Michael's Bar Mitzvah 8-9-08

Carley Harp with a friend at the party.

Michael Harp's Bar Mitzvah 8-9-08

Drew, Michael, John, Leslie, and Natalie at the Bar Mitzvah.

Nat, Carley, Carley's friend, and Anna at the "Party of the Century," as Anna puts it.



Michael playing in his band, Brass Monkey!

First Day of School 08

Natalie and Drew began 4th and 2nd grade today! Can't believe how much they've grown!

Drew Turns 7!

Drew celebrated his birthday with a party at home with his family. His favorite gifts: his Wii Game and Mario Cart. And, don't forget about the other games that he got, too, for his Wii!

Spring Break 2008

We spent the weekend in Pensacola and visited McGuire's Pub. :-) Drew did not like it and was ready to go as soon as we got there. Natalie loved it!

Snow Fell in Alabama!!!!

The kids were so excited when school let out and there was snow falling! Then, we got more on the following Saturday!

New Year's Eve 2008

We celebrated with fireworks at the Harp's house on 12/31/07. Had a great time! Andy and his brother Paul did a wonderful job with the fireworks display!

Here is Natalie, cousin Caleigh, cousin Laurel, cousin Eli, and brother Drew.

Natalie loves sparklers!

So does Drew!

Christmas at the Harps

Christmas began with the Harp family making a Panda cake. Drew loves panda bears, so we decided on the black and white bear. It was so good. You mix a pound cake mix with a regular yellow cake mix. So good! I think Andy might have carpal tunnel syndrome after decorating it!

Next in the oven was Christmas cookies for Santa. Drew choose ginderbread for the big guy while Natalie stuck with chocolate chips. The kitchen smelled so wonderful!

Then came Christmas eve! We had a wonderful time at the Harps and got to see aunts and uncles and cousins -- and opened presents!

Natalie got lots of wonderful gifts - new PJs. So did Drew.

Santa arrived at our house at 1:30 a.m.! Natalie heard him and woke all us up! She got her North Face jacket and iPod.

Then Christmas Day and we traveled to my sister's house and had a great time.

This is me, my brother, Tom, my sister Laura, my sister Lynda, and my mother, Barbara.

Halloween 2007

Natalie and Drew celebrated Halloween this year as a witch and a ninja. We had a great time at the Southside Community Fall Fest. They got lots of candy and treats. Granddaddy loved to see his babies dressed up. Grandmother loved her little witch! :-)

Natalie's End of Year Soccer party

Natalie's soccer team, the Flames, finished the season last week with their first win of the season! They celebrated with a team party at the soccer fields. Coach Alan was covered with whipped cream! She had a wonderful time on the team and wants to play again in the spring! She received a trophy and a medal. Drew had fun, too, with cousin Eli, eating pizza!

Last week, we were able to travel to Orange Beach. I attended a conference and Andy and the kids hit the beach. Although it was November, the weather was beautiful! Our condo was wonderful and we had ocean views from all windows! It was on the 8th floor, so we were a little nervous with the kids playing out there! Here is Andy and Drew enjoying the view! Natalie LOVED her own room with a balcony, TV, and bathroom! And the kids enjoyed the beach so much!

On our trip home, we stopped at a restaurant called Lambert's. It was our first time eating there, so we didn't know that when you asked for a roll, they threw it at you -- Fresh out of the oven--piping hot! It was so much fun! It you have the chance and are in Foley, eat there. Go there hungry, though. There is so much food!

Natalie Is Baptized!

Praise the Lord! Natalie was baptized on Sunday. Most of our family was able to visit for the ocassion. Grandmother fixed a wonderful lunch to celebrate. It was a wonderful day!

Drew looses top teeth!

Drew lost three teeth within three days! He's gotten the Tooth Fairy very busy!

Nat and Drew start soccer

Natalie and Drew began soccer this afternoon! We will find out what their teams' names are today. They were both so thrilled to get their practice uniforms, compliments of Dad!

Natalie turns 8!

High School Muscial was the theme of this year's party for Natalie! We had her cousins and two school friends spend the night with us at Andy's parent's house in Gadsden. We had a great time with the pinata, games, swimming, and watching HSM over and over again. The girls finally fell asleep around 2 a.m.