Remembrance Day

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Many people don't know about it, but it was brought to my attention by a friend who lost her beautiful baby boy. Prior to Annalise, Dave and I went through two miscarriages, and I think that having a day to remember lost babies is wonderful.

Here's the website: http://www.october15th.com/

Perhaps today you could pray for someone you know who has lost a baby.

Thanks.

-Tracy

Just a little note from Anna.

Hello there!



Don't be sad that we haven't posted in a while.



We just moved...



and we're getting things cleaned up and sorted out.



So standby...



Because we'll be back soon.

Lock up your boys, look who's on the move!

Yes, we've been neglecting the blog.
Yes, life is kind of busy. (always seems that way?)
Yes, we know you want to see more.
Yes, she's getting soooo big.
Yes, lock up your boys because someone's starting to crawl!

The most beautiful thing

Whenever she sleeps, we look at her and comment how she is the most beautiful thing we have ever seen.

Annalise goes to the beach

Annalise went to the beach for the first time, and she seemed to enjoy it. Actually her day went just as usual, only in a different location.

She played with her toys and drank water from her sippy cup.

She ate Mommy's sunglasses.

She laughed at Grandpa.

Grandpa, Mommy, and Daddy went surfing.

Grammy hung out with the baby.

Annalise explored the ocean a little bit.

Then she ate dinner.

A good time was had by all.

6 month appointment

Annalise had her 6 month appointment a couple of weeks ago at 6.5 months old. Our poor baby had her shots as usual, and the doctor said she looks very healthy. She continues to grow although her weight gain is slowing down, which I am grateful for as I continue to carry her frequently and for long periods of time. She now weighs 15 pounds 11 ounces. She was very good for the appointment until the painful part came - then she cried like a baby.

Trumpet playing update

Our brilliant baby figured out how to actually play her trumpet! Mommy and Daddy are so proud.