.:Harper - Three Years Old:.

Harpie girl is three! 

I cannot believe that another year has passed! Harper is still just as full of sass and spunk, but at the same time, so sweet. Sometimes I can't figure out how it can all exist in her tiny little body!

Three year stats:

Weight: 28.44 lb (30%)

Height: 38.27 in (84%)

With Reece and school every day, and Remi at school two days a week, she has become my little buddy. Overall, she would much rather be at school like her sisters, but I think sometimes she enjoys getting a little time with me mostly to herself. We haven't had much of that! We enjoy going to Target, getting popcorn and drinks, and visiting the toy aisles; she's got it pretty good!

I was a little worried about how Harper would do with Jabren being born; she was the baby for so long! But she has totally surprised me. She is completely in love with her brother, and always wants to kiss him, hold him, love on him - any way she can be around him! It is pretty sweet!

Harper has a great imagination, and keeps right up with her sisters and their play. She and Rem especially love to play with ponies and princesses, and I love listening to their little scenarios play out.

Harper is still hilarious and says the funniest things. She loves to be silly and get a laugh out of everyone. She's such a little character! Harper also loves to sing and dance. She is in quite the Frozen phase again, always singing 'Let it Go'. I am actually pretty impressed with how many words she can remember!

Harper has entered back in to the drawing phase! Argh! I thought we had passed it. Crayon on my bathroom cabinets, kitchen cabinets, bedspread, and most recently, her own pillowcase. Along with the usual walls. She's even taken to coloring on our toys now. I haven't figured out the magic trick to getting her to stop it, but hopefully it ends soon!

We just love our little Harpie, and all of the fun personality she brings to our family!

At three years old, Harper likes:

- movies

- ponies

- princesses

- dressing up

- singing

- dancing

- tubs

- coloring!

- lips

- tablets

- treats

- pulling hair

- toys

- being silly

At three years old, Harper does not like:

- time out

- going to bed

- being woken up

- not being able to do what the older girls are doing

Harper started off her birthday with balloons, pink oatmeal, and a couple of presents. We went about our normal day, which of course included a special trip to the gas station for a birthday treat. At the end of the day we went to her favorite place to eat - McDonalds! - with her cousins for some play place fun. It was a great day spent with our birthday girl! 

.:Thanksgiving:.

We were in Utah for Thanksgiving this year, and spent a lovely day out in Grantsville with Ken and Kerri. Mike, Em, Katelyn, Ryan and their kids were all out there too. The girls always love going out there so they can play with all of Granny's toys, and help her bake. It was a nice relaxing day, and the bonus was that Kerri kept the girls for a sleepover, so Josh and I went home down three kids! Score! 

I was horrible at taking pictures, but I did at least get a couple of the girls helping make rolls and monkey bread.

It was a wonderful day spent with family, and reflecting on the many things we have to be thankful for. So grateful for my little forever family!

.:Reece - LEGO Party:.

For Reece's sixth birthday, she decided she wanted to have a Lego party. Which was lucky for me because Pinterest is bursting with ideas for a Lego themed party. It was so fun to put together!

Decorate a Lego person.

For party favors, I made a Lego coloring book, Lego shaped crayons, and a Lego rice krispie treat.

Lego cupcakes!

Lego candy and juice boxes. 

Reece invited 14 kids, so I split them into two groups. One group worked on decorating their Lego person while the other played pin the head on the Lego guy. Then we switched!

Next, I had all of the kids sit in a circle. We passed around a Lego plate, a box of Legos, and the kids would each roll the dice and add that number of Legos to the creation. 

The finished product!

Then of course, presents!

After present, it was time to eat!

It was a really fun party, and even though it was a ton of kids, they were all super well behaved. I couldn't believe how smoothly everything ran! 

Reece was spoiled rotten, and had a great time with all of her friends!

.:Reece - Six Years Old:.

Reece turned SIX back in September. Six! How did that happen? I feel like I have blinked, and all of the sudden my kids are getting too old, too fast. But I am also loving each new stage and development with our kids. 

Six year stats:

Weight: 43.65 lb (43%)

Height: 46.77 in (77%)

Reece is such a happy girl. She gets excited about just about anything, and it is infectious! I wish we could all be so happy and satisfied with life! There are definitely times when she can pull a little attitude, but for the most part, she is just great about everything. 

Reece is so kind and helpful. She is always wanting to help me with anything - cooking, baking, the babe - whatever I need, she's usually my willing gal! She is also very kind hearted. She thinks about other people's feelings, and tries to be nice in most situations. Sometimes I feel like I expect too much of her, since she is the oldest, but Reece is so good to just rise to it. 

Reece is in kindergarten and LOVING it. It is so fun watching her learn and grow. She is learning how to read, and it is fun to watch her make sense of everything. Reece loves to point out words that she knows in the scriptures, or wherever else she sees them. Makes my teacher heart happy! She is also super well behaved at school; at parent/teacher conferences, her teacher had nothing but wonderful things to say about Reece. She even said that Reece is her first recommendation to substitute teachers of students who will be helpful. Somehow I'm not surprised! She is a people pleaser (in a good way!) and wants to do the right thing. 

Reece loves to play with Remi and Harper, but she is also starting to outgrow some toys in some ways. Her interests have broadened a bit to other things like Legos, perler beads, some video games, and art stuff. Not that she doesn't love playing with toys still, but she is expanding what she likes to do. She loves to be in charge of Rem and Harp, and sometimes I have to remind her that they don't have to do what she says. They are all pretty good about playing together most of the time, though, and I love that they love each other. 

Reece is in dance this year, and is loving taking jazz and ballet with some of her little buddies. I can't wait for her recital after Christmas! She is very creative, and has a wonderful imagination. She often makes up her own dances and songs, and likes to perform them for us. 

Reece is just a beautiful, happy, smart, healthy girl, and we just couldn't love her more!

At six years old, Reece likes:

- treats

- tablet

- movies

- video games (Wii)

- dancing

- singing

- Legos

- anything art!

- learning

- reading

- books

- school

- dressing up

- helping

- staying up late

- playing with Remi and Harper

- helping with Jabren

 - being in charge

- playdough

- getting movies from Redbox

At six years old, Reece does not like:

- feeling embarrassed

- being frustrated

- getting in trouble

- time out

- being hot

- going to bed

We love you Reece!

.:First Day of School:.

Reece and Remi both started school the same week this year. Remi was up first with her first day of pre-school! She is going to Sunny Patch, where Reece went last year. We just adore Miss Alanna, and Remi is having a great year so far. I'm sure she is and will be learning a lot! 

Reece didn't start until later in the week, but she did get to go in to her classroom to do her one on one assessment with her teacher. We were fans of her teacher's bulletin board!

How do I have a kid in kindergarten??

Walking to school with our friends. How cute are they, holding hands??

In front of the school with her little buddies, Dixie and Emerson.

It's a good thing I'm wearing sunglasses so you can't see as much of the ugly crying. I totally lost it as we were standing in line, waiting for Mrs. Bruin to come get her class. 

And she's off! Reece was so ready for kindergarten, and she is loving it so far!