Just like my uncle...

Dear Uncle Chris,

Guess what?!?!?  I saw some pictures of you and after looking at my hair in the mirror today, I realized that we have the same hair style! My mom has laughed several times at my hair today, but since I think you are so cool, I don't mind looking like you. I miss you so much and can't wait to see you again! 

Love, 

Harper

Days=Nights

I am certainly noticing a trend in our days and nights. We have only had one good night where I had to wake her up for each feeding. Other than that, she just isn't sleeping well. The issue would simply be that she sleeps so soundly during the day, why in the world would she need to also sleep at night?!?! When does this end? I will welcome any advice on how to keep a tired baby awake during the day. Or do they eventually just catch on to sleeping at night? I'm looking forward to not having to wake her in the night for feedings because she is always soundly sleeping before the first one... it makes me wonder how long she would really sleep! Other than this first picture, she is thoroughly enjoying her sleep in all of the other ones. Enjoy!

I realize she probably needs a bow with this outfit, but the cardigan has ruffles.... the check-out lady at Target thought she was a boy :(

I loved her arms being behind her head! 

I love this outfit on her. The pants are huge, but I guess that happens when you're little! 

This baby lulu outfit is also a favorite of mine! 

Holding daddy's fingers... it is just precious! 

Couldn't make it without him...

Corby has been such an amazing dad and husband over the last 2 weeks. I mean, he's always been a wonderful husband... but he has definitely gone above and beyond since Harper's birth. At the hospital and while he was off work, he woke up during every feeding to keep me company. He also reads to her while she's eating... how precious is that?!?! Even now that he's working, he'll wake up and come into the den to hang out in the middle of the night. However, I always tell him to go back to bed since he has to work... he never disagrees. I love watching him with Harper. It is going to be such a great relationship to watch as Harper grows up. I am so thankful for a husband who is so supportive during this time. Since I'm incredibly sleep deprived, I can't imagine not having his help!

He kisses her like crazy... she loves it! 

To my Papa G

Dear Papa G,

I hope that you have a great birthday! Maybe next year we can celebrate our birthdays together! I bet you are glad to have someone share the month of March with you, since it seems everyone else was born in August (except Aunt Leah)! Thank you for visiting me last week. I can't wait to see you again... mommy told me she'd bring me to Little Rock as soon as she's feeling better! I love you!

Love,

Harper 

PS: Eliana told me that you give GREAT Christmas presents. I don't even know what Christmas is, but I'm already excited about it!

Happy 1 week Birthday!!!

It really is so hard to believe that Harper has been here an entire week! The time has flown by, and we are loving every minute (some minutes more than others) of it. Here are a few more pictures from her first week. 

Spa Day... she needed a manicure

She thoroughly enjoyed her hair being washed

About to go to the pediatrician... the hat she's wearing was knitted by my high school math teacher- Shout out to L-Train! 

Look at what a genius she is... holding her pacifier with her hands! 

Her love for being swaddled + my love for the way it looks= tons of pictures! 

Harper's First Week

I know... in my last post, I said I'd upload pictures the next day and clearly I didn't. I think I forgot that I had just had a baby and major surgery. So here are a few pictures from her first week. She has been such an amazing baby so far. Her facial expressions are hilarious, and I think she knows it too! She has been eating and sleeping pretty well, and I'm adjusting to the 2 hours of sleep at a time. My mom heads home this afternoon, but she'll be back on Saturday for her spring break- Praise the Lord! I am still in so much pain, so I can't imagine being by myself next week. Corby is going to be home for the rest of the week, so I'm really looking forward to being together as a family for a few days. It will hopefully be a relaxing time for all of us. I hope you enjoy these pictures... I'll try to do a post soon with pictures of Harper and all of her visitors. 

Our first family picture

Jill was our night nurse and she was AMAZING! 

Harper's first car ride

Harper's going home outfit- it was a little large

Finally home with our baby girl

I love how she looks in her swaddle

Biggest bow ever... and I LOVE IT! 

I love my baby girl more than I could've ever imagined! 

Introducing...

Harper Ann Pardue

7lb 3 oz

19 3/8 inches

Our sweet baby girl finally arrived at 5:42 pm today! We ended up having to do a c-section because she became too stressed with the contractions. At first I was really upset since I had such a long day, but I was so ready for her to be here... it just didn't matter in the end. Here are a few pictures that Mare and LC took. I am so tired right now, so I don't have the energy to upload photos... I'll do that tomorrow. Enjoy!