Good morning Santa

Got Milk?

Seriously Santa

Finn and Harper went to see Santa for the first time recently and somehow I was the only one to end up on old St. Nick's lap. And that proves once again there really is no limit to a mother's love.

525,600 minutes

We made it! One year down and many more to go. Little miss celebrated with a Wonder Woman birthday party and started taking her first steps on her own. She has expanded her vocabulary to include duck, ought oh and dog. She's been working on this trick for a while, but she now can successfully open her blinds when she is supposed to be taking a nap. We also were able to turn her car seat to face forward. Unfortunately, the side effect is that I've tried to put Finn in her seat twice now. It's been so fun to get to know her personality during this year and can't wait to see what the next year will bring. Happy Birthday Miss Harper!

Let Me Out of Here!

Eleven!

This month I nearly panicked when I thought I missed getting Harper's eleventh month photo. This year has gone by so quickly and had so many hectic moments that it wouldn't have surprised me if I would have missed it, but luckily I found that I just hadn't downloaded from the camera. At eleven months Miss Harper has six teeth and can say three words. She says mama, daddy and this. I find it very interesting that she says daddy when she gets excited or sees Brad, but mama only comes out when she's really upset. (Can children really play their parents as early as 11 months?) She stands by herself and walks around the furniture, but hasn't taken steps on her own yet. She loves riding in her "big girl" car seat and is already starting to figure out how to open the baby gates. (Yes, we are in big trouble.)

Ho, Ho, Hugh?

Finn on Santa Claus:

Me: Finn, did you know Santa Claus is coming soon?
Finn: Santa Closet?
Me: No, Santa Claus.
Finn: Santa is in the Closet?
Me: It looks like Santa has some explaining to do.