School Pictures

Harper recently moved up to the next level in her school about 2 weeks ago.

She's now in Primary II & absolutely loves it!

Her classroom has kids from age 2 1/2 to the age of kindergarten.

She's one of the youngest kids in the classroom right now (almost 3 in a week ) & seems to enjoy being around the big kids.

They had "school" pictures yesterday.

The first thing she said when she woke up that morning was that she wanted to have her picture taken.

I snapped a few before I went to work.

I asked her how she was going to smile for the picture...

Can you believe she was this "cheesy" at 6:45am!

Labor Day

We spent Labor Day weekend at my parents lake house. It will probably be our last trip until next summer.

Neil & Bria stayed home but Brittany & her kids made the trip with Harper & I.

We had one super hot day & one cool day.

Harper always wants to drive the boat

No, Christa is not trying to drown her son!

We've got Harper fully potty trained except when she's boating...

Cameron & Brittany

It was nice having a break from the heat.

Cheers

There's just something about boating with a sweatshirt on.

So relaxing...

I even laid my head back for a brief cat nap while Harper drove the boat.

Since we didn't have a ton of time for the kids to get souvenirs, we hit a flea market.

How about this treasure?

Cameron found it!

Creepy

Later on that evening, we went to a bonfire

 My cousin Tyler & Harper

Adia & Brittany

Brittany & I

  We've been friends for over 20 years!

Adia & Tyler were so sweet & patient pushing Harper on the swing.

We all had a great time once again...

Harper Day Photos

More photos from Harper Day

This outfit & shoes were the only belongings she came with.

Surprisingly, she still fits in the sailor outfit & shores!



We had dinner at our favorite Chinese restaurant

We couldn't pass up the chance for ice cream.

It's hard to imagine that a year ago, Harper didn't like ice cream.

She LOVES it now & asks for it nearly every day.

Harper has gained about 5 lbs since last year, bringing her up to a husky 26 lbs!

She's doing great at her school & will be moving up a level next week.

She'll be in an integrated classroom with kids from age 2 1/2 - 5 yrs old. This will be a great move for her, especially for her language.

She's still in speech therapy once a week & doing well.

When she turns 3 ( October ) she'll have therapy twice a week.

We're excited for Fall..

Looking forward to cooler weather & football games!

Go Tigers!

Happy Birthday Bria

Bria turned 14 yesterday!

She invited 7 girls over 

They went bowling

Played laser tag

Of course, Kolton & Harper loved hanging out with the big kids.

Happy Birthday Bria!

One Year Anniversary

One year ago today, Harper was placed in our arms.

It seems like yesterday, but also seems she's been a part of our family forever.

Words can't describe that day. 

We were anxious, nervous, & so excited to meet Harper.

Our first glimpse of Harper

This photo was taken with in hours of having her.  She was very comfortable & at ease with us from the beginning.
Fast Forward 1 year....

She's blossomed into the most beautiful, loving, happy, healthy attached little toddler.

She's loves her babies...

Loves yogurt!

Loves her Daddy!

 And Mommy too!

She's a goofy grape!

This last year has been wonderful having Harper in our lives. 

I honestly can't imagine our life with out her.

She's blessed us in many ways & has given us a different perspective on life.

We're honored to be her family.....

Now to some silliness....

2010 Awkward Family Photo

Happy Harper Day!

On a jet plane.....

One year ago we were on a plane to China!

We didn't take any photos of our arrival...we looked like death after traveling over 24 hours.

Happy Birthday to me!

A few weeks ago we celebrated my birthday!

We spent the weekend with my family hanging out & going to dinner.

Harper was fully aware it was my birthday, each gift I got, she thought was for her birthday.

If you ask her when her birthday is, she can tell you the month & how old she'll be...it's the cutest thing ever.

Paula & Brittany

We also met Grandma Roxy for breakfast before heading back home.  Harper wouldn't get in the picture...what a party pooper!

The last few weeks have been difficult.  Harper had a low grade fever one week & then a high fever (104) last week.   We've all been irritable in our home due to the heat with temperatures rising above 100 degrees.  Harper has been miss cranky pants while trying to recooperate from her sickness.

Bria has had dance practice at varying times these last few weeks, so we've barely seen her.

Baxter has alot of built of energy & has been naughty!

Yesterday, he decided to chew up 2 feather pillows!

Poor Bria had to clean that up!

The only good girl in the house is Nelly....sweet Nelly never does anything wrong besides sneak up on the couch.

And allow Harper to lay on her.

We're sooo ready for a break in the heat so we can get outside & play.