Being Sick is No Fun!

As many of you already know, Anna Claire became quite ill late Saturday night with a stomach virus and by Monday morning she was not doing well and was admitted to the hospital to be treated for dehydration. We stayed over night and got released Tuesday night. It was a difficult 72 hours and she continues to recover, but the worst part is certainly over! She was not a fan of the hospital and is now terrified of doctors and nurses. Getting the IV put in was quite traumatic for her and for Mommy and Daddy as well! Our subsequent pediatric visits are sure to be interesting. We return to the Pedatric office on Friday for a check up.

We are thankful that her health is returning and can't wait to see her running and jumping again in a few days! After a much more restful night of sleep, she was up this morning eating a bit, drinking water on her own will and even playing a little! I woke up to her saying "up, mommy, up... please." I am so relieved to see that she is on the mend. Thank you for all of the warm wishes and concern. Anna Claire has wonderful friends and family!

Party Dress and Pretty Shoes

This weekend Anna Claire attended her first wedding! She was thrilled about putting on her "party dress" and "pretty shoes." We have a girly girl on our hands! Anna Claire actually sat through the ceremony without being disruptive, thanks to a bag of tricks I brought along. I was so proud of her! She had a great time visiting and dancing at the reception... and then she came home to unveil a stomach virus. See the "after" photo from earlier today. We are hoping she is on the mend and will be dancing in no time!

Congrats to Brad's cousin, Whitney and her husband John!

Cousin Jack

Drew, Ashley and Jack are here visiting from Scotland. We have had a great time visiting and can't wait to see them again this week. Anna Claire and Jack haven't seen eachother since they were about 6 months old, but they became fast friends!

Father's Day

We had a great Father's Day this year and surprised Daddy with a few gifts and a great dinner. Anna Claire has mastered the phrase "I dove Daddy." I love Daddy too!

Chatter Box

Anna Claire is talking constantly these days! I only catch every other word, but lately she has really started asking me for what she wants and telling me what to do. Ha. She repeats a LOT so we are constantly guarding our language. She now says "Please" and "Gank you" on a regular basis and understand the context. She is recognizing many family members and friends by name and knows the words for many household and common objects. I am amazed on a daily basis!

Here is a recent video clip of her "reading" a book and chatting. It is a bit long... sorry!

Dancing Queen

Just a couple of short clips of Anna Claire dancing... a little singing too!

Bow-Head

Anna Claire entertained herself with hairbows this evening and I had to grab my camera and share. Can you say BOW-HEAD? You will also notice quite a shiner in these photos. In the midst of Caitlin's rehearsal dinner last weekend, Anna Claire had a run-in with a wooden chair and the result was a bruised and swollen eye. Not a fun way to end the party! Thankfully, it doesn't seem to bother her one bit and is healing day by day, but it sure does look painful!

I think you will agree, she is still pretty cute, even with a black eye!

Wedding Bells

The past several days have been filled with fun and family! Anna Claire's new fave word is "Party." Everything related to a party is "pretty" including shoes and dresses. Ha.

Last Wednesday Uncle Chris arrived and spent the night, then Thursday we greeted Alex and Alex 2 (as AC refers to MB)at the airport and headed to Danville to celebrate Caitlin and Paco's wedding weekend. We had a great time Thursday evening at the Griffin's house, then enjoyed a beautiful bridesmaid luncheon on Friday and a fabulous rehearsal dinner at Honey and Poppy's house Friday evening. While we were in Danville Anna Claire got to visit with her Great Grandmommy and Grandaddy or as she calls him "Dad-Daddy." We had a great time visiting with friends and family from near and far. Saturday we delivered Anna Claire to her Grandmom and Aunt Kelly and she had a great time spending the night with them while Mommy and Daddy enjoyed the wedding and reception. Caitlin was a beautiful bride and we wish the happy couple all of the best!

Sunday we returned home and had a great time at Riley Kate's 1st birthday party! This evening we enjoyed visiting with the Welch fam and I snapped a few shots of Lyla and Anna Claire playing in the bath! I will post pics of the wedding festivus when I receive them... I am relying on Poppy for some shots of AC in her "pretty shoes and pretty dress." Enjoy the fun video of Ac playing with her Dad-daddy and all of the cute pics. More to come!