The Story of Simzgirl

My good friend Ally came to visit Ana and I today, bring along her two sons Daemien and Ezekiel, the latter of which I was meeting for the first time. Ana was very excited to see a baby so tiny up close and instantly wanted to examine him.

Then once she knew he was safe, out […]

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In an attempt to kill some time while Simeon is traveling this week, Ana and I decided to make a trek out to the beach to visit my mom and sister. Our trip was almost canceled as a result of a couple drama queen weather men who shout “snow storm!” at the first sign of […]

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We woke up Easter morning to discover we had a visitor in the night. The Easter Bunny had come to our house! Ana spotted the “footprints” and instantly smiled and said, “wow.”

She followed the footprints into the living room and found a glorious surprise: baskets full of goodies! One was from the Easter bunny and […]

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Play
Pronounced: Pey
Meaning: To have fun with her friends or toys. When we go to playgroup I ask her if she would like to go play with her friends and she gets excited and squeals, “p’ay!”

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Walk
Pronounced: Wok
Meaning: To move around on foot. Common uses: 1) when she wants to go outside and wander around looking for all our neighborhood animals she will point outside and say, “wa’k.” or 2) when we are at a store and she is in her stroller or shopping cart but would prefer to walk alongside […]

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This evening Ana was playing with Simeon’s phone and much to our amazement, managed to make a little video. Sure the style is a little “Blair Witch” but I’d say it’s quite impressive for a first try. See for yourself:

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This afternoon Simeon, Ana and I attended the MOMs Club Annual Easter Egg hunt. I had been watching the sky all day, praying it wouldn’t rain so Ana could go and hunt for Easter Eggs with the big kids. Its was particularly important that we attend the event because Simeon really wanted to be […]

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I have been on a mission searching for little toddler rain boots, with not very much luck. The smallest I have found are size 5 at a fancy little baby shoe boutique (read: expensive), while the majority of stores carry size 7 and up. Well, Miss Ana wears a size 4, poor tiny little thing. […]

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Clue
Pronounced: Klooo
Meaning: Short for Blue’s Clues, the only show Ana will sit and watch for longer than five minutes.

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Amy
Pronounced: A-meee sometimes Me-meee
Meaning: Our neighbor and Ana’s baby-sitter.
Note: The timing of this word was perfect as the first time Ana ever said her name was on Amy’s 18th birthday! Happy Birthday, Amy!!!

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