A first

Sorry no pictures in this post...but since I use this as our family "scrapbook" and its how I document everything...I had to post about it.  :)

Anna Riley FINALLY went to the church nursery last Sunday.  After almost 5 months! haha  And I did great...I mean she did great! : )  I think the sweet nursery ladies were a little worried about me making it through the whole service but I did great and didnt even check the parent pager once!  She had just been doing so great during church that I just always kept her in there with me and she honestly still does.  But, I want her to get used to other adults and playing with other children since she is with me all day and plus I can really pay attention so much better without her there.  It helps that she was smiling when I handed her over and when I went to pick her up she was sound asleep! :)  I know she is in good hands!  And she has even went to the gym nursery a couple of times too! YAY...I usually worry a little more there because they are just young girls but I am right there and the owner is in and out the whole time.   I am getting better! :)

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Curly Hair??

I just love that AR's hair is finally growing some.  Its really starting to curl up when its wet.  She doesnt stand a chance for straight, silky hair with the hair that her Daddy and I have! Poor thing...at least we know how to fix curly hair around here!

These were taken right after her bath before we brushed it.  :)

Fun at Granna and PawPaws

Last week, I went to Mom and Dads to have lunch for my Dad's birthday.  Mom and Dad got to keep AR for a while so I could watch and learn from my Granny how to can some good ol' grean beans!  We love them at our house and she always does them for me but I thought I should learn myself!  Anna Riley had a great time getting lots of kisses as usual from everyone! 

Playing on her new toy at Grannas house...

Summer Fun--Random Pictures

I just love the quilt she is playing on...my Granny gave it to me when I got married.

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Scrub-A-Dub-Dub

A child of God

After each  Zumba class, we always have a short prayer group for anyone that wants to stay and pray (another reason that I have loved going to my class...such amazing people!)  Well last week Rachel, our teacher, ask for prayer for this little 2 year old boy that had cancer that had spread to his brain and I just couldn't get that out of my head.  I didn't know the family but I felt so bad for them .  Last night, a girl ask for prayer for best friends 4 month old girl that had cancer.  This one hit even closer to home since Anna Riley is also 4 months old.  I think everyone in the prayer circle shed a tear for this family that we did not know.  My heart hurts so bad for his family.  I came home and told Riley and just couldn't get it off of my mind.  Anna Riley was already asleep but I couldn't help it, I went in and got her and just held her and rocked her.  Riley insisted she sleep with us last night (something that rarely happens anymore).  I just held her all night and woke up several times thinking of this family.  I know Anna Riley is a child of God.  She belongs to him and he can take her at anytime.  I thank God everyday for having such a healthy baby but as we all know it could happen to any of us. I just kept putting myself in those parents shoes and I just dont know what I would do.  I just don't want to take my time with her or any of my family for that matter for granted now or ever.  I am sure those parents are spending each day with their little girl as if it were there last...even if she overcomes this cancer and lives to be 100!   I know you dont know these families as I dont either...but when you pray, think of them.  You know if it were your child, you would want the whole world praying for them!

Happy Birthday PawPaw

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