Eight...

Halloween 2011

I can't believe this little princess is 8 today.  I know that everyone always says that time flies but let me tell you...it really does.  It seems like only yesterday that I was on my way to the hospital, so excited to welcome this little stinker into the world.  And she is just as stubborn today as she was 8 years ago.

So in honor of this sweet girl, today's post is all about THE Anna Blake:

Born on October 7, 2007 @ 3:10 in the afternoon

Weighing in at 8 lbs. 5 oz and measuring 21 in. long

(I didn't arrive in the digital world until 2011 so the first 4 years of AB's life was all taken on 35mm film and for the life of me I can not figure out how to get those pics to upload into this blog.  So unfortunately, baby pictures will have to debut at a later date and time~~insert sad face! )

Circa 2012

This girl is a LOVER of animals.  Her most favorite animal is a dog but she isn't biased...if it is furry and walks on 4 legs she is all over it.  She says that she is going to be a Vet Tech when she grows up.  I asked "Why not a Vet?" and her response was "I don't want to do the surgery, I just want to help".  Bless her sweet loving heart!

AB and Tom

AB and Opal

1st Day of Preschool @ HBLC~2011

Easter 2012

Shopping with Mama

The catch of the day with Daddy

She also LOVES all things Cheerleading!  Her theme for this years birthday party was BC Cheerleading and her current fave color is blue.  She is definitely a Leopard through and through.

Other fun tidbits about AB:

• She is as hard headed & strong willed as the day is long.  It can be exhausting.
• At the same time she is extremely tender hearted and wears her heart on her sleeve.  

• She is a Mama's girl.
• Her favorite food, at the moment, is shrimp and nutella (not together though-that would be gross).
• She wants to learn to play the guitar.

Well, that's my girl in a nut shell.  I thank God for her everyday, she is certainly a blessing to all!  

Heather