Recap - especially for Dad

We had a very busy weekend. BP is out of town so this recap is especially for him (others are allowed to look too).

First, we celebrated Collin's 5th birthday like cowboy rock stars with a hay ride, face painting and cowboy cake...


Next, we decorated Sophie...

Then, I worked a puzzle with Collin and Uncle Ryan...





Then, I petted some horses and looked at some llamas...
And, finally, Nana and I just chilled for a while.


All the while, we were wishing you were with us.

Sponge Brain Square Pants

Harper's vocabulary is exploding! I swear she is saying 25 new words a day. It's so fun to witness.

Last night we were driving by the grocery store and she said, "KROGER!" She now says things like "Mama, more toast" and "Sit down!" and "Watch TV?" I know, I wish she didn't know what the TV was too, but please save your judgement because sometimes the TV is very helpful. It just is. The "sit down" is especially cute because she pats the ground next to her as she says it.

Another favorite is "monkey" which is what is responsible for the delight above. An real-live monkey from the zoo, not just the word.

Whaaa Daddy?

Good luck in LA, Daddy. We miss you here.

Potty Training

So, our pediatrician recently suggested that we put a "Harper-sized potty" in our bathroom to gauge her interest in potty training. Last week I found her telling Puppy and Michael* to "tee-tee." See below. *(Michael not pictured.)




She seems pretty proud of herself. I think she suspects she's figured it all out...