ThanksChristmas

 Like I said before, we ended up doing Christmas at my parents house because we won't be all together at Christmas.  We opened gifts on Wednesday evening.  The kids were so excited and kept asking when they could open every thing.

Eden and J. David sitting in front of the tree anxiously waiting to open gifts.

 Eden got some princess cookie cutters from my parents.  She will love putting these to use soon.  

 Holding up some of the cutters.

 My sister and Harley waiting patiently for their turn;)

 J. David showing off the cape he got.  Eden has one too and loves it.

 Harper's very first Christmas gift ever was Sophie the Giraffe.  She loves it!!!

 Michael got some ties and shirts from everyone.

 Myles climbing up on his big gift.  He couldn't sit still and found his way on top of it.

 We gave Myles some trucks and he loves them.  So glad they will get lots and lots of use.  All the kids played with them the rest of the week.

 Eden wearing a bow Aunt Jamie tied around her head.

 Michael being silly.

 Eden opening a puzzle.

 Myles and his adorable smile.

 Harper showing off her new swimsuit and baby doll she got.

 Harper smiling big at the shiny red bow.

 Eden wearing the shiny red bow=)

 Modeling her new apron.

My dad finally got to open his birthday/Christmas gift.  We all got him the new Kindle Touch.  He loves it.  I'm thinking it may be time for me to update;)  Ha.  I have loved mine ever since they first came out and were three times the price.  One of the best gifts I ever got.  Hope dad enjoys his like I do mine.  

We had a great Christmas and will miss seeing everyone at Christmas.  

Thanksgiving #2

Thanksgiving #2 was in Searcy at my parent's house.  After the first one with Michael's dad we drove up to Searcy for the week.  We got to hang out with Morgan, Jamie, J. David, Myles, Lindsay, my parents, and Harley for the week.  We had a blast.  We played lots of games and ate really well all week.  It rained most of the week and was really wet so we were indoors for most of the week.  The kids were very ready to get out of the house by the end of the week.  For as excited as J. David and Eden were to see each other and play, they got kind of short with each other all week.  It kind of surprised us but they are both very competitive and want to do everything first.  Talk about getting lots of lessons on patience and taking turns=)  They had a great time together too.  They played doctor and patient a lot.  They also sang and performed for us.  I will have to post video of that, it is adorable.  Here are some pictures from the week.

Myles all wrapped up after a bath.  He is the smiliest little boy EVER!!!!  He always has one on his face.   I love it....lights up a room!

 Eden pretending to play the violin and singing at the same time.

 A whole Trotter family picture.

 Anybody notice Eden's face????  Someone told everyone to make a silly face and then right before the picture yelled Smile and she didn't get the memo (or listen;) 

 My parent's with the grand kids.

 J.David and Myles.  Love their big grins. Precious.

 Eden and Harper.  Harper had had enough.  We couldn't get her to grin at all.

 Family picture.

 Morgan and family.  Love this.

 My little turkey's on Thanksgiving Day.  So very thankful for them, Michael, my family, and all my extended families.  I am so blessed!

 The first morning we were in Searcy my sister let them open a gift she had made for Eden and J. David. Lindsay made them each a blanket and they LOVED them.  Eden's was pretty much glued to her hip all week;)

 Eden's was a Tangled blanket and J. David's was a Cardinals one.

 Harper with Uncle Morgan.

While we were in Searcy, Harley turned two so we gave him a birthday party.  The kids LOVED this and helping with it. 

 Lindsay with Harley and J. David holding the bone shaped Rice Krispie treat.

 Harley pretending to blow out the candles on his ball of dog food that he seriously inhaled in one bite.

 The kids helping to open up Harley's wrapped toys.  

 Myles and Harper playing together.  If you look closely you can see Harper's huge smile.  She loved looking at Myles all week.  But then again who didn't?

 Finally, it was dry enough to put out the inflatable.  Eden and J. David had a blast on this and taking turns jumping.  This wore them out for a good nap that day.

 Two cuties.

 Myles got really good at climbing into these little folding chairs for the kids table.  He loved having his own seat and sitting with the older kids.

 My sister had seen these tents somewhere and my dad made them for the kids.  They LOVED them.  Eden and J. David each had their own.  They were super simple and easy to put together.  Thanks dad for the tents.  Now every time they are at my parents they can play with them or sleep in them. So fun!

We had such a great week with my family.  We actually did Christmas with everyone since some won't be back for Christmas. That will be another post.

Thanksgiving #1

 The Sunday night before Thanksgiving we went over to Michael's dad's house for a Thanksgiving/Birthday celebration.  Michael's dad turned 65 so we did a little celebrating. It's always nice to catch up and see them.  I don't know how I don't have a picture of Allen, I guess I was busy with Harper=)

Nancy and JoJo had never met Harper so they got to hold her and love on her. 

Of course, these two played and played together.  They are so cute and had the greatest time together just like usual.  LOVE THIS PICTURE!!!!  They couldn't be any more beautiful=)

Smiling =)

 Harper is SMILING!!!!  At around 5 to 5 1/2 weeks Harper started smiling purposefully.  It took me a day or two to get it on camera but now we have several.  The smiles light up her face when she gives them.  It is precious.  I can't wait to see them for the rest of my life.

Smiling big for the camera.

 Giving me a big one from her car seat, which is unusual because she is still not very fond of it.  

 A family picture of everyone sporting their Razorback gear.  Michael and I got to go to the Arkansas vs. Mississippi State game that was in Little Rock.  We had a wonderful time.  A big thank you to Granna for watching the girls for us.

 Harper smiling big while "playing" on her floor mat.  She loves the flashing musical star that is now out of batteries:(

 Harper got this beautiful dress and bonnet from one of my Granny's and mom's friend.  She made it and it is so cute on Harper.  This look reminds me of "The Little House on the Prairie".  

 Two weeks ago it was super windy so Michael and Eden got the kite out.  Eden loved flying her kite all by herself.  She did good holding on to it because it was super windy and I really thought she would let go of it on a few occasions.  

One last big smile.

I'm going to catch up for a second since this will ultimately be part of Harper's records.  I had to take Harper to the doctor on Nov. 3rd because she was always screaming out in pain with nothing consoling her and spitting up like crazy.  I had finally had enough and thought she should be seen. She weighed 10 lb. 12oz. at one month.  They thought she had reflux so we started adding a little rice to her bottles and giving her Zantac three times a day.  It worked IMMEDIATELY!!!  I feel like we were given another child.  It is crazy!  She is so much more content and relaxed and sleeps so much better.  I really can't believe it.  She will hopefully out grow it within the year.  She is growing like a weed.  I will be interested to see how big she will be next week at her two month check up.  

Eden has been doing great with Harper.  She is a big helper.  She is always asking to hold Harper and wanting to hug and kiss her all the time.  She can be a little rough at times and we have to remind her to be more gentle but over all she is being really great with her.  She told me today that she can't wait for Harper to play with her.  Melts my heart=)