My beautiful Anna

You are the the peace maker, always willing to compromise or share with your brothers and sister. You are also the little mother, smothering Chloe and Zac with more attention than they want.

One favorite memory is of your Preschool teacher commenting that the kids in the class show you their artwork first for approval (a spot usually reserved for the teacher). But, I could tell she did not mind, because you had won a special place in her heart--just like you manage to with anyone you meet.

I also love the fact that for the first several weeks of school you would come running home to tell me how you had made ANOTHER friend. I meet parents at school functions, and they have all heard about "Anna."

Thanks for being my little tender heart.

PS I am OK with you turning seven. I just dread the day that you turn 13. Oh, the emotions!!!

My Buddy!!!

Thats my tough little buddy. OK he is not really tough, but he tries. Today he got a little banged up at recess--hit the four score wall. He is OK, but he did have to call to talk to me. It broke my heart to only be able to talk to him on the phone. I had to tell him he will be OK, when I don't even get to see him, or be there to give him a hug. Dumb, thats a mom's job. Now I get the to spend the rest of the day missing my buddy, knowing he is fine, but still fussing.

A little longing..

BFF!!!!

Just another picture that makes me happy.

This was the first day of school August 2009, when they were both a little nervous about the day. Where do they turn for support? I love their choice. When I can't be there to calm the nerves, it is nice to know that they are looking out for each other.

A little pick me up...

How I wish I had a small portion of the spunk she carries. This was taken over a year ago, but I can't help but smile when I see the picture.

Save the Date...

I can't figure out how to paste the link, but I can GUARANTEE this is where my husband will be June 18th. We just hope #5 does not chose that day to come into our home. Dad would sure hate to miss something like his child's birth, but choices must be made. Just a bit of trivia...Do you realize that Toy Story 2 came out over 13 years ago. Luckily it was released to VHS (you remember those terrible things, right?) the day before my husband went into the MTC, October 30, 1996. That was a close one, to think my husband almost had to postpone his mission. Luckily, he had a good mother that ran out and bought it for him before he left.