"Team Pictures"

When you are married to Corby, you learn to decipher sports lingo used for daily activities. Today, we had "team pictures" (or so he says) taken by the wonderful Kelsey Lantz. And by team pictures, I mean pictures of our family. Kelsey lived with Lindsey when she was in Guatemala, and she is extremely talented. She is living near Dallas right now, so she came over for the day! We looked through her camera at the pictures, and there are some great ones! She will edit them and send them our way. I can't wait to get them! We decided to do it as our anniversary gift to one another, so they are going to be extra special. As soon as we get them, I'll be sure to post them! I hope that you're having a great weekend! 

Simply Delightful!

Corby and I went to "I Heart Yogurt" tonight, and it was delicious! I'm not sure how long it has been here in Dallas, but I am thankful it is here! It is self-serve, 12 different yogurt options, and tons of topping options (from watermelon to captain crunch). You can do as much or as little as you want in your bowl and pay 40 cents an ounce. For both of us it was about $5.00...we consider that a good deal in the ice cream world. Of course the kids that come in put just about every yogurt flavor in their bowl and throw on as many toppings as they can, but I went for something more simple... strawberry yogurt, sprinkles (they take me back to my childhood), and chocolate chips. Simply delightful! If you live in Dallas, you need to try it out! It is in the shopping center at Preston and Royal, near the Gap... but I looked on their website and new locations around the Metroplex are about to open! 

We have a 5 month old!!!

It is kind of scary how fast these last 5 months have gone by. Before I know it, I'll be planning the big 1 year birthday celebration! I can't really think about that one. She is doing so great and seems to be happier each day. But when this girl gets tired, she sort of hates life. It is fascinating and just like clockwork! At 5 months old, here are some of the things she is doing:

-Sleeps all night long, usually from 8:15pm-7:00am. And then usually naps 2-3 times a day, ranging from 45 minutes (she's not a happy camper after those...neither am I!) to 2 1/2 hours

-rolling from tummy to back, but enjoying tummy time like crazy now, so she rarely rolls over!

-rolled from back to tummy today, but it of course was when I was getting my cereal (that is so her style to finally do it when I leave the room!). She has rolled over before but then instantly rolls back, so I haven't really counted that. This time she adjusted her arms and stayed on her tummy

-at her doctor's appointment last Friday she weighed 14 lb 15 oz- a growing girl!

-still loves her bath

-will stop crying immediately when you take her outside or read "Barnyard Dance"

-helps hold her bottle during her feedings, some times better than others

-laughs when you tickle her but doesn't think funny faces are funny at all!

-absolutely lights up when Corby comes in after work (it is adorable!)

-goes crazy when you go into get her when she wakes up in the morning... kicks her legs and beats her arms against her body

-has discovered that she can squeal, and she wants everyone to hear it!

-loves watching us eat... I think she's getting close to starting food. I'm going to try to wait until 6 months (as recommended by her doctor), but I may start a little early. 

-she really only cries when she's tired now... such a wonderful thing! I was obviously used to the all-day crying, but I am glad it is gone! 

-she loves music... her favorite songs are "He's got the whole world", "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes", a song Corby made up (he just spells her name and she loves it!), and "If you're happy and you know it" (this one almost makes her giddy!)

We are forever thankful that the Lord blessed us with this sweet little girl! We love you so much, Harper! 

Chillin' in her chair

Checking out the toys by her bed

First time to sit up in her crib... she definitely loved the ribbon trim!

Hanging out in her big chair

The polo is a little snug... I wanted at least one more wear out of it

An action shot of her beating her arms against her side

The never ending cold

Sweet Harper has had a cold for SO long now! In fact, her doctor said it is probably 2 different colds, and I just have no idea where she has gotten them! They tested her for the flu (just in case any of the swine got passed on to her), and that was negative... so we were very thankful for that! She is finally fever-free, and her nose isn't running quite as much, but I'm sure she is ready to feel 100% better! Although, she is quite the snuggler when she's sick, which is really sweet (and very unlike her!). We've just laid low this weekend, hoping all the extra rest will help her feel better. But in true Harper fashion, she hasn't been too sick to look adorable for the camera! 

Check out those eyelashes!!!

Having fun in the mirror

Laughing at her ridiculous mom

Corby caught her mid-laugh... pretty cute!

These are a few of her favorite things...

Harper has definitely made it clear what she likes and what she doesn't. She is willing to try new things, but it usually takes a few tries before she shows any interest. Here are a few of her favorite things at almost 5 months old. 

"Brown Bear" and "Moo, Baa, La La La" are 2 of her favorite books

But "Barnyard Dance" is the clear favorite. Just look at that smile on her face!

Sleeping on her side... here she is shielding her eyes from the light in her room (or at least that's what I say she was doing!)

Learning to be a big girl... here she is sitting in the "tri-pod" form. 

I couldn't capture it fully before she toppled over. 

Chewing on anything and everything

Playing in the pool and bath. This girl loves the water!

Hanging out in front of the mirror

Jumping around... except when she starts spinning around 

and that just makes her mad!

A good time was had by all!

After Leah and I returned from NYC, Harper and I stayed in Little Rock for a few days. Trust me, we missed Corby so much, but I wanted to hang around for a while. We had an afternoon of sister bonding, which was so much fun! We saw "The Proposal"... if you haven't seen it, go... now. It was such a great movie. I kind of want to see it again, and by kind of, I mean really. Then we went to dinner. We haven't spent time just the 3 of us in a really long time, and we needed it really bad! I love my sisters more than words could ever say, and I am so thankful to have them in my life! My mom definitely received some jewels in her crown by offering to watch both of our high maintenance little girls. Other than that, we pretty much stayed at home. Literally. It was rainy the whole week, and there's nothing worse than lugging that heavy car seat around in the rain... so we just didn't do it. We had such a relaxing time, but it was nice to be back home with Corby. Harper was so excited when he walked in the door... it was precious!!! Here are some pictures from our time in Little Rock.  

Poor Daisy... She just doesn't know how to handle Eliana!

Reclining at the table!

K-K and her girls

Thanks Tia for the cool shades!

You can hardly even tell them apart?!?!

Bath time gone bad. Someone wanted to be in the little tub too.

Gran-D and her great granddaughters

Harper and her Tia

Harper and her Aunt Lindsey

Happy Birthday, Momma!

I am positive that I have the most fabulous mom in all the world! End of discussion. Today is her birthday, and I am hoping it is the best one yet! I wish we could all be with her... but Harper and I missed Corby so much, so we came back home on Friday. I am confident that my sisters are celebrating her well today. My mom is full of compassion, love, generosity, and laughter. Every time I am with her, I feel so encouraged. I hope that I can be half as good of a mom that she is!!! Her life certainly hasn't been easy, but she has chosen to rely on the Lord for all things and is such a great example of a woman who fears the Lord. I love her more than words can ever say!!! Happy Birthday, Momma... you're the best!