Happy Birthday, Harper!

I can't believe it.....my little peanut is one year old!  The last year has gone so quickly. It seems like just a few weeks ago we were holding her and walking the length of the house to sooth her to sleep. Now, she's giving us kisses, scooting and eating normal food! She has grown and changed so much n the last few months. She has a personality that is completely her own - and I wouldn't change anything about her. Below are some highlights about Harper....

• Harper is eating like a champ! Her favorite food is butternut squash. Yep, a vegetable! She will choose that over anything else. She is also a big fan of toast and bananas. Harper is also very good at telling you when she is done eating. She doesn't know the sign for "all done" ( but Riley does!) and, instead, will begin "cleaning" her tray but shoving all the food to the floor. When she is done with a bottle, she will throw it away from her face.
• On the move...Harper is scooting to get places. She loves to dig in the plant and try to get to the dog bowls. She also likes to scoot over to the basement door and peer down the cat door to spot Grady. If she is feeling especially feisty, she will throw toys down opening and onto the stairs.
• Harper is becoming much more independent when playing. She knows how her toys work - she can turn on her ball popper, plays tunes on her pianos and boss around her Little People. 
• She is a lover. Harper is very good at giving kisses to Mom, Dad and Grandmas. She also enjoys loving up Riley (and Grady if we help her catch him). She will also give kisses to her toys.
• There are some things that haven't changed, too. Harper still frequently crosses her ankles. When falling asleep on her dad's shoulder, she will "inch worm" - meaning she will wiggle her bottom up and down before falling into a happy sleep. Harper still loves her swing and will frequently take weekend naps in it.

Ross and I are amazed at how quickly Harper's first year of life has gone. We made a lot of great memories and cannot wait to witness the rest of her milestones. Happy birthday, Harper!