Getting ready for the "before" shot at Ponytails + Buzzcuts...
The trim begins...
Miss Terri was wonderful to Harper, and what a set-up!
We've now discovered "The Wiggles"
After...
Of course, I caved when offered the "First Haircut" package! A darling framed souvenir (complete with a lock of hair and the before + after shots!). So happy all 3 of us were able to share this big event together. And so thankful to be rid of the baby mullet! 
Enjoying the warm weather on Sara's deck...
Mama & Harper celebrating her first rigorous round of army crawling on the Brown's kitchen floor, watch out world - we've got a mover + a shaker here!
Arriving at Meme's picnic on Saturday afternoon...
Good times with Meme!
If all else fails, Annie's Honey Bunnies (graham crackers!) - worked for me as baby! Good to know some things never change...like mother, like daughter
Hanging with Dad...
In less than a week, Harper has discovered how to get wherever she needs to go, and quickly! Found her way into our corner Monday afternoon & checked out each and every toy thoroughly..
"Baby Signing Times" face. I've never seen her react to anything like this! The "babies" come onto our television screen and it's frozen silence, until she's clapping & dancing in approval! Hopefully, she's picking up some sign language, if nothing else, we know she's having fun!
Got to spend yesterday with my 2 favorites! Mike took us to breakfast at Wheatfields - so yummy! Harper decided to show us that she can drink out of a straw, don't know why we hadn't tried before, but give her a fruit smoothie & watch her go to town (and watch it spill all over her top)... We then traded off nap times, followed by a bbq at the Kawa's. A lovely day, so happy our lovely Harper came into this world so that I could become her mother.
just love those monkey toes...
pre-surgery - looks so sad, doesn't she? what a trooper!
post-op, notice her purple "x" tattoo above her left eye, Dr. Troia wanted to be sure they corrected the correct eye!
Afternoon of her surgery, we were back home at 9 and Harper was ready to get back into action..
her new "koosh" ball - spur of the moment walgreens purchase...
deep in thought....
oh, how much Harper loves her blocks
Saturday morning fun!
such a morning girl!
Harper & Dad had a day together on Saturday (I had to work). They even went down to the zoo for the first time this season together, lucky! I must say that Harper has really "exploded" in the personality department this past month. Enjoying everyone she meets, greeting them hello & giving big good-bye waves! She babbles almost non-stop, seemingly running a commentary on our very exciting lives! She is so much fun, we are so lucky to know + love this sweet child. Happy 14 month birthday Harper Grace :)
The lovely Brides-to-Be
The double shower was a big success! Thanks to everyone that attended. Of course, it's always fun to have Jackie & Jill in town for any reason, but extra special to be able to celebrate both of their upcoming weddings!
Later that evening we continued "celebrating" at Molly's..
And, once again I totally forgot to take pictures of Harper in all of her shower darling-ness, so I made up for it, by capturing some Sunday silliness. I recorded her on our ipod in a total laugh riot & then dancing - I have got to figure out that technology soon, then I will post! Happy Monday :)
I am so lucky to have an amazing group of friends. Every once in a while we get to meet out for a night of yummy food, conversation & giggles. This past Wednesday night we went to Marks Bistro in Dundee, yea for great girlfriends!
Saturday morning fun...what would we do without those slinky's?
Had a blast on Sunday afternoon, Meme came over & we chatted on the front porch, snacked, blew bubbles & had a great time enjoying the 70 degree day...
Then we headed down to the baseball fields to cheer on Elliott & his team...
Lovely Miss Eva...
Taking in the game while sitting with our favorite Auntie Sara
Elliott at bat...
Harper always has fun spending time with her Uncle Lance, she's always smiling around him :)
