Anna's World

I didn't get much time to blog on Anna's birthday and I wanted to take a moment and update what she is into these days...or what she isn't.

ALL ABOUT ANNA...

* Weighs 18 lbs 13 oz

* Is 29 and 1/4 inches

* Has the SWEETEST disposition

* Light brown wispy hair

* TINY, but such cute feet

* Has two little bottom teeth

* Signs "milk," "more,"and "all done"

* Says "Da Da," "Ma Ma" and today she said "hi,"
* Loves to Babble "gathba" babababa" "lalalala" "aaaaa"

* Pulls herself to standing on everything, and is getting stronger everyday

* Loves to dance and I swear does it to the beat,

* Claps and likes "patty cake"

* ABSOLUTELY LOVES photos, will stop and point at any photo she sees. She also has two baby photo books that she will look at forever. She loves to look at pictures on the computer.

* Loves to skype especially with her cousins

* Uses her right hand pointer finger to show what she wants or where she wants to go.

* Will not keep headbands or bows in her hair, much to her mom's dismay! She also pulls her beanies off as well, which is not good in the cold MI weather

* She loves music: every time she hears a little bit, no matter where it is, she reacts

* Is very good at throwing food on the floor

* Eats okay- her favorites are Corn, Vienna sausages (gross I know, but it was recommended and she loves it), Chicken, Beans, crackers, and juice

* Loves her "sippy"

* Hates getting changed into her PJ's - mostly because she is exhausted by then

* Is a "cheese" and will smile at anyone she sees and will ham it up to get attention

* Is content to play by herself

* Wants to get into every cupboard and is learning new things to open all the time

* Loves books: she will sit and turn pages for quite a while and likes the touch and feel books

* LOVES her "baby," which is a tiny $1 deal at Walmart... I should have bought more for back-ups.

* Won't take naps at work, but loves to sleep on mom. However, she typically will sleep 12 hours a night with one break for food at about 6 am.

* Waves "night- night"

* Thinks the slider or any glass doors are so fun

* Loves Mia, will feed her (by dropping food on the floor), reach out to her, and play with her crate, whether she is in it or not

* Is very into her "birthday balloons" and new puzzle - she will crawl around with the puzzle piece knob in her mouth

* Gets really warm (aka sweats) when she sleeps

* Gives great open mouth cheek slobbers (her version of kisses)

* Thinks bubbles are hilarious

* Loves any little toy she can suck on

* Likes to tear paper, tissue paper is the best

* Will instantly fall asleep in the car

* Snores a little bit when she is sleeping and has a little stuffy nose most of the time. She may have allergies - the doctor said her adenoids are a little swollen, but nothing to worry about now

* Gags on food so we asked the doctor to check it out, she also has inflamed tonsils, but not enough to worry about.

*She is such a quick learner: last night Dave was teaching her how to pull a string on an animal toy and she did it herself today

This little angel is growing up so fast. I absolutely LOVE watching her all day long. She is incredible. I feel so blessed to be her mom!

We had some friends over for dinner on her birthday. Thanks to all for coming, it was fun. Anna wasn't too into her cake, but loved playing with her friends. It was a fun evening. Here are some pictures of the day.

At work...this was right after I scared the two of them while they were playing under the table


Anna loves to look out the windows at work, she feels so big standing there.

Anna's new music from Russ and Carrie - Thanks guys!

Anna and Isaac, as you can probably see, we propped him up to compare heights and he is holding on for dear life at 3 months old!

Here is your cake little one, it is delicious! Mommy knows, she spent the night before eating batter and frosting! mmmm....


....yep, she loves cake. Hopefully she doesn't get my sweet tooth!

Friends who came to the party. We missed you Tophams! Sorry you were in the ER! ):


Hunter was "loving" Anna, they are buds!