Wait- it's been how long since my last post?!?!

MY GOODNESS.... I really cannot believe it has been so long since I have updated on here.  I think the summer got the best of me and long behold it is fall.

So, here we are... a couple months into the new school year and I am beginning to pull down fall decorations, put together outfits for school pictures, and yes... I have begun Christmas shopping ;).

The past few months have been busy but good for our little family... 

I am excited to say that I am now Assistant Director at Pine Crest and am truly enjoying having my hands in all the fun happenings at the school- I don't love the control over what's happening at the school at all ;)- hehe!  Anyway, it has been fun and allowed me to spend more time with Ms. Harper who is offically rockin-and-rollin!  She is now a bit of everywhere with her movements but also her mouth!  She is talking up a storm and has promptly learned the phrase "No no" which she uses quite often.  She is a busy bee and would like to run the show at home.... there is a slight battle of the wills around the Lee household, but she is girl who knows what she wants- wonder where she gets that from?? ;)

Also, Pete has been blessed with a new opportunity as well on the work front.  It was a bitterweet goodbye, but he has officially closed the book with ConAgra and begins his new venture with Newell Rubbermaid on Monday!  He is sooooo excited and I truly cannot be happier for him... his hard work has definitely paid off- I am so proud!

Here are a few pictures from the last 90 days of Lee life;).....

She LOVED the fair.... she's slghtly obsessed with animals right now, so this was the perfect place to get her LIVE fill!!

Harper got some new markers and crayons.... she and Daddy were having some fun breaking them in ;)

She LOVES being outside- girl after my own heart!  I was happy to add this addition to our backyard- its a wonderful outdoor aversion from her previous outdoor activities: running toward the street constantly :(

Still melts every time she gets to FaceTime with Uncle Aaron!!!

One of the best new additions to our little life down here... the Elliott Family!  They are friends of ours that we met through ConAgra who just moved a couple houses down from us!  Their daughter, Emma, is one week older than Harper.  They are GREAT friends.... we love our Emma time for sure!

Finally getting some teeth worth brushing ;)!!!!

My Favorites ;)

ya... a barefoot walk down to Emma's house!

She's looking more and more grown up every day!

Still loves the cuddle evening time with Momma.... I'm hoping that doesn't end anytime soon!!

I wish you all a Happy Fall!  I apologize for not updating sooner.  I hope this message finds you well, enjoying the fall weather and all the fun that comes with this time of year!!

Another Year Older....

This year to celebrate my birthday, I got the opportunity to go home for a few days and visit with family!!  It was a wonderful visit: lots of great food, good fun, and HEAT!!!!

Someone was all set and ready to go the night before ;)... rolling her around her penguin suitcase!

Thank goodness for Violet on the car ride- Harper LOVES her and she's kinda like a make-shift babysitter... her paws are filled with MANY activities!!!

Harper used her blanket to help "turn out the lights" at bedtime- ha!

Nana gave a great gift for a child who loves to pack things, and unpack things, and pack things, and unpack things... oh yes- it is CONSTANT- the shopping cart has been a dream!

Little snuggle time with Aunt Abby :)

Pete's first attempt at the tightrope... yes, it is touching the ground- ha!  In his defense, it was happening to all the guys- little readjustment and it was good to go!

Baby was a HOT.... Aunt Anna came to the rescue with a cool washcloth and headband- hehe

Mom risking the tight rope!!

A visit from her God Mother!  Thank you, Kessha for making the drive with Kohen!!!  We SO appreciate it!!!

The kids were PRECIOUS!!!!!

Oh yes... in this heat we were NEVER far from the pool!!!

My little animal lover ;)... Loved feeding the horses with Nana

Swinging with Nana and Uncle Aaron

More fun in the pool!!

Yaaaaa for a trip to Cambridge City :).... relaxing day of yummy food, fun in the sun, and a GREAT time with wonderful people :)

someone had TOO much fun in the sun!

Love you, Grandpa!

A fun day at The Creamery Farm!!

Happy 18th Birthday, Lil Sis!!!!

The child won't go NEAR her sunglasses :(, but leave it to Uncle Aaron to let her wear his Ray Ban's to make sunglass wearing more desirable- ha!  I think this baby has expensive taste- oh this is going to be a long 18 years ;).

An attempt at a birthday train ride to dinner.... up until we learned that the AC was broken- on a 104 degree day?!?!?!  Ya, we decided to take a raincheck and do dinner indoors- but we took a pic for keepsake purposes!

YAAAAAA FOR THE BIRTHDAY GIRL!!!!  So, glad we could be a part of celebrating with Anna!

THANK YOU, EVERYONE for a wonderful birthday week!  I love you all soooooo much and as always I cannot wait for another visit!!

Three Men and a Deck ;)

For Pete's Birthday I decided to surprise him with the gift of my Dad (and all his power tools;)) to help us put a deck on the back of our house.  It is such a huge task and something we knew we needed to do when we bought the house- can you see the huge crack in the patio in this lovely BEFORE PICTURE??

As a surprise to Pete and I, my brother also decided to fly in from California to help participate in this craziness!  Needless to say, I have NO IDEA how we would have done it without him.... what an amazing help- especially in 98 degree heat- the more man power the better!!!

Poor guys were working SO hard to make the yard level- and with the heat, HOLY SMOKES, it was a long process!!!

Great Teamwork.... us girls felt for them doing all that work... and did I mention it was HOT?!  Ha.... lots of gatorade.... lots of laundry... and wonderful homemade meals (THANK YOU, MOM) were all they needed to power through!

I can not begin to express in words how thankful we were for the help and taste of family.... Dad and Aaron- thank you so much for sweating out a few days with us in Arkansas to give us a beautiful backyard space.  And Mom, you were truly amazing with the meals and help with Harper, and of course spending time with me.... who knew I would get strep throat on your visit (grrr!!!!)

Us girls preferred our day to be AC'd ;)  Harper and Nana were 2 peas in a pod doing everything together!!!!  It was wonderful to see and made me happy- I swear having family out to visit just melts my heart.... to all of you who have made the FOREVER long drive out here- thank you.... baby girl LOVES it!!!

A Great Start to Summer!

Well, the summer is off to a great start.... and I say that because we officially have a WALKER!!!

...I know, I know, I'm sure I'll take back some of the enthusiasm as she begins slowly tearing apart our home, but for right now we are thrilled- to see the look on Harper's face as she wobbles across the room into your arms is priceless- I love it!

not the greatest picture, hard to get a good action shot... but here she is, in all her glory walking to Daddy:)

We have already been enjoying the pool!!!  Our wonderful friends invited us on a pool day with our little ones- we had so much fun!  Harper LOVED the water.  Through a FIT when we had to get out :), but that girl sure does love her Ryann- they played and snacked and played and snacked until their hearts were content- or they were passed out COLD in their carseats- ha!

Strawberries and Puffs= snack of champions ;)

Momma, I LOVE this thing- can I stay forever, please, pretty please???

and so begins eating a meal with utensils... ha!

My most favorite people :)- love them!!!  A little walk with Daddy & Harper!

Loving our time at the Park!

We wish you all a fun, relaxing, and somewhat AC-filled start to your summer!!!