Little Preschooler!

Annie started back to school and she is so happy to be back! She loves talking about all of her friends and especially Ben, her boyfriend! At any mention of school the name Ben comes up multiple times!
Since she is in the 2 year old class this year they go to music class one day and library the other day! She is so excited to tell us about her day! Her teacher said she is awesome! And, she whispered it while other parents were standing around. That's how I know she's telling the truth! She would have said it loud if she was going to tell every parent that! It was a proud Mommy moment!

July was a pretty busy month and I didn't make any posts at all! Here are just a few pics from July- enjoy! :)

Mom decided since it was so hot outside we would take a trip to Chuck E. Cheese. The girls had a blast and I have to admit it was actually a pretty good trip considering it was CEC! We went early one morning and it wasn't too busy which was nice because you could easily spot the girls!

Morning and Annie playing air hockey! They are such cheaters!

They both slid it and stopped it with their hands.

Rules or no rules, they had fun!

Poor MaeLing! When will they learn?

MaeLing really wasn't choking Annie. She was just doing what we told

her, "Hold onto Annie so we can get a picture!". Annie was ready to play!

One word- Trouble!

She used the majority of her tokens on the carousel!

Annie petting Elvis at the Christmas in July boat parade!

I love this face!

Being silly during a picture with MeMomma and G Daddy!

Woo-hoo! New Barbie Jeep!

She likes to sit and dance to the radio rather than driving!

Fourth of July grill out at Papa and Nana's house!

Nana and Annie on the fourth!

Little Swimmer!

Annie is loving summer and all things water related, especially swimming! We've been to the fountains at the Streets of Indian Lake a couple of times and she has had a blast! We have to lure her out with promises of ice cream and special treats! Last week it was a trip to Maggie Moo's, which we all enjoyed! Annie has been getting in Nana and Papa's pool almost everyday that she is there and absolutely loves it! We get in our pool on the weekends and have so much fun! She is learning to float, doggie paddle and attempts to swim, which is funny to watch in a backyard blow-up pool! Check her out in these pictures!

Annie and Mitch on Father's Day! I

loved this one because she was smiling at him!

Annie and Mames at Nana and Papa's

on Father's Day!

Here goes Morgan!


Uh-oh! Here they go!!



They love it!

Annie says "Watch me, face first!"

She makes a big splash, wipes her face off and

does it all over again!

Little cutie! I'm jealous of her tan!

Love that face- "okay, take my picture already!"

Summer School Crush!

This was Annie's first week of her MDO summer session. We started talking about going back to school last week to try and prepare her a little bit just in case she was hesitant. At the first mention of "school" Annie's first response was "Ben!" with a a cheesy grin and thrill of excitement in her voice. After that she mentioned "Allie and Harper" too but, they were obviously not as important as Ben! Annie had a crush on Ben in the spring and was always talking about him, apparently she still does! We were hoping Ben was going to be there since that was all she talked about. I had to work so my sister took her on Tuesday and she wasn't sure if she saw Ben in her class or not. So, we went straight to the source and asked Annie. My Mom asked Annie what color hair Ben has and she answered "brown", which is correct! Then she went on to tell Nana that Ben has blue eyes! Oh my goodness! She also told Mitch the same thing that night! We are not sure what Ben's feelings about Annie are but, another little boy in her class, Caden, was always talking about Annie to his Mom! I guess that's how it goes though! Who would have thought my sweet, baby girl would have her first crush at 2!!

Sweet Summertime!

Here are just a few pics from the beginning of our summer. I'll post more later!

Morgan, MaeLing, and Annie at Vacation Bible School!

They loved it!

Memomma trying to teach Annie to fish!


She's a pro!

Triple Trouble! Fresh out of the bath after

some swimming pool fun!

Cutie!

Celebrating Nicky's birthday and Father's

day with my family!

Pigtails and a big girl bed!

I feel like every time I post something I am always talking about a milestone or some new "big girl" accomplishment that Annie has achieved. Every day she becomes more of a kid and less of a little girl! :( Don't get me wrong, not that I don't want her to grow up but, just not so fast! Some things about her growing up are nice. She is very independent and can help herself and us a lot of times too (which is nice!). I also love how she learns something new every day! She can literally learn a brand new song in a day! It's amazing! Well, now that you listened to me talk about how smart, wonderful, cute, etc....she is, here are some pictures of her newest "big girl" accomplishment. (not the pigtails, I just love her hair in them and it is finally long enough again!)

I'm pretty sure I would still think she was the

cutest even if she wasn't mine!

Annie's 1st night in her big bed! Goodbye toddler bed, hello queen size!
Look at all that room to stretch out!

She loves the bed! Now, if we could just get her to LOVE the potty!

Prayers please!

Ready for sunshine!

My sweet baby girl has been sick for almost an entire week! We are all SO ready for her to feel better again! I took her to see Dr. Johnson last Thursday to discover that Annie had her very first ear infection. :( I am so thankful that she had over two years before ever having one but, I am ready to be done with this one! On top of the ear infection, she has a stomach virus or really bad reaction to the antibiotic. Whichever one, it is horrible. She has been so pitiful with the exception of Saturday and Sunday morning for a little bit. It is beautiful outside and we have been stuck in the house watching Barney of all things for days now! I'm praying that she is on the mend today! She has had a little bit of energy and has actually kept some food down! Yay!! We are ready for sunshine and outside play time!

So pitiful!

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! We hope you all had a great day of celebration. Here are some more pictures from our Easter.

Annie opening her basket the Easter Bunny left for her at

Nana and Papa's house!

Checking out MaeLing's basket! Little Miss Nosey!

Ready to hunt for some eggs! I think there were
160+ for the three of them!

Concentration.

"Candy !!!"

Pretty cute for the first shot!

It wouldn't be Easter without a hayride right?!

Hello!

Not too bad for a self-timer with a 2 year old!


Too cute for words! Love her!