8 years ago today, our lives changed FOREVER, when we became the parents to our first child, a baby girl that we named Annie Elizabeth...She came into the world at 8 lbs. 15.9 oz. and 20 inches long! What an experience that was...but not terrible enough to stop us from adding two brothers to the mix...
Getting to know you & being unable to stop looking at you...
Already wrapped around his finger after just getting home from the hospital at 2 days old! Even at the ripe old age of 28 & 27, WE look sooo young! We had no idea what we were doing...even today, 8 years later, each day brings NEW parenting challenges, but we wouldn't trade it for the world!
It didn't take long till PINK, dress up, & princesses soon came regular fixtures in our lives...
Her 2nd birthday...her first birthday pictures were taken with 35mm film...you remember film, don't you?? We haven't scanned them in to our computer vault yet...
3rd birthday...starting to see a pattern??
4th birthday...a couple days after she CUT her own hair in the bathroom, actually not doing too bad a job that it couldn't be fixed!
5th birthday & still lovin' to wear crowns!
6th birthday...she LOVES her birthday & has planned her parties each year! She's a theme girl following after her mama's heart!
Last year and #7...still loving princesses, but also horses & unicorns!!
This year we had a Luau swim party a couple weeks ago...it was great to have it done before the busyness of school began! She picked out the sign online herself & the decorations too!
Annie & cousin Grace...10 days apart, but NEVER apart when they're together!
Sam & Mamamia's Piper...he is ALWAYS eating something!
The big moment! Actually it was soooo windy, couldn't keep the candles lit for a second...didn't change the taste of that yummy cake though...we LOVE the Cake Shop! They copied the picture off her invitation...
So many friends & family got to come! Such a blessed little girl we think!
Mama & Daddy are worn out, but it was ALL worth it!!
So great to have Grams & Pops at the festivities too!
Annie girl, we love you, even MORE than we thought we could 8 years ago! You are such a smart, fun, beautiful little girl and we are so proud of you and the spirit you carry with you & show to others...keep that sense of play & wonder, and even though you are now 8, don't grow up too fast!! We love you to the moon & back!
xxxooo
10 comments:
Love seeing all those "old" pictures. Can't believe it's #8. She's still so beautiful...inside and out!!
Love ya Annie and Happy Birthday!!
Happy birthday Annie!!!! I love you!!! I remember the best gift she got on her 2nd birthday-- ME! That was my first family function-- i was hooked... xoxo
eight years!
loads of pink tutus & sparkly crowns for sure!
i love those newborn pictures! the memories... awe... holding that tiny life in your hands. where to even begin.
what a doll she is!
what parents you have been!
and... 8lbs 15.9 oz... wow! she entered the world in a bold... big way!
a BIG happy birthday!
happy birthday annie!!!! i remember when my mom told me i had a new baby girl cousin. i love you kid!!! have a great day....
happy birthday annie.
i love birthdays at our house. i love all the cake and ice cream, excitement over gifts, party time.
have a great weekend...don't party too hard. :)
Seriously, she is so beautiful Queenie! I'm glad you followed our lead and went with a LUAU. FUN AND EASY! :) Happy Birthday little bit!
Where are you staying in Rockport? We have a house on Key Allegro. I'm sure we will see you somewhere. We're planning on hitting the movies, getting a pedicure at Vie's and shopping at The Bay Window. Hope to see you there!!
OH! Happy Birthday, sweet girl. Our Priya isn't far behind you in the birthday category...turning 7 in October...holy COW!
Luau looks like so much fun. How wonderful to celebrate before school began.
Our kids are growing too quickly, aren't they?!
Happy Birthday,,,I love the old pictures that you added. I am impressed that you found them. Mine are all piled up in a old trunk....
Happy Birthday to Annie!! What a cutie!! ~Jill :)
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