Saturday, November 24, 2012

A little more from Florida

So this post is a little backward but I had a bit more from Florida
Here is Lucy on our way to the airport - a sign of a great trip!
 One of my very favorite pictures of the Reilly's
 All hands on deck changing Harper!
 Grammie and Lucy = best buds
 Birthday crew. Haper 1st, Sarah 5th, Chris 17th
 Football game
 Sweet Harper
 Harper arriving home for the first time
 Welcome home Harper!!!
 Lucy's sign for Harper
 She worked so hard on this!

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Lucy and my trip to Florida

Lucy and I got the special opportunity to fly to Florida together to help Megan and Chris welcome their first daughter Harper - Due on Halloween. I had Tippi Toes work to do and so we have made it a week trip. It is so much fun spending one on one time with her. She is so sweet, funny and truly has the greatest manners. I feel lucky to get this time with her. I of course miss Adam, Lola & Hank so much but this one on one time is awesome. 
Here we are with our purses leaving Corpus for our big adventure. 
 A girl after my own heart - gummy worms for the flight!
 We stayed in a hotel the night we got to Florida and stayed in Orlando so we could hit Disney World early in the morning. As I was getting ready she got her make-up bag out and I surprised her with her own make-up, brush, hair clips and glitter - she went nuts!
 Here we are at the hotel breakfast - I love her personality so much!
 We didn't have reservations for the Bibbity Boppity Boutique and we went and asked they said "sorry we are all booked" - Lucy looked at me and said "That's ok mommy, we will still have a fun day" and hugged me. The lady grabbed me and said - I am squeezing you in - that was just too sweet. Thank you Lucy!!!
 Her fairy Godmother putting on her makeup!
 Pink Hair, Red headband, blue nails and purple lipstick!
 Time for rides! Its a small world!
 Driving Cars - glad we have 12 more years because this girl was a crazy driver
 Lola's favorite - it was so hard to see Minnie and not have Lola - but we had to say hello!
 And the Princesses!!!

 Who is this? Anybody??
 Thank you Lucy for such a memorable day!!!
 She was so great and crashed on the way home!!!


Happy Birthday Harper

Harper Hope Reilly! 11/1/12
This was your day baby girl! It was an honor to be there for your arrival. Never ever forget to 
Be strong in the Lord - Never Give Up Hope - You are going to do great things, I already know! God's got His hand on you, so don't live life in fear - you are an amazing gift to our family!!

Your Daddy and cousin Lucy were so excited for you to arrive!!! Just waiting!

 Your mommy caught some zzzz's while Lucy caught up on cartoons
 The nurse said "its time" I had to snap one last picture of your cute mommy and daddy before their lives changed for the BETTER!!!
 Your dad came out to the waiting room where Lucy and I were waiting. He hugged us so big and smiled and said - "do you want to come meet her, she's beautiful". He grabbed Lucy's hand - and we got to meet your sweet face. 
 Your daddy and you!
 Your mom couldn't stop staring at you. You are so beautiful!!!
 Lucy was so proud to be able to hold you!!! She sang to you, patted you and loved on you every chance she could. 
 I finally got my chance to hold you - You are such a sweet angel. 
 Here you are Miss Harper Hope!
 Your daddy and Lucy talking about how precious you are
 Lucy & Harper!
 Day 2 of your life - need to get a bow on your head, darling!
 There that's better!
 Lucy thinks your mom and dad are so cool - I think she's right!

Thursday, November 1, 2012

The day before Harper

I am so excited because I have never been the one to be waiting at the hospital for a baby to arrive. Jennie planned her visits so she could extend her help out and I have been normally the one in the hospital to have the baby...so this is my first time to be in the waiting room waiting for Chris to come out and say - SHE'S HERE!
So we have had fun getting ready for Harper and really thinking with all the contractions Megan has had that Harper could arrive at anytime. 
We arrived to Florida and my mom sent a huge box of goodies for Lucy! She was digging through them enjoying her one on one time with me, Fave & Uncle
 She is smitten with Uncle - tonight she told me she had a secret and said "Uncle is so cute"
 We tried to walk with Megs a lot so she would just go into Labor...no luck
 It was a full moon so we thought our chances would get better...no luck
 Ditty and Lucy love each other and have enjoyed lots of time playing!
 WE of course had to get our nails done!
 Lucy got Halloween toes!
 Final touches - vacuum everything!
 Harpers room - isn't it amazing!
 The goodies Megs had to give the nurses, it says "Thanks for helping us pop" it is chocolate covered popcorn with pink sprinkles
 Bags packed!
 Hanging on the swing - relaxing!
 Getting the yard mowed
 and playing around too!
 Stink a roo - Fave's manicure got completely messed up - she is soaking her fingers :(
 Mounting the monitor

Game Time - this gave me chills. Chris and Megan are so special to me and I am thrilled to see them begin this new chapter in their life. Harper has hit the JACKPOT with them as parents!! Love you guys so much!
Next pictures - my sweet niece HARPER!!!