Harper is FOUR!

Harper turned four last Monday, and we celebrated with a painting party! It's what she wanted to do, so I figured out how to keep my house still intact, and we made it happen. The weather didn't cooperate, so it was in our living room. The furniture was in the garage, plastic covered the floor, and we rented kids table and chairs. I'm happy to report that not a single drop of paint got on my floors or walls. Now...the guests clothes might be a whole different story, but I bought washable paint, so it shouldn't have stained. We painted canvases, opened presents, and ate delicious cake (Society bakery is the BEST!). Their party favors were the canvases they made and the aprons they wore. Harper had a great time with her friends, and I'm so glad that so many were able to come! I didn't realize that I planned it on one of the spring break weekends... but the turn out was perfect! 

My parents, Tia, and Uncle Mike were here for the weekend, and Corby's parents were here for the party... so Harper was extra spoiled all weekend long. On her actual birthday, we went to play at pump-it-up to play for a while, had lunch at Pot Belly, played games at Chuck E Cheese, and had dinner at Purple Cow. It was a full day! Today was her 4 year check-up, and it was pretty awful. She has always hated having her ears checked. Today's anxiety over it was at an all-time high. I've never seen her so out of control about it. The doctor and I were both a sweaty mess after dealing with it. Then she had to have 2 shots at the end...which I hadn't told her about (due to the already high anxiety). So clearly a lunch of her choice was in order! She chose the mall food court, so we all won!

Here are her stats:

Weight: 39.8 lbs (not sure why they didn't just round up!)

Height: 40.5 inches

Other than the recurring croup attacks she has, she is very healthy (which those are TERRIBLE and we'd love for them to stop!). She's still on her allergy medications, as it seems to be helping with her chronic cough. Her doctor is pleased with her communication (i.e. she talks A LOT!) and all around development. We're so proud of the big girl she is becoming! We love our Harper girl! 

Fabulous Four

Sweet, sweet Henley! You are 4 months old! Just when I think you can't get any sweeter... you do! We love the joy that you bring to our family, and we are so thankful that the Lord blessed us with you! Here is what you are up to these days:

Weight: 12 lb 3 oz (20th percentile)
Height: 23.5 inches (20th percentile)
Head: 40.5 cm (45th percentile)

For a few weeks, we have been trying to break her swaddle, but she would eventually win. Well... I finally conquered, and she no longer sleeps swaddled. Some nights she sleeps through the night and other times she wakes up for a 3am snack. Sure...I know I shouldn't feed her, but I do. Sue me.

She is very smiley and animated! She kicks her legs like crazy when she's excited. I'm so thankful for such a happy girl. I'd love her just the same if she cried all day, like her sister did, but it sure is nice to not deal with so many tears.

She enjoys her playmat and chewing on her lovie. She's pretty obsessed with her lovie, actually. She might sleep with it, but I can't rightly say.

She loves her big sister and enjoys watching her all of the time. She can be crying and Harper will come over to her, and the tears instantly stop. It's pretty sweet.

She still wears a size 1 diaper, 3-6 month clothes, but definitely has some rolls now. It's amazing how much healthier she looks now! She's officially fully on formula. The flu wiped me out and when you only pump 1 oz at a time.... you go a little bit crazy.

She rolled over from tummy to back the other day, but she did it while I wasn't watching. And she hasn't done it since. #typical

Here are a few pictures from the past few weeks-

 Really letting loose at the doctor

 Holding the bottle all by herself! 

 Baby Mullet

 Sleeping without the swaddle

 One sister is enjoying this more than the other

Love my sweet girls!

Little Sickie

Henley can't seem to catch a break in the wellness department! After a night of almost no sleep, I took her to the dr today. She has an ear infection...after just having a double one 2 weeks ago. I'm hoping that one of her ears never healed and that it's not a new one. Corby and I are also hoping for more sleep tonight! Even when she's sick, she's still so sweet. And I'm not ready for the warm weather but I am ready for the girls to be healthier!



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Happy Valentine's day!

Our sweet girls had such a fun day! I helped with harper's class in the afternoon, while they ate ice cream sundaes. Henley had fun being held by Harper's teachers too!

We also continued our v-day dinner tradition of eating at Purple Cow....calories don't count on holidays, right?










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It's about time...

Yay for a new blog look! I figured since the header picture was of Harper at 3 months, it should be updated a bit! Thanks to my awesome sister-in-law for doing it for me!!! She's the best!

The Hen is 3 months old!

Henny Penny... you are 3 months old!!! 

Here is what your life looks like right now...

-You weigh 10 pounds

-You wear 0-3 clothes and still fit in a few newborn pajamas

-You recently moved to size 1 diapers...but they cover half of your torso! :) 

-You sleep like a champ! 8pm-7am...with usually one wake up. I rarely get up and feed you because you quickly fall back asleep. You nap great too! You are usually awake for an hour or so after eating, and then you go back down for usually 2 hours. 

-When you're awake, you are SO happy! You love your playmat and will bat at your hippo for hours! 

-You have the sweetest smile! And you are very quick to give it out! 

-You eat very well... 5 times a day, drinking 5-6 ounces at a time. We are determined to make sure you are in the right percentile at your 4 month check-up! 

-You do spit up a lot, but you did that when you were not getting enough milk too... so I'm suspecting that it's reflux and not overeating, like her doctor suggested at the 2 month appt. 

-You survived your first illness, the flu! I knew I'd pass it on, but I had hoped it wouldn't go to Henley. Thankfully, it wasn't very bad at all, for either of us. She only had fever for a day and a half, and her congestion never settled in her chest. She didn't eat nearly as much, but she ate enough to keep us out of the hospital. She didn't take her medicine very well...kind of became a game each time I had to give it to her. 

-Some of her nicknames are "the hen", "henny penny", and of course, the very popular, "mrs skinny legs"

-She still has blue eyes and fairly light hair (if we can call it that!)

-Your sister is still pretty obsessed with you, and the feeling is mutual! You will stare at her for hours! 

We love you, Henley!!! You are such a sweet addition to our family! 

I need a sick day...

Well, I am a victim of the fact that the flu shot is only 60% effective. Such a bummer! I thought it was just a cold but decided to call my doctor when I had a fever this afternoon. Thankfully the flu test results came back quickly because it gets hot wearing that mask! I do feel terrible but I'm hopeful that the medicine will kick in soon. It's also a bummer because Harper's school has asked that if anyone in the family has the flu, that you keep your kids home. I completely understand but tomorrow would be a nice day to just have to take care of one child! It's a shame moms don't get sick days.

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