Daddy & his little pretty girl

Merry Christmas

Smile ~ it's Santa ~ NOT

We were brave tonight as we ventured out to see Santa. Well Harper enjoyed her visit and did a nice smile- Jonah not so much! He told Santa "no like you" - well so much for requesting presents. Jonah really isn't into Santa- he knows about him, but really doesn't like him. I think we'll only be the only family in the world who threatens Santa will come to your house if you don't stop crying! t'hee So needless to say, I had to be in the picture too so Jonah will be in the picture.

Harper ~ 2 months old

Harper's details at 2 months old:

• 12.15 oz (95th percentile)
• 23.5 inches long (75 - 90th percentile)
• is sleeping 4.5 to 5.5 hours at night
• cries only when she is tired, hungry or wet diaper
• likes to sleep on her belly during the day and in her swaddle at night
• is currently sleeping in her pack n play in our closet (not to worry - it has a vent and we can all sleep b/c we don't hear all the noises Harper makes when she sleeps)
• holding her head up (less bobble)
• smiles a lot
• follows us with her eyes and responds to noises
• is wearing 3-6 months clothes
• likes to go in her swing
• pretty passive letting everyone hold her and taking care of her
• eats between 4-6 oz of formula
• grabs your finger when you hold her
• sneezes many times a day

My baby big boy is growing up

He used to sit in my lap and need to be bribed with a lollipop in his face, I used to have to sing songs to him so he would be distracted, I used to have to prep him hours beforehand so he would be "ok" when we sat down, we used to only be able to have Teresa cut his hair. NOW, he doesn't need me to sit with him (he can sit on his own and was sure to tell me so), he doesn't need the lollipop in front of him, but he is sure to go and run and get it once he's done and he's fine with whomever cuts it's hair! Yea Jonah-

~ then & now~

Date night for Jonah

Jonah got a special treat from Andrea and Geoff~ he went to see lights and such in Richardson. They ate at IHOP (what a special treat to have pancakes for dinner). It was a cold night, but we were so proud of him going out with them and being such a big boy! Thanks A-ya and Geoff for giving up your time to spend with our little man! He is one lucky boy!

A day in the life of Harper

Harper is a trooper being in this family! She handles going and coming in and out of the house, having a big brother kiss all over her and sometimes "bother" her, but really thinks he is helping her, has a large amount of noise all around her and still sleeps. She goes from person to person holding her and never complains. Only cries when she is wet, tired or hungry!

Grandma is here!

Grandma flew down from WI for a visit- really to meet and see Harper and play with Jonah! She was wonderful to take vacation time and help us so I could go back to work. Jonah enjoyed playing with her all day long, she enjoyed taking care of Harper and we all enjoyed handing out and visiting. We went to see the Grand Prarie Lights, walked around the Mall and opened our Cmas presents. It was nice to see everyone's faces instead of shipping them in the mail. Jonah got Frosty the Snowman DVD and he LOVES it- the old school one. We watch it everyday!!!!

Stress Mess AKA Family Photos

Each year we take a family photo- everyone-- and boy it gets complicated since there are kids involved, men who don't like to smile or be told what to wear and women having an "ideal" picture they want in their mind. So needless to say- it gets stressful, quite comical, very entertaining and in the end we have a new memory of some funny thing that happened or was said and hopefully (fingers crossed) at least one good pic!

A Must Have

Thanks Allison for my black bib-- my wardrobe is now complete!

Mommy & Me AND Daddy & Me AND Me & Jonah

I am trying my hardest to remember to get pics of Harper with just us- meaning-- her and Rick, her and me, her and Jonah, etc. The second child rarely has pics of them by themselves with their parents- there always seems to have the older sibling in there- which I love for family photos, but I would like to think down the line someday Harper will want a few pics of just her and her 'rents. Just sayin'

Must Be Santa.....Santa Claus

Bowling no and then bowling yes!

We talked to Jonah about going bowling and he was clear he didn't want to go. But once we got there and he saw his cousins rolling that bowl he was all over it- I love silent peer pressure! He kept thinking it was his turn to go and had a hard time understanding why his cousins were using his ball to bowl on their turn. Nonetheless, he loved it and got excited no matter how many pins fell or didn't fall!

Choo Choo train

Grandma and Grandpa gave Jonah a train last year for Cmas and he was so excited to see it out again. He wants to play it all the time! It's a huge motivator for him too - I'm considering keeping it out all yearlong! : ) The train is a big hit- that we got one for our niece and nephews- Mason asked "if all people have trains around their trees?" I had to break the news to him that just wasn't so!

Jonah made sure Harper could see it and even tried to get her to push the buttons. Very cool to see memories in the making.

Cousin sleep over

We had fun with the cousins, decorating, eating, laughing and just having fun! Jonah loves having them over and we love having the extra help- win / win! We even introduced "the elf on the shelf"!