Wow....what a year. On this day last year we were in our hospital room watching the Superbowl with a brand new baby girl in our arms. This year we're chasing Harper around the house as she toddles from room to room. Last year we watched intently as the nurse showed us how to give our new baby a bath and it took two of us to change a soiled diaper. This year Harper gives hugs and kisses and can tell you what Bella says ("oof oof".) It's so fun to look back but not for long because everyday is so new and exciting. We just simply can't get enough of our "baby" girl.January brought another trip to Maine to celebrate Theo's 1st birthday. This was a very important trip because Theo demonstrated his walking skills which Harper watched carefully and then decided to take her own first steps as soon as she got home. Harper's birthday gave us another excuse to see Theo and his parents. At this gathering Theo taught Harper how to climb the stairs. Needless to say we're not as excited about this lesson but Harper did get a brand new gate for her birthday to celebrate the accomplishment.
On Saturday January 31st Harper had a birthday party. She had lots of friends there, Kyler & Alex, Amelia, Theo, Jaiden, and Mya & Kylie, and of course her Auntie Megs, both sets of grandparents and her two great-grandmothers. She enjoyed her very first cupcake (see below) and got a ton of very fantastic and generous gifts. Her favorite is a firetruck from her dad that she will eventually ride but for now prefers to push all over the house with the help of someone else to steer. She especially loves to run into things and laughs out loud.
Harper loves to give hugs and kisses. She especially loves to kiss babies. Kyler has been on the receiving end of hundreds of kisses but she got her very first hug at Harper's birthday party. Harper is wild about Kyler.
It seems so unbelievable that this year of firsts is coming to an end but also so exciting. This is the start of a new year in Harper's life and we can't wait to exprience all that's in store for us!
Harper is such a love in the morning. She'll cuddle and give kisses. It's my favorite time of day!
Look at this little girl walking!!! She is so proud of her new skill...it's really fun to see her excitement.
She loved my cupcakes even though I hid avacado in them. She ate all the frosting and a lot of cake before sharing with Bella.
Our sweet birthday princess!
Here is our favorite video this month...Harper's walks. This was taken the day she took her first steps. It was so fun to watch her...she was working so hard. It's amazing to look back and see how well she's mastered the skill in only two short weeks!
