Change is in the air! You might all know already but, I am working towards getting into Nursing school. I am currently doing all my pre-nursing classes before I apply for Nursing school. Plus I am working full time. Last semester I received my CNA certification. I have been wanting to work in a clinical setting next to nurses and doctors. I want and need that experience before I do become a RN someday. I sent out my resume and I got a call I had an interview with three RN's (which was pretty nerve racking to say the least). Two days later I got a call they wanted me apart of their team! I said YES before I really thought about it! It is all overwhelming, scary, and exciting! OMG what is happening? 

I have worked at my current job for almost seven years. That's a long time in my book. Since I've been here my last name has changed 3 times. I found out I was pregnant my coworkers knew before anyone else, Got married, decided to go to college all in seven years! I have made so many life long friends, and had so many memories here. It is so hard to leave, but it is time for me to move on. I prayed " God if this is the right thing for me please let it happen" I read this verse a lot in the last week. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Psalm 32:8 

These next few weeks, and months are going to be tough. I will be learning and doing so much. You probably want to know where I am going right? I took a position at Freeman Hospital in Joplin. I will be working on the Cardiac Medical Floor as a nurse tech. It is unreal to me right now. When I walked in; there was so much going on I loved it I had that exciting feeling like I was on an episode of Grey's Anatomy. (I know it will never be like Grey's, but for a moment I felt like Dr. Shepherd might walk by, and when I got on the Cardiac floor I might see Dr. Yang, and she would give me a dirty look..a girl can dream a little right?) 

I am scared I will hear negativity from some people.... just don't I know what I want to do it is my choice, my life, thank you to everyone that supports me I need all the positive vibes I can get. This is a big step for me, and I am happy I get the chance to follow my dreams. 

I already had my sweet brother in law tell me and I quote "I hope that if I have a heart attack, you're there to take care of me!" 

So this is it here I go fresh start....

Sisters

I always wanted a sister. Brothers are no fun. They won't play barbies with you or dress up.

 I never thought I would have a sister until my brother married 13 years ago. I was in high school back then she took care of me, and still does even though I am 30 and have a kid. She is my big sister and always will be. She takes care of Wade when I need a sitter badly. She has stood by me (twice) as my maid of honor. Thank you for being my big sister.

                                                     oh.. and she is as weird as me 

  

                                                         jungle adventures

                                              

                                                                               Mama Liz 

To my delight I received another sister... she is little, cute, and sometimes sweet hehe. I adore her she has a silly giggle, a sweet smile, and well I just love everything about her.  Thank you for being my little sister. 

                                      

                           Erin's wedding day. My first trip to Texas 

                               Not sure what we where doing 

                                

 This was the day before she gave birth to Kinley...and I was preggers too, but had no earthly idea I was. 

                                         my favorite pic of us! 

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY

Finally summer has arrived in Missouri. We went from snow to tornadoes in a matter of weeks. I finished my spring semester of College. I have a 3 week break and then I start summer school Why you asked? I have to get this college thing over with! I have decided to change my major to nursing. Big deal for me and my family. Why did I decide to change you ask? Well...I look at jobs openings a lot and all I see are RN positions. I have always admired my nurse friends. When I worked in the ER overnight it was so exciting and fun I loved working there I saw a lot, but never got to really get in there and see that gun shot wound or give that shot to that annoying patient. hehe. I have talked to so many nurses and doctors I really think this is what is I want to do. Being an RN will give me many opportunities in many different places. I have two more semesters to get my pre-requirements in before I can apply for nursing!!! HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY 

Before I start all that...got to do the now stuff. Especially summer stuff. June is my birthday month a very special birthday for me. I plan to have fun every weekend in June. Started by floating and camping. Having a few  girls nights. Being in a special friends wedding Kayla's! Then ending my 20's and birthday month at the river floating and camping with my crazy friends! So extremely excited for this month. If only I didn't have to work or go to school for a month.  HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY

Wade is growing way too fast. He loves to sing like his parents. He helps me plant flowers. Helps daddy feed the cows. He is silly, ornery, sweet... he whispered "mommy I wove you" last night before he fell asleep....talk about melt your heart. I love him more than I ever knew I could love someone. I know Nick feels the same way. HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY

Nick's mama moved back to Missouri. We can't be any happier. (another babysitter and grandma to spoil him) Plus another Papa and Uncle to pester! :) If only the The Gandy's would move up here my life would be complete! HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY summer to all. 

The Last Days of Youth

Hello to a new year 2013 sounds really weird, and I hate writing it. 2012 brought a lot of happiness to the Harper's. Wade grew, and learned so much. Wade has learned all about hunting he has 2 bows, and 5 rifles (toy bows and rifles) He talks in sentences, he is so much fun. We have talked about NOT having anymore kids...I mean why mess with perfection?? We will see what the future brings, but for now we are happy spoiling Wade. 

Last year I finished 2 semesters of college. I am starting my spring semester Monday! I am taking Accounting, and Math so I should be very grumpy this semester. Oh yea and I am turning 30 in June! How did this happen? I am seeing all my classmates on Facebook turning 30, and I know my time is coming soon. I feel like I am on a ledge ready to jump off into oldness, grey hair, high blood pressure, and eyeglasses. I am hoping my friends throw me a huge 30th birthday (HINT HINT!!)

I didn't do any of my resolutions from last year. I still one day want to be more organized, learn to sew, have time to do my pinterest projects, exercise, find a house to buy, or build one, and have some savings. Those things are always in the back of my head. 

For now, I am going to focus on the now. Work threw finishing school, and finding my dream job, watching Wade grow, and learn. We are focusing on potty training. I have been giving him an Oreo each time he poops in the potty, but he just thinks every time he poops he gets an Oreo. Then he has a meltdown when I don't give him a Oreo  This potty training thing might take awhile. So we will see what the year my last year of my 20's brings me. 

Happy New Year and Happy Last Days of My Youth!!  

Wade playing with his trucks and tractors

We made it!

We made it ONE year of marriage down! 


Marriage is very hard! It is something you have to work at everyday. I love Nick very much more than he knows, but some days it is a challenge. We have very different personalities. We were raised very different so when I think we should do something one way and he thinks the other. Nicholas has a very strong personality, and I am more of a whatever kind of person . If you know what I mean.  Everything always seems to work out I think when you love someone you just have to give in sometimes. (I think I give in a little more haha) We didn't do the whole get married enjoy each other and have kids. We did what most people do these days have a baby then get married. Which for us was ok we are very lucky to have such a perfect son. Which brought us closer together so we could get married. I never thought of getting married again until I had Wade. It is nice to have a little family of my own. We have a lot of plans for our future which is very exciting. 


Like I said earlier some days are a challenge. A great friend of mine sent me this 30 day Husband Challenge. http://www.reviveourhearts.com/articles/30-day-husband-encouragement-challenge/

29 years of experience

This is the day I thought would never come....My 29th birthday. It is just weird to me that I have been on the earth that long. This month I have been thinking about all the things that have happened to me in 29 years. My childhood was spent on the farm. Playing with my brother and neighbor kids. My brother and I helped work cows, milked cows, racked hay, pretty much did whatever my parents told us too. There was no getting out of it. Working hard taught my brother and I about hard work. My childhood was boring I think I don't remember a lot. I do remember I loved dance class, playing basketball, and being a cheerleader. I wasn't the best at any of them, but I liked it and that was all that mattered to me. My teenage years were hard, and I don't even like to think of them.Through the years I have had many different jobs, and made so many great friends.I have lost friends through the years, but that is how life is you lose some, but you gain some good ones. It wasn't until I turned 24 that I finally felt happy with myself, and not long after met Mr. Harper. 

                      This is me at age 24! 

I have pretty much just skimmed though life not having any goals. Not until I had my son I realized I should do something with my life. Maybe I should grow up go to college, build a house, and even save money. It took about 27 years to figure that out. Hopefully it won't take 27 more years to finish all that. 


I do know for 29 years I have had very supportive parents, and a great big brother. I didn't always like them or even want to be around them. Seems like now I am around them almost everyday. I am so thankful for all of my family and friends. 


Next year I will be 30!!! I plan on using my thirties to complete all my goals, and maybe have another baby. :) 

First trip to NaNa Carolyn's house

Last Monday Nick and I upped and decided to take a little trip down south to see Nick's Grandma Carolyn. I realized we have never taking him down there, and it's been since Christmas since she has seen him. Saturday morning we packed up and headed south EARLY. We stopped by each of Nick's grandparents house on the way. We finally made it to Rogers, Arkansas!

First thing we did was go eat! Guess who got to drive Nana's new Bug! It drives like a dream...I zipped through town finally making it to some little Mexican restaurant. It hit the spot...Wade ate a ton of chicken and chips and salsa. He danced to the Mexican music playing and watch the soccer game on TV. He also left a huge mess that I didn't have to clean up! We left there and went shopping Nana bought Wade some shoes. Wade looooves shoes he had fun looking at all of them and running wild. He also got a weird ball, a t-ball set, and a little car. When we got back home Wade played with his t-ball set and Nick and I planted some flowers and trimmed some scrubs ( she put us to work) Wade helped a lot actually picking up stuff and putting it in the trash.We stayed up late Grandma made me watch a horrible scary movie. So I had to stay up even later and watch something non-scary so I wouldn't have nightmares!

Sunday was a lazy day Nana made breakfast than later Nick grilled some steaks in the pouring rain. Wade wanted outside so bad we let him play in the rain. Our weekend came to an end and we headed back to Missouri. We stopped at DQ and we all got milk shakes. Something about Wade drinking his own milk shake makes me sad. He is growing up before my eyes. I love weekends spent spoiled by Grandma's I hope Wade remembers these special times.