I love having daughters. I’m a girl so I know how they think, I have all the same parts, I feel somewhat qualified to raise one. But, I was a bit of a tomboy growing up. Annabel? Well, she’s all girl.
Annabel wants you all to know that singing as a baby is hard, and she would prefer you all to ignore how pitchy she got at the end of her song. She was tired.
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Wow, she can sing! That’s great, and so clever. I think my favourite outfit is the one with the shower cap
Kate @ UpsideBackwards´s last [type] ..Family-friendly
Oh wow !!! Beautiful bonnie baby, her expressions are so like Maddies, that wide open hearted smile, she has lots to smile about with such loving, devoted, FUN parents. All these videos and your blog will mean the world to Annie when she is older.
Bravo Annie!! You are so expressive and adorable, “giant Spohr head” and all.
I’m so envious of your shoe collection. Call me if you ever need someone to take those off of your hands. I will somehow get my feet into them.
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What a fabulous voice she has! She is just so so darling!
this was absolutley adorable and I loved it. Just the thing to make me smile and cheer me right up!
I also can believe she has so many shoes!! girl is on the right track!
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Wow, she uses an eyelash curler! She’s braver than I am.
Lynn from For Love or Funny´s last [type] ..How to survive your 21st year of marriage
This must have been so much fun to make.
Love the shoes Annie! My own little January baby started rocking from side to side to the song. You have a fan!
FABULOUS,,,,FABULOUS,,,,FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!
OMG,,,,,,she gets more gorgeous each and every day!!!!
Fantasitc
but TOTALLY mad! LOL
Heather,
Your blog has totally brightened my morning–I have 3 daughters and always thought people were crazy when I was pregnant and they asked “are you trying for a boy this time?” Um, no, actually, I am trying for another GIRL! (Not that there’s anything wrong with boys, my husband is a boy and he’s ok, but I grew up the only girl with 4 brothers!) Now my oldest is 16…and although there are the Trying Teenage Moments, overall it is lovely, wonderful, and so so so much fun.
Thank you for sharing these moments in Annabel’s life–I really miss those days and it is awesome to relive them a bit through your beautiful daughters.
You know that movie “When Harry Met Sally”–the scene where Bruno Kirby and Carrie Fisher hit it off on the double date? And Carrie Fisher’s character quotes something she read somewhere and Bruno Kirby’s character says “I wrote that!” And he was amazed that someone actually quoted him TO him? In bed last night I was thinking…hmmm…I think I quoted Heather Spore to Heather Spore (without attributing it to you of course which is of course called STEALING) but something about the line “my husband is a boy…blah blah” makes me think–did I read that here somewhere??? When I started reading your blog I read A LOT at once. So not sure–but if it is your writing and I (truly truly did not mean to!) used it as my own I am sorry!
Am I scaring you yet? I would scare me if I were you…
Oh I love the shoe collection! And, those baby chub cheeks are adorable…great video Friday.
Be well.
Heather, that was adorable–absolutely loved it! You have a great voice! Annie is so darn cute–love those cheeks. Thanks for a great wakeup on Friday.
Every time I see a video of Annie, I think it’s the best one, and then you top it with something like this! Go Annie – you rock, and you have a great voice! My daughter (3) absolutely loved this video and basically hogged the computer so I could barely see it myself. : )
AMAZING! Beautiful voice and beautiful girl!
Annabel… I am woman, hear me roar! Cute Friday video!
Beautiful job! Great way to start my Friday!
Haha, too cute. LOVE her little bathrobe!
Jen @ lifelove’n'wine´s last [type] ..Oh My God
Loved this! Heather your voice is awesome! Annie is as adorable as ever too!
I went to your site first thing this morning (7:00 a.m.) b/c last night, Maddie was in my dream and so was Annie. Both we so cute!!! Watching the video made me reminded of Maddie again since Annie has so many expressions!!!
Thanks for the video!! It was so cute! My favourite part was at the end and Annie squell with such delight. What a lucky little girl to have such creative parents!!!!
Gorgeous voice, Heather! And I love that scene with her Daddy — you can just see the love and adoration on both faces.
I totally get that being a girl thing. I have five neices and love shopping for outfits for them, girls do have the best clothes. Plus if it’s super cute I HAVE TO buy it, just for the photo op. I love that song and I am amazed at Annabels range singing it. My favorite parts are the shower cap scene and dancing with Daddy. It brought a little tear to my eye, remembering my Dad doing that with me a million years ago, very sweet. You can tell she’s a Daddy’s girl by that smile on her face. I know I am going to be belting that song driving to work this morning…better roll your windows up people.
WOW! That was epic. I will eat her up, she’s so cute! She’s looking a lot like her pretty big sister these days.
I’m so glad you post videos every Friday. Not only do my son and I love watching them, it’s often the only way I know what dayof the week it is.
Cute! You’re videos are always great!
Chantelle @ photo mommy´s last [type] ..A Treat for the Eyes
Seriously, aside from having absolutely gorgeous girls with fantastical girlie clothing, you have an AMAZING singing voice – I so enjoyed that!!
Sweet, wonderful, whirlie-girlie weekend to you and your family!!
That diva needs a Caboodles case to dock all her cell phones
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LOVE IT!!! She’s so stinkin cute I can’t stand it!! Great voice Heather!
HAHAHAH! I love her in the shower cap! And the robe! And when she bounces up and down! And when Rigby was shown! What a funny, clever little video; I can’t imagine how much time it must have taken to put together. All of the loving shots of shoes and clothes reminded me of the Marie Antoinette movie.
LOVE IT.
(((hugs)))
Deborah´s last [type] ..Photographing Animals
Great video! And now I know where to go when I need to borrow some really awesome shoes.
Like I always say,
GIRL RULE, BOYS DROOL.
Angie [A Whole Lot of Nothing]´s last [type] ..I AM A MUTANT
This is the cutest post! Your Annebel is going to love watching this when she’s older. She is so lucky to have a mom like you!
THAT… was so. Stinkin. CUTE!!!! LOL Annie may adore being a girl but I adore being one of your readers!!!! Thanks for the day brightener!!!
Very cute Heather, wait til she starts school though, dressing a girl gets soo much fun!
Fab fab fab. Made my day and I’m still smiling. Annie’s is so adorable and will love this when she’s older.
oh my gosh! i love love love this! so adorable…as per usual
Seriously…how is that child SO cute?! She has so many of the same mannerisms and facial expressions as Maddie…love it!
Wow ~ I thought it was only a mad, mad rumor circulating around the interwebs but it’s true…Annabelle is the newest cast member on Glee! What a great way to start my Friday morning – thanks so much for sharing your little Imelda with us.
as a tomboy momma of a girlie girl.. i get it, a cool new world. too sweet.
holy shoes!!!!
How many takes did that take you guys…you must have been CRACKING up!!!
It was adorable. That Annie is a gem.
You have a great singing voice, bravo!
I love having both a boy and girl–you get to see and appreciate the differences and realize there are more similarities than you would have imagined! Before kids, I wanted a daughter simply because I had only sisters and that was what I knew, but now that I have an amazing wonderful son, I realize how much I would have missed out on had he not been born to me. Thank goodness I wasn’t the one to choose! I also know now I would have LOVED growing up with a brother.
I think whatever you end up with, that’s the best!
Well, Annie’s mommy has a great set of pipes and it appears she can write songs!! That was fabulous!
I love it!!! I *may* have spit my coke at “giant Spohr head” LOL
I have 4 girls of my own (who adore your girls, btw) and my youngest was watching this w/ me & says “She has a great singing voice!”
I love Annie’s lil pink robe! Great video! Thank you for putting a smile on my face this morning! =:-)
toastgal/Susan´s last [type] ..Who Said That
I loved the robe too
Great singing!
I can’t even tell you how much I loved this. love love love
I loved Annie’s little belly giggle right at the end in the pile of clothes and that the Spohr head got a honorable mention in the song. Awesome job Heather!! I mean Annie!
(((HUGS))) from Florida
LOVE LOVE LOVE it. And Annabel you weren’t pitchy at all dawg, you sounded amazing. And you are a BEAUTIFUL little girl!!
This is so cute. The shower cap and robe are the cutest.
i didn’t have sound when i saw the video, but didn’t need it….annabel has the most adorable smile and i know i say this every time, but those EYES! they just sparkle with such happiness and life. love it. this had me smiling and laughing, even without the sound!
Does this count as fulfilling your goal of being a parody song writer, a la Michael Scott?
Very cute. I really enjoy Annie’s videos! This one is definitely one of my favorites, because I am a huge fan of musicals and this song is by Rodgers and Hammerstein, some of the best composers ever. Thanks!
Becca´s last [type] ..Change is Never Easy
Ah….and now I am happy!
I so look forward to reading your posts and especially to Annie’s videos. She definitely is a “girly-girl” and there is NOTHING wrong with that! My 21 year-old daughter will attest to that. Oh, and she has a MAH-VELOUS voice!!! Have a great weekend! You made mine awesome!
Thanks!
I loved this video, Annie has an amazing voice and she is adorable. Totally envious over both
Today is a rough day to be a girl, but this makes up for it and makes me want to sing those lyrics out loud
love love love it!! she is such a smiley baby!
these videos totally make my fridays!
<3
I have the biggest smile on my face. Annie’s voice was just lovely!
Jenny´s last [type] ..I threw a fit
cutest. video. EVER! perfect way to start my friday!!
im telling you reading your blog daily makes my day…. my husband is in Iraq my ex (of 9 months) leaves in Apr… just wanted to let you know u amaze me!!!! i follow you on a daily basis… dont have that many friends hope to meet some cool laid back ladies that like to have some fun
I love it!
I came to your blog shortly after the loss of your beautiful Maddie. I visit daily but have never left a comment before. I just want you to know how wonderful I find your writing and am loving watching Annabell grow. You are a wonderful family and I feel honored to be able to peek into your world through your blog.
I want one.
Nice voice, btw!
Say it with me now: awwwwwwwwwwww. I sang that song in high school theatre class (not nearly so well as Annie did though). And I love how Annie and Maddie share the same expressions!
BRILLIANT!!!!!! love it! Heather, you have an amazing voice! And Annie is pure cuteness
thank you
You are a terrific singer!
Also, now your tweet about writing parody songs makes sense!
I love video Fridays! So funny!
Priceless. Your best yet!
Gotta say, my favorite part was seeing Annie wrench that headband down on her face! ; ) So cute!
I dunno if I could sing in front of the interwebs…great job!
Girls DO rule!
You have such a pleasant singing voice
Seriously. It’s very easy to listen to you! And of course it’s even easier when watching your precious little diva smile every 5 seconds <3!
Oh my god, so absolute adorable and amazing!
I think my favourite scene is where Mike and Anabel are spinning around and she is snuggeling herself closer to him everytime he spins around… that cute laughing face… so lovable!
Another great video! I loved all the costume changes and the bathrobe in front of the mirror. I liked the little touch where you added some about flowers from her Bammpa. Hands down my favorite parts were the scenes with Mike and Annie together. The love they share for each other is so obvious. Every girl needs a dad like that. I was so touched by the way he was twirling her around and the look on his face. Precious! I can only imagine how much Annie will treasure this when she is older.
OMG.. I am cracking up! VERY Cute!
First of all, she is so very cute, and seems to be a genuinely happy baby. Second of all, I definitely see her sister in her face. Not that they look so alike, but some of the expressions, the smiles especially, just immediately reminded me of Maddie. Beautiful girls!
Austin just watched this with me and was saying, “Annie…Annie…Annie” the entire video. She’s already got groupies screaming her name
OMG, that was AWESOME!!!!!!!! I have no idea where/how you guys come up with this stuff, but it’s so much fun!! And you are really a great singer too…:)
Annie has GREAT voice! Look out, American Idol 2020!
Absolutely loved this!
You really crack me up! Sometimes I think you should be on television.!
I have to agree Heather you have a nice voice.. I loved loved the video. She is my kid of girl with all the shoes. OMG. My husband thought I had to many shoes. Annie is sooo adorable and she had me smiling all the way threw. Thank you!!
hugs,
I think that Rigby should have dressed in coordinating outfits.
Rebecca´s last [type] ..I Shouldnt Complain
Oh how I love the Annabel videos. The robe and shower cap just slayed me. And such cute shoes!!
I have 3 boys, and we won’t be having any more (our third was our “try” for a girl). So I have to live vicariously through blogs like yours to get my little girl fixes.
I love my little men more than life, but I will always wonder what my daughter might have been like.
I love Fridays. If only for Annie’s videos.
You guys are awesome! parents.
LOVE!
OOOOOHHHH I want skull and cross bone shoes too! Please!!
Absolutely loved it! Sometimes I wish I had had a daughter…sometimes.
That was ridiculously, unlawfully cute. And Annie has a very beautiful singing voice!
I love, love, love your videos! And your voice is beautiful!!
She’s seriously the cutest little thing… you know except for mine.
Fun video! I LOVE having girls! My youngest girl is 10, followed by 4 more boys. I miss pink!
Miss Annabel is truly amazing. So glad you are having fun with her!
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Wow, Annie! Great singing voice ya got there!
I have to say, she’s a girl after my own heart. Her shoe collection rivals mine!
Talk about a Broadway Baby!
First time that I have left a comment (I think). I am amazed at your creativity and it always puts a grin on my aging face. Annie is talented, too. Her sweet face is heart-grabbing precious.
Beckie in Brentwood, TN
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For a baby who wobbles when she stands, doing a 3 minute plus R&H number is quite an achievement. She’s so smiley…I love it!
So, so adorable – I almost can’t take it! Love the Friday videos. They never fail to make me smile.
Bravo Annie! You have an amazing voice. I will be looking for you on Broadway.
Nicole´s last [type] ..Motherhood
your Friday videos ALWAYS make my day and bring a huge smile to my face…thanks!
(((clapping, clapping, clapping, clapping, STANDING OVATION, clapping, clapping, clapping!)))
More! More!
Annie’s outdone herself! BRAVO! Best one yet! LOVE IT!
Okay, so I sorta peed a little when Annie was bustin a move in a robe and shower cap….so so funny. What a beauty she is…look out Rachel Berry, we have our newest Gleek
Beautiful voice! The video is so very cute! Annie has the cutest expressions. You all are such a fun family!
Spohrhead! Brilliant! Such cuteness…
You and Mike are AMAZING parents!! You…scratch that, Annie has such a great voice. My baby and I LOVE your Friday Videos!!
You are KILLING me over here. Seriously, how do you keep from gobbling her up? Precious!!
…And she IS the little sister of “Maddie Moozer, Fashion Paloozer”…is anyone surprised? <3
I know you say she looks like you… But I think she looks so much like Mike in that video!
PS Annie you’re not so pitchy, great song!
hahahaha!! I love the bathrobe! As always… too cute for words!
Lisa @ Early Morning Run´s last [type] ..Saturday Wake-Up- 5-00am
ohmygoodness! smiled the entire time I watched this. She is just sooo stinkin precious! Loved all the shoes, her little pink bathrobe and Rigby on the little chair. So much cuteness, this is my favorite so far. And BTW, you did a great job singing =)
This is my favorite Annie video! So, so, so very cute!
Your amazing! That is too cute – everytime I read your blog I smile (at least once)! Annie is ADORABLE!
HAHAHA I enjoyed that – as I was listening to her sing – Stevie Wonder’s Isnt she lovely came on the radio…
ANNIE YOU ARE INDEED LOVELY!
It surprised me in the beginning of the video and in the ending (when Annie’s wearing blue jeans, with the white shirt with pink floral): to see so much of Maddie in Annie. A lot of her facial expressions mimic her big her sister so greatly. It is both amazing and a blessing. It just caught me by surprise and it really was an awesome thing to see.
I think you have a FASHIONISTA on your hands!!! Hehe. Awesome video as always. And I love that song! =D You did a great job singing it. Thanks for the video.
Awesomeness. You have a nice voice!