Anna Claire is certainly a girly-GIRL! Lately she is obsessed with shoes, princess dresses" and just about anything shiny, fluffy or sparkly! If we are leaving the house she checks her hair for a bow and if I have forgotten it she will exclaim "bow, mommy!" Lately she has been interested in having her hair in ponytail or pigtails and even asks for "tail, mommy." I think we are in trouble! 
Ok,so it's almost the 4th of August, but here are some good shots of Anna Claire in her patriotic gear celebrating Independence Day with family and friends. We had a great time at a picnic at Andover with Corianne or as AC says, "Cayenne" and all of the Riekers. Anna Claire and Cayenne danced with the band and were amazed by the fireworks. AC seemed frightened and excited at the same time and has since mentioned "wireworks" every day! She says "wireworks. boooom. pretty. sky." We also enjoyed some time at the park and the pool that weekend.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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