Easter Week 2008

We had a wonderful Easter week. It seems like so long ago, but it was very fun. We spent time the weekend before at Nanny and Pappy's farm which is always a great time of relaxing, great food and conversation. Anna Claire adores all the animals and we had fun on a tractor ride. At the farm we colored Easter eggs together. Anna Claire also had an Easter egg hunt with her friends at school that week. Over the weekend it was very chilly! I had to sing for the Good Friday service, Saturday night service and two services on Sunday morning - busy! On Sunday, after Anna Claire's nap the Easter bunny came and she also had a solo egg hunt in the front yard. She loved having no competition! HA! The next weekend we had a belated Easter celebration with our friends Carolyn, Ella Grace and Lila Rose. There was an adult egg hunt as well! Did I win one of the fun lotto tickets or prize eggs? NO - of course not :) Here is a slide show of all of our fun Easter times.

Atlanta?

Who cares that it was in JANUARY, right??? My sweet sister and her husband have even been here since then, but I can't get my act together. We had the best time at their apartment in Atlanta, GA for a weekend of fun! We enjoyed lounging around their apartment, visiting the Dwarf house (first Chick-fil-A restaurant), seeing where Uncle Matt works from the outside, going to the FANTASTIC World Aquarium, shopping and just enjoying spending time together. We love and miss them so much, but we now have a SUPER place to visit. Matt and Lindsey just bought their first home together, so CONGRATULATIONS you two. We can't wait to see it! We love you :)

And We are FINALLY Back!!!

No excuses, jut life that has gotten in the way! I am way behind on blogging and I am ready to catch up. Coming your way soon... *Atlanta trip *My new niece *Easter *Spring fun *The Zoo *Dora birthday party *3 year old day at the mall and much, much more! Love you all!!!

Happy Birthday Lovey!

Anna Claire - I knew I would love you from the moment I found out I was having a baby! I fell even more in love with you when I found out you were a girl and I gave you a name: Anna Claire Scherler. My love grew even more when I felt you move for the first time and realized that you were going to be feisty! There are no words to describe the moment I laid eyes on you.

You were all red and had a little "cone head", but I didn't care. You were mine, you were perfect. Your little eyes locked into mine and I knew we would be the best of friends.

Before I knew it you were one with an ever growing vocabulary and intense love for life. You would go to anyone with open arms and a huge grin. I knew then that you would love music and love nature. You continued to grow into a two year old with a lot of personality and definitely your own mind!

And now today, May 11, 2008 you are three. I just do not know where the time went. Here are a few reasons why I love you...

* You take everything at your own pace (like potty training) :) * You love nature and everything in it (except your new extreme fear of bugs) * You give the sweetest hugs and kisses and when I pick you up you pat me on the back * You smile the cheesiest smile for the camera and the sweetest smile every other time. * You love kittens more than any other child I know. Your high pitched baby talk towards them is priceless. * You love your family and act as if no time goes by anytime you see them. * I love the way you draw out the word "WOW" when you say it * You are so spunky and keep me on my toes. * You love to color and do anything involving art * You love tiny things and never have tried to swallow them even though someone might report me to CPS if they saw how little your favorite toys were. * You love to tell jokes and though they make no sense, your giggle makes them hilarious * You tell me everyday how much you love me * You pray so sweetly to Jesus and always thank Him for your friends. * You sing and dance to every song and try to memorize it after listening once. * Your strong, beautiful voice belts out songs like "Tomorrow", "This Little Light of Mine", and any theme from any show or movie, without a care in the world especially in a store. * Your made up words like "samber" and "condit" are hysterical and add to any boring conversation. * Your insight and conversations with me are amazing for your age. * Your delight in the small things is refreshing I love you and cannot wait to spend this three year old year with you exploring and learning and making even more memories together. You are the most wonderful daughter and I am so blessed to have you in my life. Happy Birthday sweet "Clairebear"! Love - Mommy

Drive-In Movie Day!

This day is one of my favorite theme days at Anna Claire's Children's Day Out program. The kids and their parents design a little cardboard car for the kids to sit in while watching a movie projected on the wall, while eating popcorn and drinking a drink. Everyone goes all out with the cars and the 50's attire. It is just precious. Anna Claire has worn a poodle skirt every year, but this was her first year to have a car. It was of course ridiculously girly and extremely gawdy, but what else do you do to a cardboard car?!?

PJ Party with Our Cousins!

My cousin Holly had a great idea to get our girls together to have a "late night" snack and a video in our PJ's! It was so fun. We had bunny biscuits, carrots with sprinkles, fruit kabobs on curly straws and matching PJ's from Holly! The food was courtesy of Nana the great! It was a fun time playing and watching a dancing Barbie video. We will definately have to do it again!

Precious words...

Quick stories... 1.) Anna Claire: I wish Jesus could have supper with us. Me: Well Anna Claire me too, but he is always here. Nana: You know what Anna Claire, Jesus lives in your heart so he is always with you! Anna Claire: (with a puzzled look) I didn't know Jesus lived in my chest!?!? 2.) Anna Claire: Nana was Jesus Mary's lovey? Nana: Yes he was Anna Claire. Anna Claire: Was Jesus Joseph's lovey? Nana: Yes Anna Claire: Oh, 'cause I am my Mommy's lovey. :) These are those conversations that every parent prays will begin. She is becoming quite the inquisitive one! It warms my heart. And then there are these :) 3.) "Mommy what is Jesus' last name?""Christ? I guess."Later that day..."Mommy his last name isn't Christ.""Well, what is it?""Jesus Ruggers Cross!"I'm guessing this from the Old Rugged Cross, but who knows! HA!