Stuck on Repeat

As is the case for our little Annalise and her internal playlist of one song. Witness her in action:

Pigtails

Today was the first day of Annalise's life during which she sported the cutest hairstyle ever - pigtails! Her hair has been long enough for some time now, but every time we tried she threw a complete screaming, crying fit. Today she did as well, but not for as long and we were actually able to get them in her hair and leave them in. Here is the photo documentary of the event. You can see the misery as well as the incredible cuteness. She wore them all day, and got attached enough that in the evening when I took them out she cried and asked to put them back in! I think she enjoyed people commenting on how cute they were.

Biker chick

Annalise's new favorite thing in the whole world is her bike trailer. We got one that can hold one or two children and works as a bike trailer, a stroller, and a jogger. You can put an infant in it with the infant adapter, although of course, you shouldn't jog or bike with an infant in there, only go on walks. It's totally worth it. It's awesome as a stroller (Annalise sleeps in it almost every time, and she NEVER sleeps in her other stroller anymore). In addition, for older kids (no babies, people), you can hook it to the bike. This is especially useful for us since we have a "nearby" park that takes 25 minutes to walk to, but only 7-10 minutes to bike to. Dave has been taking Annalise in the evenings after I leave for work. The bike ride is through our residential area and ends at the park - a dream come true for Annalise. The other evening when Dave asked her if she wanted to go on a bike ride to the park, she threw her arms in the air and began to dance while yelling "yaaaaaaay." These pictures don't really show her incredible joy, but they do show how cute she is in her helmet. This was right when we first got it and were trying it out. It is now well worn in with park trips.

Our Busy Bee

Annalise was a bee this year at the church's harvest festival. Dave and I did matching costumes as a mama bee and a bee keeper. She was absolutely darling with her wings and antennae.

Annalise's favorite part was the pony rides, of course.

We saw some fun friends at the harvest festival. Doesn't Jordan look darling?

We also celebrated my birthday with a Spaghetti Factory trip on the same day.

I love my little girl!

Hello is anyone there?!?! You guys going to post?

Chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp.....

Special Announcement from Annalise

Annalise would like to make a special announcement about her future sibling. Annalise, can you tell us what the gender is?

Annalise is going to be a big sister!

We're blessed to share that Annalise will be a big sister! Tracy is currently ~20 weeks with our big 20 week scan tomorrow! Please pray for the health of our unborn baby.

8 week Ultrasound


12 week ultrasound



11 weeks


15 weeks


18 weeks


20 weeks


Annalise simulating 40 weeks


We are so excited about what's to come. We're also very intimidated about going through the trials and challenges of having a very little baby again, but now compounded by caring for a soon-to-be 2yr old. Annalise has brought us so much joy and we're grateful to God that He'll be doubling it with another.