The Other Members of the Family

 

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I feel really guilty that this is my first post about my other ‘children’. These are our other babies, in order from left to right, Lewis, Reggie, and Billy Pauncher. Yes, that’s correct, his name is BILLY PAUNCHER. Long story short…my imaginary friend as a child was named Billy Pauncher. We think Ana-Patrick already may have a friend like this because sometimes Rick and I will be out in the living room together and hear her cracking up laughing. We will back to her room and there’s no one else there (so we think). Baby girl, if you are reading this years later, please know that your mother believed you when you told us you had a ‘friend’ with you that needed a place at the table

Finally…A Picture with Rob

This is Rick’s older brother, Robert, holding Ana-Patrick. We have thousands (I’m not exaggerating) of pictures of Ana-Patrick with various family members but this was the first with Rob. I’m so glad to see this picture and so thankful for our loving families.

Her First Thanksgiving

 

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So, first of all, I apologize that this post is coming so late. I of course, had to work the past 3 days and so I am too tired to blog when I get home. Anyway, these adorable pictures are from her VERY FIRST THANKSGIVING meal that I missed out on. I know I am serving God’s purpose for my life, but it doesn't;t make it any easier to be away from Rick and Ana-Patrick on a holiday. We did have Thanksgiving the weekend before at my best friend, Jessica’s house. Enjoy these pictures!

Buck Tooth

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How hilarious is this pacifier? Her Uncle James gave this to her before she was even born. I didn’t think she would like it because she is very particular about her pacifiers, but it turns out that she actually loves it! I will let her wear it whenever she would like.

Our Thanksgiving

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I feel so blessed to have such an amazing friend. Jessica and her family invited Rick, Dad, Ana-Patrick and me over for lunch today. They were celebrating their family Thanksgiving because Jessica and her dad both have work on Thursday, as do I. We had an amazing day, actually felt like they were our family. I love the picture of Ana-Patrick looking back at me. The grin on her face says everything about what I am thankful for this year. I thank God so much for all the blessings I have in my life. Ana-Patrick was so funny with all the family, she wasn’t shy for one second. She ran circles around the house, yelling and talking to everyone. It truly was a day I will cherish always. Thanks Jess!

Waiting at the Bus Stop for Grayson

This past Friday, our neighbor and friend, Mary, needed us to wait for her little boy when he got off the school bus. He’s Ana-Patrick’s best bud and so she really enjoys

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going out to the end of the street to wait for him. This is how Rick dressed her to go outside. It was chilly that day, but I don’t know why these pictures make me laugh so hard. She’s so goofy.

Together, They Are a Team

A couple of days ago, I had been folding laundry in Ana-Patrick's room while she was watching a movie and eating her snacks. What happened next is so funny and a memory I will always look back on and laugh. This is what I witnessed...Ana-Patrick had been minding her business, watching her Elmo movie until Billy arrived at the gate to her room (See picture #1). She then moved closer to Billy with her snack cup in hand. I then saw her bend down on all fours, GLANCE back at me, YES that's right, she knew what she was doing. After her 'glance', she slowly slid her hand through the opening in the gate, with a treat in snack in hand of course. Billy started munching away. Ana-Patrick continued to hand Billy snacks until I finally had to intervene. It was so funny but I tried so hard to not let her see me laughing, as I know it's bad for a dog to eat 'human' food. They are so funny together, playing and getting into trouble!!

Playing her Piano

 She absolutely loves it. I wish it would have included ear plugs for us though, lol.

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