the bradberry family

Over the last couple weeks it seems like all our friends and family have had one thing to say to Anna Kate... "Your hair is getting so LONG!" Well if you have ever seen my baby, you will know why this cracks me up so much! Her hair is visibly growing though. Before she was born I want to Strasburg and bought about eight bows. Guess I jinxed myself. I've of course not been able to use them yet. Yes... I am very anxious to put cutsie little bows in her hair! On the other hand, I've gotten so used to my beautiful bald baby! Hair is going to change her looks so much. Either way though, I think the "long hair" comments will continue to crack me up for awhile.

Well... I can not say we had a "good" weekend. We pretty much stayed home all weekend because my two favorite people were not feeling well. Chris is battling really bad allergies and swollen glands, and little Anna Kate is teething! So, Saturday I spent cleaning the house in the breaks I had from taking care of Anna Kate. It is so sad... she is in SO much pain! Her usual bubbly personality is on hiatus and a crying, whining , and screaming child has taken over! How can one little tooth cause so much pain? She has pretty much demanded constant attention. My days have been spent trying anything to make her happy and get her mind off the pain. We read books, played in the floor with plastic bowls, took about 4 baths (just to play), took walks outside, played in her swing, danced, and I even resorted to watching Baby Einstein. I am definitely not an advocate of using the TV for a pacifier, but desperate times call for desperate measures! She loves the farm dvd, and it got me about 15 mins. of sanity!

Thursday we got to go spend time with my friend Ali and little Wil. Although he slept the whole time (imagine that... he is a week old) and Anna Kate was a bit cranky, it was a great visit. How can you not be happy while holding a sweet little newborn? We also had a blast playing with their Yorkie Maggie! Anna Kate loves her!

We have been having such fabulous weather here in Chatt-town. Wednesday was no exception. Anna Kate and I were tickled to get to spend some time with our buds Brittany and Ada at Coolidge Park. Much to my dismay... I found that my camera battery was dead when I got there! I know, I know... me with out my camera?!? Luckily Brittany is just as crazy with picture taking as I am, so I swiped some of her pictures!

Yesterday we met up with my sweet friend Kimberly and her two children for a picnic at Chickamauga battlefield. I've know Kimberly since I was in 6th grade and she was in 5th. That is like 15 years! Crazy! I often refer to her as "superwoman." She is really amazing. She is a mother to six (yes I said six) children. Her husband brought 3 children into their marriage, they have a two year old little girl, a 9 month old little boy, and another baby due in October! She is an amazing mother. When I start griping about how much I have to do with one child, I often stop and think about her. It is very humbling. We had a great time with Kimberly, Gracie, and Ty. Gracie is such a "little mommy" and just loves Anna Kate. She affectionately refers to her as "Anna Cake." So cute! I think Anna Kate was quite taken with Ty. She has never had anyone that close in age to play with. They were so cute together! We even shared the field with six deer! It was very relaxing time and great to catch up with my friend!

Saturday was such a beautiful day! We could not resist going downtown for a walk. We stopped by the waterfront to soak in some of the beautiful weather and let Anna Kate play in the grass.