He can't take his eyes...

...off her fries!

Model Behavior

I sent this pic to my bff on the 4th, and she and her hubby said Annie looks like a model with her shaved head. I agree :)

Me and my Teddy

10 points if you get my title! ;)

Annie is in love with her Jersey bear. It still cracks me up that she named him Jersey. Lol

I put him near her yesterday, and she picked him up and put her arm around him while watching a movie. I did not aid in this pose- it's true love y'all!

Spoiled (not so) Rotten

Right before her hospital stint, my Mom and sis sent Annie a package filled with Minnie, Belle, Tiana and lollipops. Filled I tell ya! I never posted pics because her hospitalization/surgery kinda took center stage. We were both ecstatic and thankful!

Then they sent her one post surgery. Opening my door today to a Disney.Store box... I about cried!

Annie sleeps with beanie baby versions of Mickey and Minnie. She loves them, and you can tell cause they are not that old and are already looking worn.

Well a few months I spotted princess beanies, but passed because they'd just get dirty.

I regretted that decision greatly!

Annie has been BEGGING for a Belle! I bought her a baby Belle, (like her baby Tiana), but they're kinda hard-not something you want to cuddle up to at night.

I searched every toys r us and Disney store where I live and in Dallas. Yes, every.last.one! Poor Paul! Lol

Not one Belle! Not one! They had Tiana, but I wanted to get the set together.

So, my Mom and sis sent Annie, not one, but 2 sets of the beanie baby Belle and Tiana! One to ware out in bed and another to keep pretty and play with gently. :) They also sent a set of the large beanie baby versions of Belle and Tiana! Also, a mini Belle Barbie type doll, and a normal size Belle Barbie type doll-both with accessories!

Annie was ecstatic and I fought back tears! She kept saying, "I need to open my present," and she'd open a new box. :)

Smiles all around our house tonight! To say I'm happy my quest is over us an understatement! Lol I'm sure Paul's even happier about that than I am. :) And Annie is happily cuddled up with Minnie, Mickey, Belle and Tiana...could life get any better for her?! ;)

Thanks Nana Nell and Auntay! Y'all went above and beyond again! We love y'all are we're so thankful!

I Hate Minky

The state of Texas does not allow bumpers, or pillows, or stuffed animals-really anything- in the crib along with your baby.

Since Annie is no longer a baby, (and she's no longer a concern of the state), :) I can load up her crib with anything. :)

She's 2 and a half-most kids get transitioned to a big kids bed. Well, she's the size of a one year old and can't walk. I do not foresee a transition anytime soon.

I just bought her a new crib, and decided to make bumpers for it myself. I followed no pattern- I just winged it.

Please excuse the less than stellar pics. Once I get internet at this house, I'll do an official post with nice pics. For now, her are some cell phone pics to hold you over. ;)

*though it's hard to see, the reds do match- her sheets are red gingham, (I bought them and it looked like a larger gingham online-boo!), so in this pic they look lighter.

*I hate minky fabric. I've never used it before, and I don't plan to use it again! It's a pain!

*I bought the yellow quilt from http://orphanwares.com 100%.of the proceeds from this quilt, (and all the other crafts on that site) go towards feeding orphans!

It Happens

While in Dallas, her grandma bought her this cute new outfit. I tried to get pics, but she was not having it! Seeing Annie cry is a rare occurrence though. This was post surgery, and her body was freaking out a bit with all the meds she was on!

PS, she's 2.5. Guess what size this outfit is.

Go on, guess.

6-9mths :) I love having a tiny baby!

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