Harper the Hippie

I don't think tie-dye could look any cuter! We got this outfit from a family in Houston when she was born, and it finally fits her! I think it is just precious, and I'm sure you'll agree! She had a lot of fun during this photo session. I'm pretty sure she's getting used to the camera!

The happiest baby on the block!

Future cheerleader showing off her heal stretch

Blowing bubbles with her lamb

Having fun on the floor

Playing with one of her favorite toys!

Way up high, in the sky, where all the birdies fly...

Whenever my mom used to take us to the park, she would sing a (clearly made up) song while she pushed us on the swing. It is one of those songs that I'll never forget. I'm glad I remembered it for our time at the park today. Being a fan of most songs, Harper loved it today when we went to the park for the first time. This was another adventure I wanted Corby to be there for, and since the weather was great today, we went to one in our neighborhood. Harper loved being in the swing! It was so cute. She also went down the slide with Corby... but I'll let you be the judge of who had the better time on the slide.

First time in the swing... success!

Thanks, Dad, for pushing me!

Life doesn't get much better in her opinion!

She's just the sweetest little girl!

Who had more fun?!?!?

A Full Belly...

Since we are nearing her 6 month birthday, I decided to start rice cereal this morning. I wanted to wait and do it on a Saturday, so Corby could be there to experience this first. It took her a while to get used to it, but in the end, I think she liked it. She wasn't too fond of the clean-up process until I started making noises with each wipe of the face, and then she was great. I plan on doing the cereal for at least a week, and then we'll move on to veggies. I'm so excited about making her baby food!!! I know, it's silly, but it's something I've been really excited about. We had so much fun this morning as a family! I love doing new things with little Harper!!!

Here are some pictures of the feeding process. It was early, therefore, I asked to not be in any of the pictures. You're welcome.

First time in the high chair

Open up...

What in the world is that?

Look, Daddy... I'm eating cereal!

I'll have more, thank you very much

I've had enough!

Cleaning up isn't any fun!

4 years... still going strong!

Today is our 4th wedding anniversary! I love thinking back to our wedding day... it was absolutely perfect! My dad did an amazing job with the flowers, the food was wonderful, my bridesmaids looked gorgeous, and no one pulled any pranks (Thank you, Flint!). Joe White, our "boss" from K-2, performed our ceremony and spoke the most perfect words. It was such a fun day! I am so thankful that the Lord brought us together 7 years ago. Who would've known that my partner for a game at kamp would one day become my husband. And yes, I know I just spelled camp with a "k"... thanks to my years at Kanakuk, old habits die hard. 

It is an absolute blessing to be married to Corby. He leads our family in a Godly manner... always pushing us closer to the Lord. He is such a faithful and passionate man. Whether it is at work, being a husband, being a dad, or simply watching sports (both very faithful and passionate to that silly Tide!), he is amazing at what he does. I can't imagine what life would be like without him! I love him more than words could ever express. Here are a few pictures from our wedding. Yes, they are pictures of pictures... I don't have any pictures on my computer- How pitiful! 

Since it was August and I couldn't have an outdoor wedding...

we took a ton of outdoor pictures! 

I love this one!!!

Horrible representation of this picture... 

but this was during communion. 

I love the way Amy captured the cross above us. 

Just beautiful. 

Nature Girl

Every morning around 8am, you can find us on a blanket in our front yard. We do it every single morning... except when it rains, of course. It has become such a fun part of our day. We see the same joggers every day. I love it! It has become even more fun now that our neighbors are walking their kids to school at that time. I know it's pathetic that we've lived here almost 3 years and are just now meeting some of them... but that's what happens when you live in a neighborhood with alleys. 

Harper has such a fun time rolling around, playing with toys and bubbles, and listening to some of her favorite books. I'm looking forward to cooler weather, so we can do this more than just once a day! Here are some cute pictures of Harper enjoying her time outdoors... yes, she is still in her pajamas. I keep them on her to prevent mosquito bites... it's quite effective!

Loving the cool morning!

Rolling around

She loves this fish!

This is what her hair looked like after her nap... what a mess!

Just hilarious!

She's become a tripod pro! I am so proud of her!!! 

The Big 3-0!!!

Today is Lindsey's 30th birthday!!! I know that Chris is making it the best birthday yet, but I definitely wish I could be there to celebrate with her! She is such an amazing person and deserves to have the greatest day imaginable! Happy 30th Birthday, Lindsey!!!! I hope that you have a fabulous day!!! I love you so much and miss you like crazy! 

Happy Birthday, Lake!

Today our sweet nephew Lake turned 2!!! We wish we could be there to celebrate, but thankfully we're going in a few weeks, so it won't be long before we finally get to meet Maddox and play with Lake! 

We've had a wonderful weekend! Our amazing friends, Mare and Reid, watched Harper all weekend for us! On Friday night we went to a home group leader retreat for our church and stayed in Frisco at the Embassy Suites. We had a great time with some of our friends and were able to relax a little. I did sleep so hard that when I woke up, I had sheet marks all over my face and arms. In fact, I slept so hard on my face that I still have an indentation in my mouth from a  tooth pressing into the side of my mouth. Who knew that could happen?!?! I don't remember the last time I slept all the way through the night and in one spot... it was marvelous! Then on Saturday we went to the Omni hotel in Fort Worth. It is brand new and was beautiful! We spent our afternoon at the pool, ate some great mexican food for dinner, and enjoyed some ice cream. We were celebrating my birthday and our anniversary all in one weekend. Sadly I don't have any pictures... I am so bad about that when we are out doing fun things! Today we had my birthday lunch, came home to sweet Harper, rested this afternoon, enjoyed Snuffers for dinner, and I heart yogurt for dessert (yes, I'm still obsessed!)! We are SO thankful that our friends gave us such a special weekend together. I hope that you had a great weekend too!!!