Last Hurrah

We spent our last weekend before I started back at work in Charlotte, NC visiting Kevin's brother and his family. Patrick and Tricia had a little girl in January, so she is about four months older than Harper. It was so fun to visit with them and see how much Anne Louise has grown!! Harper really enjoyed meeting her cousin, as you can see by her enthusiasm in these pictures!

Shortly after we got there and the babies had a chance to get acquainted we had a delicious dinner and just laid low on Friday night. Anne Louise was offering to share her napkin with Harper, who was more interested in the flash of the camera. Thanks anyway, cuz.

Saturday we spent the afternoon on Patrick and Tricia's boat on Lake Norman. Harper wasn't completely thrilled to have to wear such a cool life jacket, but she got used to it pretty quickly and once the boat started moving calmed down easily. Both babies took a nap on the boat and the rest of us spent time swimming and enjoying the beautiful day.

When Harper woke up we thought we'd try her in the lake. Since they don't make swim diapers or bathing suits small enough for her, she went in redneck style--diaper and sunhat. She cried a little at first but then got used to the water and actually smiled a couple of times. Eventually the diaper filled up with so much water it was getting way too tight, so she went au natural the last few minutes of her swim, which I'm sure she enjoyed knowing how much she LOVES to be nekkid.

Saturday night Tricia's sister Caroline watched the girls (she's a SAINT) and the four of us went to The Melting Pot for a little restaurant week dinner. The food was great and the company was even better! Unfortunately Patrick started to come down with a cold/sinus infection towards the end of the evening and wasn't feeling to great the rest of our trip.

 So Sunday we just hung around the house and had a little photo shoot of the cousins in their matching outfits (courtesy of Tricia).

On the way home we met up with one of my best friends. Heather and I have known each other since the fourth grade and she was one of my maids of honor in our wedding. Harper loved her (as you can see), but Heather had to go back to work so we had to make sure she was fully protected from Harper's typical spit-up routine. We had a great lunch and I know we will have many more times with her!! :)

     Today was my first day back at work and Harper's first day at Ms. Sally's. I had a great day at work and running some errands (sans baby), and Sally said Harper did just great! Two naps, two bottles, and two poops--it doesn't get much better than that folks.