Checking in

	Boy that bunny sure knows what Nate likes.
	and Annabelle too! I imagine that Bunny probably started shopping early to avoid all the craziness at the end of the month, then had a mild panic attack the day before because it really didn’t think it had anything,  then once it put the baskets together said “Wow, next year we need to downsize”. I would think, if I know the bunny at all.
	But everyone seemed happy, which is what  matters.
	After church (which is what REALLY matters) we came home to a wet breezy day that required rain boots and coats for the Easter Egg hunt. We didn’t really care.
	Jeremy helped navigate the high places.
	Aunt Karen helped too.
	We rounded out the day with a lovely dinner and Lego building. A wonderful Easter was had by all.

I forgot to do this on her birthday so we did a catch up. Here is her answers at 6 years and 2 weeks. 

Annabelle – 6 years old


1. What is your favorite color? -- Purple

2. What is your favorite toy? -- Lego Friends

3. What is your favorite fruit? -- Red Apples

4. What is your favorite tv show? -- Strawberry Shortcake

5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? -- Honey Toast

6. What is your favorite outfit? -- My librarian dress with the butterfly necklace

7. What is your favorite game? -- Clue Jr.

8. What is your favorite snack? -- Pretzels

9. What is your favorite animal? -- Cats

10. What is your favorite song? Gummibar

11. What is your favorite book? Ivy & Bean Series

12. Who is your best friend? Morgan & Jonah

13. What is your favorite cereal? Honey Nut Cheerios

14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Swim

15. What is your favorite drink? Hot Chocolate

16. What is your favorite holiday? Easter, it is the closest to my birthday.

17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Marmalade (Teddy Bear)

18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Chocolate Chip Waffle

19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Hoss’s pizza

20. What do you want to be when you grow up? Either a family doctor or a teacher.

	We were blessed with a beautiful Spring day for Annabelle’s birthday party with the playgroup. Since it was the day before Easter we held an egg hunt for all the kids normal treat bag items. Everyone had 6 eggs to find with their name on it. It was great fun, with everyone helping everyone out.
	The girls had a lovely time on the porch sorting out their loot while the boys ran wild in the yard, getting a winter season full of ya-yas out on this 1st warm day.
	Kacy *almost* got her head stuck in the posts.
	The fabulous 4, I can’t believe 6 years we have been together.
	The crew.
	Such good friends we are honored to know.

Annabelle's 2nd bottom front tooth fell out after weeks of wiggling.  This time the Tooth Fairy left a dollar and two nickels.  She was also permitted to take this tooth. 

	Annabelle was able to participate in the bell choir at church the weekend before Easter this year. She was happy that she got to stand with her two best friends, Jonah and Claire.
	Easter best.
	Jonah was so cool, playing his bell with one hand and keeping his other in his pocket.

	Annabelle’s 6th birthday dawned with an ice storm that closed school. We started the celebration with Annabelle’s favorite breakfast of Monkey Bread, Smore’s Pop Tarts, hot chocolate. What the hey, sugar breakfast is a birthday right.
	Nate helped her open some presents.
	She got the Brave DVD & doll.
	After a day at home with Nana that included visits from Jeremy & Aunt Kathy we went to Tumble, Nate’s Open House and then met Daddy, Aunt Karen & Uncle Kurt for dinner. Annabelle had a great time and enjoyed the special attention from the waiter. A lovely 6th birthday indeed.

Annabelle the Daisy took her turn selling Girl Scout cookies at a local bank for her troop.  It was fun and people were so friendly. I think we did good, Annabelle certainly had fun and turned on the charm.

Annabelle started 1st grade full time on Tuesday February 19, 2013.  She was so proud to wear the outfit Jeremy got her for Christmas "like a real big girl". 

We are so proud of you for taking this step, my brilliant, beautiful girl. 

Our annual Valentine photo shoot was a little crazier, less organized and happened 3 days before February 14th. 

Thank goodness for 1 hour photo processing, I think most of our family got their cards on time!

	After 3 weeks of wiggling Annabelle lost her 1st tooth. She was very excited.
	Of course then Nate, who felt like he was part of the whole process because he was the one who got the Kleenex that we used to pull it out, wanted his picture taken to show off his tooth loss (3 years ago). And yes, he is wearing my scarf. He often does when I get home from work.
	Here they are being all giggley about being siblings with matching 1 lost tooth on the bottom. I think she has finally forgiven him for losing a tooth before she did.
	We prepared for the Tooth Fairy to arrive. (Thank you Aunt Nada for the little pillow you gave us as a shower gift, I can’t believe it’s been almost 6 years and we are ready to use it. ) When asked,  Annabelle stated she thought the Tooth Fairy would bring her “A dollar and a nickel”, and she did.  Prior to her arrival though Annabelle had a complete meltdown because she felt “her first tooth was special to her and she didn’t want the Tooth Fairy to take it”. So we wrote her a note to explain and she was kind enough to leave the “First one only”.