Big Brother Chuck
Harper has started to become REALLY interested in his surroundings. Things like Sibyl, the tv remote, Chuck and my necklace seem to really intrigue him! He's becoming a very curious little boy, and it's so fun to watch. He watches VERY intently as I bring food from my plate to my mouth. He sits there with this blank stare on his face, mouth hanging open (I call it the Tuli/Daddy look haha), and will watch me finish an entire meal.
He's starting to giggle a lot more now, and that is just....pretty much the best sound in the world :) You would agree, right?
However, HIS favorite sound lately is the sound of his OWN voice. He loves to tell stories to anyone who will listen...actually he doesn't care if anyone is listening. He just likes to babble! It's so cute, and it makes us thankful for the "pause" button on the remote control!
We have started looking for a new place to live. We want a one-story place, preferably a duplex or house. We turned in an application yesterday for a place only 2-3 blocks from here. In fact, I walk past it everytime I take Harper on a walk to the park! It's a duplex, and although it's not perfect (really....what rental IS perfect???), we are hoping we get the place. It's...get this...$75.00 CHEAPER than what we are paying now. And it has AIR CONDITIONING!!! I almost started crying when I walked in and felt the cool air! Maybe if we get this place, I won't be sweating for the majority of the day! Hallelujia!!! I was telling Tuli how crazy it is to think about the fact that wherever we move to, is where Harper James will most likely take his first steps, and learn how to walk. Oh the excitement!!!
Harper is teething also. He's a little drool factory, and if he can reach it, it goes in his mouth. The homeopathic teething tablets we have seem to help him, as do frozen washclothes and refrigerated teething rings. I feel so bad for Doodle...mouth pain is the worst! Although he hasn't officially "cut" a tooth yet...I know it will be soon.
Speaking of things that are coming soon...Harper is going to be crawling in the next couple of weeks. That will be so fun, don't you think? It will keep me even more on my toes during the day! Right now he can stick his little diaper bum up in the air, and he'll kind of "bull-doze" around the ground, leading with his head. He can also roll all over the place. He'll roll to get to toys he wants, or to get closer to Mommy or Daddy. He is one determined little boy, and I love that about him. I hope that trait stays with him for the rest of his life :)
An Evening in the Park
The park near our house has some great toys. Obviously, Harper isn't big enough to enjoy them, but he loved the swinging with Mommy and Daddy :)
Aunt Missy's Graduation Party
Harper givin' Aunt Missy some love
Harper's Aunt Missy is a law school graduate! Even though she is incredibly busy taking a bar-prep course, she found time to celebrate with a party at my Dad's house. Harper had a great time being passed around, and being told how big and cute he was. Harper, Tuli and I are all so proud of Missy. I honestly don't know a harder-working woman in the world! I admire her so much, and as Harper grows up, I feel so lucky that he'll have such a driven Aunt to look up to!
"Mmmm...your dress is tasty, Aunt Missy!"
Grandpa Jim enjoying time with his grandson
Harper's not so sure about Mike :P
Being cute for Grandma Dena
Harper is growing everyday. He's about 17 pounds now, and he's SO close to crawling. I really think he's going to be able to do it in the next week or two. He's rolling over all the time now...he'll roll to get his rattle. He also loves to roll over in the bassinet (which he's almost too big for!)
"Look, I can roll over in the bassinet now!"
"Look, I can roll over in the bassinet now!"
I LOOOOOVE this picture! He looks like he's being tortured with kisses!
I've been walking a lot with Harper lately. Our apartment gets so hot, so I'll load up the stroller and head over to a park that is about a 20 minute walk away. I set up a blanket in the shade, and let him wiggle, and I play with him, or read my book. It's a great way to get exercise, get some fresh air and play with Harper!
Playing with Mommy at the park.
Grandpa Dave and Gamma KJ (and Michael Franti!!!)
This past month, Harper was lucky enough to get visits from both out-of-state grandparents! Tuli's Mom and Dad have not seen him since he was only a few weeks old...boy, has he changed a lot since then! He's now smiling, laughing, playing with his feet, and using his voice.
Harper got to play tennis with Grandpa Dave, and he got to see a Spearhead concert with Gamma KJ! Harper even got to meet Michael Franti! (Although he was asleep...but I got pictures). Harper also got to spend time with Uncle Ari again, and he (and I) got to meet his Uncle Oren for the first time :)
Thank you everyone for traveling so far to see us!!!! Harper is lucky to have such a wonderful family!
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