Lunch With Annie

Annie redeemed her Lunch-Date-With-Mom ticket on Friday.

She wanted a picnic lunch (just like last year) at the park by our house (just like last year).

And all she wanted for lunch was strawberries and rolls from Roadhouse. (I threw in the chicken and the oranges and the milk.)

She's a strawberry-loving fool, that one.

It was cold (just like last year).

And Diane, I don't even know if you read my blog but if you do, thank you for this quilt. (It's my favorite!!!) I've tried every way I can think of to reach you to express my thanks, but all the email addresses I've tried haven't worked.

And then we had dessert. (And I gave the self-timer feature on the Canon 7D a try...sure makes me miss the self-timer feature on my Nikon D7000 which lets me take up to ten self-timered shots in a row.)

We had plans of playing on the playground after lunch, but by the time we were done eating, all Annie wanted to do was crawl in the car with the heater turned all the way up (just like last year).

And answers to Annie's questionnaire...

1. What do you think your best personality trait is? I love Jesus.

2. What do you think your worst personality trait is? Bad at sharing. (She asked if her teachers at school were going to see this and was relieved to find out they wouldn't.)

3. If you could have a different name, what would you want it to be? Izzy

4. What's your favorite memory? When we spent the night on the train.

5. What's your favorite Bible verse? Keep your tongue from telling lies.

6. If you could pick one super-human power, what would it be? Flying

7. What's your favorite thing about each person in your family? Dad - Being a hero in Afghanistan. Mom - Spends lots of time with me. Cole - He's nice to me sometimes. Courtney - Shares all the time. Ross - Lets us spend the night with him.

8. What do you want to be when you grow up? Doctor

9. What's one thing you've done that you wish you could change? Lying.

10. On a scale from 1-10 (10 being the coolest) how cool is your mom? 39 (Thanks for giving me the highest score of any of the kiddos, Yans.)

Here's my shots from last year's date.

And if you're reading this Josh Downs...I'm totally winning this contest. (Josh has 60+ daily readings left before he finishes reading the entire Bible and I have 24 readings left, yet somehow, he thinks he's going to beat me. Mind you, I started reading in January 2011 and he started reading in August 2011...but let's not get hung up on little details like that.)

Comments

[Kelli]

That quilt is gorgeous. I've partially made one, it needs to be squared off and actually quilted. That could take years.
I love that your kids answer your questionnaire.

[Michelle]

Love the lunch date with mom idea! And strawberries were my favorite growing up too, they are SO GOOD :) Beautiful pictures, thank you so much for sharing

[borcherding]

This post makes me smile..pics of a cute girl, gorgeous quilt, yummy food and wonderful writing by your daughter. What's not to love?

[Robin]

Your gift is on its way... no fancy wrapping! Can't wait for more lunch dates and to see Ross' answers :)

[sarahnewton]

Your blog makes me smile. Great pictures and great memories!

[Recruitment Agencies Auckland]

Beaut pics, she is gorgeous.

[Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita]

I love the outings you take with your kiddos! You're such a great mom!! And yes- it's such a pretty quilt, what a sweet gift. And I really enjoyed Annie's answers - you're doing a terrific job raising these kids.

[jen r.]

Thanks for continuing to blog and share photos with us.
I am DYING to know what you think of the 7D... especially compared to your Nikon. I can be patient... I think.

[Shari Barnes]

I would love to know what is in your little dessert cups?? Looks yummy!

[gina f.]

beautiful pictures, beautiful quilt!!

[Tracy]

Looks like you girls had a fun time!! Love the pic of Annie with the strawberry in her mouth. Too cute! Beautiful quilt...love it! Way to go on reading the whole Bible...that's awesome...I have yet to do that...it's on my list :)

[Kimber-Leigh]

i love annies answers :) how very precious those will be in the years to come! and congrats on your progress in reading through the Bible!!! that's awesome!

[Josh]

What does 60+ mean... maybe 61? You forgot to mention that I read 3/day. No mention of the bet either.... what do I have to lose?

[Pati King]

I love following your site. You have a beautiful family. I am wanting to purchase a SLR camera in the $500 - $800 ish range and wondered if you could advise me on how and what to look for. I have read your photo information. I have never used a SLR camera before but am ready to start out slow and learn before investing in a profressional one like you use. I have narrowed my search to a Canon Rebel T2i or Canon Rebel T3i. Do you know anything about either of these and could maybe give me your opinion at what I should do. I take mostly pictures of kids and some outside stuff. I love to play with the settings but my goal is clear pictures. I am open to any other brand also in the same price range if they produce a better camera. I would be thankful for any advise you could give. thanks and keep up the good work on your blog.

[Diane Herrington]

Of course I read your blog!!! Everyday! My email has been messed up for about a year. I went to a Mac computer and am still having problems. But I do have your addy so I will email you! As usual your photos are lovely and I believe that quilt fits Miss Annie's personality to a T. Miss you and think about your family a lot. love you, diane

[janel]

Just makes me happy to see each and every photo. Just the best.

[KarenH]

The photos and that quilt are beautiful! I am making a similar one--those hexagons take a long time to piece together!
Can't wait to hear what you think about the Canon 7D. I am guessing you miss the Nikon?

[Dawn Wheeler (Go Beavs)]

Reading your blog posts every fews days is such a great reminder that in this crazy, busy, wild world we live in it is possible to slow it down. Even if it is for 30 minutes.

You've posted before that you are not always the best mom, but I think recognizing that makes you just that......a GREAT mom. Having imperfections is what makes us human.

From all the moms who work full time, make time for their kids, recognize they've made mistakes, make time for themselves, realize that marriage is not all romance and roses, make time for their friends and family, realize they are human, make time for their marriage, make time to give back to their communities, and much much more.................. I say "Thank you"......"Thank you Karen Russell for being there for all of us"

Dawn "Go Beavs"

[Liz @ Sugarplum Creations]

How can a whole year have passed by already?? I remember your lunch date with Annie from last year. Good gracious, whole years are passing me right by! Looks like such a fun date! She's too adorable for words.

[Jennifer Orr]

Can I ask what the dessert you two shared is? It looks so delicious!!