PALATE CLEANSER!
They say that when you spend enough time with your dog, you start to look alike. Well, that has certainly been the case for Rigby and me.
story behind the picture here.
I took a closer look at our family, and I realized something:
Annabel and I always seem to be wearing similar outfits
while Mike and Annie are constantly accessorizing the same way.
And then, just when Annabel thinks she has finally broken away from looking like her daddy and me, she has to deal with Rigby:
Both in white, with annoyed faces. Teenage attitude from a baby and a dog. Well done, girls.
Sorry Annabel. You’re starting to look like the dog, too.
Good thing you’re both cute.
PS If you live in the LA Area and you’re expecting a baby, I highly suggest attending this event put on by my fab friend Jayneoni this Sunday. It *almost* makes me wish I was pregnant again! Click below for more information.
Sally says:
Annabel is just too cute for words in that last picture!!
.-= Sally´s last blog ..Ian Curtis day. =-.
Noelle says:
There is so much cuteness on this blog I can’t look!
dysfunctional mom says:
Clearly, cute runs in the family!
missy says:
I was going to say the same thing!
Kelly B from NYC says:
Ah, your blog is always a nice distraction from my insomnia.
Annie’s adorable.
.-= Kelly B from NYC´s last blog ..Hello, My Name is Disoriented. =-.
Alice says:
She has the exact same lips and eyes as Madeline (to my unpractised eye). Do you guys make beautiful babies or what?!
Uh, also, not to be totally inappropriate, but your husband is hot.
Kandi says:
Lol. You just now noticed Mike is adorable? :o) I’m not even straight and I think he is precious. Every Girls dream. And his girls (and so very obviously he is the lucky one. *cough*) are very lucky too. And Heather, I am so very proud of you for this beautiful “Flower Bloom” after the thunderstorm that hit. Your amazing. (and I am up at 5 am again.) have a Blessed day!
Kathryn says:
Completely adorable!!!!
Harriet says:
She actually has a very angelic face. She will grow up to be a very beautiful child, of corse she is already. The picture of Mike and Annie made me laugh!
Erin says:
I JUST LOVE her hat! BEAUTIFUL
Fiona says:
Hi
Love the ‘PALATE CLEANSER!’. Just what the doctor ordered.
Too cute for words.
Have a great day.
Sarah says:
Ohhh so cute! I love that hat. And that dog.
.-= Sarah´s last blog ..My current desktop background: =-.
Kate @ UpsideBackwards says:
Happy sigh…. lots of pics of Annie being cute… so haaapppyyy She’s like a drug! Oh, and you and Mike and Rigby are cute too, of course. I just love the teenage-attitude photo, though!
.-= Kate @ UpsideBackwards´s last blog ..Favourite things =-.
hawkfeather says:
i *sO* wish her tongue was out in the picture with yer pup.
too cute!
Meg...CT says:
Oh, man that girl is cute…can’t stand it!
Lynn from For Love or Funny says:
Man oh man, that MAN is cute! (I agree with Alice.)
.-= Lynn from For Love or Funny´s last blog ..Why I like teenaged boys =-.
Krissa says:
Aw. So cute! And I hope Rigby hasn’t gotten into your emergency PB again! … You are a beautiful family.
Sue says:
What a cute, cute, post, and if Annabel gets anymore gorgeous; I don’t know what we’re going to do!!! What a doll baby!
cj says:
absolutely adorable post….too funny!! that last picture of Annie is just stunningly beautiful.
edenland says:
Heather, you have light in your eyes again. And it;s fucking beautiful.
XOX
.-= edenland´s last blog ..Not One =-.
Hope says:
Love it!!! I especially love you’re matching (or should I say “Missmatched”)outfits! Such a cute family!
JoAnn says:
Oh man, Heather. That is one BEAUTIFUL baby girl! Both of your girls are sinfully beautiful! Baby fever… ratcheted up a notch…
Jamie says:
That last picture of Annabel left me speechless! Beautiful!
coloradolady says:
Heather…that last picture…is too much…she is just a little DOLL!!! Love it!!!
.-= coloradolady´s last blog ..The Reasons Amaze Me Sometimes =-.
newlywifed says:
That. Child. Is. Beautiful. I want to eat her with a spoon! (don’t worry, I won’t though…)
ThePeachy1 says:
LOL ! I love it, and I love you guys… Awesome !
Jenn says:
So FUNNY Dolly and Baby girl is a beautiful as usual!!!! Can you fall in love a baby one has never met…..hhhhmmmm…….I say…..YESSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAVE GREAT day & give that baby kissys from me!!!!
charlane says:
You guys are as awesome as hearts, rainbows, bunnies, and sunshine!
.-= charlane´s last blog ..Lazy Cake Days =-.
Mary Ann says:
She is just a doll! I love that Rigby is trying to outstage her by making a face in the teenage attitude picture. And that close up made me melt, I want one.
Molly says:
Man, she is a little mike clone isn’t she? Is it weird that for a split second I totally imagined annie with mike’s stubble. and then I was like “yo, annie is a baby. and a girl. lets hope she doesn’t end up with facial hair”
But seriously. she’s got the spohr headddddd.
.-= Molly´s last blog ..roneydapony: @Cecilyk ohhhhhhh. that one. I’ve never heard a song by him. He’s like… a toddler or something… TINY little dude. =-.
Jen says:
Adorable!! Everyone one of you
Sarah P says:
Annabel. is. a. doll. Look at those cheeks! Those lips! That sweet smile!
So cute.
rachel cortest says:
And cute they are!!! My favorite is the one with Annie and her Daddy in the hats. Annie looks like she knows how funny it all is. You are amazing parents. You keep me smiling…
Kelly says:
Love the hat! So cute.
.-= Kelly´s last blog ..Say Cheese! =-.
Jen L. says:
She is so squishy and beautiful! You and Mike aren’t bad either.
.-= Jen L.´s last blog ..My Boy =-.
Ms. Moon says:
You’re going to get a million comments lauding the cuteness here but I’m going to say that cute is not the word at all.
Beauty is.
All of you. Beauty.
.-= Ms. Moon´s last blog ..Boob Tube =-.
Tia says:
When I think of fun parents I think of you guys. And each picture I see of Annie I think to myself she cannot get any cuter than this. Everytime she proves me wrong.
From my side of the screen it looks to have been a happy day. I love happy days
Megan (Best of Fates) says:
Adorable! I love how you all match, it makes your entire family seem so cozy.
Jodie Brooks says:
That last picture is just beautiful! She is such a cutie! WOW!!!
jen says:
I love Annie’s smile when Mike is holding her…simply precious!
She’s either crazy about her daddy or the hat…
.-= jen´s last blog ..good sport =-.
Sara says:
I LOVE that hat on Annabel! I am hat crazy when it comes to babies…my niece was born in April and I can’t stop buying her hats.
She is adorable and I love reading your blog
xo
.-= Sara´s last blog ..God and Stuff. =-.
Kelli says:
That is a fabulous family you got there! Rigby included! Thank you for continuing to share your family with us everyday!
.-= Kelli´s last blog ..She runs a tight ship. =-.
Jen says:
I just have to tell you that Annabel is SO beautiful!
Lisa says:
Hooray for posts filled with darling pictures of Annie That is one gorgeous baby.
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Making a Garden =-.
Lindsay from Florida says:
After looking at that last picture, I need to go have a baby. It doesn’t matter that I don’t currently have a boyfriend. I’ll figure something out.
Wow, is she breathtakingly stunning or what?!
Java says:
Love, love, love the white outfit!!
Super adorable!!!
.-= Java´s last blog ..Over 40 Bloggers!! =-.
Jen says:
You are all just too cute!
Alicia @bethsix says:
Smiley picture with Mike = ADORABLE.
Trisha Vargas says:
Precious!!
(((HUGS))) from Florida
Camie says:
She is so gorgeous! Those big blue eyes! And that little half-reproachful smile is just too adorable for words.
Melissa says:
What a BEAUTIFUL baby girl!
Amanda says:
Oh my god I just want to pinch those cheeks. What a freakin’ cutie pie.
.-= Amanda´s last blog ..My childless friends are so jealous of me right now. =-.
Lisa_in_WI says:
The only outfit Annie looks “happy” about being in is the one matching Daddy’s! Maybe you’ll have a little “goth girl” on your hands? :p
.-= Lisa_in_WI´s last blog ..Little Fish, Big Fish, Swimming in the Water =-.
Ali says:
unbelievably cute baby….you can see the sparkle in her beautiful eyes.
Ashley says:
Pretty much there is nothing that can make me wish I were pregnant again, blech. However, I think someone needs to plan fantastic events to celebrate the fact that we’re NOT pregnant any more and that we’re surviving (or thriving) at motherhood! And those events should have rockin’ goodie bags – if you ask me, anyways.
Nancy says:
Love the pics!! Is the white hat Annie’s wearing the one you took pics of her in when she was just born?
Ella xxx says:
She is just the most chubby and adorable thing around. Be still my ovaries ;p
.-= Ella xxx´s last blog ..On love, in sadness =-.
Veronika says:
Beautiful pics! I love them all.
Tammy says:
Just when I think she can’t get any cuter, you post these pictures! Ok, this has to be maximum cuteness. (I’m sure she’ll prove me wrong.)
Nicole says:
OH my goodness Annabel is so beautiful! That last picture is breathtaking! Thanks for sharing the pictures.
.-= Nicole´s last blog ..All Smiles =-.
Ashly says:
Too cute for words
My question- You say ” I almost wish I was pregnant again” I wanted to know, are you and Mike going to add another baby to your family? I have been reading your blog for over 2 years now, I don’t really comment I just love to read and take it all in and to see how you are all doing. You have an amazing family and amazing little girls who make an impact and I would love to see your family grow!
Heather says:
Yeah, we would love to have another – but not for a WHILE!
Rhonda says:
Too darn cute, all of ya!! : )
Emily says:
Blown away by the cuteness!! She is one of the most beautiful babies I’ve seen
Momma Lioness Michele says:
You all are totally adorable
.-= Momma Lioness Michele´s last blog ..We Did It! =-.
cindy w says:
That is one very pretty little girl you have there. Annie, not Rigby. (Although Rigby is cute too.)
Tracey says:
Oh my! That last picture is delicious!!
.-= Tracey´s last blog ..A Love Affair =-.
Just Jiff says:
OMG. That last photo of her needs to be framed! SO CUTE.
.-= Just Jiff´s last blog ..4 down, 1.5 to go… =-.
Shannon says:
Geez Heather. Annabel is beautiful!! Your writing cracks me up Thanks for the smile today!
Nanette says:
All I can say is that Annie is STUNNING! Simply STUNNING!
.-= Nanette´s last blog ..Lovely long weekend =-.
Jenn says:
While, of course, all the pictures are great….the last one is breathtaking!!
.-= Jenn´s last blog ..For my mom =-.
Jennifer says:
Those pictures are priceless!! I love the one with Annie and Rigby! Rigby is sticking her tongue out at you while Annie looks like she’s about to deck you with those balled up fists! So cute!! Jenn
Kelly says:
OMG…that last picture of Annie… I could dip her in cheese and eat her. But not in a weird way.
LOVE all the pix!
.-= Kelly´s last blog ..Book Review: Emily Giffin, Heart of the Matter =-.
Glenda says:
These pictures are adorable!!!
Al_Pal says:
Heee, great photos! xox
Katrina says:
She’s such a cutie-pie!!! It makes my heart happy to see how much joy Annie brings you guys
.-= Katrina´s last blog ..Christmas Present =-.
leel says:
adorable. all of you. the hat picture with mike is *maybe* my fave. that last one of annie is priceless.
.-= leel´s last blog ..music monday :: stuck on USS :: =-.
Haley-O (Cheaty) says:
There is just way too much cuteness in this post…!
.-= Haley-O (Cheaty)´s last blog ..A Lot of Stuff: GOOD TV, Bieber Confessions, the Monkey & Betty White =-.
Gabby says:
That last picture of Annie….makes me want to cuddle a baby. Sadly, I don’t know any babies her age so I’ll hug my cat.
Amanda M. says:
Annie is so working that white hat. Way too cute!
Bah, I want to go to that event! Damn stubborn husband… Maybe next year.
.-= Amanda M.´s last blog ..Manga Monday (cough): 100% Perfect Girl =-.
Monica says:
She is STUNNING! That last picture is beyond cute!!
Marti from Michigan says:
I agree with everyone else above me…..what an absolutely BEAUTIFUL family! Rigby too!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. It’s summer in Michigan, finally! 78 degrees right now and sunny, no rain expected anytime soon.
Take care!
Rachel says:
Those pictures are beyond awesome. I have to say my favorite one is the Daddy one because of that adorable smile and the HATS! OMG the HATS! I can’t get over them. Cute, cute family.
.-= Rachel´s last blog ..Yay For Laura Bush =-.
Mr Lady says:
If that baby gets any cuter, I may have to sue you for damages to my reproductive system.
.-= Mr Lady´s last blog ..There, Beneath The Blue Suburban Sky =-.
Michelle W says:
You are all just adorable, but I gotta give bonus points to Annabel.
pretty face says:
Every time you post a photo of Annie she gets cuter and cuter and you get more and more of a sense of how amazing she must be in person.
I just wanted to thank you for sharing your beautiful words and photos with us! xx
LibraryGirl62 says:
My 17 year old and I have always worn the same color when we go out together-and we never look first. I say “let’s go shopping”-we seperate and dress-back together-same color. It is weird sometimes! Even today-she has to dress fancy for a concert tonite, I just went to work~we will both be there wearing purple!
Kristin says:
Too freakin’ cute!
Beverly says:
Heather I want you to know that I have been reading your blog for over a year now and I can’t begin to tell you how much I admire you. We lost my mother-in-law three weeks ago due to a mistake made by the doctors and nurses after a back surgery and found out today that my brother-in-laws cancer has spread to his lungs at the age of 43. I also lost my grandpa two months ago and being able to get up and look at your blog everyday has kept me going these past couple of months. Maddie and Annie are the cutest little girls and seeing their smiling faces in pics and videos really cheers me up.
We both have large loving families with tons, and I mean tons, of little ones but we don’t see them everyday. Being able to see and read about your sweet girls everyday just makes me realize that things will eventually get better.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are a true hero in my eyes.
P.S. Annie’s smile in the pic with Mike brightened my day!
We both have huge loving families and tons of friends that have been there for u
Beverly says:
sorry about the words under the P.S., had a hard time writing the post and messed up a couple of times.
Amy says:
Holy cuteness.
Alexis says:
i didnt think it was possible, but Annie gets cuter with every post!
CarrieB says:
Annie looks so like her daddy in that second picture.
.-= CarrieB´s last blog ..Handbags and gladrags =-.
Catherine Lucas says:
Wonderful hats with people underneath… Love the white woolen one, the hat I mean. Gorgeous pics!
I love it when you look happy, and you all do in this series. Way to go!
.-= Catherine Lucas´s last blog ..Raisin and cinnamon bread… =-.
T.J. says:
She is too cute for words.
Kay says:
Heather, I read this post this morning, and I had a bad night, thinking that nothing could cheer me up. I accidently wandered back to your blog (its on my “favorites list” right below facebook), forgetting that I had already read this post, and the pictures of Annie made me smile. She is absoloutely adoreable.
Donna says:
She is so pretty.
Dawn says:
That smile in the picture withMike…TOO cute!
.-= Dawn´s last blog ..The List =-.
amy says:
She is so totally a Mike Mini Me! And so adorable in her own right!
Kristine says:
Annie is always adorable, but the picture with Mike and the hats. She’s like cutest baby ever cute.
.-= Kristine´s last blog ..Spreading the love. =-.
Suzie says:
Oh Em Gee! Can I just say that I think Annie looks like a ‘real doll baby” in the pic with Rigby! Almost hand painted…absolutely breath-taking! I’m just saying…..Wow! The pics are so cute, as usual! Love reading and following your journey! Iowa greetings to you all!!
Anonymous Please says:
http://blakeybabies.blogspot.com
That is the web addy to a blog where I think the parents could really use your shoulder to possibly lean on. They lost their 1 and a half year old son today to the exact same thing you lost precious Maddie to. I just thought I would pass it on ……… God Bless and BTW Annabel is beautiful.
P.S. Just wondering if you have seen the mini van commercial (Chevy Traverse possibly:????) where the dad cleans out the seat closer to the front of the van for the little girl to move up to where her brother normally sits. That little girl reminds me of your sweet Maddie! Everytime I see the commercial that is who I automatically think about! LHK!~
Moon says:
She is looking very cute. Her eyes are very beautiful.
Ray says:
Annie is freaking ADORABLE in that fedora hat! I’m loving it!! And that last photo? Omg, those rosy cheeks, those beautiful eyes. She’s beautiful. And you guys are such a wonderful family! God bless you all.
Karen says:
How can you stand all the cuteness?! I love that you and Annie match. So adorable!
.-= Karen´s last blog ..Flashback Friday. =-.
Anne says:
Annie is such a doll. Cutest pics ever. Thanks for sharing as always!
.-= Anne ´s last blog ..My Baby Turned Two =-.
Eric's Mommy says:
Annie looks JUST LIKE her big sister in that last picture.
Elaine says:
Y’all are just too cute. Her sweet face is almost too much to handle!!!
.-= Elaine´s last blog ..South Beach Before the Beach =-.
Mary says:
Too cute! LOVE that last picture of Annie!
.-= Mary´s last blog ..Blessed =-.
Sandy says:
That last picture of Annabel is just sooo adorable!
amanda says:
I just want to squeeze those cheeks! (Annie’s that is.) ; )
.-= amanda´s last blog ..busy bee =-.