Sneak Peak Christmas Pics

These are the 2 sneak peek pictures that were sent to us. Can't wait to see the rest and pick one for our Christmas cards. :)

Shopping and lunch with Nana for her birthday!

Harper had so much fun today shopping and having lunch with Nana for her birthday.

Happy Birthday Nana!

Getting Ready for Nana's B-day...

Lunch with Nana

Harper's World- almost 11 months

 She can crawl  FAST, say mom, dad, Andrew, and tries to say Jackson. She can clap and today at Freebirds decided to "dance" to the heavy medal music they had playing. She has also tried to hit us in the face and then laugh or stare at us so we are working on that new discovery... She loves playing with her stuffed animals, rings, and reads books herself everyday. I try to read to her, but she likes to do it herself- very independent young lady! Harper has made many things at school and we can't wait to go see her Christmas Pageant next month.

Fun with Pop- worn out from all his tickling!

Eating is always interesting and fun. Harper is a GREAT eater.

Our baby bird loves Chinese food- especially Pei Wei.

Playing in the crib.

She adores her bunny. Every night she sucks on bunny's ears and sometimes when we go check in on her she's snuggling with bunny.

She has just about enough hair for a tiny bow! But... below is what the hair looks like after the bow is out- Troll Hair!

During this holiday of Thanksgiving, Brett and I want to express to all of our friends and family that we are thankful for you and are grateful we get to live life together. Most of all we are thankful for God's unending love and our reserved seat at His banquet table.

 Better is one day in His house but...

 while we are here on Earth let's enjoy our relationships with each other and continue to tell others about our awesome relationship with Him.

 Happy Thanksgiving!



Halloween Fun

Harper was Minnie Mouse this year for Halloween. She loved her sparkly dress. She got to wear it twice- at Andrew's school Fall Festival and at our house on Halloween.

Putting the costume on for the first time...

Listening to the Music Man...

Hanging out at the party

We love getting dressed up and having some fun for Halloween.

Posing for pictures with cousin Andrew.

Reading her Halloween book.

Enough pictures!

Happy Halloween

Arboretum Pumpkin Time

We went to the Dallas Arboreum this past Sunday with Aunt Kim, Aunt Liz, Uncle Steve, Andrew, and Nana and Pop. It started out all good in the parking lot...

First picture went well with the grandparents...

Harper on a pumpkin- no bueno! The kid who is never scared of anything actually didn't like the pumpkins. Exhibit A

She was ok if someone was holding her away from the big bad scary pumpkins...

LOVED the koi fish in the pond!

Snuggly with Nana by the pumpkin flowers.

Mean model pose with the pumpkins.

Family Picture

Trying to get away from the pumpkins...

Snacks work well for pictures people!

Exhausted and ready to go home!
* Just a little side note- later that day at Walmart Harper was not scared of a motion activated Grim Reaper. In fact she laughed at it and reached towards it- go figure! And please don't worry- she is no longer scared of pumpkins- now she tries to kiss them!

This time last year...

So Harper... this time last year your mother was Bella- pregnant and in love/bitten by a vampire and your dad... well your dad was the tooth fairy (no worries-pretend of course honey). We want you to always enjoy life to the fullest! Never be afraid to be silly and surround yourself with good friends and you will always be laughing!

9months old!

 Love this picture- even if she's not 9 months old in it, it shows her love for her cousin. We love you Andrew- even maybe a little too much at times! hehe. Can't wait to see your Halloween costume!

Harper had her 9month check up last week and has continued to grow and is healthy. We thank you Lord for all you have given us, especially a healthy child. Harper is 22 pounds and 30 inches long-! She is looking more and more like a little girl and less like a baby. She does great at the Dr. and loves Dr. Lestz. It really is like she is in a trance because she watches every little move Dr. Lestz makes. She's always happy- EVEN when she got her first ear infection and had a fever for 3 days. Thank you GiGi for taking care of Harper so Mommy could go to work! And for the hint on how to get that pink medicine down- turns out she likes it if you don't squirt it all in her mouth at once! Slow and steady or pink gets everywhere!

Food update: Harper loves pizza, waffles, and spaghetti and meatballs! She's her mama's girl!

Getting Big!

Harper's sign that she is sleepy!

Having fun in her crib pulling herself up and standing up in her crib.

My favorite smile she does. When she is super happy she sticks that chin and two new teeth out!

Bathtime is so fun.

So much fun she doesn't like to get out and will bend her legs when you try to stand her up...

Snuggly in her towel

Laughing with Mommy

Harper has grown so much and is now pulling herself up and walking around her crib. I can't believe she's already 9 months old. Harper we love you and can't wait to celebrate your first birthday in a few months.