Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Whew!!

Kerry has changed jobs!! He starts his new job tonight at 10:30pm. It has been a very uncomfortable situation the past 2 weeks with him not working. I say not working, he's been helping Momma at the Arena and helping Cliff do whatever is needed of him, but it's not the same pay by any means. His new job will only be a 27 cent per hour pay cut, which is no big deal, his benefits will be better and cheaper, and instead of driving to Smyrna everyday, he will be driving right inside of Murfreesboro, so it cuts down on the drive time as well. He seems very excited!!! I'm trying to be excited for him, but it's hard because Claire and I have gotten so used to him being at home when we are, that it's going to be hard for us to get used to Daddy not being home all night. We will manage, but I don't really like it!! ; )

The good thing is that he can now be at all her pictures sessions and her Dr. appointments, even though he doesn't want to. I told him that he may have to go with me to her 4m checkup in August, if Momma is not able to go. He asked if he could wait in the waiting room and I said no. He frowned at me and just shook his head. He doesn't like to see Anna Claire in pain, but who does!!!

Keep a watch out!! The photographer will be at the house of Friday for Anna Claire's 3m pictures. I'll let you know as soon as they are on-line. I have a link posted to the left. If you live in Middle TN you should really check her out!! She's done our engagement and wedding pictures, my bridal portraits, my maternity pictures, Anna Claire's first day in the world, and her newborn pictures. We have her paid up until Anna Claire starts kindergarten. She is AWESOME!!!!!

Sunday, July 29, 2007

Visiting with Great Grandparents

This weekend Anna Claire went to visit her Great Granddaddy at the nursing home. Kerry and Anna Claire waited out front, while I surprised Grandaddy (Anna Claire's Great Granddaddy) with our visit. Last time Granddaddy saw her, he was very hesitant to hold her, so he chose not too. This visit was better, he was very anxious to hold her, which was very exciting for me!!! Granny of course holds her every time she sees her, but this was a very momentous occasion because this is Granddaddy's first time to hold his very own Great Granddaughter!! One lady was out in the lobby and made the comment, your Grandfather has all girls!! Kerry has already made the comment that he is surrounded by 4 generations of WOMEN!!!! I have posted some pictures of them together!!




As some of you already know, Granddaddy, Anna Claire's Great Granddaddy, has been diagnosed with colon cancer. Please say a little prayer for him. He goes for all of his test this week and if they can get all of the test done, they want to do surgery Friday to remove the mass on his colon. Once this is done, they will be able to see if it has spread anywhere else.

He has been my Hero since I was a little girl.......

Thursday, July 26, 2007

3 Months Old

Happy 3 Month Birthday to Anna Claire!!!
This time exactly 3 months ago, I had just given birth to Miss Anna Claire at 7:51am. She has changed so much!!!



Anna Claire at 8:06am on Thursday, April 26, 2007
15 Minutes Old








Anna Claire at 8:06am on Thursday, July 26, 2007

3 Months Old

Please excuse the picture clarity.... I asked Kerry to take a picture of her at exactly 8:06am. She was asleep in our bed and he didn't want to turn on the light. I had to do some work on the picture to be able to see her.

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Nothing Like a Jumperoo!!

New Hair Bows!!!








We finally received the hair bows that I ordered off of E-Bay this past weekend!! I was so excited that I immediately started changing Anna Claire's clothes and putting different bows on her head. She has no hair, so I had to order the bows on the stretchy headbands. Anna Claire doesn't seem to mind them. I was able to change her clothes 3 times before she got aggravated with me. Once we finished she passed out in the recliner, but only for about 15 minutes!!

How cute am I in my new outfit that my Granny bought me, sitting in the rocking chair that Mommy had when she was a little girl!!



Napping after my fashion show with my favorite blanket, in my favorite sleep spot, Daddy's recliner!!!

What Happens At Granny's,

Ahh yes, stays at Granny's!!! Anna Claire is staying with her Granny daily, until she is two years old, and then we plan to get her in to daycare, not that Momma couldn't handle her after she turns two, we just want her to interact with other children before she starts school. Plus, I'm sure Momma / Granny will need a break by then because I'm pretty sure Anna Claire is going to be a handful!!! She's already a chatter box!! Anyway, she loves her Granny so much and of course Granny lets her have whatever she wants, including ice cream, brownies, and suckers!!

Ice Cream!!


Look closely and you can see the brownies on my shirt, if you can get past my tongue, that I can now stick out on command, thanks to my Granny!!



What a Mess!!