pretty, pretty princess

Harper went to her 1st birthday party today! And much to my excitement it was a princess party!

She got all dressed up in her most princessy thing and looked absolutely

ADORABLE

 

She got hugs and kisses from Belle...

& got to hang out with the big girl princesses.

 

What a busy day for such a little princess.

shots & stats part deux

oh man.

Today Harper got her 4 month shots.

I have dreaded this appointment.  I didn't even stay in the room. Due to my last experience with me crying more than she did, I left and let daddy do the dirty work. But he completely delights in being the one to take care of her, so he didn't mind. :)

He said she did so good and stopped crying the second he picked her up to hold and hug her.


Her teeny battle wounds:

I seriously don't think I'll ever forget her face when she got her 1st shots.

Sound dramatic? you just wait till you have your 1st child. It literally makes your heart sore to hear them cry like that.

This is Xerxes. her faithful friend. her nappin buddy.

he accompanied her to get her shots today.

between daddy and Xerxes, they had it covered.

On a lighter note, Harper got another A+ at the doctor today!!!

Weight: 14 lbs. 12 oz  -50%
Height:  26" - 84%
Head: 16.5" -55%

She is still tall and thin. At her last appointment she weighed 10 lbs 8oz, was 23" long and her noggin measured 15"

Big girl!!! We sure do love [and hate] to watch you grow.

bubbles, bubbles everywhere

bubbles, bubbles in my hair

 

bubbles, bubbles all around

bubbles falling to the ground.

 

 

she [absolutely] loved the bubbles...

 

 

 

 

but i wonder...

 

 

 ...did me and john enjoy watching her discover them even more than she enjoyed playing in them?

mirror, mirror on the wall

harper.girl's latest favorite pastime.

 

 

oh my girl.

we love you so.

life lessons

[brought to you in part by her family and friends]

always keep eyeballs in the back of your head.

music is the heart and soul of life.

every girl needs good friends.

beer is oh so tasty.

take joy in the small things in life.

it's important to giddy up everyone once in awhile.

 protect yourself from elements.

sometimes doing things the unconventional way is much funner and just as effective.

we have much to learn from others.

boys have cooties.

a christmas of firsts

Harper's christmas was filled with many wonderful firsts.

First time meeting all the people who love her so very much...

Holly

David

& their tiny baby [and future boyfriend]"bat". she was very intrigued.

Mark

& Becky.

Uncle T

Great Aunt Marcia

Rob, Joy & Zach

& Zach again

Dan

Pat

Lauren

& Cassandra

While others where reunited...

Grampa

 Gramma

 

 & Auntie Moo.

& last but not least, Gramma Suanne

Thank you christmas for the best gift. ever.