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.

I love my baby

Things I love about Annalise at 6 months:

-When I say her name she turns around and looks at me
-When I reach down to pick her up she lifts her arms and lurches forward enthusiastically
-When I go to her in the morning she smiles hugely to see me
-When I point at things she looks at them
-When I cuddle her, she cuddles back
-When she's scared, she holds on tight to my arms and buries her head in my shoulder
-When I do funny things, she giggles/chortles
-She's always interested in everything I'm doing/holding
-She knows/recognizes me
-She's our precious baby that we prayed for and are incredibly grateful to have

Trumpeter?

Somebody is playing her trumpet!



Ok, maybe not.