Spring Break Treat!

Donuts for breakfast are a huge treat in the Pardue house! And since Harper and I are on Spring Break, I thought a trip to Shipley's would be a fun outing! I also let her have chocolate milk for the first time! I'd say she's s fan! She chose a chocolate glazed with sprinkles and ate most of it! It was such a fun way to start our day!


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An Afternoon at the Arboretum

On Sunday, we went to the Arboretum for a picnic and to see the beautiful tulips. We had such a great time! They also have several fairy tale castles set up... and Harper was kind of interested in them! She'd rather just run around then have to look at specific things! We took turns blowing bubbles for her, and she had a blast chasing them! Harper loved having all of her family in town...she definitely misses everyone today!

She loved running through the grass!

Getting ready to chase the bubbles!

I miss the days when she would stand still,

look at me, and smile for the camera!

Hanging out at Ariel's castle!

We missed the Wheelers!!!

This was the best we could get

Harper thought waving in pictures was a really good idea

My gorgeous momma and Harper

While this looks like a sweet moment with my mom and her sons-in-law,

It is deceiving! They think attacking her by tickling her is hilarious,

hoping that one day she will tinkle in her pants! They are so weird!

Harper is 2!!!

Harper's birthday was on Friday, so we celebrated her birthday on Saturday. We had such a great time! It was an afternoon ladybug-themed party. Most of our family was able to be here and Harper's best friends! She handled the crowd really well and loved when everyone sand the birthday song! Here are some pictures from our day of celebrating!

The cute invitation that my sister-in-law made!

Standing in front of the house

Our living room entry way

The treat table

Harper's favorite treat...cupcakes!

Rice Krispie Treats

Dipped Pretzel Rods

Ladybug sugar cookies...

that were quite delicious (if I do say so myself)

Cake balls were the party favor

Our little lady!

Family picture!

Kay-Kay and Harper

Tia and Mike

Gama and Pop-Pop

Gran-D

Papa G

The Jacobs and Barrs

She became a little chef at one point

2 of my most favorite people in the world!!!

Singing "Happy Birthday"

She blew out both candles on the first try!

I was quite impressed!

These 2 had a blast playing on the bed!

Corby and I got her a dress-up chest

with tons of clothes and jewelry!

I'm excited to see her imagination get going!

She loved the jewelry!

Tomorrow...

Tomorrow, this sweet girl will be 2! I seriously can't believe how quickly time has gone by. Yes, many of our days are filled with whining and tantrums, but we have so many sweet moments together too. I love this girl more than I could've ever imagined!



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The Aquarium

Since Harper has an obsession with Finding Nemo, we thought a trip to the aquarium would be fun! She was pretty funny with what absolutely terrified her and what should terrify her, but didn't. She isn't a fan of snakes or anything that looks like it could be remotely related to the snake! Sharks, on the other hand, she loved! And I believe it's all because of Bruce the shark on Nemo. If you're a character in that movie, she will be your best friend. She definitely thought she saw Nemo, Marlin, Dory, and Gill in different tanks. Sweet girl....it made her so happy to see them! We had a great time, and thanks to the membership, we'll be going a lot!


I had an issue with how close we could get to these alligators! Gives me the chills just thinking about it!


Watching the sloths get fed


She wasn't too sure about the glass wall, but she grew to love the catfish and turtles


The manatee scared the living daylights out of her!


There's Dory!!!


You can't see him very well, but Bruce is in that tank!

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Dr. Seuss Day!

At school today, we celebrated Dr. Seuss's birthday! The most impressive part of the day was when all of my kids sat on the floor and listened to the entire book, "Green eggs and ham". It's a miracle! Sitting still isn't a strong suit of my almost 2-year-olds! Anyway, I made shirts for me and Harper, and then with my kids, we made hats. Since I don't have permission to show my kids in their hats, I'll include one of myself! I, obviously, had a lot of fun today!!!

Super excited to be heading to school!

I could just eat her up!!!

Channeling my inner Cat in the Hat!

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Besties

So here we are... me and my bestie! Thank you, Christy, for taking this and sending it to me!!! And can we please note how rough I look! It's definitely clear how long I waited in line... yet, PW looks like she just got there!