Favorite Things (3 1/2 months old)

Oh where to even begin. I will put a disclaimer at the beginning here warning that this is going to be a long, photo-filled, post...and the favorite things are in no particular order.

Favorite thing #1: Luk2 and her Bumbo Seat

Luk2 is Annaka's new best friend. This little green stuffed elephant is soft, cuddley....and tastes good too. He and her lion that lives in the carseat keep her happy....which in turn keeps mommy happy too:)

Favorite thing #2: Little Red Wagon

Our friend Rhonda brought over gifts for Annaka and Harper. They both got clothes, books and this fun red wagon. Neither of them know how to sit up well yet so we just put them in it for the picture. No, Annaka is not eating Harpers hand, but I think Harper is trying to escape.

Favorite thing #3: Her Pink Blanket

This photo was the day last week that Annaka started to notice little details. She had messed all over her outfit so after I cleaned her up, I put her in the swing wearing only a diaper. I put her pink blanket over her to keep her warm while I cleaned up the rest of the mess. When I came back in the room she was holding the edge of the blanket in her hand and was moving it closer to her face, then farther away from her face. She was noticing the light brown trim around the edge. I grabbed my camera and could not get the video to work so this is the best I got.

Favorite thing #4: Exersaucer

A friend is letting us borrow this wonderful toy. It is so much fun for her and is building up her attention span. Kind of. I think she is just learning how to do what every woman does best.... Multitasking. Except for when the little dog head on a purple spring (cut out of the photo) scares her. Then she cries and wants to get out of dodge....quick!

Favorite thing #5: Friends

Annaka has her first boyfriend! :) She and her friend Jackson were playing today. They were both smiling and having fun looking at each other until we put them side by side. As soon as they were close together this is what happened...

I guess Jackson thought Annaka had cooties or something. Actually we did not even know this happened until we saw the photo. I love how you can see Annaka's little cheek smooshed through the blurryness. Her daddy needs to teach her to not let boys push her around! Really though, they are good friends and love to play on the colorful mat together. He is ten days older and is such a cutie!

Favorite thing #6: Meeting New Friends

Maybe I should say Turbans. She was smiling at her new friend...then her eyes jogged upward and she stared at his turban. She was still smiling:)