Annie and stuff

Next Wednesday, Annie will graduate from 8th grade.  Where did the time go?  Today, we went shopping for a dress.  As we began I told her I didn't want her to be indecisive today.  Let's make some choices!  She wanted to start at Forever 21.  The last time we were at the mall together this particular store gave Annie horrible anxiety.  It was loud and crowded and very disorganized.  BUT she went there in Chicago and wanted to give it another try.  Her friend, Grace, was with us and they picked out 9 dresses.  Here are some of her choices...

Cute but "too hard to get on"

Birds and flowers ~ 

~ cute but a little big.

Annie in DOTS!

(She loved it too, Sarah!!!)

But, too big.

:-(

Contender

It fit her perfectly.

The unanimous winner!

SO cute!

I loved this one too, but Annie?

Not so much.

She ended up getting a couple dresses.  So cute.  I'm a little jealous.  Honestly, she looked adorable in everything she tried on.  Her biggest problem was a few were just too big on her little body.  Must be rough, right?  I think she needs to work the camera... she looks less than thrilled in every picture.  ?  (ha ha!)

No trip to the mall would be complete for Annie without a stop at Barnes and Noble.  She wanted to get the books required for her Summer reading for next years Honors English class.  (Again I had to wonder, who is this kid?  I love that she's so excited about reading!)  I had to talk her out of getting the books and convinced her we would order them on-line tonight.

While we were at the mall, Jack and Jake did a number on the trees out front.  It seems like over the last two weeks the trees have gone nuts.  So much so, you could hardly see the front door front the street.  It was no small job!  And now it looks great!

Before

After

No tree was safe.

I went a little crazy on the magnolia tree.

That hole will fill in, in no time.

I had called and asked Jack to put out some frozen pork chops to defrost for dinner.  He put them on the deck table.  It must have taken her a good long time but somebody got them... and then had the nerve to bring one in the house!  

Bad dog!

We'll have to find something else to eat for dinner.  Crazy dog!

We also attended two graduation parties today.  One was a friend from church and the other we don't know ~ her Dad works with Jack.   Jack thought it was hilarious as we walked in and she just looked at us with a blank stare.  What a meany!  I suppose I should start taking notice of things I like when going to graduation parties.  All too soon it will be Jake's turn.  (deep sigh) 

Did you buy a lottery ticket?  Na?  We didn't either.  Jack said we'll buy two if there's no winner.  :-)

xo