More fun with Susie

Here is a post of what the girls have been doing over the last month while Mommy and Daddy are working.

These girls have so much fun together!

"Susie, you deserve a round of applause"

"beautiful singing Harper"

"good job harper...you deserve a pat on the back"

Katie said she came back from the bathroom and found them like this!

SO CUTE!!!

Dancing to the sound machine

More piano playing.

Nanny Katie lugging around 21 lb. Harper

I know I say it all the time, but Josh and I feel so blessed to have Harper staying with Katie and Susie while we are at work. She is so happy in their home!

Thank you Katie and Susie for putting our minds/hearts at ease!!

Funday Sunday

This past Sunday, we had the Vitucci's and Pitta's over to the pool.

I was excited to catch up with old friends and for Harper to meet Allie Pitta for the first time.

She has met Taylor Grace a few times...but never Allie.

She and Allie are about 3 weeks apart in age...and are two peas in a pod.

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The adults having a good time.
Harper slept most of the afternoon...so unfortuantely, I didn't bust out the camera much until after she got up... and by that time, Mary Elizabeth was gone. 



Allie and Harper in the pool with their dads

Allie and Harper in matching cover ups

These cute girls just meeting for the firs time

Harper and Daddy

More pics of Allie and Harp

Taylor Grace having a snack.

I was amazed at how she could feed herself...and not make a mess!

Group shot of the 3 girls...and Julie

my sweet sweet baby

Me with the twins

Harper's 9 Month Check-Up

Today, Harper had her 9 month check (1 week after she turned 9 months old).

Harper and Daddy in the waiting room lookin at the fish

More fish...

Harper's Stats:

Height 29 inches = 90%

Weight 21 lbs. 7 oz. = 88%

Head 44.5 cm = 60 %

Top teeth: with the help of the doctor, we were able to finally see a spouting top tooth bud in her gums.

Harper has jumped back up into the 90s for height and holding stead at 88% for weight.

We were looking forward to this appointment to see how much she has grown and to see about her new eating habits.  Starting around 9 months, table food and 3 meals a day are encouraged.

I had no idea where to start.

Over the last few months, she has tried sweet potatoes, avacado, and bananas.

Now, according to our doctor, Harper is welcome to eat anything (mushy/soft enough) on our plates...as long as it is not honey.

So, after the doctor, we had some lunch and Harper joined in on the good food!

Today she had chicken, fries, pita bread, and puffs (all very healthy).

What A Difference A Year Makes

June 2011/June 2012

Moving on up...

Last weekend, I decided to put Harper's big girl carseat in my car.

I had made the decision b/c Katie picked up Harper one morning and when I went to get her that afternoon, I realized my carseat was in Josh's car.

So we don't have to worry about that happening anymore, I figured she could have a new carset in my car.

She already looks too big for the seat...mainly b/c it's rear facing.

Look at those feet touching the back seat.

She might not be rear facing for long.

Happy girl sitting up!

Love that face. And those feet!

She loves being able to look out the window.

I had noticed that whenever I put her in her infant seat, she wanted sit up and look out.

Now she can.

It's going to rock her world when we can turn her around!

Harper-this past month (8-9)

This past month, Harper has experienced a lot of new things...including her first bloody nose. 

Terrible, I know! A few weeks ago, Harper started pulling up on everything (see below)! We used to stay close by her, but as she got steady on her feet, we weren't as worried.  Well, I guess she is started getting more and more confident and aggressive. She ended up falling, bumping her nose, and out came the blood!

After a few minutes of crying and cuddling...she was good as new!

The pulling up picture segment:

Girlfriend doesn't want to sleep anymore...she just wants to play in her crib!

thought this filter was cool

we have upgraded from tilted down to a fully up right "move and groove" table.

The rest of the month segment:

Evening stroll with dad

Learning how to cut the grass

pool time!

more pool time

playtime!

she loves this ball pit...even when the top is deflated!

b'milk popsicle for this teething baby!

Dressed in our Sunday best!

Just being cute

Feeding herself more and more everyday.
We have had avocado, bananas, and sweet potatoes...and tons of puff/crunchies!

"I got ya where I want ya dad!"

Rocking

Being Cute again!

First time in 2-piece pjs!

She is too big for 9 month pajamas...but a little pudgy for the 12 month pjs--a much slimmer fit.

Either way, I love that belly and these cute pjs!

Cruising in our garage sale purchase ($2) with Bossy.

She seems to like!

Harper,

This has been one amazing month.  You continue to amaze us everyday.  You are curious, all over the place, and becoming more and more independent...as long as we are close by! :)

You will crawl anywhere...even with toys in your hand.

You seem to be fearless!

You love to play with SHOES...girl after my own heart!

You are a good eater and sleeper...unless you are teething! On average, you will sleep from 8 pm-6:30 or 7 am.  You are still nursing/taking bottles 5 times a day, about every 3 hours.  You also eat stage 2 baby food for lunch and dinner...with puffs and crunchies as snacks. 

Speaking of teething, for 2 weeks, you were restless all night and seemed to chew/suck on anything. We were so sure your teeth were coming in. Then, one day...you were fine...and no teeth appeared!

So far, still the two bottom teeth.

We can't wait to see what your next month has in store for us!