hard day

Elizabeth was rewarded with Silly String for stamping her foot at me and later throwing Uno cards onto the stack when she lost a game with a babysitter.  Still not sure how that unfolded since I bang on about not rewarding bad behavior.  

It made for cute photos but did not improve a certain attitude.  After serious bed time counseling, our sweet girl returned the next day.  Let's hope she is here to stay.  

welcome, Annabella

This precious angel was born Friday, June 26th.

Elizabeth was thrilled to hold her.  And completely shocked, since we hissed "Do not dare touch the baby or breathe on her!" on the way into the hospital.  Annabella's Daddy insisted that Elizabeth wash her hands and hold the baby.  That's his hand spotting the hold on the left of the photo.

Welcome to the world, Annabella Marie.  We are so happy you are here.

birthday splash

The birthday keeps on getting better.  My friends surprised me with a cake (see cute "?" candle), champagne, flowers and funny card.  We also had baked brie and rice krispie treats.  I may like rice krispie treats as much as rides.  Homemade, please.  The ones packaged in blue wrappers do not tempt me.  Actually, that is a good thing.

Jill, Colleen and LA.
Dawn, Colleen and LA.
Dawn, Warren, and LA.  
Susan was having a baby, Carrie was hosting a rehearsal dinner, and Wendy had to work.  Children were in the backyard sprinkler.

Cheers!