Wordless Wednesday: Gone Fishin'

Harper: 8 Months

Got this picture taken just in the nick of time, seeing as Harper girl will be 9 months in 6 days. I'm already dreading the upcoming picture sessions. This girl does not enjoy laying on her back anymore. I lay her down, and as soon as I step away she has flipped over and taken off. I'm exhausted! And yes, there is a crayon in this picture. Harper was determined to have it, so it stayed.

Harper, you are growing way too fast. I thought you might just be my easy, slow going baby. Boy was I wrong. You are on the move, and you will not be stopped.

Here is what you have been up to at 8 months:

• You took your very first step 2 days ago. I was in a little bit of shock, and questioned myself. Then you did it again. Clear as day.
• can stand independently for long periods of time
• walk yourself around anything you can get hold of. You go round and round the couch and coffee table.
• Can stand yourself up from a sitting position without holding onto anything.
• Crawling everywhere and getting faster by the day. You love it when I get on my hands and knees and chase you.
• Signs "more". Sometimes you do it right, and then other times it just looks like your clapping.
• Your favorite words are still "dada", "baba", "mama".
• Waves hello/goodbye
• Starting show a little bit of a temper. If someone takes something away that you want, we all get screamed at. However, it never takes you long to get over it.
• You do not like anything that stops you from moving like diaper changes, getting dressed, or being put in your carseat.
• Right now, you are a super great sleeper. You go to bed at 7:30 and sleep until 8am. 
• Take 2 naps a day. one at 10:30 and the other at 3:30, just like clockwork. 
• I occasionally am allowed to rock you, but for the most part just lay you in your crib for naps and bedtime.
• Wearing 9 months and some 12 months clothes, size 3 diapers, and size 2 shoes.
• is an awesome eater. She likes everything that I give her, and is a pro at self feeding now.
• You still love everyone, but prefer to be right by my side when I'm around. 
• Follow me around wherever I go. When I'm stopped your hanging from my pant leg.
• And as always, your big sister is your BEST friend!

I can't believe my baby is getting so big! I'm just trying to hang on to these last fleeting moments before you enter toddlerhood. Your sweet, toothy grin lights all of us up. We love you so much, Harper Grace.

Harper's Valentines Photo Fail

I had high hopes for a cute and simple Valentine photo shoot with my Harper girl.

I would get her all set up. Perfect light, centered with the banner,etc. Then I would step back to get the shot.

...and off she'd go. Crawling like the wind.

I know, Harper. I know. I was crushed, too.

Happy Heart Day 2013

The Souders household celebrated a wonderful Valentine's day. 

All the ladies in the house woke up to this.

I woke up early and made heart shaped pancakes for everyone. Even Harper got a taste or two.

One quick picture before Presley left for school. Both smiling = Happy mommy.

Harper and I on her very 1st Valentines. I took a few pics with my good camera, but havent had a chance to get them on my computer yet.

  The necklaces Brandon made for us. He actually cut out the shapes, and then wrote something special on each one. Mine ( middle one) has "forever and ever, Amen"on the hearts and then the girls initials on each circle. Presley's has "shine bright like a diamond". She loves the song and so fitting. Harper's says "a gift of love from God to me". All lyrics from songs. Such a special gift that we will each cherish.

Then Brandon and I had our Valentine's on Saturday thanks to Grammie and Poppa who are always more than willing to watch the girls. We went to Hibiscus and had steak, lobster, and the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had! Tony Romo also happened to be sitting across from us, so that was pretty cool.

I'm so blessed to have such wonderful little loves. 

Happy Valentine's!

Wordless Wednesday: Valentine Cuties

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and happy Friday...

Hung the Moon

Sweet little Harper thinks her big sister hung the moon. She loves her so much she just can't contain it sometimes. Whenever Presley comes around, H starts kicking her legs and grinning from ear to ear...or most recently, screaming!

 Here is an example:

Just look at the smiles Presley gets...

She watches everything her big sis does.

 I'm pretty sure it won't be long before she is actually attempting everything Presley does instead of just watching. Then I'm really in trouble.

Little Kiss

A while back, Harper, got selected to model for a local photographer. She was looking to add a new type of session to her business called, Little Kiss. In exchange for borrowing Harper for half an hour, I got free photo's. Anytime I can get good photo's without having to put in the work, I'm down!

Here are some of my Favorites:

*photo credit goes to Julie from Photo Jewels Photography*