Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! Sorry for lack of pictures, but Mayson and I are just too quick. We played together and did all kinds of crazy, fun stuff and for that I am truly thankful.
I hope everyone had a safe, peaceful, delicious Thanksgiving.

Tagged?!?

Ok, I've been tagged by Casey, and since this is my first tagging... here we go.

The Rules:
1. Grab the nearest book
2. Open it to page 56
3. Find the 5th sentence
4.Post the text of the sentence in your blog along with instructions
5. Don't dig for your favorite book, the cool book or the most intellectual - Pick the CLOSEST.

The closest book to me at the moment is, The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo.

On page 56, the 5th sentence reads...

"And this time, he did not whisper the word."

I was reading this book to determine if the story was something Harper would be interested in since there is a movie version of the book is being released on December 19th.

I enjoyed the book, but there were certainly some parts that seemed... uncomfortable? at times. However, Despereaux Tilling is charming and a most unlikely hero. And without hardship and an almost insurmountable task, how can an unlikely hero be triumphant?

Plus, I have seen the trailer and Despereaux is super cute.

Now for the tagging.

I tag Karen and Ruby.

Nipper Smickleifigus

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Hello, my Christmas elf name is Nipper Smickleifigus. I know we haven't had Thanksgiving yet, but Thanksgiving is late this year.

We have seen other families elf themselves and they were hilarious. We decided to do it, too.

If you and your family decide to elf-out, please share it with us. We would love to see it.

Merry almost Christmas!

*update- Here is the link to elf yourself.

Here is the link to the elf name generator.

Daddy was Jolly Smickleifigus and Mommy was Batty Smickleifigus... not nearly as fun as Nipper!

The Many Faces Of Me

We were practicing for our upcoming Christmas photo. Boy, is it going to be interesting...

I Love It!

So, here I am surfing the web, looking at my favorite blogs and I came across one of my new favorites... Birdie and the Queen Bee. I love this blog because it shows GREAT photos of my best friend from China. Em and I became fast friends and so did our parents as they jostled us all across China and home again. Anyway, here I am looking at this blog and I was scrolling through the pictures when I saw a picture of us together in China and a nice story about our parents. It was like a blast from the past. I loved it.

I miss them a lot and Em and I are going to figure out a way to get everyone together again soon. It is a great blog so I highly recommend checking it out.

Good times.

A Christmas Idea

Gift baskets anyone? I also come with Ookie and Cheerios. For a little extra I can throw in some whine... I mean wine.

Happy Birthday, Daddy

Happy Birthday, Daddy! I love you very much. Thanks for being a super great Dad.
Love,
Harper

Ahoy Thar Matey!

Well, I be the fierce buccaneer Captain Giggle Tush and I be a swashbucklin' pirate on the high seas. I went out to help myself to some landlubber's doubloons and other such booty.

For being such a scallywag, t'was an easy haul and I have much to share wit' me hearties.
So avast, ye scurvy dogs and have a pint o' grog on me! And if ye don't like it, ye can just walk the plank!
Shiver me timbers and Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!

Here are my pumpkins, my skeleton pajamas and my princess pirate shirt. I am quite a sight, especially when I dance around. Tonight I am going to be a pirate! Yo, ho, yo, ho, it's a pirate's life for me!

Shakespeare In The Park

I like to be dramatic. It snowed here last night, so these pictures were taken a few weeks ago.

But soft, what light through yonder window breaks?
It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.
Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,
Who is already sick and pale with grief
That thou, her maid, art far more fair than she.

-Romeo

I Am Three!

So, I turned three yesterday, October 22nd. I think it feels good to be three... I have been waiting to be three for like a whole year now.

Anyway, I had a really great birthday and although it was just Mommy and Daddy with me yesterday for my official birthday, I was really happy that I got to see Nai Nai and Poppy, for a pre-birthday get together and then again with Popo and Grandpa Lew a little later. I also received some good wishes (and gifts) from Aunt Jenny and Uncle Don, and from Aunt Karen, Uncle Kevin and Mayson. Plus some more "good wishes" from additional family and friends! I am very lucky to have so many people that love me and I love you all right back.

Right now, my most favorite song (at least for the next five minutes) is One Little Slip from the movie Chicken Little. I like this movie because of the struggle of the little guy trying to overcome obstacles that seem much larger than he is. I enjoy the contrast of the big sky, big pressure from the town, big bullies, versus the little unlikely hero with little body, little confidence, and low expectations who becomes very powerful with his strong friends, unyielding perseverance and enormous heart and compassion. Plus, I also like the part when he steps on the gum.

So here is a video of One Little Slip by the Barenaked Ladies from the movie Chicken Little and then is my version of that song. This is my gift to you for all your good thoughts on my birthday.

The Leaving of the Leaves

I am taking care of all the leaves that have fallen from the trees. I pick them up and put them in my trailer.
I am being very helpful, but the leaves stay in the trailer. I keep telling Mommy that she is NOT to remove them from the trailer. I don't care how full it gets.

Pumpkins, Corn, and Gondolas

This weekend Nai Nai and Poppy came to visit for the weekend. We got lost in a corn maze, shopped for pumpkins, and went for a gondola ride. The weather was great and we had a fabulous time.