Today Annie turned 10 (10 on the 10th)!! I can't believe it. All of a sudden my little baby isn't such a baby anymore. Our little Annie, Nannie-girl, Nie-Nie, Annie-Bo-Bannie is growing up and there's nothing we can do about it, but just watch and enjoy the moments (which are many)...and smile.
There are a million reasons to love Annie. She is laughing when no one else "gets it" , she's the first one out there introducing herself (like she did as a 4 yr. old) "Hi, I'm Annie. I'm four and I'm really fun!", she is such a support to me and her 5 siblings, she never minds how I like to play with her hair, she is intense and interested--as her teacher told me, "The class will get rowdy. And then, I look over at Annie and she is zeroed in...totally focused." The picture of her looking at the flannel board is so "classic Annie." She is a learner and observer and doesn't miss a single beat...I love that about her. I love how she draws, giggles, and likes to be a part of the action. She is definitely one in a million. Most of all, she opened my world to motherhood...my heart and life will never be same.
I love you sweet Annie. Happy, Happy Birthday! (She has actually been sick for the last few days. We had a movie marathon today. We hope to enjoy her dessert tomorrow when she's feeling better!)
(I couldn't resist taking a picture of this jar filled with rocks left on the kitchen counter...cracked me up. My kids have been using these rocks for all sorts of "props" lately. Childhood...there's nothing like it!)
10 comments:
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it's almost impossible to believe that you have a 10 year old! annie seems like such a fantastic little girl...a shining star! happy birthday, annie! hope you're feeling better! :)
Happy birthday Annie! I thought about her yesterday. Hope she gets better soon. I remember Annie introducing herself as a 4 year old! She is so sweet and fun.
She must have a great Mommy and Daddy since she is such a great girl!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! She is beautiful Alexis!! Looks like her mommy!
Happy birthday, sweet Annie! We sure miss that barely-hair girl we knew so long ago. (and where did all Savannah's curls go? She is practically afro in that pic!)
What a BEAUTIFUL girl! She sounds as much like a little ray of sunshine as her mama! Your family is beautiful--I've been catching up a little and love your insights and quotes ("keep the weeping...etc. in outer darkness"--classic!)
Glad your little one is doing better--so scary!
what a sweet birthday post! your kids will CHERISH these one day, so so much! the jar of rocks made me smile! ah, to be young again. :)
to answer your question about Matt ... he's been BUSY building a restaurant in Del Lago (on the lake) for the past 4 months! For the last month, I swear we didn't see him but a total of an hour a day! Needless to say, we're so glad it's done. :)
I love reading your blog alexis!! I'm SO glad we found each other! your family is just beautiful in every way!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNIE!!!! You're such a beautiful girl. Now that you're 10, I'll bet you have even more cool dance moves you can teach me.
The jar of rocks cracked me up because right now, I have a Cup of rocks on the table- I'm not sure why.
Alexis, your posts are so special-I really feel the joy you have for your life and your family. Its very inspiring- and fun to read, too. We love you all.
What a special girl! I love the candle in the cereal. Fun idea! I enjoy keeping up with you guys!
Happy Birthday Annie! WAY TO MAKE IT!!!(Just Kidding) Glad you came to the family!
Uncle Tom and Aunt Shauna say happy birthday too!
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