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Saturday, April 19, 2008

Visit to Lansing

This weekend we are visiting Anna's grandparents in Lansing. Anna is getting lots of attention!



Anna is getting pretty skilled at rolling over from her back to her front.

This afternoon Barb, Anna, and I we went to Ann Arbor to meet with a group of Michigan moms. They all had a baby in December and are part of an online group in which I participate. We went to Olive Garden for lunch and then for a walk around the mall.

We were quite the spectacle with all of our strollers. I noticed many shoppers stopping to count the babies.

By the time we drove back to Lansing Anna was worn out!

This evening Anna became acquainted with Junior, the Van Hal's cat.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Four month check-up

Today we visited the pediatrician's office for Anna's four month check-up. Anna now weights 13 lbs., 9 oz. and is 24 1/4 inches tall. She is in the 50th percentile for both weight and height. She also had four immunizations- ouch!

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Anna Rolling Over

Anna rolled over for the first time today! She did it four times: three times from back to front and once from front to back. This video is of roll #2 and roll #3.

Monday, April 14, 2008

Sentimental Mommy

I've been feeling very sentimental the last few days. I've been going through all of our old pics and had to share. Here are photos of Anna as a newborn, at one month, at two months, at three months, and at four months. Our little girl has gotten so big!





Saturday, April 12, 2008

Yesterday I bought Anna a pair of baby sunglasses at the grocery store. They're way too big for her, but they almost fit her Daddy!

Anna and I had fun tonight playing in our PJs!

Friday, April 11, 2008

Four months old



We learned something new today. Dresses are fun to eat!



Four month olds are so easy to entertain...

Sunday, April 6, 2008

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Sunny Saturday

We took advantage of the beautiful weather today to take Anna on a walk to one of our favorite places- the duck pond!

Friday, April 4, 2008


Don't worry. She doesn't bite.

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Anna talking - back by popular demand



Today we had a visit from my friend Katie and her son Mac. Mac and Anna are just 5 days apart in age. We had a nice visit and enjoyed going to see the ducks at the duck pond near our apartment.