18 Month Pictures

Rhonda took us to the Knoxville Botanical Gardens Monday night for Anna's 18 month pictures. It was beautiful there and a great place for pictures. Thanks Rhonda! We love them all. It is a little harder taking pictures of Anna now that she is older. She has a mind of her own and would rather play in the rocks than smile for pictures. As you can see, Rhonda knows how to work with kids and did a great job getting her to cooperate. Here is just a preview of our photo shoot. I am going to have a hard time deciding which ones to print.

Our Week

We have had a great time this week. Nana was here earlier this week helping Mommy with the yard-sale stuff. Then Mommy went to see Dr. Vick on Wednesday. I had gained 6 lbs. this past month which makes a total of 11 lbs. for this pregnancy so far. As you can see, I gained more this month than I had the previous 5 months combined. Food is starting to taste good and I am no longer throwing up!!!!! Ella is growing and doing great! We can't wait to meet her!

Anna and her "La La"! As soon as Anna woke up from her nap Wednesday, she said "La La" and ran in the kitchen to give her a hug!

Anna LOVES Joel!

Anna and I went to Market Square to meet Daddy for lunch. Anna loved eating outside and seeing all the birds.

Watching the birds and water.

My sweetheart!

Last night we went to Ciaara's 4th birthday party! Anna had so much fun playing in the pools with all the kids. Tish, the party and food was great!

Getting sprayed...


We went back to the zoo today! We had so much fun, but I am glad Daddy was able to go. Mommy gets really tired walking around now. We went to the bird show. Anna loved Einstein.

I wonder what these turtles were doing?

Daddy showing Anna the alligators.

Petting the goat! Anna liked the petting zoo.

Anna and Daddy rode the carousel today. Anna liked it, but didn't smile.

Anna playing doctor at the indoor part of the zoo.

Anna's first powdered donut!

Trip to Kentucky

Anna and I went to my parents' last Wednesday through Saturday for a wedding and my grandmother's birthday. We had a great time visiting with everyone, but missed Daddy. We drove back Saturday night and surprised Joe. He thought we weren't coming home until Sunday, so I think we made his night! Nana came back with us and helped get ready for a yard sale that we are having next weekend. Thanks Nana and Daddy for all your help!

Anna held Dane for about 10 minutes the other day. We could not get her to give him up. She was so sweet and gentle with him. It made me really happy to see how much she likes him. Then when we finally took Dane from her, she said "Give me that baby back!" That is the most words Anna has said together.

Anna with Uncle Cory, Aunt Laura, and Dane

Anna loves playing with the balls on Nana and Poppy's pool table.

Anna loves playing with her babies now. I am glad because Ella will be here before we know it!

Poppy taking Anna for a ride in the wagon.

Now every time we pull in the garage at Nana and Poppy's Anna says "mow".

Catch Up

We were busy last week and I did not have time to post anything. Here are pictures from our trip to Kentucky last weekend and last week.

Ma and Anna

Poppy (yes, now she calls him Poppy), Anna, Ma, and Dane

Mommy with Anna and Dane on the 4th of July!

Anna helping Nana feed Dane.

Anna with Ma and Aunt Janet last Sunday.

Thanks Darcy for watching all 4 kids Friday while Carrie and I had a kid-free lunch!

Now that my back hurts alot, it is Daddy's job to vacuum. Our robot is not working very well right now, so Daddy and Anna worked on it Saturday while Mommy cleaned.

Anna and I went to the beach another day. She is starting to like the sprinklers!

Saturday was Daddy's first chance to go "The Beach" this summer with us. Anna had SO MUCH FUN with Daddy. Mommy had fun just sitting back and watching because my back hurts alot now.

Daddy showing Anna the correct way to swim.

Happy 4th of July!

We headed to Kentucky Thursday afternoon to spend the weekend with my parents. Yesterday we went to Campbellsville to see Aunt Abbie, Uncle Todd, and Tristan. Todd took us out on the lake for Anna's first boat ride. Anna was not afraid at all! Thanks Abbie and Todd for yesterday! Anna had a ball playing with Tristan.

Anna and Daddy ready to head to the lake.

Anna and Daddy on a special dock. Joe and I went to school in Campbellsville and this dock is the where we had one of our first dates. I surprised Joe for his birthday a few weeks after week started dating with a candlelit picnic.

Our family...

Swimming in the lake.

Uncle Todd let Anna drive the boat!

Tristan and Anna in their almost matching bathing suits.

Tristan cheesing for Aunt Sara.

We let the girls play a few minutes after the lake. As you can see, Anna was wiped out from a fun day at the lake!

No way of keeping Anna awake on the 5 minute drive back to Abbie's.

Abbie and I are 4 days apart in our due dates. Whose belly looks bigger?

Tristan loving on Anna!

Sweet Cousins!