Happy Birthday and Mother's Day to my Love

Jess' birthday landed on Mother's Day this year. Of course it was a bigger birthday and Mother's Day because Harper is in the picture now.

I publicly apologize to my mother for taking everything she did for her children and family for granted. Now, as I have become a father and see how much Jessica does for our daughter and family, I have so much more respect and am full of thankfulness for all mothers out there!

Jessica, Thank you so much for being an unselfish loving mother and wife. God could not have chosen for me a more beautiful, loving and selfless mother to our daughter and wife. You mean the world to me!

We had a great time on Jess' birthday and Mother's Day weekend!

9 Months and Counting

Well, it looks like it is going to rain quite a bit this week. I am glad I went outside this past week to take some pictures of Harper. She is already 9 months old! We can't believe how fast her first year is flying by. I know you guys are wondering if I take pictures of any other kids or other things....and the answer is nope. I would love to just haven't had the opportunity! If you would like me to take some pictures of you, your family or little one, message me and I would love to do it. Enjoy these of Harper!

Getting caught up....

Hey Everyone!! Sorry!! I have been behind at posting pictures. So to make up for the past 2 months of non-posting, I have posted some from the last 2 months.

Harper and her friend Annaka hanging out.

We love this little girl!

Look I can look like Gran-dad!!

The Generations...Harper, Mommy, Nana and Great Grandma.

The Spring Blizzard...need I say more?!I love you forever, I like you for always, as long as I'm living my baby you'll be!

Mommy loves a Harper!

Our Little Ballerina

Harper received a tutu for Valentine's Day from one of her aunts (Thanks Auntie Sar!) Harper loves it! She got it for the sole purpose (I'm sure) of taking pictures. Probably not the most church-appropriate outfit. Yesterday, we dressed her up in the tutu and broke out the ole camera and snapped a few. Here are the results...

Cherishing the Moments

Harper's bathtime!! These are times parents never forget...

Winter Fun!

Hey All! Hope you guys have enjoyed this weather that we have gotten. I know I have. I love winter weather! I know some of you don't, but I encourage you to make the most of it! After all, it is one of God's beautiful creations!

I went out today to take some pictures and I came back with these. I know some of them look similar, but I really like each ones uniqueness...

Oh, and for the Harper fans out there....

Favorite Things...

So...I've been pondering what my favorite things are for the past 2 weeks (not really) and I finally came up with a list of favorites for you guys. Since Jess and I have sold most of our things in preparation for going overseas, we don't really have many "things" anymore. I feel like most of the "things" that we do have are Harper's (rightly so).

With all that to say, I did find some favorite "things" around the house. These are also the essentials that I use everyday. And so here goes it...

Enough said (and smelled)!

Our new computer is great! We just got it after Christmas and I have loved it ever since. Oh, the bliss of how fast it runs! (Don't be jealous of the color, Pam)

THE Camera. Jess was unsure of the investment when I bought it after Thanksgiving '07, but I knew that I would use it often (and I still do).

A newer addition to the family. I know it isn't any iTouch, iPhone or iMac, but it's my little iPod Nano that holds many songs for my enjoyment. Thanks Apple and iTunes!

I love Diet Coke. I love caffeine. I used to hate this stuff, but now love the taste and can't go back to regular. My goal someday is to get over my addiction (I need caffeine), and drink only water (BLAH!!)

Date nights...

I can't get enough time with my wife and just talking about life and love. I can't wait for our next 2 hours of bliss :)

Time with my little Harper...

I cherish every minute with this little girl! It's so hard to imagine that our God loves her more than I do!

Daddy loves...

his little girl!

I love taking pictures of our little Harper! I remember saying the day after Harper was born that I can't imagine loving her more than I do now. And now, that statement still is so very true. Jess and I love our little girl more and more each day (even with teething and pooping out of what seems like every outfit).

By the way, Harper is above the 97th percentile for her height. She is definitely a Hagan/Hattaway!

Here are a few shots I took today just for fun while mommy was taking a (short??) nap.

I have not forgotten about the favorite things list...I will post it soon.