I never managed to get that portrait that I was hoping to get of Annie so I'll just have to settle for this one...
Josh took her into a public restroom a couple weeks back.
As they were walking in, Annie asked, "Is this the boys bathroom Dad because I'm a girl so I can't be in the boys bathroom?"
Josh replied by saying, "Yes, this is the boys bathroom but you're just a little girl so you don't count."
That's when Annie hopped up on the toilet and said, "I do too count Dad...one, two, three, four..."
FUNNY!
Posted by: Sharon | November 20, 2009 at 03:40 PM
She is so clever!
Posted by: The Lady of the house | November 20, 2009 at 03:47 PM
Settle would not be the word I would use to describe this photo....She looks so grown up. I still can not stop laughing about the "Bikini" incident. That is beyond funny.
Posted by: Monica | November 20, 2009 at 04:01 PM
What a sweet picture. And that story was so great.
Posted by: Jennifer M. | November 20, 2009 at 04:15 PM
Priceless!!!
Posted by: Kathy C | November 20, 2009 at 04:32 PM
awww...so cute. i love all the funny things kids say. i actually have a notebook where i write all the funny things my kids do and say (i've done this since they were small), and it's so fun for them to read through them. love the photo as well, just beautiful
Posted by: christina | November 20, 2009 at 04:46 PM
and how perfect it is! What a great story, too!
Posted by: Heather Freeman | November 20, 2009 at 05:07 PM
I think if you have settle for ANY photo, you can settle for this one. It's wonderful and captures Annie in the pensive mode ... The same one that gave her permission to correct her dad on the counting thing!
Posted by: tammycirceo | November 20, 2009 at 05:21 PM
Love the picture! She is just beyond adorable!
Posted by: Dina | November 20, 2009 at 06:40 PM
OMG Karen - I just don't see HOW you can ever get mad and upset with her for anything - she's just TOO DARN CUTE AND PRECIOUS!!!
Posted by: Tracy | November 20, 2009 at 06:47 PM
Beautiful Picture!
Posted by: traci in virginia | November 20, 2009 at 07:05 PM
It may not be the picture you wanted but it is fabulous...these are the ones we'll remember all of our lives...
Posted by: Kathleen Kraft | November 20, 2009 at 08:26 PM
I just love her! :)
Posted by: Megan | November 20, 2009 at 09:42 PM
The truth and wisdom of children is the best...I think that is just one reason God gave them to us.....to teach us how important and how precious the real things in life can be.
Posted by: janel | November 21, 2009 at 07:11 AM
I want an Annie!
Posted by: kelli | November 21, 2009 at 08:08 AM
Such a precious little child. And such a blessing in your life! Personally, I think this is a perfect "portrait" (if we must label) of Annie.
Posted by: Sandy | November 21, 2009 at 08:45 AM
:-) She is so funny!
Posted by: Melissa Mann | November 21, 2009 at 10:12 AM
There's no settling about this photo. It is stunning!!!!
Posted by: Dawn | November 21, 2009 at 01:01 PM
What a sweet picture. In regard to your post below.... two summers ago this is what happened. We live in a quiet little neighborhood. Our neighbor's son was playing in the back yard. A man approached the fence. The mother saw it through the window as the man grabbed her 7 year old son. She ran out along with thier big dog. Luckily he let go. She chased him down the street and then realized she should be at home with both children. The police tried to say it was the meter man and dismissed it until a mass email went out to the area and then the police finally got involved. Very sad, the police should believe and protect. The same week a man in a van approached two children on the back side of our island. The kids ran. The reality shocked all of us. It is real, it can happen.... my daughter could not sleep in her room for months. She was scared someone would come through the window at night. It is a good lesson to teach your children.
Posted by: RobynS | November 21, 2009 at 10:57 PM
So, truth be told, I have always loved Annie (and at this point, I sound a little stalkerish I know - but your photos tell such a personal story and your words enhance that story, I often do get the sense that I "KNOW" you and your family - and we *have* actually met IRL, so does that count ;-P )... ok back to this... Annie has the most impish face, I've seen a lot of children in my years working in the birth to five arena and let me tell you something you most certainly already know... this one, this one has got something. She has this sense of wonder with a heart of strength. And this photo? This photo is absolutely perfect.
Posted by: Ally | November 22, 2009 at 05:24 AM
This is such a beautiful shot! A young life, holding a young branch. It just screams promise and growth.
Loving your blog as always! :)
Posted by: Sierra | November 23, 2009 at 02:06 PM
Beautiful photo and Annie says the funniest things.
Posted by: Paola Norman | November 24, 2009 at 11:49 AM