Beautiful Anna

Just in case you had any doubt, yes, we do think our little Anna is the most beautiful little girl in the world.  And how could you not?  Just look at her!

We took some new pictures before we headed to church on Sunday because she was just being so darn cute again!  Do you love her bows?!

This weekend was a nice one.  We were home this weekend; we had a graduation party to go to on Saturday, one of my students from my first 8th grade class ever.  It's really hard to believe that I've been teaching for 5 years and that some of my students are graduating now!  Of course the kids at the party were thrilled to see Anna. She played with some other kids there, running around the yard, chasing basketballs and footballs.  She had a great time. 

We love weekends with nothing really big on the agenda, because Anna's free to run around and be her crazy little self without being too restricted with traveling or having to be on a schedule.  This weekend we got some fun pictures and fun stories for our growing girl!

She has developed a great interest in putting things in and taking things out of bags, boxes, bowls, you name it!  Here she is, caught in the act of hiding some puzzle pieces in daddy's lap top case. 

I'm not hiding anything behind my back. 

Good shot of her adorable-ness :)

 She has also figured out how the gate works.  She knows it has something to do with that pin...but she isn't quite tall enough to pop it out.  Thank goodness...we're going to be in big trouble in a couple of inches...we really need to work on going down the stairs.  She's a pro at going up, it's the going down part we're struggling with. 

Ready to dive right in... 

...and fake fall on the floor.  This is one of her latest...pretending to trip and "fall."  She's a goofball.  

 Silly girl!  Excuse her lack of lady-like manners. 

Big smiles!

Today we were playing after school with Anna's favorite toy and best spoken word...Ball.  Here she is getting ready to throw it...she's still working on her form. 

 I said to say "cheese" and she actually did something...I was kind of shocked, but lucky enough to get this picture! 

 Her favorite toys! 

 Good smile. 

 Anna's a ball! 

 Throwing another ball...over her shoulder! 

 Another current trick...hugging!  Anna gives GREAT hugs!  And kisses too!  Hugging her bear...yes he's upside-down! 

 Soo big! 

 Being tickled by mommy!

Pretty girl.

 Big teeth! 

 More giggles!

 And last but not least, Anna was caught in the act.... 

Yes, she pulled the Nilla wafers out of the cupboard, opened the bag, and started eating.  I was watching her...I knew she had the box...but while I was cooking supper, she quickly opened it, turned her back and started eating! 

Well, I have to end there for now, she's going to bang down the office door.  She and daddy were playing so I could get some pictures uploaded, but apparently, my time is up!