Exersaucin' is Serious Business!

What a look she has on her face! Annalise LOVES to hang out in the exersaucer, though you wouldn't know it from that serious expression. When she presses the animal noise/music buttons it startles her a bit, but the dragon is her favorite friend to hug and she gives lots of kisses to the sunshine. Tommy likes to spin the globe for her while giving a commentary about "Planet Erf."

The dynamic duo in action:

Easter

Annalise's first Easter was a wonderful occasion. The weather was beautiful, the kids were in great moods and we were able to snap a few cute pics before we went to church.

Henry's Visit

Tommy wasn't the only one who had fun with Henry! While Tommy was in school one morning, Jess and I took the kids down to Town Square for a little shopping. They rode side-by-side in our double stroller. They debated pacifiers...Henry's is called "Nummy," Annalise calls hers "Poppy." And they admired each other's snuggle blankets, handmade treasures by Auntie Jess.

Big Girl Bath

Annalise took her first bath in the big tub March 5. She certainly enjoys splashing and kicking her legs in the water (which is why we had to move her to the big tub...she was soaking my kitchen every night!)

Move Over, Sis!

Tommy politely made Annalise move over on her tummy time mat. Since this was once his toy, he felt compelled to show her how to do it right. She's now boxing at the fish like a little Mike Tyson thanks to sparring lessons from big bro.

Rice Cereal

Annalise tried rice cereal for the first time March 1. We had to coax her to open her mouth at first.

She ponders the taste and texture.

She goes for it! She's now eating her cereal twice a day, often waiting with an open mouth between spoonfuls.

Now she's a pro!
A short video of our tiny diner:

Another Sunday Best

Annalise loves to dress up! This pretty dress was a Christmas gift from our friends Lesley and Brian.