Bad, Bad Blogger

I've been bad again in blogger world.  It always happens about this time of the year.  During the summer I get back into it then.  Last summer was full of relaxing at the pool, crafting and getting ready for baby.  This summer has been all about BABY so far.  Harper is enjoying having her mommy home from work.  

Harper turned 9 months last week, hard to believe.  Her 9 month check in with the doctor went well.  She is 20 and some odd ounces, putting her in the 75th percentile for weight.  She is 29 and 3/4 inches tall, which puts her literally off the charts in height.  I guess she'll be tall like her mom and dad.  Harper isn't a fan of textures.  I've been trying to add in finger foods, but she isn't really into anything besides puffs.



Easter came and went since the last time I blogged.

Harper has been enjoying her baby pool and visits to the neighborhood pool too.

Harper and Mommy on my first Mother's Day with her.



Harper and Daddy at the Zoo.

My little Auburn cheerleader.  This outfit was a gift from another Auburn Alum.  It was went to fit her in time for football season, but we had to wear it while it still fit!

My goal is to be better about blogging this summer...

Happy Day

Harper wanted to tell everyone to have a HAPPY DAY! You see Harper has big news, well big in baby world, she is cutting her first tooth. She isn't so happy at night, but during the day she is still her same old self. This first tooth is coming in on the bottom...and I think there will be a second one soon after, based on what I feel under her gums.

We went shopping on Friday for spring/summer clothes, I bought all 9 month sizes. Well, let's just say I don't think the 9 month clothes stage will last long. I thought some of them would be a little big and she could grow into them for summer - but this little chunker proved me wrong. They all fit perfectly, which will give Mommy another excuse to go shopping again in a month or so for the 12 month sizes.

6 Month Flashback

6 months ago tonight I had been a mommy for almost 24 hours. 6 months ago feels so long ago, but also just like yesterday. After 15 hours of being in labor, I was exhausted and out of it, but I still remember meeting this little bundle of joy. She was so beautiful. I remember how proud Will was of her (and of me). It was a very special moment, followed by another very special moment - I enjoyed a Coke on ice. That was the first time I had had a Coke in months (because of gestational diabetes). Harper was born exactly 4 weeks early, on Labor Day - our little premie (although for 4 weeks early not so little at 6 lbs. 4 oz.).

Now Harper is a thriving, happy, 6 month old baby girl. Harper's stats from her 6 month check up yesterday - 26 3/4 inches long (90th percentile in height) and 16.75 lbs. (70th percentile in weight) - pretty good numbers for being born 4 weeks early. It's looking like she'll be tall just like her mom and dad.
We also had a meeting with our Parents as Teachers representative on Sunday. Harper can sit for long periods of time on her own without support. She can pass a small toy from hand to another. She loves to "talk" a lot and she knows her name. It's been so fun watching her change over the last 6 months. I can't imagine how much more she will change before her first birthday.

We love this little princess and are very proud of her.

Flour Sack Towel

I've been out of blogging for a while. Busy with work, baby, house, laundry etc....but I did have time to finish one of my flour sack decorative dish towels tonight while Harper played.

Happy 5 Months Baby Girl

This is Baby Girl Harper at 5 months. Hard to believe she is 5 months old. All day today I kept thinking what my life was like before her. I can't really remember it to be honest. All I know now is our family of four - Samson included of course. Now that Harper is "easier" - sleeping through the night, eating well, etc...I have time (and energy) to just take it all in and enjoy her. Not that I didn't enjoy those early months, but lets face it - interrupted sleep doesn't make for the best Mommy mood ever. Now, I enjoy it all. Every play time, every snuggle, every bottle and every bath. Now I get it. I was never one of those sentimental baby types. I didn't stop and stare at other peoples babies in the grocery store. I thought people who posted picture after picture of their babies on Facebook were annoying. But I get it now. They are your life. Every time I look at her I can't help but think how beautiful and amazing she is. Tonight I was laying on the floor next to her and Samson came and layed in between us. She started squealing with happiness and grabbing at him. He just layed there and put his ears down and let her have fun with him. He "groomed" her feet while she fiddled with his fur. It was the sweetest thing I have ever seen. I'll never forget it. So, moms out there, cuddle with those babies - because we all get how sweet and special they are.

Amelia's First Birthday

Harper got to attend her first birthday party ever yesterday! It was so fun! She came to celebrate her friend, Amelia's, first birthday. Amelia's mom told us she wanted to start collecting DVD's of favorite Disney movies for her. So, we decided to bring Amelia my personal favorite, Beauty and the Beast. I wanted to make Amelia a matching Beauty and the Beast bow, but I found every Disney ribbon but THAT one at Walmart. So, I went with her moms favorite, Nemo. I made four bows for Amelia and the were part of the decoration on the gift : )

More Bows!

I made two more bows for Harper. One I started a long time ago, it's a dog bow for her. She has a few outfits to wear it with. The other I just made tonight. I just liked the ribbons and was playing around with some different bow types.