Today is my 31st birthday and it was a great way to celebrate by having an ultrasound and finding out that we are expecting a baby boy! Anna Claire isn't so sure about celebrating my birthday (every day should be her birthday!) and isn't convinced she is having a "brudder." She has insisted to most this week that she is having a SISTER! Hopefully the news will sink in before June. :-)
Christmas has an entirely different feel and meaning now that we have Anna Claire in our lives. The excitement and joy has returned to a holiday that has otherwise, over the years, been overcome by necessity and habit. We enjoyed every second of the season with our little one. She adored putting the decorations up and is obsessed with our Christmas tree as well as the little, pink tree that is set up in her room. She insists on having it on when she goes to bed each night. She has enjoyed all of the songs, treats and excitement that the holiday brings and just last week she helped me make "Ginger-man cookies" as she says.
Christmas morning she was shocked as she came around the corner to see what Santa had left. She loved opening gifts at home, at Grandmom's house and at Honey and Poppy's house... whether they were actually for her, was beside the point. This year she received a load of wonderful gifts including, Barbie's, a Barbie House,a Barbie car, a race track, a play dough factory, a princess tent, a stylish scarf, books and clothes... just to name a few! I think we have a lot to look forward to next year!
A picture paints a thousand words. Anna Claire simply does not like Santa! However, she did manage to ask him for a Barbie house, so she understands that he is the man that delivers the goods. Maybe 2011 will be our year with Santa?
Anna Claire is proud to report that she will become a big sister around June 28th!
On November 10th, my sweet and precious Granddaddy took his last breath. It has been a long and hard-fought battle and at this point, even through the sadness, we are all grateful that the suffering has ended. I am fortunate to have spent a lot of time with him over the years and most importantly, recently. He was the most loving, proud and supportive Grandfather and Great-Grandfather and I only wish that our future nieces, nephews and children could experience his love.
Our trip last month to Amelia Island will forever be one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I am so blessed to have had a Granddady like JD Layton and I am so happy that Anna Claire was granted the opportunity to love him and feel his love.
Anna Claire had a wonderful Halloween with friends! This year she was truly amazed by the costumes (especially her own) and the act of giving and receiving candy. Holidays are so much fun! Below are a few photos from our fun dressing up and hanging out with friends. Pictured with AC are Lyla Welch and Sophia Williams.
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