The first 2 years of her life haven't been easy. Somedays I feel like she should already be 6 years old with all she's had to go through. But she teaches us something new everyday. She's taught me to be thankful for everything she can do, not regretful about the things she can't. We try to find joy in every little milestone she makes even if it is just a small step. She is so quick to catch onto sign language and right now that's her primary method of communication. She is making advances in her speech and I know with time and practice, it will come.
If I could remember one thing about Anna right now it would be how much she loves and shows loves. Since she can't verbally tell us she loves us, she shows us. Anna is our snuggle bug. She loves to be held and cuddled. She gives hugs and kisses all the time. Her sweet smile lets us know that she understands how much we love her. So here's to a year of tremendous growth in so many ways for our Anna Banana as she becomes a big sister and an even more beautiful little girl.
Our sweet little angel!
A Preacher, a Bobble and an Elmo Cake Maker.
There he is ELMO!
Singing to Anna!
Couldn't wait to dig in.
Oh yeah, this is good.
Anna's 1st real baby doll - it goes potty!
A purse just for Anna.
Anna's own princess dress.
A new dollhouse.
An upgraded kitchen.
5 comments:
looks like anna got some good stuff for her birthday!! did you dad really make the cake? it looks AWESOME!!! Anna is looking older and older everytime i see her - i feel like it was just yesterday that we were at her 1st birthday!!!
You are right, it totally seems like Anna knew all the festivities were just for us these pics were great. Precious.
oh, btw your dad should totally have a side business for cake baking - he is amazing!!!!!!!!!1
um, I meant to say that it looked like Anna knew all the festivities were just for HER (not us!). hello!
Happy Birthday ANNA!!! that looks like a fun party and that's one fabulous kitchen she has to play with! it was so good to see you last Sunday! wish we could have spent more time that weekend and seen the girls!
Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!!! Wish we could've all been there to help you celebrate. Sorry the kids and I didn't get a card out to her, we've been on a road trip but maybet when we get back. Levi LOVES Elmo too, isn't that soo sweet? I bet they'd be such buds if we all lived closer. Hope we'll be able to get out there next year!
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