First Popsicle

Now that it seems to be full blown summer over here I thought it was time Harper had a popsicle. She handled it like a pro.

Ding! Ding! Birthday round 2

Last night we had a little dinner and cake at my family's house for Harper's "real" birthday. All day long I felt that I still had my little baby as I bitter sweetly watched the time tick tock away closer to her delivery time 9:52 pm. It felt like new years eve as Nate and I sat in bed with our champagne waiting for the clock to strike (we didn't make it though, new parents=lameness when it comes to staying up). I have to admit that I felt a little scared and sad about the first birthday. All crazy thoughts came to me that time was slipping and I cant control it and I'm going to miss my little baby etc.......but happy to say I woke up this morning and although 9:52 pm came and went she was still my "little baby" and still wanted cuddles and love from her mama as much as she did before I put her to bed. 

pretty girls

so serious!

Firsts

Yesterday we brought Harper sledding for the first time. It only took 3 adults, one three year old, one seven year old, a bike pump and 30 minutes to get the tube blown up. Ha! Not sure exactly what the little Harp thought of it all. She knew she was with her people and they seemed to be having a good time, so I think she decided to just go with the flow. It's so amazing (and often hilarious!) watching this little creature experience things for the first time. I think Aurora enjoyed it the most. Being the big cousin and having the baby on her lap going down the hill. They are definitely going to be besties!

And another big first for us yesterday was Harper finally cut a tooth!!! I was actually starting to become convinced my child didn't have teeth and she was going to gum her meals for the rest of her life. I was actually ok with it, cheap dental bills! ha! It is such a bittersweet moment for me because I am going to miss that sweet little gummy smile! It also means my baby is growing up and although its so fun to watch her grow its also a little sad watching the baby in her slip away. Just going to have to cherish every single itsy bitsy moment!

look at that sweet little gummy grin!!