Pre-Preschool

Dearest Harper,

Yeah, pre-preschool isn't really a thing, but there was a program offered through our local park and rec district - 2 hours 2 days a week for kids 2.5 to 3.5 years old - and we thought it would be good for you. Since you don't go to day care, we thought it was important to find a way for you to socialize with other kids before you REALLY start preschool. You started January 16th of 2018 and your last day was May 24th. You absolutely LOVED it! We're not surprised...

Here you are, walking with Daddy on your very first day.

Here you are on the first and last day of school. You look taller. Also, our mat looks dirtier...

 These are the thank you/end of the year gifts you made for your teachers. You wrote your own name on both!

Here you are posing with your teachers, Miss Rashauna and Miss Allie, on the last day of school.

And here you are with your preschool certificate! You look so happy and proud!

 I sincerely hope you enjoy and do as well with the rest of your schooling as you did pre-preschool.

I love you,

Mommy

Easter 2018

Dearest Harper,

This was the first year we colored Easter eggs. You LOVED it!

Here's your basket!

Your smile says it all!

I love you,

Mommy

Valentine's Day 2018

Dearest Harper,

This is, hands down, one of my favorite pictures of you EVER. You are absolutely beautiful. How did Daddy and I get so lucky to have YOU as our girl?!

Valentine's Day double smooch!

I love you,

Mommy

New Year 2018

Dearest Harper,

Daddy and I had plans to go to a friend's house for a New Year's party, but you got sick and we had to cancel at the last minute. This is the only picture I have of us on New Year's Day - cuddling, relaxing, and being lazy on the sofa.

I love you,

Mommy

Christmas 2017

Dearest Harper,

 Your picture with Santa is TOO cute!

 The traditional photo with Santa's cookies. I love your smile!

Christmas morning double smooch!

I love you,

Mommy

Straight Hair

Dearest Harper,

You've been getting your hair cut for a while now. We just take you to the lady we go to, and she trims you up. Like everything, you're so good about it. Today, the person after us cancelled, so she had time to play with your hair, and decided to straighten it. We could not believe how different you looked! You looked so much older! I love your curls, but I love it straight too. You're beautiful no matter what your hair looks like!

I love you,

Mommy

Thanksgiving 2017

Dearest Harper,

You sure do enjoy apple cider!

You and your cousin Michael love each other so much!

 Thanksgiving double smooch!

I love you,

Mommy