In a Nutshell

Harper had a great first Christmas. I think someone must have let the cat out of the bag, cause she woke up really early on Christmas morning...as if she knew there were presents that needed opening. We had a huge breakfast and Harper got to eat pancakes for the first time. We broke out the video camera and got some great footage of Harper (or mostly mommy) opening her presents.

                                                        
















The next day Aunt Lenny (my sister Lynnae) came to visit, and we had a second Christmas. Harper got to open presents again. It was so great having Lynnae here to celebrate Christmas.

On the Wednesday after Christmas, Prescott got hit with a huge snow storm! It lasted all of Wednesday and Thursday. We got about 18 inches which was pretty fun. But Thursday was the day we had to drive Lynnae to the airport. We had a quick snow fight, and then on the way out, about 30 seconds from our house, our car got stuck in the snow. Good thing we left early!

When we got to the airport, a lady came up behind us and asked if she could get a ride to Prescott. When I turned around, my other sister was standing there with her suitcase! Kelly came as a surprise and got to be there for Harper's first birthday party! We had a ton of people come. The McDougall's came out from California, of course Harper's Nana and Aunt Kelly were there, and a ton of friends from camp. I made 3 cakes that day...kinda crazy. But her monkey cake turned out pretty good I think. Before we opened presents or gave her the smash cake, Chris thanked everyone for coming and prayed for Harper. It was really special. All in all, the party was a success. Happy first birthday baby!

We have had a very full 2 weeks. It actually feels more like 5 weeks! But it's been great spending so much time with family and friends and celebrating some pretty big firsts with the Harpsters.

Nana and Harper

Aunt Kelly and Harper

Aunt Lenny and Harper

HERE'S TO THE SECOND YEAR HARPER GREY! WE LOVE YOU!