For Taylor’s birthday, I gave him a book that had pictures of Harper and I around downtown Austin, holding up signs that had reasons why he is so lovable on them. We did this a few weekends ago, with Lindsey’s help, on pretty much the coldest day ever because we had no other options. We were freezing and Harper got through about half the signs when she decided she was done and we’d just have to deal with it. I was so excited to give him his gift because it was pretty much like what he did to propose to me, but with an added bonus- Harper! TALK ABOUT CUTE.
So, last night, I give him his present. Right when he flips to the first page, he laughs and says, “This is exactly what I am doing for your birthday!!!”
WHAT?!
Seriously. Exactly. My birthday isn’t for another 9 days but he didn’t want me to think that he just went out and copied me so he came out with it. Him and Harper went out last weekend and took sneaky birthday pictures, holding signs with reasons why they loved me- and he is making it in to a book. Printed by the same place.
Great minds think alike? Could we be more meant for each other?
My favorite part of this story is thinking about Harper. I love to imagine her having adult thoughts and in this scenario, she’d be taking both sets of pictures going, “My parents are dumb-asses.”
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You three are so sweet and adorable. This gift is such a great idea. :] Great job! I hope we get to see what Taylor did for your book :]
By amanda smith on 02.11.10 10:57 am | Permalink
this is too funny! Poor Harper traipsing around Austin with signs….what great gifts for her Mommy and Daddy!
By Barbara on 02.11.10 11:14 am | Permalink
The fact that both you and your husband made the same gift without the other knowing, is probably the most adorable thing I’ve ever heard.
By anne on 02.11.10 11:24 am | Permalink
This is kind of the most adorable story in the entire world.
By Jane on 02.11.10 11:44 am | Permalink
That story KILLS me! You ARE made for each other.
By Bonnie Berry on 02.11.10 12:47 pm | Permalink
I love the idea of Harpy thinking that. Cuties. THE LOT OF YOU.
By Jen on 02.11.10 1:19 pm | Permalink
this is amazing! i love it!!
By pam on 02.11.10 1:53 pm | Permalink
Oh my god I totally teared up when I read this post because of how goddamn cute it is! AND I DONT EVEN KNOW YOU OR TAYLOR. So that’s pretty rediculous.
By Grace on 02.11.10 3:10 pm | Permalink
So inspiring! I hope I get to experience something like that one day! I am off to Paris tomorrow, maybe I’ll find him there;)
By Linda marie on 02.11.10 4:34 pm | Permalink
LOVE this Leah! You two are so meant to be
Actually, you THREE are so meant to be.
I may have to steal this idea
By Amber on 02.11.10 4:36 pm | Permalink
again, you guys are ADORABLE. this is such a lovely, thoughtful idea!
By victoria on 02.11.10 9:09 pm | Permalink
Bahaha, I wish Harpo could talk. Well, I know she will, I mean right now.
I love how much you and Taylor operate on the same wavelength.
By Mallory on 02.11.10 10:10 pm | Permalink
The best gifts don’t come from the store, they come from the heart. Well done to both of you!
By One of your admirer's on 02.12.10 6:56 am | Permalink
best story ever.
By lana on 02.12.10 8:14 am | Permalink
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