Happy Harper

Harper says hi...

Listen very closely. Your grandpa D taught you to say hi. At two months old you've said your first word. We're so proud of you, you little genuis:)

More x-mas stories

The weekend after Christmas you took your first trip to Loup City, NE/Sherman County Dam. You met your Great Grandparents Dorsey and most of the Dorsey side of the family. We all gathered at a local hall, ate good food, sang the traditional 12 days of Christmas, played the gift game, played games, and the best part is always when Great Grandma Dorsey has her program. It's my favorite tradition. She comes up with a story base (related to Christ-mas), has props, and includes the great grand kids. You didn't have a roll this year, (you pretty much slept the entire day) but next year she just might include you:) It's always a good time going to the "lake" and hanging with family. I can't wait to slip you in your little life jacket this summer and ride the tub....

The main prop for the program.





Even though you slept most of the day, you looked good doing it:)

Time just keeps flyin...

Harper Girl,
Holy Moley, time flys. Since the last time I wrote to you, so much has happened. We celebrated your first christmas' and new years. It was a busy time for us, going from place to place to celebrate with family and friends. You are mellow as can be and had no problems being on the go. It's so fun to watch you grow. You are getting quite the personality and becoming a social butterfly. A hostess at Village Inn smiled at you and you instantly smiled back at her with no hesitation. You love to smile, babble, laugh, and coo. Grandpa Dorsey thinks he caught you on video saying hi. It sounds just like it I must say....
You had your 2 month check up and are doing fantastic. You are 24 inches long (95th percentile) and 12.3 pounds (90th). You do have laryngomalacia (a floppy airway) which the doc. said you should grow out of and is nothing to be worried about. This basically means that you sound kind of congested when laying down. Momma thought you were sicky so it's a big relief....
I am back at work now as of Jan. 6th.:( I am cherishing every moment I get to spend with you. Grandpa Dorsey came this past week to stay with us b/c our friend Christina and baby Brennan are in Canada therefore they can't watch you. You go to their house three days a week for a few hours while mommy and daddy are at work. Momma drops you off, daddy picks you up. You and daddy have a lot of bonding time when momma is at work. I miss you dearly when I am away, but am comforted knowing you are in great hands. You LOVE to sleep (each time I say this I want to knock on wood and I say this with no cockiness b/c it could change in a heart beat)... but you sleep anywhere from 5-9 hours a night and you are a great napper too. On the other hand you are a slow eater. You tend to graze which requires patience when it comes to feeding you. Out of all your equipment we have, you like to swing the best. We've caught you carryin on conversations with the bears while swinging, it's priceless. You are not a huge fan of tummy time and can usually only stand it for less than 5 minutes at a time. This is something we will be working on in the next months. You are perfect and we love you to pieces! We cherish each and every moment we spend with you!
Momma loves you:),
momma

Mommy & Daddy x-mas day with our silly hats

Cousins Eric & Ian with silly hats too

Don't forget about your Aunt Shannon & Uncle Jay

Great Grandma Schuett smiling with you

Great Aunt Patti adoring u

Crazy Macy Gray....she totally loves you and wants to be around you all the time



Already cheering for the skers - #1

you are either saying "GO BIG RED" or "what the heck did you dress me in."

Ringing in the New Year

Long Time...

I have neglected this aspect of my life due to being busy adoring you, holidays, spending time with family, and now back to work:(... but I will return with an update soon...