Our Journey: October 2013

Harper is 2!?! Where has the time gone? My baby is growing so fast! I know all parents say that, and feel it. It really is amazing how fast time goes when you look at your children. We celebrated Harper's Birthday with a family party at our place. She had a blast opening presents and eating cake pops (yes, she had 2!). She kept saying "party, party." She definitely knew it was her day. Today we took her to get pancakes (yummy!) for breakfast. She also got to "trick or treat" for the first time. She LOVED it! We discovered she likes "pops" suckers/lollipops. She dressed up as Minnie Mouse, her favorite thing right now.
Harper rocks my world. Just when I think she can't get any cuter she says something new like "I lobe you momma," "No, David" (from the book), "Owwie" (Owen's nickname), or something like "pew-wee," or "move" (usually directed at Toby). She is amazingly beautiful, and I tell Aaron all the time, I'm not sure how I managed to have such a gorgeous girl, she's more beautiful than I ever dreamed. I love watching her discover new words, and catch on to big kid stuff like climbing structures at the park, learning to ride a balance bike, and potty train. God has blessed me with her sweet, affectionate and loving personality, somethings I lack in myself he has given me abundantly in my daughter, and I'm thrilled.
Stats:
*Loves Minnie Mouse
*Likes shoes, purses, Lipstick and chapstick (a lot), and all things girly
*Likes talking on the phone to family members
*Doesn't like showers
*Is a good "cleaner"
*Potty trained at 22 months
*Sleeps most of the night in her own toddler bed
*Snuggles
*Enjoys most food, and tries new foods
*Is shy and slow to warm, but affection when comfortable
*Learning about the Bible and how much God loves her
*Enjoys seeing "babies" especially newborns
*Loves her Daddy and melts his heart
*Likes animals, especially birds and "catty cats"
*Loves music, especially instrumental hip hop and opera, classical, and kids songs