Sunday, January 16, 2011

New High Chair & Giggles

My first time in my high chair!
I wasn't ready for that flash.
Annie had a case of the giggles...

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Snow Day

We had our first big nor'easter today, dumping about 18" of snow on us!  I took Annie out in it for a few minutes... she seemed to enjoy it, looking around at the snow plows and smiling at our neighbor.  She got cold and tired after a few minutes, so we brought some snow inside to play with...





















in memory of Gretel!

Quick update from Annie's 4-month appointment at the end of December... she's 15lbs. (70%ile), 26" (90%ile!) and head circumference in the 40%ile... she's definitely taking after us in the height department!  Her pediatrician confirmed a milk protein intolerance, which is being managed well by mom maintaining a dairy/whey/casein free diet.  We'll start solids (is rice cereal really a solid?) in a few weeks, at 6 months.  She's developing right on track...beginning to giggle and sitting with decreasing support, reaching for toys and putting everything in her mouth (toys, clothes, blankets, fists...) - it's been a fun stage.  Her laugh is still somewhat elusive, but we'll do our best to post a video clip of it soon!



Monday, January 10, 2011

Jumpin' Jenny

Annie tried out her friend Juliet's "Jenny Jump Up" (the girl-version of a Johnny Jumper) last week and loved it so much that we went out and got her one this weekend...

Annie and her best friend Juliet :)
"Look at my cool cell phone, Annie!"
giving Mom a hug

Christmas & New Year's 2010

Here are a few pictures from our trip out west for Christmas.  We spent a week with the Fraits side of the family in Seattle, WA.  Annie met many aunts, uncles, cousins, and her Great-Nana and Great-Papa for the first time!  We stayed in my (Katie's) dad's house, which has been under construction for several years.  It's now finished enough to stay in (although we did brush our teeth in the utility sink!) and is looking great inside and out.  We rang in the new year on Boston-time (9:00pm in Seattle) before heading to bed, so we'd be ready to catch our 6:00am flight home the next morning.  Annie did well on the flights- she's already logged quite a few air miles in her short life.  We're thankful for the chance to see everyone!

checking out her new toys
Derek and Papa, ready to distribute presents with their awesome hats!

Hanging out with Aunt Doreen and enjoying her new Winkel toy
Snuggling with cousin Brie

Just in from a snowy hike outside

Future movie star!

loving her Great-Papa

and Great-Nana

Dan and Annie hanging out on the floor

Annie and Nana

all smiles with cousin Corinne (and Allison in the background)

Annie and her Papa on New Year's Eve

Happy New Year 2011!!