Harris Family est. 2006

Salmon Ranch

2011-09-03T21:54:00.000-06:00

Good Life

2011-08-21T08:34:00.001-06:00

Grandma, Teeth, and Mother's Day

2011-05-15T20:17:00.000-06:00

Happy Easter

2011-04-23T23:11:00.000-06:00

Easter Egg Hunt

(Denver didn't like the Elks Lodge Elk very much)

Bandelier National Monument

(Indian Cliff/Cave Dwellings)

Happy Birthday Morgan!

Notice the excellent wrapping job done by Boston and Joe

Boston is helping babysit

1st time at the Dentist

Building a Cave

Field Trip at the PD

??? He is really asleep for the night

Happy Birthday Boston!

1st Set of Stitches

Happy 1st Denver!

2011-01-30T18:09:00.000-07:00

Fun at the Zoo

Happy Birthday Denver

Morgan messed up on the rocking horse... oops!

Boston also liked Denver's presents

Happy 1/11/11 at 11:11 AM

Pre-school

Family Walk on Sunday - Boston is wearing a Transformers sweater, mom's GR wolves shirt, pajama bottoms, and Buzz Lightyear boots. Wahoo!

Christmas Morning

2010-12-25T20:19:00.001-07:00

It's a Wonderful Life!

2010-12-19T16:59:00.000-07:00

The Albuquerque Aquarium

Petting the Rays and Sharks

A Puffer Fish

Swimming at the Hotel Albuquerque (we didn't have a swimming diaper)

Field Trip @ the Los Alamos Fire Station

... and now fighting fires at home

...and helping Santa

Boston and 'Bastien making snowmen

Hallelujah!

2010-11-28T20:37:00.006-07:00

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving...

Putting up the tree... November 10th!

Morgan hates it when I do this, but she's just so dang pretty!

Boston and 'Bastien...Buds

Denver... Deni

Boo!

2010-10-31T20:56:00.000-06:00

Monkeys and Dragons

2010-10-10T15:57:00.000-06:00

Boston and Buddy (the bear) - we bought this when we went to the zoo, but he likes to wear it because it makes him have a tail???

Boston doesn't like pictures very much anymore, but he does like dragons. He wears this to bed sometimes.

Going to Daddy Church (General Priesthood).

Denny is a Monkey

I'm Lovin' It!

2010-09-27T00:50:00.000-06:00

A is for Airplane

B is for Bakery

Temple Day - Taking Our Shifts

Ninja Turtle Morning

Reading Scriptures

Uncle Jared in Santa Fe

Bobcat Bite

2010-09-12T19:57:00.000-06:00

This is a world famous burger joint in Santa Fe. Maybe the tiles are coming off, maybe there are only about 15 seats, and maybe part of the restaurant is made of thin plastic walls, but the Green Chili Burger is world class! It took us an hour and a half just to get a seat.

The burger itself.

Ok, we went to the park with one of Boston's friends (girl). She left her stroller on the other side of the park, so Boston went to get it for her. This isn't his... I promise!

...Rain or Shine

2010-09-05T20:53:00.000-06:00

Deni's Goofy Face
Boston does not want to be at the park today (he just woke up from a small nap)

And now he's in time out

Another goofy face from Denver

Deni loves Morgan's hair

Senior Picture Day

A little dinged up

Both are asleep

Oops . . . got caught

Deni's routine throw-up Mr. Pumpkin Head

Mrs. Pumpkin Head

We had a bear eat out of our garbage one night... (about 8 feet from our front door)

Big Brother ! ?

This is our backyard

LA Times

2010-08-23T00:02:00.000-06:00

LA Times

Joe's Obsession with the weedy grass (Boston thinks snakes are going to bite him, so he doesn't want to walk on the grass)

We went on a Daddy & Boston walk in the back yard

We went to a playground and Mom got stuck...

Potty Training - yes, it's #2

Atomic City

2010-08-07T12:19:00.000-06:00

Day at the Park

Boss gets ticked while trying to put on his flip flops with this socks for some reason it just never works

Don't worry Morgan's not dead in this picture she just looks like death! That's how they sleep at night. Boston is usually right there too.

The one eye brow raise

Boss loves to ride his trike. He always tells people to check out his cool bike!

A Short TourThe ice rink Joe will be spending lots of time at during the winter. Apparently there are bears that spend a lot of time there too! yikes!

There was a fire here years ago that came close to burning the town down. You can see its still recovering.

One of the security check points to get to the lab

The Lab
There are a ton of different buildings but we think that is the main one. (At least it looks the best)

Ashley Pond's Pond

Main Street

Public Library (we do not live in Mesa, AZ its the just Mesa library )

This is where Joe's office is

This is Joey's new scooter. Boston loves it!

(you can see the "quad" behind that's what everyone lives in, its weird)

....And 1

2010-04-02T18:38:00.000-06:00

...And Young Women's Broadcast--Pink Theme

...And the Optimist's Fishing Festival - Arizona Cold

...And a 1.5 lb fish

...And Bos and Dad ate it

...And Bos is helping

...And the beautiful ones

...And the birthday hat

...And they're out

...And they're dead!

...And Nerf

...And Boston's presents

...And the blue one

...And a smile

...And another one

...And Addy is over

...And the birthday party

...And a lot of puke (I hate it when people say, "She's a spitter" and smile at me while I'm covered in puke)

...And immunizations

...And 1

...And a hike

...And my beebee Dembo

...And Nana and Poppa

...And ??

...And serious coloring

...And slivers

...And the Tonto Natural Bridge

...And it's huge

...And a fake smile

...And some new cars (thanks!)

...And Wrestling Camp

...And getting ready

...And Dr. Seuss's Birthday

...And a hike - Cypress Trail

...And my baby sister

...And she's loud!

...And the hike was worth it

...And a daddy hike

...And she's out

...And we're fishing (not really)

...And 1 month old

...And Grandma in Scottsdale

...And some super nummy ice cream!

...And my beebee Dembo's pink hat

...And I'm not supposed to wake her, but I can't help it.

...And some books

... circle the wagons

2010-02-14T20:01:00.000-07:00

Payson -- Arizona 3A Runner-Up

I know it is not that big deal, but I've put 3 years into a program that was almost dead and this year we took 8 wrestlers to state. With those 8 wrestlers (about half a team), we placed 7 and took second in state. We were picked to take anywhere from 5th to 10th. It was a good tournament, and these few boys really gave it all. Big victory for me, and it felt good to see the fruits of 3 hard years of labor.

After church, Boston always runs out front in the grass. Poor guy, he loves grass and there just isn't much to go around in this town. When I tell him it is time to go home, he always runs under this tree and waits for me to come under there...it's a pain, but he's a 'cute guy.'

Happy Valentines Day!

Boston and his Buddy

Soggy diaper

While doing laundry, Boston and I ran to Home Depot and grabbed $2.04 worth of bargain wood and made car roads out of them. We painted them and he's still got them in his room...something about 'doing it yourself.'

Momma and Denver

Bath-time...Something is missing down there???

The three wonders of my world...

DO NOT DISTURB

Lippy

Bath #1 w/ Grandma

Grandma is awesome at reading books...except the Gunniwolf
'Hunker-cha, Hunker-cha, Hunker-cha'

Big Brother Boston and Baby Dembo

Taking a nap on Mommy's bed

Relaxing...

No Mo JoMoBo...

2010-01-09T14:24:00.000-07:00

After the Shower

Playing with the baby shower balloons

Watchin' a movie

Getting ready...

Not Comfortable (30 min. before delivery)

6:02 p.m. -- Baby Denver

Hospital Dinner (steak, shrimp, and martinelli's)

Leaving the Hospital

Home for the first time

The Supers....

Super Wrestler

Super Dad

Super Christmas

Super Presents

Super Excited

Super Miracle

Super Pretty Lights

Super Owie

Super Yummy Necklace From Boston

Super Dangerous Tools

Super Long Zoo Day
Super Cool Manta Rays

Super High

Super Fun Train

Super Gross Goats Chewing Gum

Super Hot Tractor

Super Tasty Salty Water

Super Cavities

Super Cool Peter Pan

Super Big Pumpkin

Super SneakyBoston

Super Dirty

Super Healthy

Super Green Hands

Super Cool Toys

Super Happy Half-Birthday

Super Uncomfortable Grandma (and super sport)

Super Dangerous FUN

Super Sticky

Super Fun Rodeo

Super Creepy Talking Car

Super Tough

Super Fast Piggy

Super Swimmer

Super Monsoon

Super Suckers

Super 4th of July

Catch Up

2009-06-21T00:18:00.000-06:00

Another day in paradise. . . .

I loaded all of the pictures in reverse chronological order, so...

Girls' camp is finally over!!! Morgan had a Sunday evening to Saturday (7 days long) girls' camp as the ast. camp director. I bet she put in over 200 hours for that camp, and from the sounds of it, the girls are very grateful for Morgan's hard work. I am super grateful for Big Nanna, Bee Anna, Eli, Mary, and Lilly to drive all the way and take care of Boston while I worked and Morgan "camped." There were so many little things that you did for Boston, Morgan, and I--thank you, but especially thank you for caring for Boston. He needed you guys this week.

When the five were getting ready to go home, we all went to the Nifty Fifty diner (aka the nifty crappy) on the way out. Besides the horrible food, the bad service, and the waitress scam, I had a blast! When B.N., B.A., Eli, Mary, and Lilly were leaving, Boston was crying very loud yelling their names as they drove away. We miss you, we love you, and thank you.

The last night here, the big kids watched a movie in the living room, and Mary, Boston, and BeeAnna watched a doggie movie in the bedroom. They only lasted 15 or so minutes except for Anna. Boston sure misses you.

It took two of them to throw the trash away...Sorry girls
Sidewalk chalk...It was a blast, but the next morning, the land lady came over and told us we have to clean it up. She explained that sidewalk chalk is a nuissance to the complex. Oops

Playing at Rumsey Park

Fishing at Green Valley Park

Anna got her hair stuck in the reel. Not the most proud moment for the fishing master, but you did us proud.

When we went fishing here, we pulled about 12 sun fish out in an hour. There were half a dozen people there fishing that didn't catch anything. All we had were $12 poles and worms and we couldn't put bait on fast enough. It was a lot of fun. Anna caught the most

Boss and Eli playing intendo

Boston's best buds: Daddy Bear, George, and Blue (the very best friend which is the blanket)

Boss and Mii-Miew

Boss and Daddy

At the movies watching up...everything there was snuck in -- even the popcorn.

George was biting, so he had to sit in time out

Boston made sure to give him a hug and explain that he can't bite...

Night walk

Again, with his buddies: George, Baby, Podge, and Blue (the blanket who is the very best of friends)

Got a little hot....

When we went to the wedding, Boston had a lot of fun with Grandma McDaniel...What is she teaching him?

Boston loves Linken...Shannon wasn't present

This is what I (Joe) have to compete with at nights...aahhhh!

Playing with cousins and aunts

At Michelle's wedding...

Boston had to go to timeout for hitting...

This was at a Payson Car show...doesn't that look like Mater off of Cars?

Mii-Miew's Birthday

We went to fossil springs...more hiking than fun though. We know how to do it right next time...

Easter Egg Hunting was fun

Easter Bunny... not so fun

These were the last minutes with Tink...we were sad to see her go, but not that sad.

We went to the Diamondbacks opening day, 100 plus degrees out, and we had a bad poopy diaper. Thanks Morgan for covering the goo...

Chase Stadium - Covered

Time out for biting. . . some days he is there more than others.

Happy Birthday Boston! #2
The Birthday was a Lightning McQueen format at the park. The party was around Radiator Springs with toys, a race, a Tow-Mater fishing, and a Pin-the-tail on Dinoco.

Joe and Bos doing Rock Band

We found him like this one morning...we don't understand it at all. What is all the toilet paper for?

The Tonto Natural Bridge...kinda cool

Playing at the Park - fake grass

Wants his Mii-Miew...she had to go to church early for meetings.

2009-02-02T16:34:00.000-07:00

Boston has always been a little snuggel bug but lately he has really been melting our hearts with the nuzzling . . . AND . . . he just started to use the binki. He found it in the bottle drawer one day and has continued to ask for it. Most kids at his age are trying to ditch the habit but he has just started! Great!

Boss man really likes bath time. He always seems to line his boats up on the side of the bath and then puts them back in the water one at a time.

Boss and Mom were playing dinos. Mom was having the dino eat Boston's ear. When she stopped he insisted she continue. He just loved the feeling of the dino's tail in his ear. His eyes started rolling around and then next think I knew he was asleep! We always knew he liked his ears played with but this was just too cute.

Mom and Dad took Boss to his first movie! He only lasted about 25 min. Boston's favorite part of our date was the popcorn and POP!!!

As soon as mom is done with a hair cut Boss wants in on the action. He insists she puts the cutting cape on him and sprays stuff in his hair. He also has picked up a habit of showing everyone what he is eating!

This was Boston's first night in his own big boy bed! I don't know if you can tell in this picture but it was a tearful event for Morgan! (he still climbs in our bed at about 2 am everynight)

Daddy and Boston on Christmas eve at Green Valley Park

Santa brought Boss 1 trillion presents.

Thanksgiving!!!

My two oldest sisters Mindy and Shannon and their families came for Thanksgiving. It was great to have them here. We went to Mesa and watched the Christmas lights turn on at the temple. It was really pretty.

Mesa temple is different but very pretty!

This is at Green Valley Park in Payson. Joeys office is right behind the dock. This is his beautiful view from his office window. We were fishing. John caught a bass and Joe cut it up and cooked it in our kitchen! I wasn't too happy about that one! Just thinking about it makes me want to go bleach the kitchen.

This picture makes it look as if Boston got in a fight but he really just went hog wild with a marker.

I love this pic of K-bean!!

Boss loved Aunt Mindy's hair. The whole time they were here he was eyeing her hair. He couldn't stop running his little hands through it.

Boss man gives the biggest pucker up. Brooklyn seemed a little unsure!

Videos! These are the most recent

I know this one is not right side up but it wouldn't turn and it is just too cute!

Boston loves the park. He really likes to fly his Lightning McQueen kite. He is now able to climb up those scary bar things all by himself.

Boston's very first hair cut!! He no longer has the old man rat nest on the back of his head! Its cute he looks like a big boy!

Season's Greetings

2008-11-24T22:26:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween!!! Dr. Harris

Boston was excited to dress up like his Uncle Eli!

Trick-Or-Treat

(He used his Dr. bag for the candy)Both our stake and the Parks and Recreation had a trunk-or-treat. Score!

This is Boston's Buddy - Kaylee Pulcipher. They do a lot together and I don't think it hurts that their mothers are good friends either.

After a long day of candy scavenging, he's back with his best friend: Blue.

The Phoenix Zoo (in November)

This was probably the best weather we've experienced this year. Couldn't have been a more perfect day. Morgan, Boston, and I walked three miles with about 5000 other people doing a pledge walk for MS. The top side . . . we got free admission into the Phoenix Zoo. When we got in there and went around one time, I asked Morgan if she was about ready to go. She wasn't . . . we made sure to see everything there. . . and most things 2x or 3x.

Saguaro Cactus Slide

We were looking at a panther.
This Elephant is a fake one . . . but it looks very real.

They estimated this galapogos turtle is at least 125 years old. They said he was about 800 lbs.

They had a big exhibit with many different kinds of animals in it.

Boston needed some shade. It was about 65 all day.

Boston loves monkeys. They had a monkey exhibit where there were dozens of monkeys just climbing around us. . . jumping from tree to tree at arms length.

Boston's favorite were the Elephants. He loves the sound they should've made but didn't.

ARIZONA

We love Arizona. It took a little bit of getting used to - like the no grass and the granite yards, but we love it now. . . even Morgan . . . especially Morgan. Occasionally, we'll tell eachother that it's the best weather in the world. We might not be here forever, and we don't want to forget all the funny cacti and shrubbery that we take for granted right now.

The biggest cacti in the world are Saguaro cacti. This is a large one at that. Alot cooler in real life.

Up To October . . .

2008-10-12T21:51:00.000-06:00

We're Back!!!!

We go on these kicks where we try something out for a little while. We're not really good at forming healthy habits, but our intentions are great! We got into this longboarding/bike riding kick for about a month. It was fun while it lasted, and Boston loved wearing his Lightning McQueen Helmet all over the place. This was a McDonald's treat after the ride. The McDonald's in Payson is kind of like the McDonald's in Evanston (very nice). We sit on the leather chairs and eat sticky ice cream. Morgan's favorite thing in the world is a fudge sunday from McDonalds' but we always have to go through the drive through twice because they never give her enough fudge. When we got to McDonalds we couldn't get Boss to take his helmet off!

Boston loves ice! I don't know how we got that little guy to wear those Harry Potter glasses longer than 1.5 seconds, but it worked.

We were in the parade. Someone gave boss a pom-pom and he was bopping me on the head the whole time. Morgan couldn't stop laughin.

Dad and Boston are starting to get along a lot better. We don't just to tickle tortures and chase. We play cars, trucks, and ride in the work truck around the parking lot. I am not taking away from Mom, just being a more intricate part of his life, and I love it!

Ok, seriously! Among Boston's favorite things, extra buttered popcorn and Cars the movie are at the top.

Have you ever seen calf roping at a rodeo? It's kind of like that trying to get Boston dressed after bathtime.

Mom and Dad are horrible about presents. We planned out Boston's Christmas, bought the presents, and then opened most of them. The tunnel tent is one of them, and it is a blast! We have movie parties in here on the weekends.

We went to a carniva in the Home Depot parking lot. It was discusting. We hated it; however, Boston loved the lights and mom and Boston had a fun ride in the merri-go-round car ride.

Since calf roping, Boston runs around the house trying to get as much recognition he can with the funky dress up.

If you are guessing what this is, it is exactly what you think it is - Crisco. Morgan was in the middle of a haircut and Boston was being suspiciously quiet. . . because he got into the crisco.

Thanks for the sweatshirt . . . it's starting to get in the 50's and 60's at night and we get a little cold.

Morgan always clogs the vacuum and Bos and I always get to fix it.

Boston is a great kisser. If you missed the newspaper article, he was front and center swinging with his friend (that's a girl). He always kisses her too.

Boston is starting to get into books. Not much, but as long has he has his bottle in, he can pretty much endure anything.

Thanks Kubaleks for the candy. Boston loves candy! Especially first thing in the morning.

Same thing . . . thanks!

We just went to a fish hatchery. It was the next best thing to the gold fish that lasted about a week. These ones you could feed as much as you wanted, and they wouldn't die.

The two most beautiful creatures in the world!!!

He likes to stick his fingers in my ears.

Green River Visit

2008-06-10T22:21:00.000-06:00

Boston loves the swing in G&G Harris's basement, but upstairs everybody knows someone is swinging because it sounds like a singing whale.

Bos-Bos loves Julia!

The Brothers

What a crew! We had a geneology night with Great-Grandma & Great-Grandpa Harris. It was really neat.

We stayed up 'till 1 a.m. to see Corby, Landy, and Brynn. The reunion was a little emotional for Morgan (and Boston - because he was tired, but Morgan wouldn't let him sleep)

Yikes! Grandma took out Grandpa on Wii boxing.

Boston and Aunt Lily

Thanks Laura for the present!

That was the only picture of my Birthday, because Morgan and Brynn were too busy taking pictures of themselves.

Night! Night!

ZZZzzzz . . .

Grandma & Grandpa McDaniel with all the Grandkids

Happy Birthday Grandma . . . Shannon?

Boston loved throwing things down the wooden stairs including himself, so someone was always on guard.

We'll miss you Eric.

Bye Bye. . .

The Last Few Months

2008-05-25T16:25:00.000-06:00

Easter and Boston #1

2008-03-30T18:57:00.000-06:00

Happy Birthday Boston

Boston had a lot of fun with the presents. Thanks all--but he liked the paper more.

Boston loved his birthday cake!!
Happy Easter!!!

We hate the picture, but here's the fam. . . Happy Easter!

We had an Eggstravaganza at the park. Boston was deathly afraid of the Easter bunny! In fact, every time he saw the freakishly hairy monster he'd freak out a little bit. He did have fun getting the eggs, though.

This might be the reason Boston hated the Easter bunny so bad. When we went over to the Llama, Boston went up to pet it and it tried to head butt us. Boston panicked and screamed at the top of his lungs. He's not one for animals.

2008-03-09T17:26:00.000-06:00

Morgan enjoyed Dr Seuss' Birthday party more then any kid there! Boston has a big bruise that has been there for a couple weeks from a nasty fall he had!

Here is Joey playing smash brothers with a bunch of 12 year olds, showing no mercy! He won every time.

I'm not sure how to turn the pic but.. it shows Boston's hair he is getting.

Wrestling is over for Joe. They had tacky banquet: Pepsi and cake was served! Yikes! was going through my mind the whole time!

Silly little Boston is always getting into things! That day he got out a bag of coco nut and ran into the living room before mom would notice. He dumped the bag out and went hog wild!

The Past
When Boston would sleep with mom and dad, he would move around like crazy and kick them off the bed!

The Present

Boston is now sleeping in his crib! He still has mom's pillow, and we have to dance with him until he is asleep, he won't go to bed on his own but its ok!

The Family went to Dr Seuss' birthday party! We ate Hot dogs, chips, cookies, and pop! Boston won the foot book. We tried to get him to walk up to the front and get it and he almost got there! It was cute! Everyone was saying, "awwww" Here he is at the end of the birthday party getting his goodie bag!

2008-01-15T21:09:00.000-07:00

Seasons' Greetings from Payson, AZ

Christmas Eve we bundled lightly (sweaters) and went on a walk around the beautifully lit lake at Joe's office. There were probably 400 Canadian geese in the lake along with many other snow birds.

SANTA

PRESENTS!!!

GRANDMA!!!

JOE

MORGAN

BOSTON
coming soon!
(got too tired)

2007-11-17T20:04:00.000-07:00

Morgan was so excited to go on a romantic moonlit ski lift; however, because of her condition (pregnant), it ended up being like a 1st timer on an ocean voyage . . . she was throwing up over the edge constantly and very miserable. Fortunately, we got a happy picture off before we stepped on the lift.

BOSTON JOSEPH HARRIS

WE LOVE OUR PUPPY!

We are loving our life here in Payson! Today, we went out on a walk around the city park in our Tshirts. Even though there isn't any grass--well, non-artificial grass--it is a pretty town.

Joe is loving his job as the Athletic Coordinator. He is getting the Basketball and Volleyball seasons started as well as coaching the Payson Longhorn wrestling team. He loves the work atmosphere and the mountain atmosphere
http://www.ci.payson.az.us/Departments/parks/contact.htm

Recently, she took Joe and Boston to Burgur King. After the meal, she requested a crown for the baby, but instead of letting Boston play with it, she throned herself. When Morgan got home from the lunch, she noticed a kid peeing in the bushes. She immediately got out of the car and yelled at the kid (remember the crown is still on her head) to knock it off and grow up. Morgan is also a watchdog for lizards. For some reason, two of them have found their way into the bathroom. Yikes!

Boston is growing up. He's as bald as it gets, but he's starting to sprout hair. Boston loves his mom, and when she is not around, he is always looking over his shoulder for her. Boston loves story time and a puppet show at the Library; he loves Kindermusic with his mom at the college; and he loves to eat! Even green peas now. Boston has picked up dancing, biting, and can stand now on his own. He loves hiding and playing peek-a-boo under the covers and cushons, and (much to his father's dismay) still sleeps with his parents . . . right in the middle.

Morgan is teaching Boston a bad habit -- to soak his feet while brushing his teeth (with dad's toothbrush!!!).

We had a great Halloween. The city of Payson does a Trunk-or-treat where they supply the candy. Joe went to Phoenix and bought $5500 worth of candy for this event. This year, we exploited Boston for the goods instead of someone else's child, but when we got low on candy, we went over to the city's stash and loaded up. They still have about 200 lbs of candy left over. We got 15 lbs of it the other day.