Before we left on vacation, we thought it would be fun for Harper to try a little rice cereal. She did not like it. Taylor and I were cracking up over all the faces she was making. Harper was not amused. So far we have given her rice cereal, sweet potatoes, sweet peas, and apple sauce. She hates them all. We will keep trying though. I can tell that she is getting hungrier and won't last on just breast milk for much longer. I think we will keep trying rice cereal and maybe some avocados next. 

xo Carly

Half a year has gone by with this beautiful girl. I'm so lucky to have her in my life. She is full of sunshine and smiles. She brings happiness to anyone that meets her. It amazes me how someone so small can bring so much joy to others. Harper and I are becoming best friends. She definitely knows who daddy and I are. She loves playing and observing and touching. We tried giving her cereal and she hated it haha. It was pretty hilarious to watch all her faces. So I think we will try some different foods soon. She finally started liking her crib before we left on vacation. Isn't that how it always goes though? You finally get a schedule and BOOM life changes. Harper is 17 lbs and 26 in. She is rolling around everywhere but still no crawling. Her new favorite thing is to growl. It cracks me and Taylor up. She is getting so playful, it melts my heart every time she laughs. I hope that it will only get more fun from here. The tongue thing is still happening and everyone who meets her thinks it's adorable. We think so too. Everyday I just want to slow down time. I can't get enough of my tiny family. Love them so much. Happy six months baby girl! 

xo Carly

This past week I have felt overwhelmed. It seems as if I am just going through the motions. Wake up, change diapers, play, read books, nap time, homework, do laundry, play, change diapers, pay bills, oh and nurse nurse nurse. I don't want that. I want to present. I want to be involved, invested in my life. 

As I was reading something for an assignment, I felt so humbled. I have everything I have ever wanted. My life is full of love and pure joy. I am married to an amazing man, I am expanding my education, I am living the gospel, and I have the most precious healthy baby in the world. The chaos that comes with these blessings is so worth it. I just wanted to publicly thank my Heavenly Father for all that he has blessed me with. Even in the midst of trials, He is so GOOD. He is everything we could ever need.

This Christmas Season I want to pray harder to have the pure love of Christ with me and do all I can to serve his children. I invited you all to join with me in my church's #LIGHTtheWORLD challenge. This challenge is perfect for all faiths and believers. Let us all try harder to come closer to Christ and serve his sons and daughters.

xo Carly

// learn more about #LIGHTtheWorld here//

Anyone who has seen A Christmas Story can relate to these pictures. I was seriously laughing so hard when I put Harper in this coat to go get the mail yesterday. She was warm, but had no idea how to react to how puffy it was. She just went limp with her arms straight out. I had to try and capture some pictures of her confused face. This girl is going to be such a goofball just like her dad. On another note, Harper is starting to be able to hold herself up when she stands. She is awesome. Today, we will be staying inside because it is 2 degrees! Someone save me. Also, Harper's crib is almost ready for her. We will be practicing sleeping in there all day tomorrow. Wish us luck! 

xo Carly

My beautiful baby girl is 5 months old. I can't believe how big she is getting. She has become the most curious thing. She wants to touch, grab, eat, see, and experience everything. She still isn't crawling yet, but boy she really wants to. She does this thing where she smashes her face in the carpet and tries to pull herself around. It's hilarious. There are so many moments I want to remember for the rest of my life. Harper will always be special to me because she has taught me how to be a mother. Currently, Harper has been sleeping in bed with us. I think its a sign that we need to start sleep training her in her crib, since she is quickly outgrowing her bassinet. I am nervous to put her in another room, but I am in desperate need of a good nights sleep again. I miss snuggling my hubby. I am so excited to see what the next month brings with her. We will be starting foods next month. YIKES. We'll see if she has any of the allergies her daddy has. Hopefully, she is just allergic to pollen like me. She already has my eczema...I just love this baby so much. Her tiny smiles and laughs are my favorite in the world. Lately, I have been trying to enjoy each moment with her. Putting down my phone and keeping the tv off has helped me to enjoy my baby even more. So I am going to wrap this blog up and snuggle with my sleepy baby. Nap times are the sweetest with the girl. Also isn't she the cutest snow bunny you've ever seen?

xo Carly