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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Harper's 5 Month Update...

On July 10th Harper turned 5 months old.  We can't believe how much our little baby girl is growing up right before our eyes.  Everyday she continues to have new discoveries and everyday we fall in love with her even more.  


  1. Harper's 2nd tooth cut through on Tuesday, July 3rd.  She was such a trooper and only had the afternoon of meltdowns and fussy periods.  
  2. Harper has tried rice cereal, sweet potatoes, squash, and bananas.  She is such a good eater and gets so excited every time she eats.  She loves to stick her hand in her mouth and make a BIG mess.  
  3. On Friday, July 13th - Harper rolled over from back to front.  I was at work and Scott was at home with Harper, Jim and Linda.  Sadly Scott was checking his email, Linda was reading, and Jim was sleeping so NOBODY saw it.  I didn't feel so bad about missing it because from the sounds of it - everyone else missed it too! 
  4. Harper is obsessed with her hands and putting things in her mouth.  She likes to take her pacifier and chew on it.  She loves meal time because she chews on the spoon.  She loves to feel the different fabrics around her and grab for stuffed animals.  


Harper continues to talk to us all the time.  She wakes up in the morning and doesn't make much noise.  She sits in her crib for awhile talking to herself and when we go into her room to greet her she is all smiles.  She is obsessed with her puppy and follows her in the room.  Kirby is equally as interested and occasionally will visit Harper at night before bed and in the morning.  Harper continues to amaze us everyday.  We are so incredibly blessed and in love with "little Cara" as Scott says...




Harper's 5 month photos were taken on Wednesday, July 11th by the amazing Amanda Leigh Photography. http://www.facebook.com/pages/AmandaLeigh-Photography/135382523195141

The pictures in this post are from the sneak peak she posted on Facebook.  We can't wait to see all of them.

Welcome HOME Sara (Wimberger) Durston...

Welcome back to the Midwest Sara! We are so happy to have you back in Madison.  I can't believe you lived in California for 7 years.  We can't wait to spend lots of time with you and Jeff.  


With Sara moving back and Caitlin's sister, Mary Bridget, expecting their first baby in September...we hope to see LOTS of Caitlin in the future :) 

We love you both! :) 

Harper & Auntie Bridget

Auntie Bridget just loves Harper.  

This photo was taken at Erin's baby shower for baby boy Reneau.

4th of July...

As always we headed NORTH for the 4th of July.  We spent 6 days in Alexandria with Scott's family.  The weather was perfect.  We golfed, played in the pool, went wakeboarding, jetskiing, boating, and hung out on the island oasis.  It was a relaxing week with family and we loved every minute of it! A big thanks to Jim and Linda for hosting the family and taking great care of us as always.  
A very happy cousin Ali
 Auntie Amy with both girls
 The entire family including dogs...
 An attempt at taking a picture of both girls.  Ali kept stealing Harper's pacifier.  :)
 The best picture I captured during the photo shoot...
 Harper wearing her Daddy's hat and playing with her pacifier...
 Linda, Jim, and baby Harper
 This is what it would be like to have Twins.  You can't get both girls to look at the camera at the same time.  
 The O'Hinrichs family
 Harper in her 4th of July outfit plus bib...(check out her 2 teeth)
 Harper likes to attempt self feeding...
 Again, so happy to hold her bottle...
 This picture is from the weekend before the 4th.  Casey thought it was hilarious that she was sitting in the chair like a big person...just loungin ;) 
 Scott with his new shirt from "shooting the minnow"
 Another bottle holding picture...