We need your vote

Joe and I decided not to really get anything for each other for Christmas. We had adopted a family and put the money toward that instead. So come Christmas morning, we found that we had each purchased the other a pretty lame gift. Of course then the argument ensued of who's gift was in fact the lamest. This is where you come in. Please vote on which gift you think is the lamest... Measuring cups vs. reversible belt. The winner will have bragging rights for a week.

P.S. Chris, you need to vote.

Being Brave

Harper is a very cautious child. She doesn't take risks very often, especially when it comes to playing like a kid. Not once have I worried about her falling off something high because 1) she doesn't get on high things and 2) she would never think about launching herself down. This worries me a little because I don't want her to be scared to try new things.

Today we went to the mall and she was playing in their play area. She was fascinated by all the other kids jumping from planet to planet ( the mall has a space themed play land). So I helped her start climbing and jumping and with each time she got a little braver and needed less support from me until she was finally brave enough to climb up on her own and jump off. I'm such a proud mama.

To Grandmother's House We Go

Today we spent some pre-christmas time at my parent's house. They had waited to decorate their tree until Harper could help. Then we decorated cookies. This was Harper's first time and she had a ton of fun. She gets really focused on things like this and she really liked placing the little stars in "just the right spot." It was so fun bringing back a tradition from my childhood and sharing it with my daughter.

After

Before