Fall Festival

On Halloween, our church held a huge Fall Festival. I heard that over 20,000 people attended. It was like a mini state fair set up in the parking lot of Prestonwood. Our Bible Fellowship class worked one of the games called Bucket Bonanza. Before it started, Harper tried out our game.

Our shift was two hours long so Jeff and I took turns walking around with Harper to keep her occupied. We left the festival by 7 and Harper was in bed by 7:30. Jeff fell asleep on the by 8 on the couch so I headed to the grocery store. Halloween has changed!!

"Dinner" on the kitchen floor

Harper and I usually eat dinner before Jeff gets home in the evenings. Sometimes Jeff isn't in the mood to eat a big dinner so he prefers cereal. Harper joined him on the kitchen floor. Eyeing dad's bowl of grapenuts.

Dad keeping the cereal away from Harper.

Taking a break.

I know that Jeff treasures these little moments that he gets to be with Harper during this extremely busy time of year.

Jack-o-latern Quesadillas

I know that I haven't posted in a while. I'll try to catch you up. Last week Harper and I went over to Janet & Kate's house to have a little Halloween lunch. Janet made yummy jack-o-latern quesadillas for us. Kate & Harper getting ready to eat there "orange" themed lunch. Notice Harper is not happy about wearing a bow. And the bow is off...

"Yummy! This is good!"

After lunch, Kate & Harper enjoyed playing together. Notice Kate is still wearing her bow. Harper needs to take a lesson from her.

Kate & Harper "wrestling" in the toys. Kate going in for a "hug"

Kate and Harper are just a few weeks apart and they enjoy playing together.

Playdate with Grandmommy!

My Grandmommy (Harper's great grandmother) came up to play last week. She and Harper had the best time playing.In a deep conversation.

"Mom - you can quit taking pictures any day now!"

Sweet girl

I just love this sweet little smile. She is at such a fun age. Keeps us busy!My dad's nurse gave Harper this Doctor's kit when she was first born. She just pulled it out of her closet and started playing with it. Maybe a future nurse or Doctor??

What a difference a year makes - here is Harper with the toy when she received it.

Jeff's mom lives in Delaware and gave Harper this Phillie Phanatic last year when the Phillie's won the World Series. We pulled it out again because the Phillie's are going to the World Series again! Jeff says his favorite time of the year is now - post season baseball for the Major league.

Rearranging the Furniture

Harper decided to use her high chair as a walker yesterday.

Such determination.

Here's a funny video.

She enjoys entertaining herself while I'm busy in the kitchen.

So close

Harper is getting very close to walking on her own. She has still not taken any "unassisted" steps - but I know it will not be long. She is very quick while holding on to both of my hands. Patty gave her this fun little walker for her birthday. It took her a while to get the hang of it - but now she just cruises around using it. Enjoy the videos.