Classic

When we moved here, the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market (just the "grocery" part of a Wal-Mart) opened right across the street. Needless to say, we spend entirely too much time and money there, and in the process, we've become good friends with the manager. Well, Brad went in there on Friday and ran into the manager, who had flowers ready to send over to me as a get well wish. Gotta love it when you receive flowers from the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market manager. Classic.

The Last Few Days...

I finally have a few photos to post! Anna Claire still LOVES her new chair! When she comes home from school, she goes straight to her chair for a snack. Auntie Robyn has taken over bath time duties, so she snapped this picture the other night. Notice the letters on the side of the tub - they annoy Anna Claire, so it's a game to see how fast you can put them on there before she pulls them off and laughs! And finally - here is the result of Aunt Robyn feeding Anna Claire some ravioli and Brad styling her hair! Oh my. I'll let the picture speak for itself! *grin*

Update

The surgery on Wednesday was a success, and I am now on bed rest until at least the 24th when I go for a follow-up appointment. Brad and Robyn are taking good care of me, and the church and my school have been gracious. Anna Claire is hanging in there, although she knows something isn't right.
Thanks for all the prayers, phone calls, cards, flowers, etc. Your love is much appreciated.
I'll try to upload some pictures in the near future.

Where to begin? Hmmm....

Happy New Year! We were able to take a wonderful vacation to see our families in Dallas and Oklahoma City, and then we went on to Iowa to visit some very dear friends. Most of you know, I broke my ankle while in Iowa, and I will have surgery on Wednesday! Brad has been super wonderful during all of this! I don't know what I would do without him! Robyn, Brad's sister, was also able to come back with us and she is a huge help! I owe both of them big time!! Prepare yourself for a ridiculous amount of pictures.....Christmas with our families, a wedding in Dallas, snow in Iowa, etc. Enjoy. (PS -Anna Claire has learned to make a silly face, and you will see it in several pictures...lovely.)

Merry Christmas!

We've had a great 24 hours! Last night, after the Christmas Eve service, we loaded up one of our church vans with friends and headed down to the Mississippi River to see the bonfires. This is a huge tradition here in which the bonfires are burned to light the way for Papa Noel (The Cajun-French version of Santa Clause). There was one bonfire after another and people everywhere! It's was a fun time for all. This morning, Anna Claire slept in, and when she got up, she was thrilled to see presents waiting for her! Merry Christmas!

Anna Claire Makes a New Friend

We are playing Santa's elves this year by helping some friends keep a new puppy for their girls a secret until Christmas! Anna Claire has grown fond of this little guy, but fear not, we will NOT be getting another dog! When Anna Claire sees the puppy, she says, "Awww..." like she does when she sees a little baby! This morning, she was copying the puppy yelping while he was in his kennel! She reached decimals that are not natural! Ha!

Art Project...Part II

Here's the reindeer picture mentioned in the previous post!