Powell Gardens

This past weekend your grandma and grandpa Wimmer came to KC to visit us. It was so nice to have them in town. We went out to eat, watched your daddy play soccer, and went to Powell Gardens. Powell Gardens was amazing and your grandma Cindy knew everything about every flower and plant there was. She kept telling us we could have clippings of all the plants we saw that we loved because she seems to have them all in her backyard:). She even has planted you your very own rose bush in her backyard. It's awesome that she is so talented in this area because quite frankly we have a lot to learn and she will be a great teacher for you in that area:) Her backyard was in the Lincoln Holmes and Gardens parade!! Oh ya and she has Koi fish, now thats pretty cool! Anyways, it was a hot day but we still enjoyed the gardens and you were a trooper like always. Here are some photos from the day. There will be more to come once I get them from your g-ma.

Water Baby

It's summertime and you have been enjoying the water in all different forms from lake water to the public swimming pool and lastly the good ol fashion backyard baby pool and splash pad. Your personality seems to be slow to warm up to new ideas. You are extremely focused and intense when presented with a new concept but you soon warm up to it and put on that to die for smile.

"Neeners"

This picture is a good dipiction of a side of you we like to call "neeners". This is the side of you that fusses when you don't get your way. For instance, you used to LOVE your changing table, in fact it seemed to be your favorite spot in the house...but now you tighten your neck, lift your head up and cuss like a sailor. I must say you are your parents child! You are a girl with your own mind:)
We love you kid!

4th photos...

On the 4th while you and daddy were napping, me and your aunts and uncles (Shay, Kate, Jay, & Mikey) went out and shot guns. (a semi-automatic rifle & a hand gun) I know nothing about guns but to my suprise it was a really fun time. It was exciting to try and hit the target. Your aunt Shannon hit the explosive target on the first shot. She was titled Bonnie from Bonnie & Clyde:) Nothing like shooting some guns on Independence day:)










Your Aunt Shannon on Grandpa D's sail boat

Summer Days

Harper dear,
You have had quite the adventures lately. Your aunties on your dad's side, (Kaylee, Dee-Dee, & their friend Nicole) came to KC to hang out with you for a whole week. We went to a nearby swimming pool one day while they were here. This was your first experience at a pool. At first you weren't too sure but once you warmed up, you were a happy Harper:)... You then went to Nebraska with mommy so I could attend my 10 year H.S. reunion. You stayed in Nebraska with your Grandma & Grandpa Dorsey (while mommy and daddy worked) to then go to the lake for the fourth of July holiday weekend where we then met up with you. We had a great 4th weekend which entailed boating, swimming, and watching fire works. I was a bit worried that you wouldn't be a fan of the loud noises that come along with fireworks, but you suprised me. The loud noises made you jump at times but you never cried. You simply looked around at the bright lights with those curious eyes. Grandpa D even bought you your own fireworks and lit them off for you. Well kid, I must say you have put some miles in the car seat and continue to be a great traveler. We are having such a blast this summer enjoying family and friends. We are also enjoying all the new things you are learning each and everyday. My favorite thing right now is you giving kisses which you do with your mouth wide open. It's too cute... Each day is a new day and I love you Harper Sage, each and everyday!
love,
your mamma



L to R: Kaylee, Dee-Dee, & Nicole
p.s. pics to come from the 4th