Little Miss Anna-Pants

I just love it when kids know what they are saying and we just can't get it. You know they are thinking we are the ones who are not very smart. LOL, great story!

Aww, she's such a sweetie. My DD is one on Sunday and I just can't believe where the last year has gone. Like you, I can't wait to share the holiday season with my children. Happy Holidays to you all!

Thank you so much for sharing this Ali. Love the stories you tell and love seeing Anna growing up. I was laughing so hard at your last paragraph about the paci. While babysiting last week for my cousin she was saying chalk and I had no idea what she was saying and of course the tears came and frustration but 10mts later I figured it out and she was instantly happy. This was the first time she's said the word for me poor girl. Also excited because she's excited about Christmas too and I've got her holding her belly and saying HO HO HO really loud, it's so precious. Thanks again, and cute "A" shirt she has on.

She is lovely - amazing how wonderful little girls can be!!

She's just so cute! Is there anything better than a "little one", so fresh from God? Those sweet little hands and feet and button nose. Makes me wish I had one. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

Ali she is beautiful and I love how you dress here, just adorable

I remember those days--boy they do go fast!!! Enjoy this time Ali, it is truly wonderful! All the awe and joy they have at Christmas is great! She is definitely a little sweetheart!

I have a daughter nearly the same age as Anna and it is fun to read you snippets about Anna because there are so many similarities. I have a notebook that I try to write those little tidbits down in but often times don't make the time for it. This is a great reminder that I need to pull it out and add some "notes" about who she is right now. I love the snapshot that you paint of Miss Anna! What a joyous age, "mine" and "no" included ;)

So cute. This is what I love most about blogging--I have been doing it too since my daughter was born, it's such a great way to remember the day to day of all of the years! One of these days I have to get all of it printed up in a book or something, have you ever heard of being able to do this somewhere?

Such an adorable post!!! I also have a daughter and a son, although mine are now 12 and 11. My daughter was and continues to be the big drawer/coloring/painting/artist (she now scrapbooks, etc.). I have great memories of her using my office highlighters when she was a toddler! And, my son never was into that sit down and patiently create thing. Nope. pure constant action that guy! Unless he could take apart or build something. And, yes, we are also a lego family:)

I took classes from you at CKU in Minneapolis and Chicago and I always remember you saying you were done having children. I love reading your posts about Anna. It's just cool that you get to experience another child. We have 3 girls. I always look at our 3rd and think "you weren't a given". I always knew we would have 2 kids but we didn't know if we would have a 3rd. I look at her everyday and am so thankful we decided to have one more.

Those feet are too sweet!

She's such a cutie! Going on "2" -- gotta love 'em!
CAS

Have the SAME problem with pants that fit in the waist, but are too short. I've been told that Cherokee at Target has adjustable waist pants but have not ventured out to look yet. In Alabama we are surviving right now with "tights"!

she is so cute ali!!! i love that you call her anna pants! :) my little girl is almost exactly a year older than anna -- i felt like she changed SO much between the age of 12- 24 months. it's such a fun time- esp at christmas. have a great week!! xo

My dd was about Anna's age when I took on a little part time job for the Season. My sister was tending and I got an "emergency" call from her. My dd was crying in the background. In an exasperated voice, my sister asked what a "toodie" was. I answered, "Cookie." My sister laughed and said, "No wonder she is standing there with her arm up. She is trying to point out the cookie jar. I've pointed to everything in the cupboard."

Thanks so much for sharing your darling children. Anna is growing up. I think you will have a very fun and exciting Christmas season with both of your children. Thanks for all that you do to help and inspire.

Love to see her grow up so fast. She's amazing! :)

I so enjoyed your update on Anna. Yes, babies grow up so fast.

pants with the adjustable elastic are great! You can find them most everywhere now. Just double check inside the waist band.

My grand daughter is almost 3. She wants a table for mama's craft room. One just her size so she can make *pretties* with her mama.

Your children are both darling.