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Birthday Party!

We celebrated Harper's birthday this past Saturday with a small party,  pretty much just immediate family.  It was about 15 people, which was a pretty good size for her.  She didn't really know what to think at first, but she warmed up to the people pretty quick.  We grilled burgers and had lots of yummy sides.  Then we moved on to presents.  Harper loved them at first, then she made it her mission to collect all the bows.  This made opening presents last about twice as long as necessary, but it was fun watching her as she saw each new thing.  I think her favorite was a life sized dachshund toy, which was identical to Abbey...it was Abbey's favorite too.  She got some fun new toys, a bubble mower, popcorn popper, lounge chair, some music toys, and a swingset from mommy and daddy.  We've probably screwed ourselves here, because really, we have nowhere to go but up, and what's up from a swingset? Luckily our yard is probably big enough for a pony or two lol.  We finished everything up with Harper eating her cake I made her.  She had no qualms about digging right in, she loved it (and we loved watching her).  All in all, a great day.  She did pretty good considering she only had one nap in the morning, and went to bed a little later than usual.  The following morning we had a friend over to take her one year photos.  It was a fun time, and Harper did hold up most of the time.  We saw the proofs today and they are so awesome!  I can't wait to share them. 

Tomorrow we have to be at the surgery center by 6am for the tube procedure...not looking forward to that one bit.  I know they say it's a minimal procedure and all, but I still am a worry wart.  Wish us luck!

I leave you with pictures from the party.  Enjoy!
All the yummy snacks!

Her cake I made.  I am very proud of this badboy!

The kids checking out the swingset

Walking up the slide with Ethan

Her birthday shirt

Getting ready to open gifts

Hmmm, what's in this one?

Bows!

Lots of bows!

Each of us has a doxey

In her sweet crocodile chair

Pop!



Uncle Mike putting the bubble mower together

Happy Birthday to Harper!


Yum!


I love this one!



Isn't she talented?  Can you do this?

Birthday banner-from birthday to one year

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One Year Old!

See?  It looks just like Abbey!

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