We're moving...

Our family of 3 will be moving in November. We've been struggling financially for the past couple years and so we will be closing the daycare in September and plan to move to Fenton in November. We feel sad to have to close the daycare as it has been in my heart to do for so long and we were finally able to make it happen. Unfortunately due to a few business ventures falling through for Jeremy and my kids at the daycare coming and going unexpectantly, it made it very difficult to have enough to cover our expenses. We know that we have so much to be thankful for and that God will continue to provide for us like He always has. One great thing about the move will be that Jeremy and I are starting off debt free (except some family we have to pay back) and that excites us. We never want to have debt again or live above our means. It's so easy to do in our society and we don't feel it's Godly. We have wonderful family and friends, a church we love being a part of, a strong marriage, a beautiful baby boy and most importantly God so we are grateful for everything we have and know that this will just be a new chapter in our lives. Thank you all for your prayers and support as I know many of you know how hard it is for me to say goodbye to "Keri's Kidz."

What's new with Ethan 6-18-08

Hmm...what's new with our little man. On May 25th Ethan reached out for toys for the first time. Mommy was so proud! A week later on June 1st Ethan rolled from his stomach to his back! We were at Grandma and Grandpa Petke's when this happened and we were all so excited! He gave us a real laugh at Grandma and Grandpa Petke's for the first time this past weekend which Jeremy and I couldn't believe...I mean this was a laugh that lasted for 5 seconds and it was by far the cutest thing I've ever heard! We have been trying desperately since to hear it again...so far no luck! We also got 3 month pictures done of Ethan...he was 14 weeks and we got a couple really cute shots. Ethan is such a happy baby and so laid back. He is just such a sweet little boy, we love him more and more each day.

Mommy's First Mother's Day 5-11-08

Mommy had a wonderful first Mother's Day. We spent it with my mom's side of the family, as we always do. We went to a Thai restaurant in Plymouth and Ethan got to meet a few more of his relatives as well. It was a great day!

First Family Vacation... April 29 - May 6, 2008

As Jeremy's Papa lives in Bradenton, Florida and is going on 92 years old he really wanted to meet his first great grandbaby soon and we thought that was a good idea too! We decided to fly down and Ethan did wonderful on the plane. Everyone said he was a good traveler :) We stayed with Papa and "Bubby" for a few days, visited my good friend Joanna and her hubby and also visited Megan and Mia who were the two flower girls in our wedding. We had a great first family vacation in sunny Florida and can't wait to do it again soon! The highlight of the trip other than seeing family and friends was being able to take Ethan to the ocean for the first time. It was a special moment!

Valentine's Day 2008

On February 14th, 2008 at 3:12 pm, our lives were changed forever! Jeremy and I welcomed our first child, Ethan Craig Harrison! He was 7lb.3oz., 20.5" long with blue eyes and some peach fuzz. Mommy was in labor for 15 hours and was in shock after delivering Ethan. It was much more intense and painful then I ever imagined but of course our precious baby boy was worth every second of pain. He was welcomed by many friends and family and we thank Jesus so much for blessing our lives with this little miracle.