34th Annual Statesman Capitol 10,000

A couple of months ago I proposed to Chris that we run our first race together as a family...the Cap 10k...and we did just that on Sunday and had a blast! Yeah, it was CROWDED (over 20,000 people run this race) but we were still able to push our way through the masses with the stroller ;) Chris was sweet enough to push the stroller the whole 6.2 miles so that helped me get through the race a lot easier! We both had only been running 2-2 1/2 miles at one time so we expected to do some walking but we really didn't walk at all which was awesome!!! Harper did great too, I think she had a good time like Mamma and Dadda! :-) We are already talking about doing the race next year when our threesome will be a foursome!

More babies!

I guess you could probably say my life is currently surrounded by babies...mine and my friend's babies! At the end of the month it was my friend G who had her baby boy, and early this morning another one of my BFF's had her babies, a boy and a girl! They were both born at a very healthy 5 pounds, 11oz and 19 inches long! Welcome Ainsley & Braddock and congrats to mom and dad, they are so precious and we are so glad they are finally here! I guess that means I am officially next...it will be my turn in August!

BOY, BOY, BOY!!!

I just realized that there might be some friends and family out there that have not received the big news...we found out last week that we are having a BOY! I have to admit, it took me a few days for the news to settle in, I don't know why, maybe I was just expecting another girl...but we are SO happy to having one of both! I have already started boy clothes shopping through Craigslist (I am all about the bargain shopping) and have already scored some good deals! Next up, a consignment sale on Saturday then I have some other consignment sales and garage sales coming up, tis the season I guess! ;) I am also very blessed to have good friends around me that are happy to share their boy clothes with me, yipee!!! So Harper will be a big sister in August to a little brother...I can't wait to bring him into the world and see both of our children together, what a great day that will be!

What a girl!

Harper has located Mommy's jewelry in the armorer in the guest room and now helps herself to pulling out necklaces, earrings and watches whenever she pleases! She prefers the black necklace and even knows how to put it over her neck...she then likes to prance around like she is a princess, am I in trouble or what, the girl is already into accessorizing!

Harper's new spot

Harper has a new spot in the playroom...it's underneath the table that sits in the front door entryway! She finds her way over there a lot and most recently she will bring her laptop over there and uses that area as her own personal cubical, she is too funny!

Cashew Butter

Ever wonder what to do with leftover nuts if you want to do something other than just eat then on their own? Why not make a nut butter out of them? On one of the daily blogs I read she did just that...she did it with mixed nuts, I had some leftover cashews from a dinner I put them in last night so I decided to give it a try. All you do is throw them in a food processor until they form a paste, so easy! My butter is sitting in my fridge just waiting for a companion...apple, toast, smoothie..there are lots of options, I can't wait! Enjoy!

1st Birthday Pics

My friend J was sweet enough to take some pictures of Harper for her 1st Birthday as a present to her and Mama! Thanks J for a really fun photo session, Harper was all about the cake!!!

Walking proof

Walking...a whole new world!

Well it's official...Harper is a walker! Her first mode of transportation now is walking and not crawling! It started earlier this week, I noticed she was walking more around the playroom and not crawling as much and it just progressed more and more as the week went on. I took her to a park playdate today where there are lot of wide open spaces for her to roam...and boy did she enjoy that! I spent the majority of my time walking with her to make sure she was OK...she isn't walking fast enough yet to say I was chasing her around, but I am sure that will happen soon enough! ;) Harper is a very careful and cautious walker, which doesn't surprise me at all...she also likes to hold her hands up in the air over her head while she is walking which I think is her way of showing off ;) I love to watch her walk around, exploring this whole new world...that's my girl!

Welcome Baby Jackson!

One of my best girlfriends gave birth to her precious baby boy last night...after a long day of labor Baby Jackson entered this world weighing a very healthy 9 pounds, 9 ounces!!!! Harper and I went to the hospital today to visit the family and meet the little man and he is just adorable! When it was my turn to hold him I knelt down beside Harper and introduced her to her new buddy...she was absolutely fascinated with him, touching him and pointing at him...it was so sweet to see how she was with him, makes me think she will be just fine when we bring home a baby sister or brother to her in August! :) Congratulations to Mommy and Daddy...I think you may just have a future Texas football star on your hands!