.

Summer fun, even though it was much too cold for swimming. We brought out warm bath water, so it was all good.

More swimming

Just a random thought from my little book...

In all the times that seem so hard
when tears cry out inside,
You must explore new ways to live,
Reverse depression's tide.

When all of your solutions
Stay away, remain unknown,
And you are isolated
In you your heart and feel alone,

Remember that the world
Is full of others just like you
And you can reach beyond the darkness, change your point of view.

Everyone has moments
When their problems seem too much.
Everyone has joys that seem
Elusive, out of touch.

but when it all seems very bleak
And hope has all but gone,
Remember, time will heal your heavy thoughts
If you'll hang on

-Bruce B Wilmer


Have a good day you all, and coming soon... a couple of pictures from our trip to the zoo with Megan and Oliver. Whoopee!!

yo cousin

Happy Birthday to Tye!

Hope you have a grand ol' day lovely one!