MLK Weekend

Over my three day weekend, we took a trip with family to Dallas. We went shopping at Ikea. I love that store! My whole bedroom is basically from Ikea! Love it. We went 5 years with no bedroom furniture (college and moving a lot) so it’s nice to have some finally.

 

Cousin getting ready for the big day of shopping!

Harper is looking happy to be there.

We bought a desk, bookshelf, mirror, and a few other small things.

Harper did really well on the drive there and back too! We also made a detour to the Baby Gap Outlet. We found the cutest little Valentine’s Day outfit for her.

I’m getting excited for V-Day! We don’t have any big plans, but for some reason I’m excited. I hope to start a tradition with Harper. I want to buy her a book/magazine every year and some sort of treat. This year sweet potato puffs will have to do.   We are also going to be starting the 14 days of pink on the first.

Why? 1. Because this girl has got a lot of pink!

2. Because I love the color.

3. It’s February!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

Ok, this is my first time linking up with Jamie at this kind of love.

This Wednesday I'm loving...

the gap

Planning Harper's B-day Party

Pinterest Inspiration

I'm loving that we are finally getting into a small group at church and starting this study...

Monvee

I'm loving that Jacob is going to building some skate ramps for Cedar Ridge Christian Church!

I'm loving my munchkin!

Thanks for reading!

New Background

I decided to go back to a simple background. The other one was cute, but a little to busy for me. I am enjoying my Saturday with Harper.

She is getting so big. She is full blown crawling now as well as saying mama and dada. I don't think she is associating these with us yet, but I could be wrong. She is pulling up on tables and getting into all sorts of things.

This morning we went to Panera to have breakfast with my mom. I feel bad that she doesn't get to see Harper as often as the mother in law.

Have you guys seen this girl's blog? I'm getting lot's of hair ideas from her. Love it!

Sorry this is random thoughts, but hey at least I'm updating right?

-Jennifer

On the Road

Random thoughts from the road...

1. I would really like to go to New York to see the Newsies on Broadway.
2. Harper is 8 months old and I'm starting to plan her party. Very excited about this.
3. We just bought a lot of house stuff at ikea this weekend. I'm hoping to have an open house in a few weeks! Finally!
4. Harper is at an adorable age. I'm loving being a mommy right now. Don't get me wrong though. Some days are rough.
5. I can't wait to have another baby. I mean I can wait but I already think about he/she and their nursery and name ect.
6. I could live in dallas.
7. I'm lovin first grade.
8. I loathe meal planning, but thanks to pinterest this is getting better.
9. I want raise enough money someday to build a Rapha house. A whole house.
10. I miss ministry terribly.
11. We are joining a small group at church finally.

A Year in Review

 

• January
• Welcoming the year that baby girl would be born in!
• Ordered our crib, which was super exciting to me.
• February
• Crazy snow storm=5 days off school.
• March
• Getting the nursery ready for Harper.
• Staycation during spring break.
• Labor class and breastfeeding class.
• April
• 3 Baby showers!
• Sister came to visit.
• First CRT testing in 3rd grade!
• May
• Finish up my first year of teaching! YAY!
• The last stretch of pregnancy and the beginning of parenthood.
• Harper Olivia arrives!
• Jacob gets a job at QT
• June
• Find out I still have job, this time in first grade!
• Grandparents and Aunt come to meet Harper.
• Rebecca and Logan come to spend time with Harper.
• Decide to buy a house!
• Decide to build a new home!
• July
• Harper’s first holiday!
• Grandma comes to meet Harper.
• Enjoying my last few days at home with my girl.
• Jacob’s 26th bday!
• August
• Trip to Dallas
• Go back to work.
• Move out of our apartment and into the in-laws for 3 months!
• September
• My 26th bday!
• October
• Baby Gabe arrives!
• Harper’s first Halloween as a duck!
• November
• We close on house! Praise Jesus!
• Drive to Dallas to buy a new and much needed car!
• December
• Harper’s First Christmas

Harper is 7 months!

*This post is late, but hey… I’m getting there!

Harper you are getting so big! You now have 4 teeth and starting to show signs of crawling. You get up on all fours and rock. You have had sweet potatoes, carrots, gbs, peas, spinach, squash. Your favorites are sweet potatoes and squash. You take about 4 6oz. bottles a day. This sometimes worries me because I feel like you should be eating more. You are measuring good on the growth chart though. so I guess I won’t worry. You are getting so independent! I love watching you grow and discover things!

 

I love you Harper Munchkin baby!

Harper’s First Christmas

We spent Christmas Eve at my in-laws. We each brought a snack food to share. I brought spinach dip and cheese sticks. Jacob brought and made deep fried snickers. We opened presents with family and then ate together. We played some rock band after that as well. Harper got a cute rocking lamb and some toys and feeding supplies. I got some hairspray and make-up. Jacob got some new tools and a  tool bag.

 

The first present!

Harper with cousin Gabe and Papa

This was the best picture we got of the 3 of us.

Cousins First Christmas!