3 months old + mommy back to work=very overdue blog entries

March 8th, I had to return to work, much to my dismay. But Harper was left in good hands...Grammy (my mom). They laughed and played most of the day. Grammy loved getting to know Harper's cues and watching her develop. She was kicking more and lifting her head higher during tummy time. She also babbled the day away telling Grammy stories. We were ever so grateful to have Grammy here giving Harper the love and attention she was used to.

When Grammy went back to Texas, Nene and Papa (Patrick's parents) came to take over nanny duties. They loved feeding her, taking her picture and out to our favorite breakfast place...The 5 Spot.

Nene especially loved taking Harper on walks down by the water (Puget Sound) and around our neighborhood.

Harper enjoyed her first March Madness while Nene and Papa were here. Daddy's Baylor Bears made it to the Elite Eight round of the tournament, so we started Harper early with her loyal fan-fare

We also took Harper on her first Ferry ride to Bainbridge Island. It was a beautiful day and Harper look especially cute in her spring outfit. (See we do put cloths on her sometimes)

(Papa and Daddy stuffing diapers)

Harper also celebrated her 3 month birthday on March 29th with Nene and Papa.

(Harper modeling one of her many spring fashions from Aunt Heather, Uncle Curtis, Cousin Connor and Hunter. It's probably the only thing she owns that she still has room to grow in. :))

2 months old

A visit from Amanda...

Our good friend from Texas, Amanda came for a visit to meet Harper and enjoy a little more Seattle. We lucked out with amazing weather, so we took advantage and spent lots of time outdoors taking walks. We also ate amazingly thanks to Amanda's culinary expertise: Tilapia with homemade tomatillo sauce and shrimp ceviche. It was a fabulous visit with lots of laughs and Olympics' watching.

Amanda posing with Harper in front of Lake Washington and Mt. Rainier.

A walk around Rattlesnake Lake. We're still amazed by the natural beauty all around out here.

Amanda in front of Snoqualmie Falls.

Lots of opportunity to take pictures with the Seattle skyline and Mt. Rainier.

Valentine's Day and a 7 week birthday with Nonno and Nonna

Harper took her first airplane ride to Houston, TX to visit her Nonno and Nonna (Claudia's dad and stepmom). She was an angel on the flight and mom made it to IAH without incidence. Nonno had just recently had quadruple bypass surgery, but that didn't stop him from playing with Harper and giving her lots of nicknames. Whether it was Harper G. and the Harpettes or Carmalita Capadutz (sicilian for hat), they shared lots of laughs. While in Houston, Harper celebrated her first Valentine's Day and her 7 week birthday...thank goodness we have the pictures to remember these oh so important events in her life. :)



Nonna enjoyed holding and loving on Harper as she gained better control of her movements and discovered her feet whilst tenderly stomping against Nonna's chest. (That's advanced, right?)

6 weeks old and getting ready for our first airplane ride...

Harper is 6 weeks old and growing rapidly. She weighs in at 12 lbs, 7 oz and is set to receive her first round of vaccines on Friday in preparation for her first ride on an airplane to Houston, TX. We are going to visit my dad and stepmom for a few days. Here are some other pictures taken throughout the past week including Harper's first Superbowl and a walk on a rare spring-like day here in Seattle.

Celebrating our 5 week birthday with Aunt Andrea

Harper's Aunt Andrea (my sister) came in town for a quick visit before jetting off to Vegas on business. She learned to hook'em and enjoyed being spoiled yet again. And she only peed and spit up once on Aunt Andrea. :) We so enjoyed her visit and can't wait for the next time.

Harper sharing (and loving it) a big girl bed with her Aunt Andrea. We couldn't get enough of this picture...so cute!

Already sitting up and posing. Thanks Aunt Andrea and Grammy for the cute froggy outfit. Now all we need is a little more hair.

We took Harper and Andrea for their first visit to Pike's Place and the original Starbuck's (we also stopped by Fran's Chocolates. Of course.). Harper slept the whole time (probably because she can't have coffee yet).

The celebration continued after Aunt Andrea sadly departed...Happy 5 week birthday to me...kickin' it Brooklyn style.

And thanks for hanging out with us Cody (our friend from Texas)...Harper has her first crush on someone other than daddy!