Off We Go

We got Harlowe a bike seat and helmet for her bday and this was our first bike ride. I guess it takes getting used to because she was not too fond of the seat, but once we got going she was okay. Do you see my baby in the background trying to catch up, poor old Harley.

She is so funny, the faces! She did not like the helmet at all but oh well, safety first, ha.

I was so nervous the first time on the bike because it is hard to stop and lean to the side to put your leg down. I felt more comfortable the second time around but it still makes me nervous because I am so afraid of crashing.

If your wondering why the seat is not on Dustin's bike it is because he frequently crashes. I know he doesn't think it is funny but I could not help but laugh when he crashes, no compassion from the wife, ha. The first time he did not see an embankment and totally flew over the bike and has a big scare on his leg to prove it. And the second time he wasn't paying attention to the mossy water and totally bit the dust, I mean totally left the bike and flew over the handlebars and did a superman skid across the sidewalk. I was saying to myself, "you cannot laugh, whatever you do, do not laugh", but I could not help myself, I busted out laughing. He was so mad, I just could not stop laughing, I really felt bad.

So needless to say she will be on my bike until I bite the dust.

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We spent Thanksgiving at Dustin's parents house and everything was delicious. We played a great game and had so much fun, we were yelling and laughing so hard, I am surprised Harlowe slept through it all. Harlowe enjoyed all the food too, because she ate so much, my little piggy.

My mother spent Thanksgiving with my brother and had a great time.

We totally forgot the camera so no pics of the family, hopefully I will remember it for Christmas.

I just found out my brother is going to Afghanistan in January so please keep him and his family in your prayers.

First Birthday Cake

These are the pictures I forgot of Harlowe and her birthday cake. I didn't get the final product, the cake, but it was so delicious. I made a strawberry cake with strawberry, cream cheese frosting. It was not sweet at all and Dustin and I engulfed the cupcakes I made from the same recipe.

As you can see Dustin smeared frosting on my poor child's face before she even tasted the cake.

Cody and London, Dustin's friend from high school and his little girl.

I made a big mistake and planned the dinner too late because Harlowe gets grouchy at night. So by the time it was cake time, she did not want anything to do with it. She barely ate it, hopefully it wasn't because of the taste, ha.

Next year will definitely be an afternoon birthday so hopefully she will be in the mood.

I wanted to thank everyone for all the great gifts and attending the dinner for Harlowe, it really means a lot to Dustin and I.

Dustin's parents got her some cute dresses for the fall and an elephant pop up ball toy. Dustin's brother, Drew got her a fun bathtub bubble toy. Dustin's grandfather gave her money which is going towards the wagon. Finally, Cody, London and Sydney got her a gift card to Toy's R Us. I am so into educational toys and Harlowe is probably not that into them but the gift card will probably be going to a Leapster of some sort.

Thanks again to everyone who made Harlowe's birthday so special. Have a great day and Happy Thanksgiving.

Happy 1st Birthday

Harlowe's fav thing is waving at everyone. She will wave and wave at people, it is the cutest thing. She did not have a big b-day bash but we had Dustin's parents over and one of Dustin's friends over for dinner.

Her faces are so funny

She is opening her cards from my mother and Great Uncle John. My mother gave us money for a new front facing car seat and John gave her a Target gift card, which we love. I really wanted to get her a wagon with the gift card because I think she would like looking around and just cruising the neighborhood.

As you can see, she is not the least bit interested in opening her gifts. Dustin had to open them for her. We got her a bike seat and a helmet. She definitely hates the helmet but the bike seat she is trying to get used to.

I totally forgot the pictures with the cake and dinner, so I will have to post those later. I think Harlowe had a good bday, we really didn't do much but hang out as a family. Which is everyday practice for us since Dustin works from home. Harlowe's bday was on Friday, so Dustin hooked up the bike seat and we took a little ride. She really didn't like it to much but I guess it takes a little time to get used to.

I cannot believe my baby is one, the time has gone by so fast. She started walking the day after her bday and now she is all over the place. She does not crawl anymore and now she is into everything. Her first shoes were a cute black pair and a pink pair of little Converse, size 4. 

Most people would think of me as a girly girl, wrong, ha. So as you can see, Harlowe has not been a girly girl yet. She is rarely in a dress and no big bow head bands for her, hence the Converse. But when she gets hair look out, I love the cute little bow clips. Although, Dustin will probably be doing her hair because he thinks he is a fashionista, ha. 

She has six teeth: four on top and two on bottom, but now she is getting two more in on the bottom. She still eats pretty much everything but really she loves the meat, sad to say, ha. Anyone who knows me, knows I love the fish and veggies. Although, she loves her veggies which makes me proud.

Sadly to say, I am still trying to wean her from the boob. I think it will be a uphill battle with us, we have cut it down to once a day which is at night only. Dustin says she will probably be five, running up to me saying, "I want boob", ha. Trust me I am tired of being the human pacifier so anyone with some tips, call me!!

She is pretty much on track with clothing and wears 12-18months. She wears a size three diaper still and is petite for her age per Dr. Zuniga. She is on the 10th percentile with weight but I guess I will not have a sumo wrestler for a child, ha.

She loves dancing with her dad and Dustin swings her around and drops her on the bed like a human cannon ball, but she loves it. She still loves to be held and Dustin says she is a lap baby but she is my only baby so she is spoiled. She loves to point at everything and say, um, um. And when you get the wrong thing for her she will definitely make a face and push things away. Our girl knows what she wants and wants it now, hopefully we, not really we mostly I, are not creating a monster.

I know I say this a lot but God has really blessed me with such a wonderful family and a wonderful life. I should count my blessings more often but every time I look into Harlowe's face, my heart melts. I love this little girl to pieces, an indescribable love.

Happy 1st Bday Harlowe!