THIS, beauty, and the Jubilee

...And THIS is what the entrance to your classroom looks like if you are obsessed with your cute baby that you left with the nanny and can't hardly wait to see her after school so you put up a million pictures of her in the halls to get you through 2 very exuberant 9th grade classes.

...and THIS is what it looks like when Quinn and I race to see who can get Annie first after my mom has been watching her. Never mind the boy Pajamas. Remember, I thought she was going to be a boy. So I'm a bit behind on keeping up with her tremendous height and growth. These PJ's were ready, nice and clean on the shelf. What was I to do? At least I accompanied them with a princess blanket.

...And THIS is Annie enjoying her nightly bath complete with my serenade of the usual bath tub repertoire: Rubber Ducky, Splish Splash I was Taking a Bath, Jurassic Park Theme.

Jubilee 2010
I ran into an old high school friend at the Jubliee this year. Remember the amazing Brynn Lewis? Anyway, she's not Lewis anymore- but she's still drop dead gorgeous Brynn! I mean, she looked AMAZING and dazzling and perfect. Not a hair out of place, size ZERO, pearly white teeth, and eyes that twinkle. The point is that I was totally impressed sans a speck of jealousy or self-consciousness. I think it's a sign that Brynn is way too nice and awesome to make anyone feel not-no-hip around her PLUS the fact that I am absolutely 100% happy! I mean, how many times do you see a perfect mom and not immediately compare yourself? I give the credit to Annie. Well, Brynn- If you're out there, you are so beautiful, and fun, and amiable, and everything good and I'm super glad to have run into you again.
SPEAKING OF BEAUTY and my friends: Did you know I had a dream that Amy Earnstrom was so beautiful I couldn't look directly at her because it burned my eyes? Intense.

I switched out the pram for the new seat on the Uppababy Vista and Annie LOVED it. She could see out and boy is she a people watcher. She is also a people attractor! One of my students suggested I hang up a sign on the Uppababy that says touch my toes, not my nose!
Quinn and I and all my fam have been sick but Annie has yet to pick something up. I call that diligent and exhausting parenting!

This is Meg (the nanny) getting ready to go to the Jubilee banquet. JEALOUS. I missed out this year because I got to stay home with a cute little 3-month-old bundle of joy! No regrets. But I do feel bad I missed a cake dropping from the ceiling and my dad blowing out the candles (he is the president of the hospital board). Cest la vie. I guess my life of posh dinner banquets and auctions are over for a bit. Worth it though... and doesn't Meg look terrific in her Bettie Page? Did you know that Miranda Lambert is a Bettie Page fan too?