Can't Stop Dancin'!

Anabelle had another dance recital at school last night -- her best one yet! Here are some pictures of her doing her routine with her fellow classmates:





And afterwards, a lot of people came over and the dancing continued at our house!


"OK, now everyone lift your arms and move your weight from foot to foot. That's it!"

Anabelle's Wedding Hairdo

DSC02951, originally uploaded by John Jakala.

Anabelle looked pretty cute in her flower girl dress with her hair all done up (even if it kept coming undone -- nothing can hold her hair for long) on Sunday for Michael and Mandy's wedding. Thanks for arranging the appointment, Mandy, and congratulations!!

700th Post!!!!

Wow, that's a lot of cute pictures in just over three years. Thanks to everyone for reading. Here's to 700 more!!!


In the days before blogs, Anabelle had to journal her experiences by hand.

Anabelle, American Idol

Sometimes Anabelle's just got to rock.









Thanks for the great gifts, Cousin Vivian!

NERRRRRRD!!!

Hey there, Poindexter!


This reminds me of those movies where the nerdy girl removes her glasses and changes her hair and suddenly she's gorgeous.

Anabelle's Third Birthday Party

Getting things ready. "Come on, Jack! We've still got a dozen more balloons to fill and people are going to start showing up any minute! Get blowin'!!!"


More princesses arrive.


Decorate a tiara! (Or visor.)


Mmmm! Mom's homemade Mac 'n' Cheese!!!


And now the moment Anabelle waited all day for: PRESENTS!!!!!


"Hey, that's not a birthday cake!"


"There's my birthday cake!" (Notice Will managed to sneak some frosting thanks to his quick hands.)


Curling up with some new books in her new princess pajamas. "Thanks for coming to my party, everyone! I had a really fun time and I'm glad so many people could help me celebrate my birthday!!"

A couple more pictures at the link:

Anabelle's Third Birthday Party

Three Years Old!

Anabelle had a great birthday today, filled with lots of fun:


Devouring her birthday cupcake at school.


Receiving the special singing birthday phone call from Aunt Becky, Uncle Aaron, and Cousin Sophie.


Test-driving her shiny new red tricycle!

Watch Out Below!

"Watch out, Mommy! I'm coming down!!"


"WHEEEEEEE!!!!"


"Wow, you have good reflexes, Mommy!"

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day, Mommy! I love you!!


(Picture taken by Will.)

Anabelle The Musician

"I'm pretty good on the trumpet..."


"...but I have absolutely no idea how this thing is supposed to work."

Swinging with Jack

Happy Birthday, Xander!

"A pig cake! How cute!!"


"Here, let me help you with those candles!"


"You're welcome!"


"Uh, this isn't really a pig, is it?"

Anabelle The Gymnast

"I might make this look easy..."


"...but the rings really are the most difficult part of my routine."


"Whew! What a workout!! I need a break!"

A Special Sneak Peak at Anabelle's Upcoming Fashion Show

She's going to make such a cute flower girl. Can't wait to see the finished dress!