Funnies #3

We have already gotten into the holiday spirit in our household by singing Christmas carols. As I was getting Harper ready for bed tonight I started singing "Santa Clause is coming to town." Harper immediately clung to me and buried her head in my shoulder. I asked her what was wrong and she said "I scared." I asked her why and she said "Santa's coming!"

Little does she know that this is a good thing!

Walmart Price Match Policy

Do you realize that Christmas is only 2 months away?!?! I am working on my Christmas list and I am keeping my eye out for coupons and hot deals for items on my list. I want to start buying a few things here and there so I don't have to spend so much money in December, but I am worried that I will be able to get a better deal when the holiday sales start. Walmart has a program that will help me ease my worries - the holiday price guarantee program.

Walmart Price Match Policy

Wal-Mart has announced a holiday price guarantee program.

The price guarantee program is good on purchases made November 1st through December 25th that are available at a competitor’s store within the same local market. Under the Christmas Price Match program, Walmart will offer shoppers a refund on the difference if they find the same product they purchased at a Wal-Mart store advertised for a lower price elsewhere.

To get a gift card for the difference, customers must bring in their original receipt and the local competitor’s printed ad before December 25th . Items placed on Walmart layaway are also eligible for the Christmas price guarantee.

The offer excludes Black Friday ads and Internet pricing, among other restrictions.

HAPPY SHOPPING :)

Bye Bye Crib

Adam and I decided that it was time for Harper to move out of her crib and into a big bed. We had no real reasons other than Adam's sister gave us a twin bed that they weren't using and it was being stored in our guest room; so we were reminded of the 'bed transition' every day! Harper has never tried to climb out of her crib or has shown any other signs that indicate that she's ready to move into a big bed. She probably would have slept in her crib until she was 5 if we'd let her!

We are on night #2 in the big girl bed and she has been doing well. Harper hasn't tried to get out at all - not even for her afternoon nap today. I'm pleasantly surprised with how smooth the transition has gone so far. However, I realize that the day WILL come when she discovers that she can crawl out of bed and protest sleep! I'm not looking forward to that phase and Adam and I already have talked about our 'parenting actions' when that day does come.

Here are a few pictures of Harper's new room!

No more crib and changing table!

Harper thinks the rug is a blanket and likes to drag it around the house....

Notice the pretty wall decals - they are no longer on the walls because they won't stick to the texture. I am currently trying to use my crafting skills to come up with an alternative...

Next big step = POTTY TRAINING!

Mr. & Mrs. Fritz

10.08.11

Abby and Aaron's big day was last weekend and we had such a good time spending time with everyone. We feel honored to have been able to take part of such an important day of their lives. We wish Abby and Aaron LOVE and HAPPINESS for their future together.

Their wedding day was absolutely beautiful. The weather was gorgeous, the food was delicious (I'm STILL talking about how fabulous the food was!), the bride and groom were relaxed and the wedding party had a fun time together. Abby did a great job with all of the wedding details - everything was stunning!

Our little family :)

Do you think Harper is tired?!

The Happy Newlyweds

Harper did a fantastic job being a flower girl, considering she just turned 2! She walked down the aisle like a big girl without crying. Harper actually walked very slow and stopped to smile at everyone. It was adorable. She actually walked to slow that the song ended and I had to meet her at the end of the aisle to encourage her to speed up! We were all so proud of her! She was rewarded with a trip to the swimming pool after the wedding. We made sure to bribe her all day with the swimming pool :)

Congrats Abby and Aaron!!!

Movin' On Up!

I know this is old news to some of you - but now that Harper is 2 she has moved out of the nursery and in with the older kids. The 'big move' had been weighing on our minds a few months before Harper's 2nd birthday. You see, Harper is rather shy and doesn't always handle change well. Harper (and both Adam and I) LOVED her care providers in the nursery and they took great care of her. Harper became rather accustomed to a particular lady named Sandy. The director of the daycare had planned on Sandy working out in the big area when Harper turned 2 in hopes of making the transition easier on her. However, much to EVERYONE'S surprise - Harper adapted wonderfully out of the nursery and no extra guidance was needed! We all were proud of her. We still continue to get great reports when we pick Harper up from daycare. The director told us that she is so proud of Harper and that she is much more outgoing than what we give her credit for. We are so blessed to have such a great daycare - everyone has gone out of their way to make sure Harper is enjoying herself.

I can't believe how much Harper has learned at daycare in the past month; she comes home everyday saying new words. Every morning they teach the 2 and 3 year olds a simple curriculum of shapes, numbers, colors, etc. Harper has also started to make arts and crafts and will get to participate in the Christmas program this year!

Needless to say, we are very happy with our daycare and most importantly, Harper enjoys it too!

Harper standing in front of her very own locker

NERLIEN!!!

Harper now knows her last name....

Abby's Getting Married

September 24, 2011

Last weekend I went to Des Moines to help my friend Abby celebrate her bachelorette party. Abby and I have been friends since 7th grade, which has been 15 years!!! That seams so weird to think about - she is one of the few friends I have remained close with since high school and I am so thankful for her. She is a great friend to have!

We started the night at Americana, for a lingerie shower, dinner and drinks. Then we head to the Funny Bone Comedy Club and got in quite a few laughs. The headliner for the evening was Josh Blue. If you watch 'Last Comic Standing' then you probably know who I am talking about, as he was the winner of one season, and more distinctively - he has Cerebral Palsy. This guys is HILARIOUS - if you ever have any free time, look him up on youtube. However he is much funnier in person compared to the videos I've watched online. After the comedy show, we hit up a bars in West Glen and danced the night away. It was a great girls night out! I can't wait to do it all again this weekend when we celebrate Abby and Aaron's WEDDING!

Me and the Bride-to-Be

The Bride and her 'Maids