The Park

Today was another long day followed by class at Tech for me. Annistyn stayed at Karen's until I got finished with class. Lauren had dance class in town, so I met Karen at the dance studio around 5:30 to pick up Priss. When we got home, we played for over an hour before she took her bath and went to bed.

Tim and Karen took Emily, Tucker, and Annistyn to the park today.



Annistyn thinks she is as big as Emily and Tucker! Karen said they had a good time, but it was hot.

I CAN'T believe Annistyn will be 9 months old tomorrow! Renee is taking her pictures tomorrow, and I can't wait! I'm sure they will be perfect.

School's Back in Session

I know I have been back to work for a few weeks now, but my grad. classes started back tonight! I really hate having to go to class right after work. It cuts my Annistyn time down to a bare minimum. Tim and Karen brought her to me after school, and I turned around and brought her home to Josh. I had to be at Tech by 4:00.

When I got home from class, she was asleep! She did wake up for about an hour later, but is back to sleep now. I know it's only going to get worse in another week or two, but I have to keep reminding myself that this is my last semester. I can do it! I would rather miss some things now, then when she's older and realizes I'm missing out. I just hope this semester goes by quickly!

Crazy Busy

I have been trying to spend as much time with Miss Priss this week as possible. My life is about to get CRAZY BUSY! Grad school starts back this week. I have class on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Basketball starts next week. We have tryouts the end of next week, and then we will have either practice or a game every single day, Monday-Friday! Oh, and did I mention Josh starts his new job next week! That's right, the job where he will be traveling and out of town Monday-Friday! I just hope that I am so busy I don't even realize how crazy my life is. I will be spending every single second possible with Annistyn! I really hope I can have enough discipline to get all my grad. school work done at night when Annistyn is sleeping! If I can do this, then I won't have to waste any of my weekend time on homework when I could be spending it playing with a cute and funny little girl.

Annistyn Says "NO"...Well, Kinda

Well, it was our typical Sunday morning. Sunday school, then nap through church. Annistyn napped...not me! After church, we had planned to go spend some time with Grandmama at the pool.

Annistyn did not want to take a nap after lunch, so I thought she might want to swim. We got our swimsuits on and went to get in the pool. I hadn't been in the pool in a couple weeks or so. I had no idea how cold it had gotten! It was freezing! I ended up sitting with my feet in, and Annistyn sat on the step and played. The bitter cold didn't seem to bother her. I only let her play for about 10 minutes.

I thought for sure she would take a nap after this, but still no! We decided to come on back home, and then she went right to sleep. Go figure. While Annistyn was napping, her Pa, Nana, and Aunt Sidney came to visit. After visiting for a little bit, Annistyn was still sound asleep. They came back later and got to spend some time with Priss. She was so good today after she finally took her nap. She started shaking her head "no" today. If you ask her something, she shakes her head. I love that girl!

Click, Click, Click

Josh had to work today, so Annistyn and I spent the day at home. We didn't go anywhere all day. We did a lot of cleaning and a lot of playing. When we were playing this afternoon, I was clicking my tongue. Annistyn thought it was so funny. After a while of me doing this, she started to copy me. It was so funny!

Consignment Sale

After school today, I drove to Nashville to go to the Otter Creek Consignment Sale. I think Annistyn is now set for winter. I got about 15 outfits, 2 pairs of shoes, and a couple gifts to put up for Kayli. My grand total...$88! I was so excited! I love consignment sales! About 95% of all Annistyn's clothes are either consignment deals or hand-me-downs.

After the sale, I went and picked up Alex. He rode back to Sparta with me. It was nice to get to spend a little time with him. I miss that guy.

While I was in Nashville, Priss was spending even more time with her Mama Karen. I missed her like crazy today, but Annistyn didn't mind one bit. They spoil her rotten! Karen sent me this picture of Emily and Annistyn.

Chinese Kissing

While Annistyn and I were playing after school today, she kept wanting me to pull her up and let her stand holding my hands. After she did this for a little while. I decided to see how she would do standing up and holding onto the couch. She thought it was so funny. She stood there for quite a while.



She was so excited. I couldn't get a good picture, because she wouldn't be still. This picture makes me want to cry just a little bit. She is growing way too fast!

When Josh got home from work, we decided to go eat Chinese. As soon as we walked in, the little Chinese lady that was seating us, grabbed Annistyn from Josh's arms. She was just loving and kissing on Annistyn. I didn't know quite how to react. Throughout the entire time we were there, she would come over and kiss on Annistyn. It was just a little awkward!