This was Dan's monkey that Anna found in her closet! We forgot all about him until one day he appeared. So now Anna has a new friend who's not much different in size :)

Monkey was giving Anna a kiss after she bonked her head. It was the only thing that would make it better.

Anna, monkey, & Daddy

Anna really likes giving him cuddles.

"I'm so glad I found this monkey! Now I just have to name him :)"

It was such beautiful day yesterday so we decided to get out of the house and enjoy it at the park! Anna loved it!!! We couldn't hardly get her to slow down.

Anna on the run!

Anna loved the swing.

I love this one!

Daddy helping Anna down the slide.

Daddy and Anna checking out the ostrich.

This is my SWEET GIRL!!! Anna loves to climb in or on anything. What a gorgeous smile too :) I feel so blessed to have such a beautiful, healthy little girl!

Dan's 28th birthday was this past Thursday. I think he had a pretty good day. Anna and I drove out to the hangar to have lunch with him, and then we went out to the Celtic Crossing for dinner. Celtic Crossing is an Irish Pub, so it was like having dinner at a Pub at home for Dan! And the food was pretty tasty too.
Happy Birthday!!!

Sorry it's taken me so long to post some pics from my trip to Ohio. I never got around to taking pics while I was there, but Dan at least got a few. As most of you know, my trip did not go as planned. While traveling down, I got sick and ended up seeing the doctor. In result, I ended up having my gall bladder removed while I was there. Although that's not how I wanted my trip to go, I felt much better for having it done and could not have asked for a better place to be. I was close to my family where I was able to have extra help, and I absolutely loved the hospital I was at as well. And I learned that God's timing is the best timing!

This was my view from my hospital room. This was a cold and rainy day, but the day before it was absolutely beautiful! You could see the many different colors of leaves in the sunlight.

Here I am leaving the hospital holding my lovely flowers that my friend Linda sent me. Thanks Linda!


Here are some cute poses of Anna on her trip to Ohio!

Good Morning!

I love breakfast :)

"Thanks Grandma for my new toy!"

Time with Grandparents!

Who can crawl faster?

Taking a walk!

Anna & Grandma


While we were there, Anna was able to go to one of her new friend Jackson's birthday party. Dan was able to take Anna, and they both had a really good time.

Swinging with Uncle Brent!


Anna made a new friend with Julia Fisher.


This is her husband Josh & her little boy Ethan.

Birthday boy Jackson & his mom Kerry Croghan.

And with his daddy Ben.

Birthday boy with his cake!

I think Anna had a good time.

I'm glad we were able to go, even though it may not have been how I hope to spend my time there. But I was able to spend time with family and friends! I'm thinking I'm just going to have to go again soon!

In August, Dan had the opportunity to get a scooter to drive back and forth to work and to run around town. Although he may get a good few looks from those around, it has been totally worth it. We spend about $20 a month on gas. I think he looks pretty good on it myself :) For those who are wondering why he's wearing a coat in Florida, we've had a cooler week, so it is justifiable!