34 reasons I love your father...

Harper,
You dad's birthday was on Sunday, October 5th. In spirit of his birthday I wanted to let you know the 34 reasons why I love your father...

34. He is a big huge goof ball
32. He makes me laugh A LOT (like lots of times a day)
31. He is personable and gets a long with anyone
30. He gets me to see other points of view other than my own
29. He is passionate about recycling, music, and gaming (doesn't matter what kind of game... sports, video, board, etc.)
28. He loves to cook and grocery shop too
27. He loves to travel and is a great travel partner (hence the work T & K Adventures)
26. He isn't afraid to say "I'm sorry"
25. He gets me (most of the time.. even when he doesn't really get it, he understands)
24. He likes to rearrange and organize the furniture, drawers, closet.
23. He has a green thumb and gets excited about the growth of our plants
22. He is kind hearted
21. He gives thoughtful gifts
20. He is good at math and managing money (which you will learn I am not so good at but working on the latter part)
19. He has a carefree spirit with a balance of reality
18. He is beautiful inside and out
17. He is open to change
16. He gives great massages (the doctor ordered him to massage me 2x a day until you arrive...it stimulates you to move:) U already like his massages too
15. He makes me feel safe, like no matter what happens everythings gonna be alright
14. He is playful and fun to hang out with
13. He likes girlie music and is not afraid to sing it outloud
12. He is comfortable with who he is
11. He loves to fish and he puts my bait on for me b/c I'm too afraid
10. He supports me in whatever I am doing
9. He is so ampted for your arrival and loves you dearly
8. He's sometimes over the top but it makes me laugh
7. He a good listener
6. He loves my family
5. He lets me know and shows me everday how much I mean to him
4. He has a good work ethic
3. He strives to be a better person
2. He helps me to be a better person
1. He loves me for me:) (Kandra-land and all)

Love always and forever,
Momma


Your dad in the Redwood Forrest- on our trip up the West coast

Your father and I playing at Pioneers Park in Lincoln.
(RIP Bryan, we miss you)

Your father's feet in the Pacific Ocean

Your father and I at one of my favorite places in Cali- Ragged Point

Where did September go baby??

Baby,
September flew by with lots of adventures happening both in your life in my belly and your momma's life in the outside world. As of today you have been in my tummy for 34 weeks. Seems like such a long time yet other times I feel like it was just yesterday that I was peeing on a stick to find out you were on your way. I am so ampted for your arrival. This month your dad and I starting "nesting." We brought some of your belongings from your grandparents house in Lincoln, put your clothes in there place, and had a trial run setting up the co-sleeper where you will spend the first few months of your life. We picked out your crib and your bedding too:) While we were in Nebraska this month we visited your great grandmother Schuett and brought in KFC for dinner. She loves to eat KFC, it's always a fun treat.
This month your dad and I went to the comedy club and saw Colin Quinn (from Saturday Night Live). We recieved free tickets from a manager at Blockbuster. (random) It was awesome, we laughed so hard at both Colin and the opening act our face muscles were sore. I bet you were inside of me going "what the heck is going on out there." Your dad and I (plus Deanna from your dad's work, her daughter Shannon, and her two kids) also went to the Art Festival at the Plaza in KC. We heard a great jazz band and walked around seeing art work from all over the U.S.
My friend Kerri and I attended Pete and Diana's wedding in po-dunk Kansas. Caney, KS to be exact. It was quite a haul there and back in one day but well worth it. It was a beautiful ceremony and your momma even got down on the dance floor.
This month I played with your soon to be playmate Brennan. He is four months old and absolutely adorable. He will be here to show you the ropes of baby-hood and his momma is a great resource to ask new mommy questions for me. Plus his parents are just cool people. Your dad calls them "the canadians"...(he's crazy-in a good way...you'll see what I mean)
On to you...You move about on and off throughout the day. The other morning I was up at the wee hours of the morning and you were punching me with your hand-i think... I LOVED IT. I was mesmerized laying there, thinking about you. I love when you move. I always try to get people's hands there to feel you, but your pretty quick with your movements, and then your settled back into your snuggle zone. You do give your momma some serious heartburn. An old wives tale said that means you'll have lots of hair....we'll have to see?? The lastest and greatest is the feeling that I have to go to the bathroom and then nothing comes out. You must be pushing on my bladder. Well, you have about 5 weeks to go until your big debut. Unitl then you shall grow and get the strength to live in this CRAZY world. I love you baby! See ya soon...
love,
Momma

Grandma D. looking at cribs, trying to find the perfect one for her grandbaby to rest her head. She like's to talk to you in my tummy saying "Harper it's grandma."

Your dad and I at the Art Festival in KC

A side shot of you in my belly.

Your uncle Pete and his beautiful wife Diana

Your soon to be playmate Brennan.

A love letter to Harper Sage....

This letter is written from your great grandma Dorsey:

A Love Letter To Harper Sage.....

I saw you today, in your mother's tummy--and I could tell already, that you are a beautiful little girl! How lucky you are, Harper, to have two wonderful parents who love you, and who will care for you. Also, you are blessed to have grandparents who will always be there for you, through thick and thin. And how about those two great grands that you have--great grandma Lucille, great grandpa Harold, and me!! We have seen it all--and perhaps, done it all, so we can give you the strength and understanding when you need it, And maybe we can lessen the pain when you're hurting, give you a hug when you're worried, hope when you're doubtful, and sympathy when you're sad. So, Harper, what more can one wish for?! We have you to love and to nurture, and you have all of us to cherish and to hold on to. WOW.....isn't that just somethin' ?!
With love,
Great grandma Dorsey 2008



Great Grandma Schuett and Great Grandparents Dorsey

Butterfly kisses....

Little Ms. Harper,
You are 30 weeks in my tummy! Your dad and I were blessed to have another sonogram today. It's so fun to see you in my tummy. You are 3 pounds 13 ounces, give or take 11 ounces either way. You are in the 53rd percentile of growth, which is good. 10 percent is crack mom's and 90 percent is chunky monkey babies (as the sono tech would say) Your head is facing downward and your bum is up in the air. Your dad says your mooning me:) Everything looks great as far as your development. We got to see the chambers of your heart and hear it beating. You look so beautiful. We are so excited to meet you! The best part of today was you giving us a butterfly kiss. The tech was checking out your facial features and all of the sudden you opened your mouth and gave us a kiss. It was so sweet. I love you! Doc says the due date is the same so we'll see you in November.
Love always and forever,
Mom

Happy Birthday Pete

Today is Pete's b-day! For those of you who don't know, Pete and I job share at Children's Mercy South. When Pete is not making an incredible difference in the lives of others, I try to fill his shoes:). Wild Wednesdays is the one day of the week Pete and I work on the same day. The bum part about the fact that we job share is that we don't get to hang much outside of work as compadres. Pete is an awesome guy to work with and a true friend thru and thru. He is full of great energy and quite funny as well. Funny story: I park in what I call a "pregnancy lot". It's really a parking lot for visitors but it's always really empty so I park there. It's close to the entrance and therefore I don't have to waddle in the heat sweating or walk up or down the stairs (which I'd probably fall (up or down) knowing me)...
Anyways, one Wednesday night Pete and I were walking out to our cars and he said "I parked by you." In my head I thought, oh he parked in the "pregnancy lot", that's cool we can walk out to our cars together and I thought nothing further. We walk out the doors, and Pete's huge truck is parked so close to my car that they are practically touching. He has crossed over my yellow line and in my lane... I still am unsure how he managed to get so close without hitting my poor little car. I was laughing so hard, I was crying. I couldn't even get it together to tell him bye, I was laughing that hard. You really had to be there to get the mental image but he totally "made my day" (as the fish philosophy would say). Thanks Pete for being so awesome to work with. You ROCK!! Hope you are having a blast on your birthday!



Pete and Diana's dog, Jr., who I often dog sit!