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Hello All!

There is SO much going on with our lives lately! For those of you who haven't heard, or live under a rock, or something like that...I'M GETTING MARRIED IN 9 DAYS! I am absolutely marrying the love of my life; my best friend, who compliments my personality in so many ways. He is calm where I am not, laid back where I can be OCD, compassionate in ways that touch my heart, but black and white when I tend to be too grey. He is wonderful and I can't wait to be his wife! I will officially be Mrs. Jill Duff on November 21st. Anna Claire is SO excited and loves Brad and Shelby(his sweet daughter) so much! With that said, this is probably the last post of JUST US GIRLS. I will be launching our family blog very soon, so watch out for that! On our way out, in anticipation, I leave you with the newest musical video of Anna Claire...."I saw Mommy kissing Santa Clause."

Much Love,

From JUST US GIRLS

Anna Claire Sings AGAIN!

I hope you enjoyed the last video, Meet Me in St. Louis. I did ask her to sing it for me and she added vibrato in for a great effect! I will post her "normal" version soon. But THIS video, she did not know I was filming. You see I purchased a little Flip camera and now she thinks I am just taking pictures of her. It is great! I think I might have a composer on my hands.

Enjoy an original by Anna Claire!

Anna Claire Sings - My 1st Blogger Video :)

Happy 4th Birthday Anna Claire!

Four years ago at this time I was getting ready to meet the love of my life.

I never knew what that really meant until I held her in my arms.

I had been through so much, it wasn't an easy time for me, but when I held her and looked into her eyes I knew that God was giving me my strength through her. She was my purpose.

She was my everything. I am not professing to be a perfect Mom, but I do know that I give her everything I've got...I delight in everything she says and does...

I learn from her everyday. She is strong and sweet...outgoing,

yet a Mama's girl...

funny, but also deep in thought...she will sing like no one is listening and laugh over the silliest of things...her vocabulary is amazing, she doesn't forget anything, she is bright and just truly a delight!

Most of all when I didn't feel like loving, or felt like no one loved me, I had her...my sweetest girl...who gave the greatest gift to me day after day.

She still gives me joy every day and I cannot believe the time has gone by so fast! People say that all the time! I never listened, but it is so true. Even though this toddler stage is over and there is a new chapter ahead...I can't wait! I am exited to see what she will do next. I am proud that I get to be there each step of the way!

MAY 11, 2009 - Today you are FOUR!

Anna Claire,

You make Mommy so proud! I cannot believe you are four. I enjoy everyday we have together and I cannot wait for this next year to see what else you can do! Your love for life and your family amaze me. Your knowledge of the Bible and interest in Jesus warm my heart. Your smile can light up a room and your humor can make me laugh every time! I am blessed to be your Mommy and to call you my daughter. Happy 4th birthday sweetheart! Thank you for the best four years of my life. Love,

Mommy

New Funny sayings...

1.) Brushing Anna Claire's teeth and she began to sing

WOMANIZER...WOMANIZER...YOU'RE A WOMANIZER BABY!

Oh no! Not Brittany Spears!

Me: Anna Claire where did you hear that?

Anna Claire: Katlyn sang it to me today at school because it is on her Mom's IPod!

"Oh be careful little ears what you hear!"


2.) I have been battling Anna Claire lately on not speaking baby talk. Last night she asked me to read her a book in a very babyish voice. I asked her to stop. She did it again and this was our conversation...

Me: Anna Claire I told you not to do it again.

A.C.: Oh Mommy! That wasn't baby talk, that was Chinese!

Clever Anna Claire...very clever.

Excuse my lack of pictures. I now have a sinus infection and full blown bronchitis. OH how I love the Texas spring!

I hope you are all doing well!

Just to hold you over...

I know...I know! It has been WAY too long! I am working on a re-cap post of the last couple of months that is LONG, so be ready! Until then here is a new picture of Anna Claire and how big she is getting. She is so beautiful, spunky and seriously makes me laugh everyday!

She will be four in May!!! I cannot believe it is true :)

A couple of new funny conversations...

A.C. (angry because she is having to obey and go to bed): Mommy, you quit salamandering me and obey! I DO NOT WANT TO GO TO BED!

***She learned the word salamander at the zoo last week. Wrong context, but funny!

A.C.: I am so tired of having to teach the three A's in my class. It is so hard! I have a lot of work to do and they don't listen. OH, BLESS THE LORD!