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!