Goofing Around

Hillarious! Jeff! Who knew you looked like Ron Weasley?! I guess it does make sense since red hair runs in the family! I have to say, I scored! Actually, I had to try a couple of different photos in order to get a good one. This is one of my favorite look-a-likes... SCAAARY!

I guess Anna is more of a mix of the two of us than I thought. I've always thought she looked just like her dad!

F.Y.I.

I just changed my comments settings so now anyone can comment. (You were right about needing an account, Mom. Sorry.)

Fun Foods

Yesterday Anna decided that she didn't want any of the things we usually have for breakfast. So I let her pick from the cupboard what she wanted to eat. She chose corn muffins, and was really excited that I let her stand on the chair to help. (Usually she gets a great big NO! when I find her standing on a chair.) She loved stirring and putting the paper baking cups in the tin, but by the time the muffins were actually done, she was more in the mood for cheerios. It's just as well, less to do for dinner...

Happy Birthday, Mom!

Happy Birthday, Mom! I just wanted to let you know how much I love you! Thank you so much for all you have done for me. You are such a great example to me of someone who tries very hard to live the gospel. I admire you so much for this! You taught, and continue to teach, me by example. You read the scriptures, you are charitable with your neighbors, you love your family, you follow the prophet's council prayerfully, and so much more. Thank you, thank you for your continuing legacy. I love you!

The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree

Anyone who knows Jeff knows that he is a passionate person. When he sets his mind to something, there is no stopping him. He has amazing focus and drive. Who knew that this was actually a genetic trait? Anna has become a determined little thing! She finds a project and will work tirelessly to complete it. Her newest obsession: buckles.

Anna will spend as much as 20 minutes at a time working on various buckles around the house. (who knew we had so many!) She will then go back to it four or five times a day. The only problem is that she figured out how to put the buckles together, but she can't get them apart. It then becomes a very important, pressing emergency for mom to undo them as qiuck as possible so she can start working again. You might have thought Anna was excited in the video because she put the buckle together. Oh no, it's impatience because I haven't immedietly undone the buckle.

Her two favorite buckle stations are the running stroller, which (bonus!) is also fun to climb on, and the high chair. However, she still has not mastered her old car seat or bouncer. She found these in the closet the other day. They are a bit more tricky.

Who knew buckles could be so fascinating! I have to say, this proud mama is pretty impressed with Anna's dexterity.