Kacie's Run

Well the Sassy Sisters were out in full force this past Saturday at Kacie's Run. Even though it was early we wore our boas! This was Harper's first 5k and she loved it! She slept most of the walk, but had a fun time being sassy with all of us! Kacie's Run helps support the special education kiddos in our school district and the special Olympics. Country Place is always very sassy!Mommy and her sassy sidekick. She really needed her sunglasses because it was so bright!

The first grade team with the Queen and the sassy girl in training! I just have to say I LOVE LOVE LOVE Jen's sassy outfit!

Although my team is ready for me to come back I have mixed emotions about next Monday when I return to teaching. I have missed it, but I know it's going to be hard to leave Miss H. She is going to be in GREAT hands at CDA and will learn alot. (Starting next Monday-44 school days until summer, but who's counting? hehe) Please pray for God to help me with this newest transition and guidance in balancing work and family.

Well, the sun was shining so bright the other day on our walk that Miss H needed her sunglasses! She actually started smiling when I put them on her. She wore them for quite a while and even slept in them in the stroller. Her daddy says he's in trouble because she already likes to accessorize! We couldn't get that picture to load from our camera phone to computer so that will be up next time!

She can now grasp and play with a rattle and plays with her toys that hang from her carrier. She loves giving kisses- open mouth wet kisses on your cheek, and loves her curtains that Mrs. Kathy made her!

Harper had so much at Aunt Elizabeth's tea party (aka- baby shower)! We are already thinking about what she will wear to the next shower. Harper is very fashionable...
Here is a picture of Harper reading her favorite book before bed and yes Mrs. Sarita her reading level is already above! haha

Sorry for the fuzzy picture, but her smile was so great! She starts smiling and gets so excited she moves all around! I like to put her in outfits that are not just pink (although we have many many pink things) and I think she looks really great in blues and purples!

Jackson has been really good with Harper, however he always needs something right when we feed her so we compromise and let him sit in our lap or by us while we feed her. He likes to get right up underneath her feet and sleep!

Hanging out in her hoodie with daddy...

After a messy feeding at church we changed Miss H into her extra clothes I had thrown in her bag. Check out the cute panties! (Don't worry she was warm with a blanket!)

Happy Baby! Harper had fun with her GiGi when mom and dad went to see Rain. They sounded so great and we love the Beatles.

I'm trying to make the most out of the next 2 weeks before I go back to work- I don't like to think about it, but I know she will be in great hands at the district preschool for 9 weeks- then summer! She already has a lady bug swimming "outfit" (suit, cover up, hat)... can't wait!

Sorry for not posting!

Man, I am having way too much fun with Harper to step away and get on the computer! Sorry for not posting more. To catch you up:

She is now 2 months old and just had her checkup yesterday. She is perfectly healthy and perfectly perfect (like Chrysanthemum's parent's might say... for all you teachers.) She has gained 4 pounds and is now 24 3/4 inches! She had to get three shots yesterday and was not too happy about that, but mommy took her on an hour walk yesterday afternoon so that made things better!

Here is Harper's naked baby photo shoot. It's neat because I've got pictures of myself on the same blanket when I was a baby. She really, really enjoyed it and I enjoyed it also until she peed on the blanket and the fun was over and the blanket went into the wash!

We all know Harper enjoys to be naked, but she also loves to sit in her vibrating chair, take baths, listen to songs, and smile at everyone. :) She is beginning to coo and talk with us- especially when she's extra happy. You feel like you are really having a conversation! We have been reading to her now before bed and she loves it. I wasn't sure if she would be interested in a book before her bottle, but she doesn't blink or look away from the book while we read! She'll be reading herself in no time!

Harper is very excited to attend Aunt Elizabeth's baby shower on Sunday. It's her first shower and she can't wait to hang out with the girls at a tea room! Only two more months until we meet Baby Andrew!

Snow Day!

We had to take Harper out in the snow and grab some pictures since this doesn't happen in Texas very often!

Luckily, someone gave me a warm fleece suit at one of my showers. It kept her really warm.

We made Daddy take our picture!

Harper liked the snow and how bright it was until...

it started hitting her in the face and boy did she squish up her face and turn into our chests!

Harper and daddy on the snow day.

Even Jackson had to get in on the snow action!

After all that playing in the snow Harper was worn out and slept in her snowsuit just like that on the couch for a while!

Since Harper is now sleeping so good through the night, she doesn't sleep as much throughout the day. For her morning nap sometimes I let her sleep on our bed (as I "rest" next to her). I love to watch her sleep! Notice how peaceful she looks. Is there anything sweeter than that?

Many moms brag about their kids, oh who am I kidding they all do! So I'm about to brag about my baby girl. The child slept 7 hours last night! Yeah! We let her wake up naturally and she slept that long. Maybe it was the rain, maybe it was the prayers for more sleep her parents were asking for, or maybe it's because she's the best kid ever. Who knows... but she is such a good baby and is a constant joy to have around. I mean I can literally count on one hand how many fussy times she has had. I'm just sorry Justin and Megan had to witness one of them! Here she is snuggling with me after one of her feedings this past weekend.
When it's raining outside Harper and I go walk in the mall. There are good and bad things about that. We stay warm and dry, but we also spend money!Harper is all bundled up for her trip to the mall.
Some days Harper loves her tummy time and some days does not. When she does not like it, I compromise and do some time on the tummy and some time on her back. She loves looking up at the ocean animals.
Yes, her shirt says Poop Machine... not sure who made that at my shower, but she did wear it around the house the other day. Lucky for us she is not a poop machine! I know we've posted a picture similar to the next one, but I love this picture.

Nanny came to visit Harper on Sunday and Harper loved meeting her.

I wish it wasn't cold and flu season because I would be showing off this little child to everyone! She has found her hands and enjoys sucking her hand and fingers! She also started smiling more this week when mommy and daddy talk and sing to her. She especially likes it when we sing the "Shorty Get Low" song to her (apple bottom jeans boots with the fur...) Sarita knows what I'm talking about! She also likes Taylor Swift and Queen's We Will Rock You song...
Gotta go- sleeping beauty just woke up!

Time Passes Quickly

You know I thought only older people said that (time passes quickly), but I know I'm not old and I feel like it's flying by right now. I can't believe Harper is almost a month old! She has grown so much. She can turn her head and lift it up- tummy time has paid off! I noticed the other day that her hair is growing and her eyelashes are getting so long. She is sleeping longer at night and is really enjoying her bath time. Here are some more pics of our baby girl!

Hanging out with Aunt Kim.

Having fun at bath time!
From Harper: I sleep in my bows sometimes because I love them so much! And yes, I do wake up that beautiful!

Sweet girl sleeping on her daddy.

Relaxing in her February colors. Notice the shoes and socks with the butterflies! So cute!

I've got hundreds of pictures to go through for her baby book thanks to all of her family- how will I ever decide which ones to print and put in there? I've never in my life taken so many pictures- usually I'm so in the moment I don't take many pictures, but with her I want to capture every little thing. :) It was very hard just picking out the pictures for her announcement- which we ordered the other day and should be getting soon. I want to thank Krysten for putting the announcement together- she did an awesome job.

Life is sweet!

Harper had her first real bath last week in our sink and she loved it. It was much better than the first wash cloth bath, she loved being in the warm water and getting the warm water squeezed on her head.

AAAH! Much better all warm and snug in my towel.

Harper's Pop came out several times last week to visit her. Nana was here all week helping take care of Harper. Thanks so much Nana!

Today is my first full day of taking care of Harper by myself. I have to admit I was slightly nervous about being here all day and only having a man to man defense with no teammates to help guard, BUT she is a joy to take care of and I think I'm getting this whole mommy thing!