Christmas 2012

 This was Harper's first Christmas. Even though we had the whole family together -- both girls and their husbands at my parents -- it appears the only photos we came away with were of baby Harper! That should not imply that we didn't enjoy seeing everyone.

The little elf herself

 

 

 

 

Lounging in her "Baby's First Christmas" pajamas
with a ribbon in her hair.

Conversing with Grandpa

With Mom and Copper

Being rocked to sleep by Grandma

"Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!"

Grandparenthood

I suppose it's an occupational hazard for new grandparents to want to share baby pictures. I've been very conscious about not imposing them on people with whom I converse (unless, of course, someone asks to see them). But if you are one of the few who are reading here, I assume you have an interest. So just to keep you up to date, here are a few photos from the last month or so.

 

Sarah and Harper visited us for over a week at Thanksgiving. Above, at just more than one month old she is enjoying a bath in our kitchen sink. She loves the water. Perhaps she'll be a swimmer like her Mom?

 

We were all invited to a Christmas party at the home of Katherine's in-laws in the Twin Cities. Harper, of course, was the "belle of the ball" in her party dress (although she wasn't overly happy with getting it on). 

At two months she can hold her head up quite well, but she has been strong enough to lift her head, even from birth.

Sleeping through the night was a big victory (especially for her Mom). We can imagine that she's giving a big victory wave, even if it probably was just stretching.

We look forward to seeing Harper and her parents again at Christmas, and hope it's a happy holiday for all.