Santa!

Anna Grace was excited when Santa arrived at the cookie decorating party...

...then she got scared and ran away...
...leaving us with this picture of just mom and Santa Claus.

Cookie Decorating Party

Anna Grace's friend Michael invited us to a cookie decorating party in LaGrange at his grandpa's restaurant.





These are the cookies AG made. Note the Froot Loops, gummi-bears, and extra frosting.

Christmas Cookies

Kathy invited Anna Grace over for her first lesson in the art of gourmet cooking. They started with candy cane cookies and Rice Krispy trees! She is still talking about rolling and pinching the canes then pushing the trees. Her favorite part is giving the cookies away then asking you for bites until she has eaten the entire cookie she gave you.

Purgatory for 90 Seconds

And just when you thought Anna Grace was a little angel...

...here she is sitting outside Sunday evening mass because she kept yelling, "Father Bill singing!" This was her first of two visits to time out tonight.

New Skill

Anna Grace came to show us her teeth the other day. We were quite amused and not really sure where she learned this new trick.

Finally!

Winston finally gave up and napped with Anna Grace. The other day AG begged to sleep on the floor by the tree with lights on - so I gave in during her nap.

Getting Ready for Christmas

Anna Grace is getting ready for Claus. Did you know Santa Claus has a fat belly? AG will tell you all about it quickly! She says Santa Claus is bringing her big girl toys. She has added a big dog and a bunny to her list this week - uh-oh! We have decorated the tree in the living room and the tree in AG's room. Her tree is silver with pink and green ornaments. She calls the beaded garland her necklace and tries to take it off and wear it.

"Gracie"

Anna Grace has decided to call herself Gracie. Everything she sees is Gracie's or MeeMee's and she gets the most surprised look on her face if anyone touches it. She is quite the drama queen!

Anna Grace loved being Fancy Nancy last night for Halloween. She was the best trick or treater ever! I think she very much enjoyed her first Crunch candy bar. "Cumpkins" and ghosts are her favorites. She loves to tell us what ghosts say and that they are funny. Christmas should be a blast this year!

Montgomery Zoo

Looking at the otters that were looking at her.
Big Kitty cat - meow meow!
AG roared like the lion and he roared back. She giggled and giggled.

Giraffes and Zebras - oh my!

Dress up like Fancy Nancy

Anna Grace loves to dress up! She is practicing for her debut as Fancy Nancy for Halloween. If we are really lucky - she dresses us up too!







Uh - oh the crown is tilted! As long as the halo stays straight!

"I cook dinner"

Anna Grace insisted on cooking dinner last night. She pulled the empty milk cartoon out of the trash, found a pot and lid, and cooked the entire time I cooked.

"I brush"

Anna Grace loves to brush! She wants to use any toothbrush she sees. No cavities on her mouth of 12 teeth with 4 more coming in!

Welcome

John and I are so glad you are visiting our blog. We will use this as a way to keep you updated and informed with Anna Grace. She keeps us busy - phone calls are very hard to make these days.

We hope you enjoy! Everything will be up and running very soon. Pictures coming tonight!