Saying our prayers

We have started saying out prayers every night. It starts off with me saying "Dear God, thank you for this beautiful day. Thank you for Harper." Then I pause waiting for her to pray. We usually name all the grandparents, {sometimes} aunts, uncles, and cousins. The other night was a little different.

Me:thank you for Harper
H: la la (fresh beat band)
Me: thank you for la la
H: tink-bell
Me: thank you for tinkerbell
H: daddy
Me: thank you for daddy
H:Momma
Me: thank you for Mommy
H: daddy
Me: thank you for daddy
H: Amen
Me: in Jesus name we pray, Amen.

So glad to know that the Fresh Beat Band and Tinkerbell make the list!

Harper's First Car Date

Funday Sunday with the Goodrich family turned into Harper's first car date with Tripp.  How cute is this? 

both hands on the wheel

10 and 2 

Off the go

Holding on like a big girl!

I hope she lets us take pictures and follow her around on all her dates! 

Movie Friday - Double Feature

Harper loved playing with Baby Sloan!  She was so sweet to her and did a pretty good job ... especially since she just wanted to hug her all the time. 

She also tried to tickle Sloan again...but found a better recipient.  Great Grandma Anna is such a good sport! I love this.  

Like Sisters

Harper and Sloan are almost the exact age difference as Aubrie and me.. We love that these two girls will be so close in age...and hope they love each other like sisters!

secrets!

Hugs and Kisses

Harper this past month (18-19 months)

Harper,

This month has been so fun and interesting. The weather has gotten nicer, so we have spent a lot of time outside and doing new things!  We put your swing out front,  color at your picnic table, and spend lots of time writing notes for Daddy with sidewalk chalk.

Your vocabulary is growing and growing.  You introduce me to every stranger that looks your way.  They always ask your age...b/c you don't stop talking. Apple doesn't fall far form the tree, I guess!

You are using a lot of 2-3 word sentences.  Some of my favorites:

Where'd it go?

{Ready} Set go!

Oh no, Coming (oh no, they are coming--quoting Sofia)

Baby coning (crying)

tickey tickey baby (tickle tickle)

1,2, 3, 5, sit, 7, 8,9 10!

you tend to leave out 4 and say six like sit.

You amaze us everyday.  Your daddy and I just look at you in wonder and amazement! 

You are so fun and really make each day more and more enjoyable! 

Now, on to the pictures!

Discovered your love for ice cream cones

Enjoying your cone with Great Grandma Anna

Ate it all by yourself

Your tantrums are fun to watch.  One minute you are happy, the next, not so much.

It usually lasts just a few seconds.  

You are really into our wedding pictures.  You probably sat there for 10 minutes, just looking at pictures and naming people. 

You went to see Great Grandma Anna at her place and the Zoo was there.

This is how you watched the animals. Classy! 

You love sporting your Easter bunny ears. 

and Jewelry!

Knock Knock.  "Come in!"

You  knocked and told yourself you can come in. 

Then, you tried to put the key in the lock. Getting too big too fast!

You love to put your balls in the chair ...

and cuddle with them.

Horsey Rides with daddy!

you love to pick weeds, I  mean, flowers.

Starting to drink out of the water bottle on your own.

You do a pretty good job for a few sips, then you dump the rest out everywhere. You do the same with a cup. 

You tried broccoli and liked it!

Daddy and I have been so happy b/c our picky eater is starting to turn into a really good eater again.
You are more willing to try new foods and you love when eat as a family.  

When daddy travels, you are so excited to have him back!  Mommy is too!

Spring is in the air!
We love being outside and exploring everything around us.

Harper meets her cousin Sloan

Over the weekend, Aubrie, Brandon, and Sloan came to visit.  We celebrated Aubrie's 30th birthday, spent a lot of time with family and friends, and introduced Harper to her newest cousin, Sloan.

Harper taking Uncle Rudy on a walk

Selfie with Sloan

Rudy and the Girls

Harper asking Sloan for a Hug--melts my heart.

HUGS!

That afternoon, Mary Whitley, Audrey, and Kim came to see Aubrie and meet Sloan. 

Paw paw went had to go to work on Friday night, so Harper got to check out his ride before he left.

Sloan decided to join the party! Living the Rockstar dream!

Bye Paw Paw!

Bye Bye Rudy!

Uncle Josh meeting Sloan for the first time. He has the magic touch!

Chillin' with Sloan

The next morning, Harper and Sloan took a few calls

Then, Harper decided she wanted to be a baby too!

More playtime with Sloan

Big Girl!

Every time Sloan came in the room, Harper would yell "Ohhhh Babbbbyyyy!!!!"  She loves baby Sloan.

While Uncle Josh watched Sloan and Harper, Brandon decided to hold the other two girls, Sofia and Tinkerbell. 

More Hugs for Sloan!

Kisses for Sloan 

Happy 30th Birthday Aubrie!

Harper is a big fan of Aubrie's Favorite Cake...Spice Cupcakes with Pinucci (SP?) icing!

Cuddles with Bossy and Sloan

More hang out time with baby Sloan

Harper was so sad that "BABY!", Aubrie & Brandon had to go home.

I know she will be so excited to see Sloan in a few months at the beach.