A busy weekend...

We have had a great weekend. Corby's parents came in town for a visit. On Friday morning I took Harper to the doctor where she was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia. It is thankfully something that doesn't cause any pain, even though it looks like it would hurt! It will hopefully go away within the next year, but if it doesn't, Dr. H said the surgery is very minor to fix it. That afternoon, Harper spent the afternoon with her grandparents while I enjoyed lunch and a mani/pedi with Mare. She was off work, so we took advantage of some one-on-one time together. Harper slept the whole time that I was gone and then was so happy that afternoon. I was glad that Corby's parents got to see a happier side of her since Saturday proved to be a sad day for Harper. She just didn't nap well on Saturday, so I'm pretty sure she was simply tired. I felt sorry for her! But a day that you don't nap well translates to a night that you do sleep well (9:15p-4:30a, ate, slept until 8)! Today, we are just relaxing. I think that Corby is going to take Harper to hang out with Matt and Saylor this afternoon, to give Erica and I some time to ourselves. I'm pretty sure they are planning on doing this fairly often. I'm excited to see what that time becomes as the girls get older. I think it's going to produce such a special relationship between the 4 of them! I'm also looking forward to a few hours to myself.... I have high hopes of going to the gym for the first time since Harper was born.... but we'll see if I end up doing that! :)

Here is Harper's birth announcement. I ordered it yesterday from my friend, Catherine (polkadotspaisleys.blogspot.com). She and I led a cell group together in Fayetteville, so I think it is so special that she was able to make Harper's announcement. She is extremely talented!!! 

I highly recommend her for any of your paper needs! 

Here are some pictures of Corby's parents with Harper at the hospital

6 weeks old today!

I can't believe that 6 weeks have already gone by. I know I keep saying it (and I'm sure I'll continue to say it), but time is just going so fast! Her little personality is really starting to come out. Yes, she still enjoys crying, but the last few days she has been cooing a little. Her sweet little voice is SO cute! Her favorite time of the day is bath time. She absolutely loves it and cries immediately when its over. She sticks her leg in the running water when it's on... it's pretty funny. Today I had my 6-week check-up, and it went really well. It sort of made me sad knowing I won't see my doctor for such a long time. I absolutely love her and have gotten used to seeing her quite often! But I'll take not seeing her often to having sweet Harper in my arms! 

Here are a few pictures of her today. She had to have an outfit change this afternoon when we had a "poop up the back" situation. I was pretty disappointed because I loved her shorts! But then I remembered the jumper she got for Easter... and it was perfect for our 90 degree weather today! 

The shorts are huge but SO cute! I couldn't resist putting them on her today.

One of the several smiles I caught on camera today

The one piece shorts outfit (with spaghetti straps!)... hilarious! 

We're happy today...

Today is such a great day! It is clearly very superficial, but I have a hair appointment this evening, and I couldn't be more excited! I haven't been in over 8 weeks... which means the gray is out of control (thanks mom and dad for that one!)! I also love my hair being short, so I currently feel like it's SO long. Most people would laugh at that because it isn't long at all... but it is for me. It will also be nice to get out of the house and have a little time to myself. Don't get me wrong, I am so thankful that I get to stay home with Harper each day... but a little alone time always helps! I always have such a relaxing time, so I'm really looking forward to it. While Brad washes my hair, one of the assistants will give me a hand and arm massage- oh it is heaven on earth! But I'm not the only one looking forward to it... clearly Harper is too. This picture clearly reveals her excitement about some one-on-one time with her favorite guy, dad! 

Praying for Stellan!

Sweet Stellan is currently having surgery on his heart. It is extremely risky, and I can't imagine the emotions his mom and dad are going through. Please join us in praying for a miracle!!! And start reading their blog (www.mycharmingkids.net) if you don't already- it's wonderful!

And now for her next trick...

Harper will disappear!!! 

Okay... the last few nights Harper has done something that I find quite hilarious! On Saturday morning when I heard her at 3am, I turned on the video part of her monitor to see if she was really awake or just making some noises in her sleep, and she was no where to be found! I kind of freaked out a little bit, went into her room, and realized that she had scooted herself down her bed and was no longer in the camera's view. Her mattress is not at an angle and she is tightly swaddled, so I have no idea how she does it! She does it while she is soundly sleeping too... I would know if it was when she was upset because I hear every single noise! But it has become a habit because she has done it every night since then. I just find it so odd that someone so small can move like that! 

And speaking of soundly sleeping, she went to bed last night at 9:30 and didn't wake up until 4 to eat! She then decided to stay up with Corby while he got ready and then slept from 6-9:30! She has been doing so great at night! The last few nights I have put her in bed awake and after only a few little cries, she is out! I am so glad that we are finally in some sort of routine! 

Play Time!

The last 2 nights we have spent about an hour playing with her activity gym. It has been a nice break to the screaming that usually takes place in the evening. :) She loves looking into the mirror and up at the lights on the star that plays music. It was so much fun that Corby had to join her! I have some funny videos of him talking to her... explaining things like holding hands, dogs, what you do in a mirror, etc. However, I can't get them to upload. They aren't long at all, so I'm not sure what the problem is. As soon as I figure it out, they will be up because they are hilarious! 

Our weekend is going well so far. This afternoon, we went to North Park to see one of my good Pi Phi friends, Jenessa. She was in town for her husband's birthday, and it was SO great seeing her. My friend Mare was also there, so the 3 of us talked for quite a while. And lastly, my friend Rebekah dropped by on her way to Little Rock. She had a baby 2 days before Harper was born, so it was great to finally meet Cilla! She is absolutely precious!!! 

She wasn't interested in church tonight, so she and I stayed in the cry room. As soon as her head is fully stable she'll be hanging out in the nursery... that will be happening soon. It will be nice to sit in church without worrying about her screaming! 

Here are some pictures of our time with the activity gym. Enjoy!

So cute... it should probably be illegal!

If only Harper had gotten a good look in the mirror, I don't think she'd be crying in this picture. She didn't realize just how cute she was today! Actually, the reason she is crying is because I took the pacifier out of her mouth. Something about that huge thing in her mouth really takes away from the picture. I think we have turned a corner with sleeping at night. She usually goes down around 9 or 10, wakes up at 3 to eat, and the sleeps until 6 or 7. I consider it a win for every one involved! 

I can't believe that she is 5 weeks old today. Time is just flying by! I can't really tell that she's gotten bigger, but I think that is because I see her every day. Some of her clothes are actually fitting now, so I do know she's growing! 

Oh, and did I tell you what the Babies R Us employee said today? Look again at her outfit so you can fully picture the situation. She looked into the stroller (her bow was visible, as was her PINK skirt) and said, "Oh, she is cute... or wait... is that a boy?" I enjoyed a good laugh as I walked out of the store...she is dressed as girly as possible!