And Hug 'Dem Neck

AC's new favorite song that she learned in chapel at school. She sings this song on repeat. It reminds me of "The Song That Never Ends"! Something in the American Girl catalog distracted her, so she didn't sing the whole song. Luck you.

Super Cheese

Anna Claire is in full-on cheese mode! Lordy. She refuses to take a "cute" picture without first taking a "silly" picture.
Last week, AC's school celebrated Dr. Seuss all week with various activities and treats. One day was wacky day, and AC had a ball with this! She quickly caught on to the concept and helped me get her outfit all ready for the day!

Silly picture of said day:

Cute picture of said day:

On Sunday, for whatever reason, AC woke up looking older to me. Before she hopped in the van to head to church, I demanded a picture.

Silly picture:

Cute picture:

Tonight, after dinner, AC went in the living room to play while Brad and I cleaned up the dinner dishes. Yes, Elizabeth, we cooked at home tonight, and no, we did not use the quesadilla maker. AC was rather quiet, so I peeked around the corner to see this:

AC studying the pages of her American Girl catalog. I've never seen a child so enthralled with a magazine, but she will comb the pages of this same magazine daily. She asks questions, talks about the things she wants now, and dreams about the things she wants "when she's older" (translation: when she's 4. in October. at JC Penney for the Hannah Montana birthday. Remember?)

Proud to be an American...

A couple of weeks ago (ok, maybe it was last week - I can't remember), patriotism was the theme of the week at Anna Claire's preschool. Since then, she is repeatedly saying the pledge, singing some song about "red, white, and blue" at the top of her lungs, and waiving her American flag with pride. Let me just stop right here and state the obvious. Papa Bear (aka - my dad, George, Mr. Boy Scout) will be glowing at the end of this post because if there is one thing he always taught his girls - it was a respect for the American flag. I digress.

Tonight, when Brad went to check on Anna Claire, he quickly came out of her room and said, "Emily, grab your camera and come here!" This is what we saw:

That's right, AC is sound asleep, yet holding on to her American flag. And do you see the black and red scarf she is laying on? That was a Christmas gift from one of my aunts to me, but AC has taken a strong liking to it. Silly girl. She sleeps with it, plays dress up (She can go from being Mary (as in Mary & Joseph) to Batman in one swoop of the scarf), and wraps her baby dolls in it. I'm sure you will see it in more pictures in the future. It's going to be around for a while, I have a feeling. Sidenote: She's wearing it in the above video among other purses and necklaces. We're going through a Fancy Nancy meets Bag Lady together at Mardi Gras phase. Classy.

Laughter

Last Sunday, my sister fell and broke her left foot. Fortunately, my mom and dad were in Dallas, so they were able to get her to the ER. My mom ended up staying in Dallas and driving Elizabeth to Houston on Sunday night for her to lead a training at a school Monday through Wednesday. All this to say, Anna Claire and I took advantage of the fact that they were only 4 1/2 hours away and that Anna Claire didn't have school on Tuesday (gotta love Mardi Gras). We made a quick trip to Houston (left Monday after work and came back Tuesday afternoon), but it was so much fun!

At one point, Anna Claire and Gigi were playing "Don't Break the Ice" in the hotel room. (Note the random scarf...silly girl!)

We also made a trip to Target because Etier girls can not function without Target or Sonic beyond 24 hours! :) Elizabeth and Anna Claire on the mobile cart made for quite the shopping adventure!!

Upon returning home, AC went to her room to play. She came out dressed like this and informed me that she was going to Target.

                                            

Fortunately for Brad, when he says he's taking his girls to dinner, we dress a little better than the above

 picture :)

And as is the norm these days....we can only take a "real" picture if I promise AC that we can also take a "silly face" picture. Life with a 3 year old.

Valentine's Day Pictures

Global Warming...

Late yesterday afternoon, the announcement was made that schools would be closed today due to the potential severe weather that could be coming through the area. This happened last month, and no bad weather came. I was a bit annoyed at 5:30 this morning when Brad looked out the window and said, "No snow."....But then at 7:45 when I woke up again, it was snowing! The snow came down for a good while, but now it's all melted and life goes on. It was fun while it lasted.
When Anna Claire first woke up, she didn't want to go outside just yet, so she pulled up a chair and just watched the snow.

When she finally decided to venture out, she kept trying to catch some in her mouth.

Because the snow was melting so fast, there were plenty of puddles to jump in!

Anna Claire remembered making snow ice cream in Pampa, so she was insitant that we make some this morning. My explanation that there wasn't enough snow to do this was not acceptable. She asked for a cup and said she would collect enough snow to make the ice cream. I obliged and brought the child a cup. Needless to say, the snow melted as soon as it hit the cup, so she was able to catch some really cold water!

Oh When The Saints....

Today is Saints Day at Anna Claire's school! I'm pretty sure it's Saints Day at every school/business/restaurant within a 200 mile radius of New Orleans!

Anna Claire also took a Saints cookie cake to share with her friends at school. When I said, "Here, let me take a picture of you with your cookie cake", she knelt down beside the table. I said, "Look at me and smile!" and she said, "No, take the picture of me looking at my cake"....Silly goose.

The above picture reminded me of a picture I took of my sister the day after Anna Claire was born. I said, "Elizabeth, look at me and smile" to which she responded, "No, take the picture of me looking sentimental"....the original silly goose. 

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