Back to Blogging Again

Well, I guess it takes the birth of a second child to get me blogging again! Brielle is such a sweet, happy baby. Its amazing to me how God just opens up another well spring of love with each child. She's so new, but still I can't imagine not having her. Her sweet snuggles and smiles brighten my day when I get home from work... along with my dancing Anna. I've been lovin' watching her dance around the house pretending to be Angelina Ballerina. Mmm! I just love them so much!

My grandma used to sing a song called. "I See the Moon," to me every time I spent the night with her as a kid. I remember looking at the moon and listening to Grandma sing that song. I felt so loved. I've taught Anna this song and I know it won't have the same significance that it has to me, but it still makes my heart happy to hear her sing it. Here is a video of Anna singing, "I See the Moon.

Singing and Dancing

Anna has started trying to sing! She also dances while she plays the piano. Enjoy the video!

Fall Update!

Here is a picture of Anna and her daycare teacher, Ms. Lynette. This Halloween, Anna dressed up as a girl alligator. We took her to Babies R' Us and that was the one she picked out. Dave's parents came into town this weekend and all of us went to the Arboreteum together. We had a blast. Enjoy the pictures on the link below.

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Anna's First Craft

Anna has been coloring now for a while, but during Kid's Club tonight, she made her first ever craft. She kept trying to pull the glued fish crackers off again to eat them. I am not going to lie to you, she was successful a couple of times. Her is a picture of her creation. Anna also did a really good job at following along with the hand motions during song time and aerobics... well really well for an 18 month old baby:)

Block Party

We had an outreach block party for our church, I thought you might enjoy watching David in the dunk tank.

New Dress Shoes

During the tax-free weekend we bought Anna a pair of purple shoes that she loves! Every time she puts them on she stares and points at them! It is very cute to watch her walk with an extra spring in her step. I expected her to do this later in life, it just caught us off guard that she would be doing that now. I think it is the little sparkles on the end of the shoes that she likes so much.

First Big Ouchie!

Anna tripped on her blanket at daycare while playing on the porch. Here is a picture of Anna's first really big ouchie.

First Day of Daycare

Anna started daycare the day after week got back. Anna had a very hard time for a week or so but is doing very well now. She loves the circle time and is now allowed to take her "B" everywhere with her. (Her "B" is her blanket.) Being allowed to take "B" with her made all the difference, thank you mom for making an exact replica of the one she has at home. It definitely has been a life saver!

FL Trip Pics

My mom turned fifty while we were in FL. Here are some pictures of the fun times we had on our trip! Just click on the link below

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Cousin Fun

In August, we went to visit my family in FL. Anna loved seeing everyone particularily her cousins! Here is a video of some cousin lovin'.

Play Date with Kiersten, Kaitlyn, and Christy

Today we went to the mall with Kiersten, Kaitlyn, and Christy. We played on the playground and had lunch. We had a great time! Anna was not ready to go even though it was way past her naptime!

Play Date with Cory and Penny

Yesterday, we got to go swimming and have lunch with Cory and Penny! We had a great time! Anna really loves the pool!

New Haircut

Going back to work inspired me to chop off my hair. Here is a picture :) It isn't exactly what I was wanting, but it was close enough. Prep-time will definitely be less in the morning.

Anna's Chair

One of Anna's favorite things right now is her new little chair. She pulls it along everywhere... as well as her "B" (blanket). The other day she pulled her chair into her little tent. We got it on video. This is how she typically plays through out the day.

This Week in Pictures

We have had a pretty busy and exciting week. David is candidating at our church to become the pastor and I got a full-time job teaching first grade at the school I worked at last year. Click on the link below to see some pics from this week.

http://picasaweb.google.com/Spot3981/WeekOfJuly12th

Pizza Snatcher

David and I were going over our finances together and eating some pizza on Sunday. We left the room to go get a drink. When we got back in the room we found Anna on the chair eating pizza too!

Swimming

Anna and I have gone to the pool several times this week. On Sunday, we all got to go together as a family. Here is a video of Anna trying to swim!

Anna Loves Spaghetti

Anna really enjoyed her spaghetti last Friday night.

Anna's Wake Up Game

Every morning and most of the time when I get her up after her nap, Anna plays a game with me. I walk in and ask her if she is ready to get up and at that point she drops down and pretends to be sleeping, sometimes she pulls the covers over her. It is pretty funny. Here is a video:)

4th of July Pictures

Here is a photo from the 4th of July! Click on the link below to see more!

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