Monday, March 22, 2010

1st Birthday Party


This past Saturday we celebrated Harper's 1st year with a birthday party. It was a day of family, friends, sugar and kids romping around.
Harper loves her new tunnel that her cousins from NYC gave her! Talk about a hit with the tykes! I love those little dimpled hands!


Harper playing with her bestie friend, Collette!


Harper playing with the Fadel boys. She really loved trying to keep up with the big boys!


Birthday Family Photo

Harper enjoyed us singing to her....


and then the cake...


a messy success (or serious sugar rush)!

Thursday, March 18, 2010

I'm One!


A year has flown by!
Our photo session went well...


then Harper started to get a little tired...


and then she was done!
Happy Birthday sweet girl!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The Sun...


About two weeks ago it snowed...again. Gray skies, cold wind, snow and more snow piled high. My excitement about our first winter and the wonder of the beautiful white blanket of flakes was quickly coming to an end. And just when I wasn't sure if I could stand it any longer...


The sun shone brightly and blissfully!


It was a sunny, warm, beautiful day with the sound of melting icicles dripping in the background as us girls sat outside and enjoyed the fresh air and soaked up the sun.
Harper had little interest in her toys and instead she only had eyes for what Madison was playing with.


Madison introduced Harper to a snowball...


Which, of course, went immediately in the mouth.
It was my favorite day in quite a while. The icing on the cake...the silver lining...it was a day in the sun, literally.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Fancy a Blueberry...


Anyone?

Monday, February 22, 2010

The Gus


Yes, that's right, Gus came to visit. It was a glorious President's/Valentines Weekend spent laughing, playing in the snow, perusing rock memorabilia, and did I mention laughing.


Every night Madison and Gus went sledding at our local park and then would come home to the fire, roasting marshmallows and gabbing. I loved hearing the giggles and seeing the mischievous grins as I would pass through.


Harper enjoyed The Gus, too!


On our way to Cleveland's lake shore to visit the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.


Along the way we stopped by this itty bitty boat to see that the lake had frozen over.


TaDaaaaaaaaaa....the girls had a great time looking at Jimi Hendrix's flamboyant threads, early Beatles everything, the giant Phish hotdog, and Elvis's purple Cadillac. It truly is an amazing museum with so much interesting rock history.


A day well spent!


All my girls! It was a beautiful weekend with a lot of memories and smiles. It warmed my spirit to see Madison so happy, not only to see her best friend, but to also show off her new hometown. There was a sense of pride and acceptance that felt good. Although we were sad to see her go, it won't be long until we are in Austin....and reunited once again for more giggles.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Bangs


Madison went with Sage and Auntie Anna to get haircuts this past weekend. Judging from the pictures I am sure that all would agree it was a successful trip.


Getting a little tired of the photo session, but just one more...


Beautiful with Bangs!

Snow Bunnies


We had the pleasure of enjoying the Thornton-Taylors this past weekend. It was cold and glorious! Madison and Sage bundled up and braved the weather.