You saw a sneak peak of how Annie spent her first Fourth of July, but there was so much more you didn’t see.
if you can’t see the video above, click here
She is so patriotic.
Annabel’s Independence Day
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You guys are brilliant. Think your Dad Heather has missed his vocation in life. Should have been an actor!!
Love the way Annabel coos at the fireworks.
Absolutely adorable! Great job Annabel! I just love your videos!
So cute!
Love the way the whole family piles in to help out!
You guys crack me up
Please try to be a little more dorky.
I just… I just want to see if it’s humanly possible.
LOLOL
Amanda M.´s last [type] ..Sims 3- Whale Nuking- Blood Drinking- Ultra-Violence- and Some Blasphemy for Good Measure
That was freaking CUTE! I love hoping over here on fridays to see what funny video you have up!
keep up the great work! Annabel is a HUGE star!
Desiree´s last [type] ..In 8 years
HA HA HA!!!! I JUST LOVE IT!!!
that video was so awesome.
I woke up today in a really horrible mood, and you guys have just totally made my day! thanks!
Becca_Masters´s last [type] ..To Kill One or Not To Kill One- Thats what the Queen asked herself apparantly
You two are a riot and Annie is absolutely fabulous!
You… I mean ANNABELl is a good singer! She’s so adorable and I love her cute, chubby cheeks! What a fun family you have. Love it!
Just watched this -several times – with my 9 yr old daughter, she loves it and just thinks Annie is THE cutest baby ever. We love the hot dog eating contest with Annie looking adorable covered in sauce … Soooo funny. Fantastic to see all the family involved, easy to see why Maddie picked you guys to spend her lifetime with. You truly honour her by living and not just merely existing.
Your family is fantastic. Should totally become actors (if they aren’t already).
I’m still a bit in shock that every single one of them agreed to be in it! I have enough trouble getting my family to do that, and they really ARE actors!
Are you entering the oscar race?
Sarah M. (Travel Mommy)´s last [type] ..Accepting Normal
That is so cool! I love how she does all her own stunts
The look on her face for the fireworks is a classic.
And Heather – great singing!
Kate @ UpsideBackwards´s last [type] ..It’s in the blood
I think it’s so great that you are doing these cute videos — what fun Annabel will have when she’s older, watching all the funny stunts and hearing the “voice-overs” for herself and Rigby, and just the imagination and fun in it all. I can see her showing these videos to her own children one day
Maybe by that time you and Mike will have made a full-featured film, who knows!
I thought Uncle Kyle was halarious …how he threw his hot dog when he lost the contest. So funny! Your family is great!
Katrina´s last [type] ..Boats -amp Horses
Happy Foruth of July ANNABEL… I love it that the whole family enjoys making these videos!
Some notes:
(1) Heather, er, I mean Annabel, you missed your calling as a singer–what a voice!
(2) Mike cracks me up with his facial expressions! You can tell he loves it!
(3) Love that the rest of the family is in on it!
(4) Rugby’s bikini? Sexy!
(5) Rugby’s floating without his bikini bottom? Scandalous…
(6) I wuv Annabel, cutest baby eva!
(6) One last note– girlfriend, your family is full of some good lookin’ menfolks. =)
Savannah´s last [type] ..Hello world-
You guys are so creative–love it! Thanks for the Friday morning treat.
Pleasantly impressed with that beautiful singing voice Annabel! When is your audition for American Idol?
Yet another Friday masterpiece. Love it!!!
AmazingGreis´s last [type] ..It’s official…
HEATHER SPOHR. Can I please be your agent? Please? Your voice is utterly amazing. Goosebump city. When do you cut an album? Do you write your own songs? Mate, I am a hit predictor … ask my sisters. I think I just discovered you. You’re a superstar. Do you have X-Factor there?? When are you auditioning for American Idol?? YOU WOULD WIN.
Wow.
edenland´s last [type] ..How to live
Looks like the male side of the family are eating pigglets…
Love the sequence with the ooh and aah on the fireworks…
Well done Annabel! Nice hot dog contest…
Catherine Lucas´s last [type] ..Happy cows give more milk
The singing voice sounds like Rhema Marvanne, a seven or nine year old with a beautiful singing voice…
Catherine Lucas´s last [type] ..Happy cows give more milk
Hard to tell who is singing, it could be Annabel… My hearing aid is not working today!
Catherine Lucas´s last [type] ..Happy cows give more milk
I loved it! She is so cute in her floaty! And Rigby’s bathing suit…excuse me…Rigby’s bikini is HOTT!
Keep the videos coming!
I check out your blog first thing in the morning, and I must say that watching this adorable video was the perfect way to start off my day. I could look at Annabel’s cute little chubby cheeks all day long. What a pumpkin!
Andrea´s last [type] ..Two Years Ago
Adorable! My favorite part is when Uncle Kyle throws his hotdog in frustration because he didn’t win! HAHAHA
(((Hugs))) from here!
jen´s last [type] ..days to weeks
LOL…you guys are a riot! I love to see “happy” here.
Karen´s last [type] ..Raptors Live On
Hahah, that was too cute!
Um wait, you can sing too!?
LOVE THIS!
OMG You guys are too funny!
Annabel already has the family on her movie payroll. Way to go, Annabel! What a little superstar!
Are you watching Big Brother? The new series just started last night. Whew hoo!
Jenny´s last [type] ..Proof of a Good Weekend
Oh,,,this was really great!!!!!
Love the single curl on top!
I haven’t read the comments yet, so, I will guess and say I am alone, (but secretly hope not-er not so secretly!) but I cried happy tears. This rocked. And Her voice, I wonder if we will all have crazy voice shock when she does her own or if she will sound eerily close to the voice you have given her? And I love fridays now. Never used to because being home 24/7 for the most part I got used to weeknight tv. now i cheer on fridays. Thanks for that!
you guys are hilarious!!!
Wow. Your family members are such good sports. I’m pretty sure my father would look at me like I had grown a third eye if I asked him to star in such a production.
Christine´s last [type] ..Like a less wrinkly Andy Rooney
You guys are too stinkin creative!!! LOVE IT!!!
Love, Love, Love the videos! Rigby always busts out a great part. Whether Rigby is in a boiling pot of water or sporting a two piece bikini, you can always count on Rigby for a good laugh! I can’t believe how good the singing was Heather! That was so impressive even in a baby voice. I think after hear that, Mike should let you sing at any concert you want!
That was hilarious. A great way to start my Friday morning…
Kelly´s last [type] ..Ill Take My Underwears Non-Air Conditioned- Please
Love this!
Lynn from For Love or Funny´s last [type] ..Little Green Men Like Me
omigosh that is the funniest and the cutest thing I ever saw. I love how your dad was even way into the hotdog eating contest. And I am so impressed that ‘Annabell’ is able to sing the whole anthem in her baby voice.
You guys are so much fun!
So cute! And your voice is amazing.
That was the cutest darn thing………..
You make my daughters very happy with these Annabel videos.
Mandi Bone´s last [type] ..A mother of three
BRILLIANT. (as usual)
Jen L.´s last [type] ..A cup of WHAT
Way to SMOKE the competition on the hotdog eating contest, Annabel!
I especially loved your rendition of the star spangled banner. I predict agents will be knocking down your door with recording contracts!
Masterfully done guys, loved it!
Barnmaven´s last [type] ..The Less I Know
HILARIOUS. Loved it!!!
That was awesome!
Loved the hot dog eating contest!
Great job!
java´s last [type] ..Follow Friday 40 and Over-
You guys are so funny! Great job!!
Jocelyn´s last [type] ..Crappy Birthday- America-
Ya’ll are too funny! I love it!
Love that the entire family joined in without a hitch!
Thanks for sharing!
MBKimmy´s last [type] ..4th of July
Wow! Rigby is one stylin’ dog!
I’m curious to know if you guys plan these things ahead of time or if they just come to you on the spot and you get everyone involved… either way, I’m LOVING them!
…and I agree with Mindy, if that’s how you sing, Mike should have NO complaints at concerts!!
Dawn´s last [type] ..The Date
I am, uh, IMPRESSED at how well Mike was able to shove that hot dog in his mouth. Wow. And I used to read Uncle Kyle on Defamer before I ever read this blog, so it’s kind of neat to see him “in the flesh,” so to speak.
GO ANNABEL! Those little chubby cheeks just slay me every time.
(((hugs)))
Deborah´s last [type] ..A Series of Photographs
That was so, so cute. Rigby looks adorable in a swimsuit
Lisa´s last [type] ..Our New House
That was too cute! I love the end of the hot dog eating contest with Annie’s cheeks covered in ketchup and mustard. It’s great that the whole family got in on it too.
What a great way to start my day! My kids got a kick out of this video and now they won’t stop watching it!
Shirley L´s last [type] ..Living on Vineyard Time – July 2nd
I am pretty sure she should have her own tv show. I was shocked at how good her singing voice is
Heather and Mike you have to be the COOLEST parents ever.
Jenni Williams´s last [type] ..4th of July- Not the way we planned
I was wondering how long it was going to be until “Unlce” Kyle made an appearance in one of these videos. That was awesome.
You crack me up! I love it! Loved the guest appearances by St. Gramma and “Unlce Kyle”!
Rachel´s last [type] ..Vitamins Yes- I am actually posting about vitamins
Hahaha! My co-worker and I just laughed our asses off to this. Especially the hot dog eating contest. Priceless!
Lessons in Life and Light´s last [type] ..The 4th of July in Review
Love it, you guys are hilarious!!!!
I have never commented before, but read often. That video made my day. You guys are awesome.
Triple Loves.
Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing]´s last [type] ..This is when you bring me a margarita on the rocks with sugar instead of salt NOW
OMG I Loved this. I love all the videos y’all do. ANd is that you singing, Heather? You have a great voice!
Becky @TheRealBecks´s last [type] ..Back into our routine
((CLAP)) ((CLAP)) ((CLAP)) That was great!! I love reading your blog, looking at all your pictures of your beautiful girls, and watching all your videos. You’re the best family on earth!
What a good day. Thanks for making me laugh.
I absolutely LOVE how you get everyone involved in these videos!
Kristin´s last [type] ..Scattergories- Heat Wave Edition
Wanna come over and convince my husband that we need to make videos like this? Annie’s going to hate you for these someday….and it will be all worth it!!
Angie´s last [type] ..Mothers Day Brunch- 2010
Video Fridays are so awesome! If only you knew how much I look forward to these.
Looks like Annie had a blast on her first July 4th.
Love the videos, hope you guys keep them coming!!
(((HUGS))) from Florida
You guys are so darn cute
Love the videos, keep em coming!
too cute for words! I always look forward to Video Fridays! =)
hahaha these videos crack me up!
Toni Jones´s last [type] ..Book Worm
You have the best family, I bet you guys have the best time together. Great video, and of course Annie was as cute as ever!! Thanks for entertaining me this morning.
Nicole´s last [type] ..Taylors 4 month checkup
I can’t pick my favorite part. Annie has a set of pipes, but I love the “ooooh, oooh” at the fireworks. Her face is priceless.
My not so favorite part, wet hotdog buns. OMG.
mel´s last [type] ..Wordless Wednesday
Seriously had a smile on my face the whole time watching that! LOVED IT!
hilarious….loved it!
You guys are too funny – and Heather, you can SANG, girl! Annabel is more adorable in every pic. Your family is so sweet to be in these videos – so fun!
Momma Lioness Michele´s last [type] ..Sums It Up
Seriously, these videos make my day. I want to be you when I grow up….so talented!!!! (OK the fact that I am probably your mother’s age is irrelevant)
So cute!! I love it =)
And Heather (I mean Annie!), when is your album coming out?
You guys are so awesome
Hilarious! Your videos are so much fun!
Chantelle @ photo mommy´s last [type] ..Happy 4th of July-
LOL. That was brilliant.
Absolutely hilarious! best video yet!
You guys are awesome – LOVE the Friday videos!
Jessica V´s last [type] ..Scenes from a Vocabulary Lesson
These videos never fail to make me smile. I absolutely adore your family!
Dear Lord… TOO CUTE!
Marianne´s last [type] ..Mama Said Theyre Be Days Like This
Loved it………so cute and so creative!!
So much fun!!!!!
i laughed when i could see your hands during the hot dog contest- even though it is a given they *were* there.. seeing them just makes her look all the more like a sweet little puppet..heh
too cute!
hawkfeather´s last [type] ..bento baby
I LOVE these videos of Annie and Rigby talking!
I’m pretty sure that the bird flying overhead adds to the beauty of this video.
I love her little “ooohhh” face when she was watching the fireworks! How precious!
Rebecca´s last [type] ..You GuysA Miracle Has Happened
You guys are hilarious!!!!!
You sure are one big happy family and Annabel is one lucky gal
Love, love, loooove this! And I love that the whole family was so willing!
Nanette´s last [type] ..Strawberry fields forever
I just love these videos! They’re so much fun! You guys are a riot.
Gets my vote as best video yet!!
I’m pretty sure Annie needs to sing the anthem at a Dodger game.
HYSTERICAL!!! How in the heck do you get Rigby to stay on that raft.
I have to tell you I was feeling down today but after seeing this video I have such a huge smile on my face and all is right with the world. Thank you.
“That was nothing! Hey guys, pass me your leftovers.”
This was so adorable. Oh Annie, you do lead the glamarous life. Hehe. =P
P.S. Nice voice by the way Heather. ;o)
Like everyone else, I thank you for making these adorable videos and sharing them with us. My kidlets LOVE them too and watch them over and over. Tristan just sees a picture of Annabel and says “Hey it’s the baby Amazing Annabel!!!” So cute!
That was so adorable! I loved the mustard on her little cheeks!!
This made my day!
Elle´s last [type] ..On The Road Again…
I debate between you having too much time on your hands, or you being the next Spielberg. I don’t know that you can go wrong either way.
statia´s last [type] ..Retail Therapy
These make my day! Thanks for being so awesome and having THE most adorable girls I’ve ever seen
Ha ha!! This was so hilarious! Love the hot dog contest! You guys are too funny – love how your dad got involved!!
I love your zest for life…yet hate the way I have no awesome videos to parade out not that my kids are teens
Keep on having fun-you guys are so awesome!
I swear in my next life I want to come back as your kid, your best friend, or your sister. Ok. I would even settle for your next door neighbor. And that Annie… OMG no words…… she is AWESOME!!
As usual, you guys make my heart smile. Mike dipping the hot dog in water……so gross =)
So much fun!! Oh & “annabel” has a really good voice!!
This is just the cutest of all cute! Annabel will love these videos when she grows up! It reminds me of when I was growing up – we would play pretend all the time. The whole family would get in on it. We would do entire skits! But we were too poor for a video camera. LOL.
Love Rigby in the bikini!
One question i have been meaning to ask. Where did Rigby get a name like Rigby when she is a girl? Sounds boyish.
Oh yeah, and Heather you have a GREAT voice!
LOVE IT.
And seriously dudes, Annabel’s singing voice actually distracted me from the cuteness.
Anabelle is an adorable cutie , but I think Rigby deserves her own show !
you guys are soo awesome!! my kids have had so much fun watching this….over….and over….
That was awesome!! Thanks for making my day a little brighter!
omg! Too, too funny! You guys are so creative,. Love when the uncle throws down his hot dog when the time is up, hahaha! Little Annabel is so stinkin adorable!
So I totally suck at this parenting thing. I don’t even know if I have a 4th picture. Too cute. thanks for sharing.
These movies are just too good. Annabel is a natural…
My boys LOVE watching her!!
Elaine´s last [type] ..You Capture – America
absolutely hilarious! Matt and I are cracking up. Pretty soon, Annabel can totally take on Joey Chesnut!
Lisa @ Early Morning Run´s last [type] ..5 For Friday
Absolute beyond adorable – yay on the hotdog eating contest!!!
Um – that was BEYOND awesome. Loved it!!!
amanda´s last [type] ..100 Things- 16-20
Okay, she is the MOST PATRIOTIC baby EVER!
And it just occurred to me…why do I always try to take photos of fireworks instead of video?! Hmmm…thanks, Annabel!
I can’t tell you how much I loved this!!
That was AWESOME!!! So creative
OMG so funny. Your dad cracks me up!
This is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Okay, that post you did earlier about what giant dorks you guys are……i finally get it. Totally not intimidated anymore.
Absolutely adorable!! I loved it.
I don’t know what I laughed harder at, when you introduced Bampa, the look that the Uncle gave when he was introduced, or when Uncle threw the plate when he lost the contest. So funny!
Lindsey´s last [type] ..Is thing on
My kids laugh and laugh when Mike says< "A little pitchy, Dawg, a little pitchy."
Now, I will have to view this video 100 more times, per their request.
Well done!
Rach´s last [type] ..Branson for me
I love these videos! They crack me up.
Sue´s last [type] ..Once Upon A Long Time Ago
Very, very funny! Looks like she had a great time!
I agree with all of the above comments about the singing too – such a pleasant voice! Pretty amazing too that “Annabel” can hold her baby voice and the beautiful tone too.
That was SOOOO cute! : )
MaNiC MoMMy´s last [type] ..BooK GiVeaWay- FLy aWay HoMe By JeN WeiNeR
Heather, it’s funny that even in Annie’s voice, you can still sing really well! Great job guys! You guys are so fun!
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