First Steps!

As many of you know, Harper has been seeing a physical therapist since February since she is not walking yet. She has been making tremendous progress! Take a look at what she began doing this Memorial Day.

We are so proud and happy of Harps! We know she'll be walking steadily in no time! YAY HARPS!!!!

Harper's 1st Graduation

Harper went to her first graduation ceremony....MINE (and her Tia Brigid's!)!  We both graduated with our Masters degree on May 10, 2012.  I really wasn't planning on walking, but when I saw my friend Lorin graduate this past summer and take pictures with her family and son I knew that I HAD TO WALK.  I wanted Harper to go to her Mommy's graduation and look back at pictures and smile (like I will). It wasn't easy to go back to school after I had Harper, but I am so glad I did!  I hope one day Harper can look back at the pictures from this day and be proud of her mommy.

Walking in

So happy my two loves were able to be there!

The Graduates

So proud of you Tia!!!

Tio Cesar and Jack came to the graduation too!!

Dedication

We had Harper's dedication on April 21, 2012.  It was so special because not only was Matt's entire family present, but it happened to fall on the weekend my Mom was visiting from California.

The dedication was an informal celebration at the church we go to, Gateway Church.  It was a celebration of Harper and us as parents to try our best to raise her as a Christ follower.  It was such a great day!

Jack-ah made it!

Tio Cesar and Harps

Grandma, Papa, and Harper

Grandma Tita and Harps

So Close!!!!

Harper has been working so very hard with her physical therapist.  It's paying off!  Check it out! She's starting to walk with a push toy! BIG DEAL FOR US!!  YAY FOR OUR GIRL!! We know walking (with flat feet) is just around the corner!!!

Easter 2012

We enjoyed Easter in a very no frills manner this year.  It was so nice!  We went to church, went to a nice brunch with the family, then opened Easter baskets, ate chocolate, and dyed some eggs.  It was great to spend the day with our Harper enjoying a relaxing Easter.

Fun with Tia

Elmo book

Papa being silly

Harper wasn't too fond of the glasses

She got some bubbles in her basket

Dying eggs with daddy

Our finished product

Our happy Harper

Mom-Mobile

So, I've done it. I have joined a group that I honestly said I NEVER would join.  I got a mini-van.  And I LOVE IT!  Here's the story:

So, I had a 2005 4-Runner, 4x4, V8 with 133,972 miles (to be exact).  I LOVED that car. It was the best car I have ever had, hands down.  We knew it needed a lot of work, and about 2 weeks ago, we bit the bullet and took it to the dealership to have work done. After a lot of work and money went into it, my car was driving better. YAY! I could keep my car!!  4-Runners can easily go to 200,000 miles with TLC.  Well, a couple of days after we got it back, it started to make a weird noise, then the power was just gone.  Wouldn't even go above 25 mph. Crap!

Matt took it back to the dealership where they said it was something small that they could fix in 10 minutes. NOPE! They said it would be another $3800 to fix what else was wrong.  We just couldn't justify spending even more money on a 7 year old car with that many miles.

I shed A LOT of tears that day.  I did not want to get rid of my 4-Runner! I wasn't ready or mentally prepared. The 4-Runner represents so much to Matt and I.  We have gone across the country more times then I can remember in that car. We drove to Yukon Territory and Alaska in the 4-Runner.  But I had just told Matt a few weeks ago that the new mini vans are seriously so cool, and I just knew that it would be my next car.  I just didn't know it would happen so soon!
 

Summer 2005. Good times!



Yup, that's a glacier in the background

Not sure which road trip we were packing up the car for.  



On our way to NOLA to help with Hurricane Katrina rebuilding.

So there's my story! We traded in the 4 Runner and I got a 2011 Toyota Sienna. The end of an era. It literally feels like one chapter of our lives has come to an end.  But I am so excited to see what new chapters we will write in our new mini van!

Harper already likes it

Goodbye, old friend :(

Beautiful Bluebonnets and Beautiful Babies!

This weekend we took some pictures in the beautiful blebonnets of Central Texas.  Last year, the wildflowers didn't come out  :(  We couldn't wait to snap some pics of Harper and Baby Jack!! 

He slept the whole time!

Shhhh!!!! Jack is sleeping!

Cesar, Kelli, and Jack