Washington, IL
Joined October 2013
Work trip…with my mini because she wanted to see me speak! 💞 #cincinnati
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Welp, Bella lasted...mmm...a TOTAL of 20 minutes. *10 minutes gearing up. *10 minutes outside. 🧣❄️ *Bella: •”It’s cold.” ••”Mom, I fell.” •••”I got snow in my boot.” ••••”I fell again.” •••••”Help me fix my glove.”... facebook.com/33101025/posts/…
It’s pajama day, holiday spirit week, AND Bella’s 7th birthday today! 🎂🎉🎅🎄 Dear Anabella, Seven years ago today, I received one of the greatest gifts ever. You. The moment you came into my life, you changed it... facebook.com/33101025/posts/…
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No-School Snow Days are for...shoveling, Christmas trees, Christmas cookies, Gingerbread houses, movies by the fireplace, and quality Bella time. 👩‍👧❄️💕🎄 #bellaboo #iloveyou
BeCaUsE WHEN we clean up... SoMeTimEs it’s actually nice... 👭💋 #bellaboo #iloveyou
When your “baby girl” is almost 7 years old...you’ll take whatever snuggle sessions you can get. EVEN if it means being totally uncomfortable as a human pillow. #bellaboo #iloveyou 👭👩‍👧💞
A little afternoon dodgeball tournament with the OSF critical care crews...plus Bella, of course. 🤼‍♂️🤾‍♀️🤾‍♂️💉
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No school = extra long lunch date filled with selfies, hangman competitions, and unlimited ice cream sundaes 👭🍦💕 #bellaboo #iloveyou
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Annnnnd we’re off to 1st grade!! A little bigger and a lot less teeth!! 👩‍👧🤓
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Gosh, time truly does fly. Officially a 1st grader! You know you’re in trouble when your child corrects your grammar, tells me I need to clean up my mess (coming from OCD clean freak), and tells me...”uhh, that... facebook.com/33101025/posts/…
Me: "Bella! For the 5th time, come here...you need to take this medicine.” Bella: “Noooope, NOT gonna happen Mom!” Me: “Ok, seriously listen to YOURSELF” **(implying runny nose, cough, etc)** Bella: “MYSELF tells me not to take it.” 🙄🙄🙄 #kids
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It’s sad when your 6 year old is better than you are at taking pictures. Bella continuing to capture the moments... 👭 📷 — at Washington Square facebook.com/33101025/posts/…
One of my favorites. Gosh, time flies 😕👩‍👧💞 facebook.com/story.php?story…
Wedding Day 💖 Carlee Becker&Alexandru Cupcic
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Day 2...naked butts and fanny packs...
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Family Vaca/Carlee’s Wedding = far, so good. The 12+ people, ALL under the same roof, are ALL alive and semi-sane. — in Gulf Shores facebook.com/kristin.ansteat…
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