Where's Elli???

I watch Lisa's kids every other Wednesday and it was getting kind of late and Lisa was almost home from work. I knew the older boys were out front riding their bikes.... Braeden, Cade and Crew were in the back on the swingset.... Caleb was sleeping and I thought Elli was in the same room with me, but no. I couldn't find her. I didn't really worry, but I hate not knowing where the little ones are. So I start searching the house, look outside and I still couldn't find her. Then I started to worry. Well, about 2 minutes later, Cole comes riding up on his bike and there is my sweet little Elli holding onto Cole on the back of his bike. It was so cute! Cole is a fun cousin for my kids! He is always so good to all of my kids and plays with them! (I'm being serious Lisa, he really is a sweet boy!) But I had to take a picture of the two of them. I know Cole would appreciate it when he gets older!

I miss these girls!

I totally miss my old ward and it was SOOO fun hanging with these girls again! Most of us were in Young Women's together and it was such a blast! But Jamie Williams is having her first girl so it was a good excuse for us to buy girly things for her and have a baby shower! I haven't heard yet if she has had her baby, but things were progressing well for her that night and I bet she has! If not, sorry Jamie! But we met at Paradise Bakery and had a good ole time. Some had to leave early, but these are the ones who stayed around. Thanks for the good times girls!

This will make you smile!!

Aaaaawwww... Michael Scott.

Mark sends Braeden and I random pictures from time to time and this is one I got in an email today. All of our OFFICE fans out there will appreciate this! Just thought maybe some of you needed a little laugh!!

The Results of Elli's Birthday!

So Elli had a FABULOUS BIRTHDAY! She definitely was a princess that day.

These pictures are of the Harper January Birthdays. There was my mom, Elli, Tyke, Brock and Crew. It's crazy how every one's birthdays land in the same time frame. All of their birthdays were within a week of each other.

My older sister Lisa and brother in law Paul went out of town for a week so my younger sister Kara stayed with their kids. Since there was no school last week (thanks to Martin Luther King Jr.) we decided to take the kids to Skateland (because they all got roller blades for Christmas AND we told Crew and Elli that it was their birthday party because that day was Crew's B-day and Elli's was in 2 days.) I know it sounds crazy, and it was crazy, but it was fun! My mom came along for the ride and helped watch the little ones. It was so loud and there were soooooo many teenagers there. I don't care who you are.... Skateland was fun when you were a kid and you know it. Especially in elementary school when the whole school would go. Elli didn't want to skate and neither did Crew. Kara and I held Crew's hand around one time and he did what he's doing in this picture the whole time.

For Elli's Birthday, Aunt Kara took Elli to her salon and pampered her. She gave her the whole treatment. And when Elli found out this was going to happen, she flipped. She couldn't wait! Kara shampooed, blow-dried and styled her hair. She did such a good job. When Mark got home from work, he couldn't keep his eyes off her. She was so dang cute! Thanks Aunt Kar-wa!!

We opened presents when daddy got home, ordered dinner and went to Golden Spoon.

Even Braeden got a present. (This is a picture puzzle I ordered for both Elli and Braeden before Christmas and it took a month and a half for them to arrive. So they got them for Elli's bday!)

Some random, cute pictures of Elli and Caleb after we opened presents.

The Sweetest Little Girl!

Our little girl is 4 today! It's not fair how fast they grow up! But I just can't believe how stinkin lucky Mark and I are for getting such a sweet, hilarious, smart, outgoing little girl. She is such a spunky one. I love the funny things she says and does EVERYDAY. Between her and Braeden, they are always coming up with something to make us laugh! Oh, I just can't believe how squishable she is. Even though she is still a kid and does kid things that make me crazy sometimes, I wouldn't trade it for anything. Looking back at all these younger pictures of her, I think how dare she lose that baby look and grow up into a little kid. She's no baby anymore.

I love how she still lets me kiss and hug her. She even gives me kisses out of the blue.

You just can't help but want to squish on her! She is so yummy!

She makes everyone happy. She is a friendly little one and has no problem talking to strangers. Any little person at a store or anywhere is "Her Friend."

Very rarely does she not have a smile on her face. She always seems to be in front of the camera whether she's taking pictures of herself or running in front of it when someone else is taking the picture. MMmmmm, who does that sound like??

She is such a lover to Caleb. Even though she is a little too much of a lover sometimes and smothers him, she still adores her little brother and Caleb is starting to hold his own a little. He is getting soo big too. He has such a cute little personality and it's starting to come out more. He will laugh at Elli and she'll let him play with her hair and face. I love how all my kids can laugh at and with each other and they tell me how cute each other is.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELIZABETH MAE!

You are such a blessing to your family. You truly are OUR LITTLE PRINCESS! I know it will be a fun birthday since we have a fun day planned for you!!

A Happy Birthday Shout Out!!

To one of the Best Mom's out there! She has always been a support to anyone who needs it and especially to my family! I am so grateful and spoiled to have her in my life. Thanks for always being such a great role model and strength to me! I love you! Hope you have a FABULOUS BIRTHDAY!! You deserve it!

(Mom, don't kill me for putting this in here!)

My sweet parents on their wedding day, not knowing then what great children they will have, especially their adorable little Jami! :)

I love you Mom!

A Letter to the Tooth Fairy??

As I was getting Braeden ready for school this morning, I noticed a little sticky note with a note on it from Braeden on the floor.  Braeden read it to me and we all laughed out loud at it. It was pretty funny.  

After we got the kids ready for bed and said our prayers, I showed Mark the note that Braeden wrote.  We all had a good laugh again.  Then Mark was trying to really read what Braeden wrote on it.  He noticed that Braeden wrote YES at the end of it.  He asked Braeden what that meant and Braeden said, "I messed up on the other side so I wrote YES on the side I wanted the Tooth Fairy to read."  So we turned it over and read the other side. 

So here's the side he wants the tooth fairy to read....

TRANSLATION:  "Dear Tooth Fairy, Bring me a thousand dollars.  Love Braeden.  Yes."

Then this is the side the Tooth Fairy shouldn't read.

He even crossed this side of the sticky note out.  What a cute little boy.  Sure hope that Tooth Fairy can bring him what he wants!