Sibling Time

To keep Harper well, we have strict routine when we get home from school. Everyone must wash their hands. Well even though we do this, Jonah somehow still manages to put his fingers in her mouth, wipe her drool onto his hands and kiss her all over. We can only hope her immune system will be strong someday and that she is so lucky to have one big brother who loves her very much!

Harper ~ 5 months old

• Still sleeps on her stomach
• 17.2 oz (95th percentile)
• 26.5 inches long (95th percentile)
• Loves her cereal for lunch and dinner
• Laughs most by Jonah
• Still sleeping from 8:30 - 6:30
• Coo's, "talks" more
• Grabs her toys, feet, Jonah's hair, mommy's hair
• Moves around in her jumper
• Looks at books when we read at nighttime
• Drinks 60z of milk
• Starting to cry more when we leave the room
• Smiles and laughs with her mouth wide open
• Tries to take her socks off her feet
• Likes to watch the fish on her crib
• Moved into her bedroom (pink and brown ladybugs)
• Size 2 diapers
• Stays with Grammy during the week although we tell Jonah she goes to "baby school"
• Is constantly being held by her cousins

4 wheelin'

Thanks to the Stapp family for the 4 wheeler~ Jonah loves it!!! It's a 6volt and doesn't go too fast, which is good so he can get used to driving.

Bday for Logo

It was Logan's bday and we all celebrated with him. It was loud and busy and tons of fun! Hard to believe Logo is 6 already.

Spring is almost here

We can feel it in the air! We are spending more time at the parks with the weather being so nice!

Got ya

J & H

Jonah adores his sister. Goes straight to her in the AM and makes sure to come and kiss on her all the time. And Harper lights up when she hears his voice and sees him! Too cool to see!

Hangin' with the cousins

GROSS!

Found out Jonah doesn't like to get "dirty"-- he cleans off his hands if he gets paint on them, will wash off his hands immediately if he gets them dirty from helping me in the kitchen, hated shaving cream on the table, likes for me to do chalk and not him b/c well his hands will get dirty! But will sweat like a pig and sit in this nasty colored water and be totally happy! What gives? (the water is just color tablets, but still).

More park time

We had a day date with Emma. It's nice to get together with our friends since Emma and Jonah go play with one another (actually they head straight to the closet to get the monster)-- ok whatever. But we actually get a break since they are entertaining each other. And Harper & Abby just hang with the parents- chillin'

The Dads told the kids to kiss and they did. Emma went in first....just for the record!

Not sure why King Jonah thinks Emma should pull him

yep, Emma is beating Jonah at a running race- she is 2 or 3 inches taller than him!

Daddy's girl

Daddy and Harper spend lots of time together since he takes her to Grammy's house everyday and picks her up. I got Jonah duty. We have told Jonah that Harper is going to "baby school" this way he isn't upset that Harper is going to Grammy & Popo's house and he isn't. It's just a little lie ~ isn't that what all parents do???

Harper's Centers

To keep Harper happy and entertained and limit her getting bored with a particular spot, we rotate her like kids gets rotated in a classroom for their centers. Her centers are bumbo, jumper and floor mat with mirror. This allows me to cook dinner while keeping her close. Her favorite is the jumper playing with the frog or chewing on the rings and the floor mat because she moves her arms and hands so much the mat makes all kinds of noises.

Harper sees a new face~ herself

We put the mirror down for Harper and wow-- did she love it! She instantly looks at herself and has a big grin on her face. She just smiles and makes all kinds of noises.

Nice day = park

We are taking advantage of the nice and windy days and heading to area parks. Of course, we must stop and get bread to feed the ducks. And bring food for ourselves. Jonah liked the picnic and thought the seagull taking the bread from the ducks was pretty funny. Harper didn't like it much, so we had to make it a quick picnic at the park!

From THIS to THAT

I'm always amazed at how babies (and heck toddlers) can go from crying their eyes out to being totally content. Just like that- as if no drama happened!

Harper eating cereal the first time

So we tried cereal for our little round pumpkin and she liked it. She did the usual stick out your tongue and push the cereal out, but didn't gag or spit it out. She caught on quickly once we kept the spoon in her mouth. Weeks later, she sits there with her mouth wide open and ready to eat her lunch and dinner cereal. PS-- found out Daddy doesn't have patience to feed /train Harper on eating- but now that she has it down, Daddy likes it!

Random pics

This is our newest game we created for bath time- cause it can get boring playing with the same toys. Jonah stacks his animals on the soap holder and throws balls at them- trying to knock off more than one at a time - I know it's genius! t'hee

Jonah helped take this pic- not too bad!

A BIG thanks to Mason for giving Jonah his old motorcycle! This is Jonah's favorite toy at Mason's house and now it's Jonah's-- he's hot stuff now!

Sibling Time

Wherever Harper is, Jonah is close by. Right now, Harper likes it, but in a few years, I'm sure the picture might be a little different. He's constantly offering her toys up to her face which makes her eyes cross-eyed. He's hugging on her, talking to her, and giving her hugs. And Harper just smiles with her eyes all looking at her big brother.

What NOT to Wear