Harper Marie 21

 4/4/2022 : Hey all. I've decided to bring you my adventures with the most current postings on top. Now you can keep up with me without having to scroll all the way down. If you are new here or you want to go back from the beginning, just start under the hashtags ###. Here we go !!

Hey Everyone. It's been about 4 weeks since I posted last and there has been a lot happening. I have so much to include for you so let's Go !! We got through the rest of May with more teeth coming in, I'm walking all over the place right now, Lot's of people have been visiting and my Great Granny is up here from Florida to spend time with us! Also my BIG BIRTHDAY (1 year) happened on 6/11/22 and Mommy and Daddy threw a BIG party for me. There were so many people and lots of food and fun things to do. Lets take a look:

Mommy Daddy and I had a great time in Florida.  We got to spend some special time with relatives and we went to 2 places called "The Zoo" and "The Aquarium". We had lots of fun and I got to walk around and play without my coat on !! We got to meet Great Granny and Uncle EJ, and it was very special to spend time with them and have a nice lunch. Here's some pictures of all the fun we had.

4 / 3 / 2022  I went to Platters candy store today and guess what??? The Easter Bunny was there dropping off some special candies. I got to take my picture with him !  Here's a couple of pics with me and E.B. along with some random silly pictures. I can't be serious all the time you know.

I'm not sure what I like more, Food or Books? Or maybe toys. Or "Peek a Boo". Or maybe naps. This is hard to figure out !!  All I know is when I play games I get hungry. When I eat I like to relax with a book. Then I play "Peek a Boo" and I'm ready for a nap !  Whew ....  Pretty soon I'll be 10 months old ! Maybe I can figure it out then.

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My first month went by pretty quickly. I don't remember most of it but I'm told I was pretty popular.   I have a new Nanie & Grandpa and Granny & Papa and Aunts and Uncles and cousins and a "Great Granny" in Florida. Snuggling up in my comfy clothes is the best !!

2 months in and I'm starting to get the hang of this.  Rule #1: Smile and Grandparents will do whatever you want !

3 months in and things are getting pretty exciting. I discovered what toys are ! I think pizza will be my favorite food after I get some teeth.

In October I hit 4 months old. Did you know that if you put on silly costumes that people will give you candy??!!  Pretty sure this will be my favorite holiday.  The last day of 4 months , mommy showed me what standing up was. You can tell by the look on my face that the wheels are already turning !!

It's September and I learned about a funny game called Football. I don't really understand it yet but it causes people to yell at the big picture thing on the wall. Mommy  dresses me up in "special clothes" in the morning and then Daddy changes me into other "special clothes" in the afternoon. I don't understand why but they say it's important.  Papa and Grandpa like different clothes too.  I think they are crazy but either way I look pretty adorable!

I turned 5 months in November and there's LOTS of changes happening. I started getting TEETH !!  I learned how to sit up on my own and I spend a lot of time in my activity center learning all about lights and sounds and music and  shapes. There's so much to do ! I can roll over on my own and pretty soon I'll figure out how to move my elbows and knees at the same time to crawl, Better unpack the gates !! Mommy and Daddy better get new sneakers. Haha.  I was Baptized on November 21st. Everyone came to watch me get my hair washed !

December 11. 

Well, here we are at 6 months.  My doctor said I can start eating "real food" ! I like  Carrots and beans and plums and all the fruits I've tried so far. This real food stuff is pretty good.  I have "teether" biscuits too that are yummy.  The Dr. said I am above average in all my categories and I am progressing well.  Oh ya, Christmas is coming this month. I wonder what that's all about ??

December 22nd and I figured out how to start crawling ! I'm not very good yet and I fall over a lot but pretty soon I'll be able to chase after all my toys. There's so many new places to explore.

Well it's December 24th. Christmas eve day. Granny, Papa, Uncle James and Aunt Chelsey are coming over for a special dinner. I think they might be bringing me something ! I see some boxes under our pretty tree but I can't reach them . 

Mommy and Daddy said there is someone named "Santa Clause" that comes to visit while we are all sleeping. We made him a dish of cookies in case he gets hungry.  Have a "Merry Christmas" everyone.

oh my gosh,  OH my gosh,  OH MY gosh,  OH MY GOSH !!!! Look what "Santa" brought me !! #AWESOME !

Well, we finally made it over to Nanie & Grandpa's house today.  I had to get out of my new ball pit but I was told it would be worth it.  Nanie and Grandpa had lots of cool stuff waiting for me ! I got a cool new Ladybug scooter that I love and more books and nice clothes and MORE TOYS !! I got to wear my new Christmas dress! Uncle Chris and Aunt Sydney got me a Zoo membership ! Pretty soon I can go and see real animals and all the funny noises they make. That will be fun.

"Hi" everyone. I learned about a new thing today. "NEW YEARS"!  It's another thing that happens when I'm asleep.  Mommy and Daddy said it will be a while before I can stay up that late but at least I get to help celebrate things today. And, I get to where some more special clothes !! Check out my new outfits !

It's been a pretty busy week here after the holidays. Mommy and Daddy put away all the decorations and now I have a lot more room to play ! I can sit up on my own now when I'm on the carpet and I'M CRAWLING !!! Everyone is so surprised at how far I can get in a hurry.  I can pull myself up onto things now but my balance is still pretty weird.  My legs want to start "shaking" and "dancing". I wonder if that's a sign of things to come. Hmmmm.

Mommy had a birthday on January 8th. YAY !! We got to SING ! I love singing. 

Granny came over today to play with me and  we went to get groceries. I had to go with them so they didn't forget my favorite things.  Don't worry, they bundled me up nice and warm. 

January 11, 2022

I turned 7 months old today. YAY !!  Granny came in to get me from my nap today and I was STANDING UP in my crib !  Busted.  New things are happening every day.

Soooooo, all kinds of stuff started happening for me at 7 months. I am crawling so much better now without even thinking about it, I have more teeth coming in which is pretty annoying. I can pull myself up on things all by myself and stand up!!  Mommy and Daddy put some gates up so I can't get into places and hurt myself. I love them !!

It's been a pretty busy month for me so far.  This 7 month thing is pretty cool. I learned so much and gotten much better at crawling and pulling myself up. I can get around the house pretty quick now. 

There's this cool song called "Patty Cake" and I am starting to form some words but I have to put the sounds to them though. My favorite word so far is "Mmmmmm". I say it when I'm eating.  I am eating more grown up food too. Some of it is yummy and some is NOT !  I don't like COTTAGE CHEESE !!!!! 

Mommy and Daddy put up a play pen area for me in the living room ! It's really big. I can pull myself up on it and work my way around the whole thing !!

HOORAY !!!!! Today I turned 8 months old ! Time is going by so quick. It feels like just yesterday I was 7 months !  Hahaha, I'll be here all week !

I'm having so much fun learning things and figuring out how to do  stuff to keep me busy. There's always something new to do to help me develop.  Nanie, Granny and Aunt Sandy play with me every day and help me learn while Mommy and Daddy are working. I'm a pretty lucky littlr girl.

"Hi" everyone. February 14th is Valentines day ! Another holiday that might be my favorite.  Daddy gave Mommy a big bunch of Pretty red flowers. I'm told they are Roses. They are beautiful. There's lots of Chocolate and even Chocolate covered Strawberries !! I didn't get to eat them but I was thinking about them ALL DAY !

Granny made my hands and feet all red and we made Mommy and Daddy a special Valentines . It was fun and it tickled my feet. Did I mention the Strawberries?? Mmmmmmm. Anyways, I got lots of hugs and kisses. I always get those but I think I got even more. Everyone said I was their Valentine.............Strawberries !

Febtuary 21st. Mommy and Daddy got me my own Shopping cart and it's helping me learn to WALK !  I can't do it on my own yet but with the cart to hold onto I can get all the way across the room! 

I was introduced to another favorite thing ( I have a lot of those ).  Blueberry Waffles. I love them !

New and exciting things are happening every day. I'll keep you posted.

March 4th,

Nanie and Grandpa and me had a special day today. We played "Bunny" dress up day !  I like silly dress up days. I think Grandpa was jealous and wanted to wear my ears !

March 11, 2022

9 months old !! Boy is this going by quick. I have learned to do so many things. I have lots of learning toys and books that keep me busy. I learned how to crawl and I can walk with something to hold onto. I even stood up by myself the other day and stayed up for almost 10 seconds before falling on my butt ! Lol. Needless to say, Mommy and Daddy had to "kid proof" all around the house.