Working Girl

Since having Harper, Robbie and I have truly realized what a challenge it is to live state(s) away from our parents. We are so fortunate though to know they will come at the drop of a hat when we need them. And last week was definitely one of those times.

On Monday my old school called to see if I could come in for a few days because one of the counselors welcomed her sweet baby girl a few weeks early. I was happy to fill in, but felt a little scrambled because training for the part-time job I'm starting was also scheduled for last week. In a panic, I called Gail (Harper's Grammy) to see if she could possibly spend a night or two. Without hesitation, Gail completely dropped EVERYTHING she had planned and was at our house bright and early the next morning, ready to spend the entire week doing whatever we needed. It was unbelievably fantastic.

Since this was the first time I'd left Harper for more than a couple hours, I was a little nervous and of course called a million times the first day. But Gail so calmly took the reigns and knowing that Harper was in such loving hands, I had a great week getting out of the house and being around adults EVERY DAY. It really turned out to be a little "mommy vacay" for me and Robbie and I even got to sneak in a date night on Wednesday. I loved coming home to see Harper happy and well taken care of, and I know she loved playing with her Grammy all week!!

Thanks so much Gail for coming (and thank you Poppy for not minding!) We wouldn't have made it through last week without you!

Bring your green hat

It was a busy weekend at our house, full of old friends and new babies! On Saturday morning Harper and I met some of my college girlfriends for brunch. We had a great visit and were especially excited to celebrate Holli's twins -to-be!

Afterward, we were home just in time to greet Hunter, Erika and little Ben Ponder, who were visiting from Birmingham for the weekend. Harper and Ben have "played" a couple of times before, but this was the first time they really noticed there was another baby in the vicinity. It was pretty cute to watch.

Ben is just six weeks older than Harper so we've been comparing notes with Hunter and Erika since pregnancy (and before). I'm pretty convinced that sparks were flying beneath those pink and green hats...

Like...welcome to Spring

Spring has sprung in Atlanta!! A couple of pics from Tuesday afternoon at the park with the Bentleys.

A Weekend of Wilsons

Last week Harper got to meet some of her extended family on the Wilson side. Robbie's Aunt Carol and cousins Ashley and Brittney flew south for a few days and drove over to Atlanta with Mimi to spend the night and play. Always the ham, Harper loved showing off her "tricks" for a fresh audience. Thanks for coming, it was great to see ya'll!

New kids on the block

Harper's days of being the only baby on the Gilchrist side are quickly coming to a close. We're excited to welcome THREE little cousins this spring - the first of whom will be arriving around Easter. Giagia, Harper and I spent a great girl's weekend in Ohio last week to celebrate Baby Girl "Soon to Be" Lorenz!!!

Six Months

It's Robbie. After much scrutiny and lecture, I've climbed back onto the horse and jumped on the blog train once more. I found it a tad humorous that this whole thing was my idea almost a year ago but it took me a minute to remember the password log in.

The blog sensation was fun for a while...then it lost quite a bit of luster. Okay, all it's luster. Yet here I am, thanks to my lovely wife and a friend who will remain nameless (cough, Kriya, cough). Not only have I not read anyone's blog in quite some time, I haven't even read this one. I know what we do and what Harper's up to...why should I have to read about it on the internet? And frankly, I'm a Facebook junkie (and would benefit from an intervention, but that's neither here nor there) so I do my keeping up with folks (read: stalk) via the social networking giant. Anyway...

Today we celebrated Harper's first half birthday. She'll officially be six months old tomorrow, but since Elizabeth and Harper are going to Ohio tomorrow to host a baby shower for Melissa, we decided to throw Harper a party. Overbearing? Without question. But...the manual instructs one to be overbearing with a first child. And I assure you, we've got overbearing down pat. But we had fun and I'd say that's all that really matters.

We've had an absolute blast these last six months and wouldn't trade a second of it. I'd love to give a run down of highlights that have taken place over the last six months from a new dad's perspective, but, some things are better kept to ourselves, and two, I don't feel like typing that much.

On that note, here are some pictures of today's "celebration."