Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

Harper finally had the chance to meet her Uncle Nick. She loved him immediately, of course! They spoke French to each other the entire time. Who knew that all this time it was French that Harper was speaking?!

Buster, Harper and I wanted to let everyone know how thankful and grateful we are that you are all in our lives. We love you all. Happy Thanksgiving! May yours be filled with love, warmth, and wonderful times. 

So grown up

Something has happened. Harper has grown up. As you can see, she uses a highchair with the skill of a child twice her age. She sits up on her own. She giggles at Carmine. She is ticklish on her belly and under her arms. She flips through books as if she is reading! She even ALMOST sleeps through the night (thank you, thank you, thank you). Oh, and she loves carrots.
I can't believe my little little baby is a little girl. It sure is fun. 

Nick and Harper

 

Nick and Wendy come to Nashville!

Somehow, I neglected to blog our wonderful visit with Nick and Wendy. Above is the second installment of a "handsome man playing guitar and singing for Harper. " I wonder if she will be mysteriously drawn to men who can sing and play the guitar her whole life? If so, she comes by it naturally. Anyway, I apologize that is has taken me so long to get these pics up. Nick and Wendy, you deserve better. We loved having y'all here with us and Nick, you sure do make a mean pork tenderloin. 

Phillips Family Portrait

Who's that behind me?

Happy Wednesday. 

Sunday morning

Harper and Sass enjoy a chilly Sunday morning on the couch.

It's so fun to watch Harper realize that some of her toys (Carmine and Sass) move when she touches them. They haven't quite found the "fun" in it yet, but Buster and I have. 

Dad's Choice II

 

Fall in Nashville

Here's the shortest Phillips in her stoller in the park last weekend. It was a lovely day and we all had fun. We also met two of Carmine's breedmates. Amanda and I were starstruck and probably freaked out the lady with two Spinoni a little bit when we ran up frantically asking her questions. The dogs could not possibly have been less impressed.
K. Bye.

 

What a great six months it has been...

Yesterday, November 2, was Harper's six-month birthday. To say that time is flying would be the understatement of the century. Time is evaporating. Truly.

Now that Harper is six-months-old she does a few things differently. You know, more like the grown-up she is. First, she wears khakis (as pictured above). Second, she eats peas and LOVES them. Third, she flirts. I have no idea where she would have picked this up.

Anyway, we sure do love you little Miss Harper Mae. Happy six-month birthday. 

Jackie-O-Lantern II

I had to do one more Jackie-O-Lantern because, c'mon, it's really good... 

Jackie-O-Lantern

Jackie-O wishes you all a safe, happy, healthy and prosperous Halloween.

Ciao!

Jackie

Pumpkins

There are no pumpkins in sight so you'll have to trust us that this was taken at a pumpkin-carving party.

That's all really. Hope you're all well.

Viva pumpkins.

Oh, and if anyone has any ideas, we're looking for a Halloween costume for Harper.

Bring em on. 

Dad's Choice

Moms are good for a lot. Almost everything, if you really sit down and do the math on it. But dads come in handy as well.

In the blogworld--or the blogosphere as I've just decided to start calling it--moms are good for providing really cute shots, heartbreaking little smiles and overall quality baby representation.

Dads tie terrycloth belts around their heads and plop babies down on the bed for self-portrait sessions.

Well, the good ones do.

Mid-week post

I just thought you all would enjoy seeing Harper in her precious new dress. Harper has her Nana and her dear friends Flavia and Anna to thank for her Fall wardrobe. Thank you to you all for helping make Harper the cutest baby at school...and maybe all the world. 

Daddy?

Harper is looking for you! BP is out of town and Harper seems to be searching for him everytime we walk into a new room. She is definitely a Daddy's girl.

Hi there, Amelia!

Today, we welcome to the world, Amelia B Piper... and it is almost instantly a better place.

Amelia, I have a very good feeling that you and Harper will be fast and firm friends. I look forward to watching that happen.

Welcome, sweet little girl.

Hi, Nonnie! I miss you!

Dear Nonnie,

School is ok. We lie on the floor, take naps and practice sitting up. My teachers are nice and play music. Sometimes we take buggy rides. It's not like staying home with you, though, so come see me soon, ok?

Ok.

Harper

 

Eating?

Harper has made the somewhat sloppy transition into what most people refer to as eating. Bp and I just aren't quite sure she is actually swallowing anything, but it's really fun to watch her try.

See for yourself...

Settling in

So, we survived Harper's first week of school. (She even seemed to like it a little bit.) According to her teacher, she and Elise (her new BFF) enjoy laughing and kicking with each other! This small glimpse into her daily life without me gave me an inordinate amount of comfort. Anyway, BP and I apologize for the lack of blog activity. I can't believe we ever used to casually throw around the phrase, "we're so busy!" Ha!

Hopefully this collage from our beach trip will catch you all up a bit.