The Adventures of Harper Ann

Weekend in St. Louis

2010-08-15T15:57:00.001-07:00

Mommy and Daddy wanted to go to a Cubs/Cardinals game with my cousins, Spencer and Jackson, so we went to St. Louis for the weekend! We did a lot! I think St. Louis is a lot of fun! We went to the Anhueser Busch Brewery, Grant's Farm, and the Magic House!
My Aunt Nanci, Uncle Marty and cousins, Spencer and Jackson are A-ok with me; even if they are Cardinals fans! Go Cubs Go!

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Father's Day 2010

2010-06-20T17:32:00.000-07:00

My Grandmas and Great Grandma

2010-05-29T18:55:00.001-07:00

My Grandma Barbie and Me

My Grandma Barbie, Me and Mommy

My Grandma Julie, Great Grandma Dot, Me and Grandma Barbie

Great Grandma Dot and Me

Grandma Julie and Me

Great Grandma Dot, Me and Grandma Julie

Pretty Flower!

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

18 Month DRs Check Up

2010-05-08T10:58:00.000-07:00

I turned 18 months old on April 24, 2010! I went to see Dr. Sroka on May 8, 2010.

I am 34 " tall - 96%

26 lbs - 72%

My head circumference is 19" - 90%

I am going to be 5' 8" or so which makes my mommy very happy! And the DR says I have a lot of brain power!

VOTE FOR HARPER!

2010-05-04T18:58:00.001-07:00

Hi! This is the last year that Harper can compete in Chicagoland's Most Huggable Baby Contest from 93.9 Lite FM. She is in it to win it this year!

Starting on Tuesday: Go to http://www.wlit.com/pages/baby2010.html

Click on the letter "H". Find Harper's picture and click on it.

Just above the Jewel-Osco logo on the right, there is a link that says "Click here to vote". Click on that and look for the Harper's picture again. Click YES to vote for her.

You will have to register with the website in order to vote. They send no spam...I promise and you can unregister once the voting is over.

You can vote once a day until Sunday. Please spread the word to all of your friends. Thanks so much!!!

Love,
Matt and Liz AND Harper

More Photos from my 18 Month Photo Shoot

2010-04-29T05:41:00.001-07:00

My 18 Month Old Photo Shoot

2010-04-27T13:32:00.001-07:00

My friend Taylor's mommy(Jackie Hensley of Jackie Hensley Photography) came over to the park by my house yesterday and took some beautiful pictures of me. Here is a sneak peek picture of the photo shoot! By the way, I just love the new bows my Mommy bought for me. I will ask Mommy to post some more pictures soon!

I am 1.5 Years Old Today!

2010-04-24T18:13:00.000-07:00

Today is my 1.5 year old birthday! I celebrated with a bubble gum cupcake from Sweet Dreams Desserts and I even went pee pee in my princess potty for the 1st time!

2010 Cubs Opening Day

2010-04-12T09:25:00.000-07:00

Go Cubs Go!

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It's A Small World

2010-04-06T09:19:00.000-07:00

I went to the Magic Kingdom over Spring Break 2010.

Hanging out with Mom by the pool...I am so smart by the way.

Magic Kingdom

2010-03-28T14:06:00.001-07:00

Harper's 1st trip to magic kingdom an potentially the last.

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Hollywood Studios

2010-03-27T18:54:00.001-07:00

Napping at Hollywood Studios!

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My Aunt Jenn and I

2010-03-23T09:32:00.001-07:00

My Aunt Jenn and I in Arizona last week! She makes me laugh!

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My Cousin Keaton and I's Photo Shoot

2010-03-20T11:35:00.000-07:00

Great Grandpa Willie

2010-03-17T16:22:00.001-07:00

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Chillin at the Airport

2010-03-15T16:03:00.001-07:00

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On Our Way to the Airport

2010-03-15T14:05:00.000-07:00

I am a little cranky. I am not sure where we are going but I know something is different. Daddy was teaching me how to say Keaton's (my cousin) name. I think I'll take a nap....

Bath Time Bubbles are the Best

2010-03-11T16:06:00.001-08:00

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15 Month Check Up

2010-02-06T12:23:00.001-08:00

Here are the 15 month stats:
Weight 23lbs,10ozs -- 60%
Height 31.75" -- 83%
Head -- 83%

Elmo Videos

2010-02-04T11:57:00.000-08:00

I love watching Elmo videos on Mommy's computer. I touch all of the buttons. I am pretty sure I know what I am doing.

Happy Birthday Uncle Adam!

2010-02-04T11:53:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Uncle Adam! I am a Wildcat Basketball Fan!

Sledding

2010-01-13T18:37:00.000-08:00

My Mom's New Blog

2010-01-11T07:36:00.000-08:00

Check out my mom's new blog. The website is
www.loseitliz.blogspot.com

2010-01-07T18:03:00.000-08:00

Grandma Julie's chocolate cake is soooo good!

Forest Park-Saint Louis 2009

2009-12-04T17:25:00.000-08:00

Thanks Aunt Kelli for another fun and successful photo shoot!

Harper's 1st Birthday

2009-10-26T08:34:00.001-07:00

1 Year Old Photo Shoot

2009-10-21T06:03:00.000-07:00

Sycamore Pumpkin Fest Entry

2009-10-19T14:18:00.000-07:00

Each year, Sycamore hosts a pumpkin decorating contest. This year the theme is Pumpkin Safari. Maple Hill Farm Daycare (where I go to daycare) is putting together a group entry with the theme: Madagascar. I chose to be the giraffe! Look at my entry below....

1st Pumpkin Patch Trip

2009-10-18T13:31:00.000-07:00

Harper's 1 Year Old Photo Shoot

2009-10-03T17:49:00.000-07:00

Hello!

I would like to invite you to view pictures Harper Lundeen at Heather Woodward Photography. They are located at http://www.heatherwoodwardphotography.com/proofs.

When you go to the website, click the Access Gallery link and enter in the access code below:

Access code: lundeen

After you do that, you will be able to view these pictures.

My First Elephant Ride!

2009-09-29T16:39:00.001-07:00

Today, Mommy and Daddy took me to the Kelly Miller Circus. I got to ride an Elephant named Lisa before the show started!

Mommy Daughter-Picture

2009-09-26T18:52:00.001-07:00

Here is my mommy on her 1st Birthday! February 17, 1982

Here is me today! 11 months, September 26, 2009

My First Trip Around the Block

2009-09-12T19:03:00.000-07:00

I was at a birthday party today and they had a fun coupe for me to ride in! People are always commenting on my teeth! I have 8 already! They have been coming in two at a time! Mommy has been giving me this yummy gel on a toothbrush to keep my teeth clean!

Millenium Park

2009-08-30T18:58:00.000-07:00

I went to Millenium Park for the first time on Sunday the 23rd!!! It was fun to take pictures in the "BEAN!"

Wrigley Field Tour~August 23, 2009

2009-08-30T18:38:00.000-07:00

On August 23rd, we headed to the Wrigley Field Tour! Some places we got to see were the visitors clubhouse, press box, Cubs' Owner's (Rickett's Family) Sky Box, Cub's Clubhouse and the Cub's dugout!

Here's my "SWEET LOU" pose!

Mommy and I snuggley in right field!

Hello!

Calling the plays!

The bench!

Daddy and Me talking Strategy!

9 Months Old and My First Road Trip

2009-08-06T05:02:00.000-07:00

My Best Friend Joe and Me on the 4th of July

Petting a Kangaroo at the Roo Ranch in Deadwood, SD

Mommy and Me at Mount Rushmore

Daddy and Me in the Badlands National Park

This month I also had my 9 month check up! Here are my stats:
Height - 28.5" - 75%
Weight - 19lbs - 25-50%
Head Circumference - 17.5" - 50%
Some things I can do:
- say "dada" and "uh oh"
- pull myself up and stand with help from a piece of furniture
- feed myself Cheerios and etc.
- hold my own bottle and/or sippy cup

Things I love to eat:
- Cheerios
- Watermelon
- Bananas
- Carrots
- Sweet Potatoes
- Mashed Potatoes
- Pancakes

South Dakota Road Trip 2009

2009-07-19T05:48:00.000-07:00

We are on our way to South Dakota!!! Our first family road trip! I am not wild about being in my car seat but I know it will be fun!

WGN's Beautiful Babies Contest

2009-07-06T09:50:00.000-07:00

Summer Fun - June 2009

2009-06-30T16:35:00.000-07:00

My mommy has a lot of days off this summer, so we are livin' it up!

I am learning how to play the guitar and bongos!

I love my sunglasses! Thanks Uncle Ben!

My Uncle Chris came into town for a visit! He has a baby due in October! I am so happy for him!

My Aunt Jenn came into town for a visit too! She is going to have a baby at the end of December. I am hoping she has a little girl!

I have been exploring a lot of solid food! I even gnawed on my first french fry!

Happy First Father's Day Daddy!

My Willis cousins were in town this past weekend!

June Visitors

2009-06-13T12:04:00.001-07:00

My Daddy's friend Chris and his girlfriend Rachel came out for a wedding! They were very excited to meet me. They even brought me a "Mean Larry Lambshank" plush toy! Yummo!

My Aunt Jenn came to visit me on June 10th! She is going to have a baby in December! I can't wait for another cousin!!!! I think it is going to be a BOY!

I Can Sit Up!!!!!

2009-05-23T15:01:00.001-07:00

"Chicagoland's Most Huggable Baby" Contest

2009-05-21T10:10:00.000-07:00

Hey! Vote for Harper Ann everyday this week at www.wlit.com

She could win $1000 for a college fund!

Mother's Day 2009

2009-05-10T18:13:00.001-07:00

Happy Mother's Day 2009 to my Mommy, Grandma Barb, Grandma Julie and Great Grandma Dot! We had brunch at Blumen Gardens with the Lundeen Family and then went to visit Grandma and Grandpa Pennington. Grandpa Pennington had a mini stroke this a.m. We are praying for him!

6 Month Check Up & Shots

2009-05-02T14:01:00.000-07:00

Happy May Everyone! I am now 6 months old! I have two teeth that are cutting through my gums. Mommy and Daddy can feel them and see them a little bit. They will show up here very soon!!!! I am also eating rice cereal once a day and the pediatrician gave me the OK to start trying new foods. I am talking a lot and make funny sounds...

On my way to my 6 month check up!

Playing before my shots...

After my shots...

6 Month Stats
Height 26.5" 73%
Weight 17.5" 72%
Head Circ. 17.13" 76%

My Big Weekend!

2009-04-26T13:51:00.000-07:00

My Aunt Rachel and Uncle Brendan got married this weekend! I had an exciting Friday night with Mommy and Daddy at Taxco restaurant. I stayed up until 10p.m. and I barely even cried. On Saturday, I got to spend the day with Grandma and Grandpa Pennington! Then I went to Aunt Rachel's wedding and took this picture with Mommy and Daddy. We are such a good looking family.

Today, I was congratulating Aunt Rachel on her big wedding day!

Today, I tried mashed potatoes. Yummo!

I held my own bottle today too!

Happy 1/2 Birthday to Me!

2009-04-24T08:29:00.000-07:00

I am 6 months old today. Happy 1/2 Birthday to me! What's new with me? I am teething, BIG TIME, I have a cold and and I am in the middle of a growth spurt. I am already wearing 9 month clothes. My babysitter, Suellen, took this photo of me this a.m. I am enjoying a beautiful day resting up for my Aunt Rachel's wedding this weekend!

Daddy's Birthday-04/14/09

2009-04-15T19:03:00.000-07:00

Easter 2009

2009-04-12T14:51:00.000-07:00

Over the hill and through the woods to Great Grandmother Dot's we go...

Aunt Rachel and Me...in black and white this time...

Great Grandma Dot and me...

I like to play games with Grandpa Lundeen

I played with my cousin Nicole

Mommy and Me

I didn't want to stop eating my fingers...

Next year, we will go on an Easter egg hunt!

Good Friday with Grandma Julie

2009-04-10T10:57:00.000-07:00

Maple Hill Daycare was closed for Good Friday. Mommy and Daddy had to work. I got to spend the day with Grandma Julie.
Signing some new leases...
Taking a nap....

Helping Grandma buy some ingredients for Daddy's birthday...

Visiting Daddy at work...

MORE TO COME!!!

Bath Time Makes Me Happy!

2009-04-05T17:03:00.001-07:00

I love bath time! It always puts me in a good mood!!!
Who do I look like? Mommy or Daddy?

The next couple of pics are for my Grandma Barb and Aunt Nanci who say I have no hair! Break out the curling iron!!!!

Spring Break with Mommy

2009-03-28T13:29:00.001-07:00

Saturday: Lunch with Grandma Barb and Grandma Julie

Saturday: Breakfast with Kelsey (Mommy's former student)

Kelsey, Me and Mommy

Thursday: Made Big decisions with Daddy at his liquor store

Thursday: Making silly faces with Grandma Barb

Thursday: Grandma Barb and Me

5 Month Photo Shoot

2009-03-25T12:38:00.000-07:00

Tummy Time

2009-03-22T17:10:00.000-07:00

I have been working on building up my muscles while laying on my tummy. It is not one of my favorite activities but Mommy took some beautiful pictures of me!

2009-03-22T16:45:00.000-07:00

My Grandpa Pennington made this clock for me. He came over to my house this weekend and hung it up in my room! I love that I will have it forever!

Aunt Rachel's O'Boyle Bridal Shower

2009-03-22T16:22:00.001-07:00

My Aunt Rachel is getting married in April. Today we went to Uncle Brendan's stepmoms house for the O'Boyle Bridal Shower. I even rolled over for the first time (that Mommy saw). Mommy thought she had it on video but she pressed the wrong button.

My Aunt Rachel loves me very much!

My Great Grandma Dot and Me

Playing with Daddy

2009-03-19T06:47:00.001-07:00

My Daddy has this cool gotee! I am learning how to pull on it! Last night he was biting me!!! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

New Bath Seat

2009-03-19T06:31:00.001-07:00

My friend Holly Joe gave me her cool bath seat. It makes take a bath a lot easier for Mommy and a lot more fun for me!!!

Gorgeous Day in Sycamore

2009-03-16T04:13:00.001-07:00

Hi! It was an absolutely beautiful day in Sycamore yesterday! Mommy and I decided to go for a walk. We went by the park, we went to down town Sycamore and then back again. Grandma Pennington found mommy's bonnet from when she was a baby. I like it because it helps keep the sun off of my face.

By the way, Aunt Kelli I love my stroller. Thank You!

Mole on My Butt

2009-03-14T17:39:00.000-07:00

Mommy! Why did you put a picture of my butt on the blog?!?!?! Oh yeah, because I have a cutie mole on my left butt cheek.

4 month vaccinations

2009-03-14T17:07:00.000-07:00

I wasn't happy about it but I had to get my 4 month vaccinations today.

Here is me before the shots...

And this is me after the shots...

Irish Dinner Dance @ St. Mary's

2009-03-09T16:22:00.001-07:00

On Saturday, we went to the Irish Dinner Dance at St. Mary's. Mommy, Daddy, Me and Grandma & Grandpa Lundeen and Grandma & Grandpa Pennington.

4 Mos. Old

2009-03-07T08:40:00.000-08:00

My Mommy was a little late taking me for my 4 month check up. I went today though and the doctor said I am just perfect. I had a fever last night and this morning so I couldn't get my vaccines. I have to go back next week for those! Mommy says it won't hurt too bad...
Right before I went into see Dr. Sroka...very serious!

My 4 month Stats: 25 inches, 15 lbs 4 oz, and my head circumfrence 16.3 inches...

Dr. Sroka said if I keep growing at this rate I will be around 5' 6"...

Tax Deduction!

2009-03-02T18:36:00.001-08:00

Saturday, we went to Mommy and Daddy's tax accountant! I wonder why Mommy is smiling soooo big! ; )

Wiped Out

2009-02-23T19:12:00.000-08:00

I had a very busy weekend! I am exhausted!

Harper's Baptism

2009-02-22T18:17:00.000-08:00

Aunt Nanci, Mommy, Father Timar, Uncle Adam and Daddy and ME of course!

Grandma and Grandpa Pennington, Jackson and Spencer and Aunt Nanci

Uncle Brendan and Aunt Rachel

Grandma and Grandpa Lundeen

Uncle Adam, Godfather and Aunt Nanci, Godmother

Maple Hill Farm Valentine's Day Party

2009-02-13T16:31:00.001-08:00

Posing at daycare for Valentine's Day!

My New Activity-A Jumper Chair

2009-02-02T08:58:00.000-08:00

Today, I sat in a Jumper Chair for the 1st Time! They are so much fun!!!!! It is great to now be holding my head up on my own!

Play Date with Joe

2009-01-25T09:18:00.000-08:00

Last night, my mommy went to Chicago with Grandma Julie and Aunt Rachel. She arranged for me to have a play date with Joseph, next door! He is one month younger than me but is about my same size! We had so much fun playing on his jungle mat!

Feelin' Fine in '09

2009-01-11T05:51:00.000-08:00

2009 has been great so far! On the 5th, I started going to my daycare. There are a lot of children there and I have so much fun watching them play! Mommy went back to work and has been very busy! We had this weekend to cuddle and play with each other.

My Great Great Uncle Chuck

2008-12-31T11:18:00.001-08:00

My Great Great Uncle Chuck is 95 years old. Grandma Pennington goes to see him at least 4x a week. I went with my cousins this week to visit him! He really liked having us over!

My Boy Cousins!

2008-12-31T10:38:00.000-08:00

This is a picture of my boy cousins and me! They all live in a different state! They were in town with my Aunts and Uncle to see my grandma for her birthday! Carson, Spencer, Cole and Me, Jackson and Calen

Calen and Me

Jackson and Me

Cole and Me

Smiley Girl

2008-12-28T19:02:00.000-08:00

"Beauty is power; a smile is its sword." ~Charles Reade

Christmas Eve Party

2008-12-25T13:16:00.000-08:00

Mary Ellen (My Aunt Rachel's Mother in Law) and Me

Grandma and Grandpa Pennington

My Uncle Jason!

Uncle Brendan, Aunt Rachel, Mommy and Me, Uncle Adam, Grandma Lundeen, Daddy and Grandpa Lundeen

1st Nap in my Crib

2008-12-24T09:02:00.000-08:00

I am a Daddy's Girl...

2008-12-24T07:14:00.000-08:00

I love my Daddy so much! I am always so happy to hear his voice and see him when he comes home from work! Mommy says that I am a Daddy's girl already...

Go Bears Go!

2008-12-23T13:41:00.000-08:00

Texans, Watch Out!

Aunt Michelle and Uncle Chris

2008-12-23T13:38:00.000-08:00

I met Aunt Michelle and Uncle Chris today! They are in Chicago all the way from Arizona! They got me this hip sweater from Old Navy. Aunt Michelle couldn't stop putting the hood on my head.

My Uncle Chris and Aunt Michelle ROCK!!!! I loved meeting them!

My Baxter

2008-12-22T16:58:00.000-08:00

This is my Beagle/Basset Hound, Baxter! He likes to get in to a lot of trouble! But we love him!

My Weimaraner!

2008-12-22T16:45:00.000-08:00

This is Anni! She is my Weimaraner. She is very protective of Mommy, Daddy and Me!!

My Visit with Suellen

2008-12-22T16:33:00.000-08:00

Today I had my first visit at Suellen's house. She is my babysitter! She has a very nice playroom for me to learn my ABC's and 123's and much more! I start going to her house every day on January 5th!

My First Trip to the Hair Productions

2008-12-22T16:16:00.000-08:00

Today I got to go with Mommy to Hair Productions. That is where mommy gets her hair done! Miss Jen said my hair was still a little short but in a few years she would love to make my hair pretty like Mommy's!

A Day with the Girls...

2008-12-14T14:59:00.000-08:00

I met Miss Gina today.

I spent the day with Mommy. She had to go buy her dress for Aunt Rachel's wedding.

Mommy and I are soooooo pretty!

Aunt Rachel, Grandma Julie, Me and Mommy

Tummy Time

2008-12-13T13:22:00.001-08:00

Mommy and Daddy said that "tummy time" is very important for my development. Grandma Pennington made this cool wild animal blanket for me to lay on!

Grandma Pennington's Christmas Tree

2008-12-13T13:09:00.000-08:00

Grandma Pennington and I!!!

Grandma's Christmas Tree is pretty!

1st Fish Fry

2008-12-13T12:45:00.000-08:00

Grandma and Grandpa Lundeen love to go to Fish Fry's on Friday Nights! This one is at the VFW in Sycamore.

My First Christmas Photo Shoot

2008-12-13T06:33:00.000-08:00

On my 1st Christmas photo shoot, I was having major wadrobe malfunctions. My pretty Christmas dress my Grandma Julie got for me had a bow that kept getting in my face. I was a little sleepy at this point so I slept through the pictures with the dress.

I then woke up for the next set of pictures. I was liking the photo shoot for a couple of minutes. I even gave a couple of my famous poses.

This pose is called "Blue Steel."

And I told Mommy I was done...

My 1st Tea Party

2008-12-07T19:03:00.001-08:00

Today, I went to my first tea party. It was to welcome my Uncle Anthony's fiance into the family! It was a lot of fun. I liked meeting my future Aunt Jenn.

This is my Uncle Adam's girlfriend Erica. I call her AuntE. She is wild and sporadic around me!

This is me with my Aunt Doreen and Great Aunt Gigi! That darn bow is always getting in my face.

I love it when Grandma Julie holds me!!!!

Aunt Rachel and Me----I love her so much!

My First Pair of Jeans

2008-12-06T07:36:00.000-08:00

Here is my six week close up!

Mommy said today was a very important day. Today I put on my first pair of jeans. Mommy said that all woman need a good pair of jeans in their wardrobe. She also said I will spend my entire life searching for the perfect pair.

Great Aunt Rose & Uncle Bob

2008-12-06T07:33:00.001-08:00

I have a lot of family! These are pictures of my Great Uncle Bob and Aunt Rose. They sure do like to hold me! They are so nice. They come over to my Grandma and Grandpa's a lot! I like to hang out with them!

My 1st Photo Shoot

2008-11-30T18:51:00.000-08:00

Bath Time

2008-11-30T18:44:00.000-08:00

I never cry when Mommy gives me a bath!

Aunt Jess

2008-11-30T18:42:00.000-08:00

Aunt Jessica

Thanksgiving 2008

2008-11-30T18:38:00.001-08:00

My first Thanksgiving was spent with the Pennington family in Saint Louis. I got to meet my Aunt Nanci, Uncle Marty, Aunt Kelli, Uncle Dwayne and my cousins Carson, Calen, Spencer and Jackson.

Mommy and Daddy also took me to the St. Louis Riverfront and Arch. I wasn't allowed to go up in the Arch though. Mommy and Daddy didn't want me to get scared on the tram ride up!

Dear Santa

2008-11-29T19:31:00.000-08:00

Dear Santa,
Merry Christmas! I know I have been a very good girl this year.My Mommy and Daddy tell me that everyday. I don't need much this year. I am so happy to have a loving family! But if you do decide to give me some gifts here are some things I know I would like to have.

1) Target Gift Card
2) Similac Advance Shield Formula
3) Size 2 Diapers
4) Girly Clothes 3-6 months for Spring

My Grandparents

2008-11-29T19:21:00.000-08:00

Grandma Julie and Grandpa Dave

Grandpa Pennington

Grandma Pennington

Grandma Julie

My Mommy Messed Up My Old Blog

2008-11-29T19:10:00.000-08:00

My mommy messed up the old blog. I will ask her to add as much of the other stuff as possible on the new blog. I think she finally learned how to work the blog site!