mobile ellie

She isn't quite crawling yet, but she is rolling wherever she wants to go. its pretty cute.

17 more days!

After typing what seemed like a novel, I realized I had posted a blog intended for you both, on my blog. I deleted it... but wished I could MOVE it. Oh well.

I am excited about my visit, and cannot wait to see you both! Is Ellie crawling now? Anything else new and exciting w/ you both? i miss you!

3 more weeks and I'll be in St Louis!!!

So, I got a mild distraction until I come out to visit... and maybe some airplane reading. (My flight out has a stop and will take 5+ hours to get to StL... so I may also need to bring FOOD with me!) The twilight book series arrived yesterday. Sweet. I started reading last night, and I am almost done w/ the first 100 pages... sweet. The only bad part is that they are hardbacks. So they are big and heavy. I like paperbacks for the ease of throwing them into a bag as they are light and more easily portable.

Harry Potter the movie comes out late July... I am excited. I like those movies. Do you have them on DVD? I thought that the Harry Potter was supposed to come out around thanksgiving last year... but I guess I was wrong... it just seems like AGES since the last movie came out... and I saw that one w/mom and dad in HI... so that was what summer '07. Wow... it's been 2 years since the last Potter? CRAZY! I bet you guys are excited! You two gonna go to the opening show?

23 more days!

I am soo excited about my visit... It is hard to believe that April is only a week away! Sure makes my visit just seem closer and closer. I cannot wait to cuddle on the little snuggle bunny!

24 more days!

So this weekend was fun. I watched twilight... more than once! What can I say - I like sappy vampire love stories made for teenage girls! HAHA! The next twilight comes out November 20th and I am pretty stoked about that ... better than having to wait for the next harry potter movie. Man, the last Harry Potter I saw was in 2007 and the next movie is not set to be released until November 2010 and the final part May 2011. So... D and I should be living in the Lou by then... maybe we can have a harry potter watching party? Could be fun!!!

YAY! 28 more days!!!

Hi guys! Got Sarah's email. Looking forward to seeing you both. I'll be in STL just 4 weeks from TODAY! YIPPEE! Just 28 more days and I'll be hanging at your homestead. Sarah, if you could pick me up from the airport that'd be great. Give us some time just to hang out! and me some time to bond with the BABY! YAYAYAYAYAY! Obviously I am excited. HAPPY THURSDAY!

New compliment

Got another compliment on Ellie today, about how beautiful she is. I must say I agree. Cannot wait to see her in person!

Weekend

Friday night:
Saw "Watchmen" and I really enjoyed it. not quite as good as the source material but probably about as close as we are ever going to get.

Saturday:
Sarah and I went to her great Aunt Dorothy's funeral. It was a nice catholic service.

Sunday:
We spent most of the day cleaning the house. Things fall behind a lot more now that ellie is here claiming so much of our time.

Weekend Follies?

So what did you two do this weekend? Derek and I watched: Rachel Getting Married, Miracle at St Anna, and Role Models. I liked all three to varying degrees.

I missed a phone call from mom. She said she was with ellie, and she ahd been babbling all morning. But wouldn't you know it... I missed it.. out w/ the run and all. Were you guys over there? or was she watching the babe? Just curious! Only 31 more days until I am in st louis... and 34 more days until the race! Exciting!

Ellie's hair looks auburn.

Ellie's hair looks darker in this picture.

I think she looks like a little doll! her cheeks are rosey like sarah's! Gosh you two have a cute baby!

You guys look awesome!

You both look fantastic in your photos - the trip looks amazing. Sorry you lost all your vaca time, Todd, but at least you'll get cashed out 16 days! That is 3 weeks pay - that you could plop into savings, or something for your home or baby! Sweet deal!

I know Derek and I are soo excited about coming out... just 36 more days (for me)! Yippee!

PICTURES ARE UP!

WOWZA, what a freakin' awesome trip! Sounds like soo much fun, and you both look soo good! Looks like it was windy. Was it warm? I love the different scenary... really cool! I must admit to being a tad jealous! It looks like such a phenomenal trip. Derek wants to go somewhere to celebrate his graduating from school.... so, we'll see!

I miss you both!

37 more days!

Puerto Rico

Trip to Puerto Rico:
I've updated the shutterfly with some of our pictures from the trip.
Thursday:
flight to Puerto Rico
Walked on the beach
Friday:
Horse Riding through the jungle
Ate at a little restaurant on the beach
swam in the pool and sat in the hot tub
Saturday:
Toured the Bacardi distillery
Toured one of the old castles

Walked around old san juan
Ate dinner at a restaurant overlooking the coast
Sunday:
Drove to El Junque jungle
climbed an observatory tower overlooking the jungle
Went on a 2 mile (Each way) hike through the mountains and jungle to get to a waterfall you can swim under. The water was too cold so we didn't do anything except dip our feet in.
We ate at a small restaurant up high on the mountain.
Monday:
Flew back home to st louis.

Glad to be back with baby?

You guys glad to be back home? Please fill in the details of your ab-fab vaca! Hopefully w/ photos too! Love you both! I'll get to see you guys in just 37 days!!!! I AM SOOO EXCITED... can you hear me squeeling?

Spring Training with the Cactus League

Just wanted to say hello! I hope that you and Sarah had a nice trip in San Juan Puerto Rico! It sounds like it would be a pretty cool place. I cannot wait to see pics from your trip. Mom and Dad sent me a couple pics from when they watched ellie. She is just a cutie pie. They absolutely loved watching her too. I got to baby talk with her too... on speakerphone. It was the hilight of my day too!

Anywho... love you both lots!

Safe Travels and Have fun!

I hear you leave tomorrow for your trip.... here's to safe travels and an amazing trip. Be sure to post lostsa pictures! Hugs and Kisses... from the Mr & Mrs... Harper!

ELLIE HAS TODD'S WICKED HAIR LINE!

She has your widow's peak, Todd. BIG TIME. It is sooo cute... like a little daddy! Is this a new highchair? or did you just bust it out since she is eating food now?

Ticklish Baby!

I too hope everyone is okay! I am sorry about your trunk smelling like detergent.. better than the time in HS when I spilled a container of gasoline in the subaru... that was like huffing for weeks! BLEH! Shame it wasn't warmer... could have let the vehicle air out more!

She is sooo cute! Boy is she getting big. What an adorable little baby. thanks for Posting the video of her... she is soo sweet. I know the folks are looking forward to watching her. When are you two leaving for Puerto Rico? I hope you both have an awesome time! I am soo excited for the two of you!

House in my neighborhood is on fire

So, A house a block away was on fire tonight. I hope everyone is ok. it was a really large fire and we could barely see anything outside because the smoke was so thick, it was a pretty large fire.

We took another video of me tickling ellie, although it almost sounds like she is crying. definitely not her cutest bout of giggles. but I guess she is a little young to be acting on cue.


This past weekend was eventful we watched guiness for mom and dad while they went to Indy for grandpa's birthday party. We also had a giant 96 load container of liquid laundry detergent explode into the trunk of the G6. my trunk is now sticky, blue, and smells like a laundramat.

More PICS!!!

Will you post some pictures of Ellie and you guys before your trip???
If you have time, that is! and I cannot wait to see some vacation photos!!! Just a few more days! I bet you both are mega excited!!!