This is going to be a long post for me. I just kept finding Harper-cuteness and funny little “blooper” photos that I wanted to share. And I’ve made Harper’s Mom wait a patiently long time for this peek. I’ve know Harper’s Mom since kindergarten. Her house was like my second home growing up – that I use to drive my go-kart to. (another story). She is the (insert shameless plug) owner of Lavish Salon in St. Charles. A fab place. Check it out.

So… this is suppose to be about Harper… on with the photos!

I wanted to start our session with some fun balloons, since it’s her 1st Birthday shoot. And (this is how my luck has been going lately) I had to hit 3 stores on my way to Faust Park before I could even get balloons with helium. I had 7 to start with, and as you’ll see by this first photo, I only had 4 tangled in a big knot by the time Harper got them. It was SO windy that day. A storm had just finished. (shocker). Balloons were popping in my car. Then on blades of grass. (I mean, come on! Grass!)

So, these first few are usually ones I would just throw out – with dead balloons hanging on the strings – but I just had to share the story –

Oh, what’s wrong Harper? All the balloons popping and annoying the … out of you? Me too! ; )

Oh well! Just forget the balloons Kristie.

Are you getting this dress Kristie? My Grandma bought this for me.

I love this one. What a ballerina pose. She’ll be a dancer just like her Mommy.

OK. What is this belly I’m wearing?

Ruffle Butts. Love these!

Harper and big brother : )

And Harper torturing her big brother ; )

Flying with Daddy…

And safe in Mommy’s arms…

Then over to the playground for a quick slide and swing before we call it a wrap.

Swinging at sunset. What’s better?

All done. Time for bed.