Our little SCOOTER!

I wish I had a dollar for every time I've received the "concerned look" from a fellow mom when I tell them that Riley is not walking. I wonder what they would think if I told them that in fact... she's not even TRYING to walk. And why should she be... when she can scoot? She seems to think she gets around perfectly fine on her behind.

According to Nana Linda, Matt scooted the exact same way and didn't walk until 18 months.

I've decided I might worry if she's not walking by TWO. But for now, we just enjoy watching our little girl "scoot" and are thankful for such a joyful child! Enjoy the video - Christmas pictures to come soon.

HAPPY NEW YEAR and GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!

Catching Up!

As you can tell, keeping up with a one year old keeps me very BUSY! Here's what you've missed.... The good ole days before daylights savings time took our afternoon fun away. Riley's Halloween as the cutest bumble bee in the world. Her 1st weekend at deer camp and her first SNOW!

And last, but certainly not least... we found out we are having another GIRL. Yes, Riley is going to have a little sister. We are thrilled. Here are a couple of updated photos of our precious 14 month old!!

OUR FALL FUN!

SHE LOVES HER EVENING WAGON RIDES

OUR ADORABLE BUMBLE BEE!

BRACKETVILLE DEER CAMP WITH TREVOR!

LOVE HER SMILE AND HER CAMO!

RILEY AND POPS

GOING OUT IN THE COLD!

OUR BEAUTIFUL BLESSED HOUSTON SNOW

Riley is ONE!!!!

Riley's first birthday was such a special day. Here she is smashing her cupcake.

More pictures to come soon.....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY GIRL!!!

Adding ONE more Harper....

SURPRISE!!!

Riley's going to be a big sister!!! Call us CRAZY... but these two

babies will only be 18 months apart. Baby Harper #2 will be

here at the end of April!!

Riley is changing everyday. Her extensive and mature vocabulary now consists of words like "uh oh", "up", "choo choo" (for train), and "hi dada"!!! :) She still doesn't crawl, which we find hilarious! The pediatrician thinks she will skip crawling all together and go right to walking. She somehow manages to drag herself where she needs to go and is starting to try to pull up! Personally, I'm looking forward to the mobile stage soon because lugging 24 lbs around is starting to get very heavy. Ugh!

Here are some recent pictures of our precious girl. She is definitely a HARPER!

Once she is in the stroller she wants to G-O! Apparently there was

no time for picture taking here. :) HURRY UP MOM!

A few pictures of Drew (2 years old) and Riley. Drew's mommy, Joy, has been my best friend since I was 10 years old. It is so fun to see our babies play together.

Please keep our family in your prayers as it grows!!!

Hard to believe Riley will be ONE YEAR OLD in less than 4 weeks!

We love you all.

Talking, Walking and Wearing Shoes....

"Hi" has turned out to be Riley's first word.  It is precious and is accompanied by the most enthusiastic wave and smile.  She's nearly 11 months old and spends the majority of her time running around in her walker.  We've even had to get her some shoes with rubber soles so she can take her little party outside.   This weekend we were working in the yard and found Riley chasing her shadow around the sidewalk.  It is hard to believe she's going to be ONE in just a month or so.   

Here is the "Hhhhiiiiii" and the wave... 

My favorite thing is when she hears me come home

 and runs all the way to me with this grin!!!

She was so fascinated by her new friend, aka "Shadow".  

She followed "her" around for at least 30 minutes. 

Check out those rolls.... 

It really threw her off when "she" switched sides... :)

Her new shoes.... and slender legs!  :) 

Worn out, smelly and hot......  

AND,

Just a few randoms from the last month or two... Love to all!!!

Showing off those new teeth again....

Just woke up from a nap..... and one of my FAVS!

Most recent.... playing with Mom's cell phone today!  

CHEESE!!!

Yes, that's right.  At nearly 10 months old, our "late bloomer" finally has teeth.  More photos to come.

  

Nine months and then some....

Let me start off by praising God for how much He continues to bless our lives.  We have the most unbelievably perfect little girl.   We've just been sitting back in awe of it all.... enjoying every second of watching Riley grow up.  If I could change one thing, it would be to slow it all down.  :)  Here's a little peek of some of the things she has been up to.......

If you put her in front of a basket of toys -- she will pull them all out... one by one and play with each of them.  It takes her hours.  Hours of continual entertainment for your child... DEFINITELY a blessing!

Currently, her favorite things (and mine too) are her blue ball from Nana, diaper cream, and a wooden spoon. 

If she hears someone laughing... she starts cracking up.  It is the most wonderfully contagious thing ever.  

Our most current family photo, taken against Dad's will.  

One of Riley's very best friends - Lily Kate.  :)  

One of Riley's MANY boyfriends - Clayton!!!