Another Giggle

We couldn't resist making another video of Annabelle's giggles. This time the sound is better, but the camerawoman is a bit shaky :)

Annabelle Laughing

Annabelle laughed for the first time on Thursday. This morning, while Katie, Jake, Kris and I were eating breakfast she laughed a bit more. Then, just after Katie and Jake left we were able to catch a few giggles on camera. Unfortunately, the cameraman had his finger over the microphone to hide the red light on the camera, so you'll have to turn your volume waaaaaaaay up :)

Crafty Week

I've been feeling crafty this week and have actually completed TWO projects during Annabelle's naps.

First, a Dr Suess growth chart. I need to buy a dowel still, so it's not yet on the wall.


And a tutu for Annabelle. Kris and I have been eying similar things at kids' clothing stores in the mall, but they are ridiculously over-priced. So, here's my homemade version...
I made it big enough that it should fit for a year or more.

New Toy

Just finished talking with Kris. Here's part of our conversation...
Me: "Guess what I just found at a garage sale?"
Kris: "What?"
Me: "I got a Bumbo seat for only $3!"
Kris: "A what?"
Me: "Bumbo seat."
Kris: "A bumper seat?"
Me: "You'll see..."

So, for those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about, a Bumbo seat is a seat designed to allow a baby with head control to sit up. Seems like a good idea in that she likes changing positions...

Here's her first try




Most importantly to her, she can still reach to put things in her mouth...

Art Gallery

Annabelle just finished her first studio session. Here are the results...
It's really hard to see because I can't figure out how to set the camera to take a good picture.

First a few stokes with pink and purple markers...


Then, she drew with her feet.


The secret to drawing with your feet? Scotch tape!

Go Hokies

Kris is very excited that Annabelle will fit into her VT onesie during football season!

Two Month Photo Shoot

We had a quick photo shoot with Annabelle on Sunday. A few good shots...

First, a comparison.
At one month... And at two months...



Although she's perfectly capable of raising her head up, she's quite content to chew on the blanket instead.


Hello world!

Annabelle Talking to Herself

Annabelle has really started babbling! Here she is talking to herself in the mirror hanging above her.