Day 4

Okay so Gran is not so good at keeping a post everyday, but we had a great morning. Harper played on his mat for 1 hour entertaining himself. Outside and gliding and just having a great time. In fact, yesterday he didn't sleep much during the day. He fought his afternoon nap, but Gran didn't give up. Tomorrow is Friday and I have to fly home for the weekend. Surely the kids will love having the weekend off to rest and play with Harper.

Day 3

Good Wednesday morning. Harper had a good night and so did Gran. He was up at 8:20 and we played in the bouncy till 9. Then we changed a diaper and went outside to swing. At 9:15 he is in his swing and off to sleep. Not a real deep sleep, but he is resting. He smiled so much this morning. Having a great time. Up and ready to eat at 10:30. Back to sleep afterwards at 11 a.m. Up at 11:30. Walked, tried to play and asleep on Gran's shoulder from 12 to 12:45. Mom home now.

Day 2

Ate at "In and Out"last night. If you aren't familiar, come to Dallas and try it. I have never seen police and security directing traffic at a Hamburger joint. CRAZY. It was fun and very good. Well, last night mom and dad tried something new. Feed Harper early, bed early. Harper woke up at 3:30 and then 6:30. Hope they have time to get ready. What do I do?........ Was able to put on makeup and flat iron hair. Harper woke up at 8:20a.m. and fed at 8:30. Time to play on mat, then he decided to give Gran a "grumpy" (dirty diaper) and play in bouncy. Time outside for fresh air. The dogs are really yelping this morning. May have to let them out. Another chapter read in book. Harper is a little fussy. Time for swing. Off to sleep. Another good morning.
Can't pass this up. You know G-Pa is at home by himself. He called this morning and wanted to know how to wash sheets and the mattress pad. Roxie thew up on them. Had to walk him through the process. Can you believe he is 54 and just had his first lesson in clothes washing. Can you train an old dog to do new new tricks? Being gone for a month may be the greatest thing I ever did if he learns how to do things in the house. I love that man. Would never want to trade him in even if he never learned to do things inside. He is the greatest.

Gran's Stay with Harper

Well, today is the first morning for me to keep Harper so his Mom and Dad can teach Summer School. Everyone was up early not knowing what to expect. Couldn't have gone better for me. After mom left Harper continued to sleep till 9:20. Feed him at 9:30 then we played on our mat, in our bouncy and then to the swing. We did some exercising on the mat. Smiled a lot and listened to music. Went to sleep in the swing. 12:10 and we're still asleep. I am patting myself on the back for today. Who knows what he will want tomorrow.

Harper Samuel Ladd Visits Gran & G-Pa

 Harper with Great Grandma and Great Grandpa; 
Wacille and R.H. Sanders

Daddy, Uncle Jason "Po Po" 
and Harper











Aunt Lisa, Harper and Aunt Tammy

The Ladd Family

 First time in a swimming pool. Thank you Aunt Tammy and Uncle Ronnie.

"Team Grandpa"
Hanging out with my best G-Pa.

 Mommy and Me..........  :)
        I love it outside.







I am one handsome dude.

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I love Patio time with Gran.

What a fantastic week with Angela, Zac and Harper. Oh, and the pups too; Sadie and Tucker. On Friday we took Harper to meet his Great Grandpa Sanders. On Saturday we had a Sip-n-See to introduce Harper to family and friends in Texas City. He was held by everyone who came and he must of loved it because he never cried. Sunday was Angela's Birthday. She still loves to have a Baskin Robbins Cake with Mint Choc. Chip ice cream and choc. cake. Ask her the next time you see her how the dance lessons went that she got for her Birthday. :) Monday Great Grandma, and Great Grandpa, Wayne and I, Ang, Zac, Harper and Jason went to Helen's Garden to have family pictures made. It was really fun and we got some great shots. Tuesday we took Harper to a friends pool to see how he would like the water. He cried some and wasn't really sure what we were doing to him. When they left this morning I had to laugh because the house was empty of "stuff". Babies need a lot.

Great Grandma Meets First Great Grandchild

 Great Grandma and Harper meet.                 

How exciting it was to take my mom on her first airplane to see Harper. Never before has she agreed to fly. Angela picked us up at the airport and Mom couldn't take her eyes off of Harper. Took some great pictures of the two of them. It was so much fun to see him do some "first". Laugh, pout, smile. How they change so much so quickly.Went to the Dallas Arboretum, enjoyed the flowers, but it was HOT. On Saturday we attended a "Sip and See" in Frisco. Harper got lots of clothes including a Texas Ranger shirt. He also got a teddy bear made from one of his Grandpa Richard's T-shirts. (Grandpa Richard passed away last April) How very special for Zac and how special that will be for Harper. Gran made him some outfits. It has been a long time since I have done any sewing, but it was so fun to make that precious boy some clothes. He was a hit and all the ladies loved holding him. Mom got the window seat on the way home. :)