Almost THREE!

It's hard to believe, but in just one week Harper will be three years old! We're gearing up for a birthday party this weekend--complete with a princess bouncy house, Cinderella cake & pink balloons--all at her request. She is very much into girly things, dresses, dress up shoes, and gloves. Anytime we see anyone wearing gloves, "Why do they have gloves on?" It has become her new obsession. That andshoes... she doubled around behind a woman wearing stiletto heels the other day, looked up at her and said, "Can I wear your pretty glass slippers?" Oh my! It's cute, but I'm secretly hoping it's a phase...

To get ready for her birthday, she wanted to get her hair cut and nails painted. We went to Lollilocks today--a kid salon--and did just that. I'm not quite sure if she was terrified or mesmerized, but she barely moved or spoke the entire time. Afterwards, she

was pretty excited with her new do, nails & toes. She's super excited for her big day this Sunday and can't wait to celebrate with a few of her little friends.

A few recent milestones: she now pees and poops on the potty every time (except at bedtime), she can ride her tricycle all on her own, she can put

her puzzles together all by herself and she swims laps with her float around her waist all by herself. She says she is a big girl because she can do all of these things and she is right! When she helps out or does something really good, she earns quarters or change for her piggy bank. We counted today and she has almost $25! She said she wants to buy princess gloves with it--go figure!

She's speaking in full conversation now and can write the letters H and A and recognizes a few others out of order. She can spell her name and sing dozens of songs. She LOVES to dance and will give up ice cream just so she can have her hands free to dance up a storm!

We're having a blast and enjoying every second we have with her. She is such a Joie! (: