Check here for the latest news on the life, times, and stories of us and our daughter. If you check the blog frequently be sure to scroll down every now and then to be sure you haven't missed a post- we often do not post in chronological order.

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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.

Monday, March 31, 2008

Back to the gardens

Today Anna and I went back to visit the butterfly exhibit with Grandma and Grandpa Dutra, who are visiting from Saint Louis.




Laughing, Squealing, and 2 Hiccups

Saturday, March 29, 2008

Fortune Cookie

Today we went to our favorite Chinese restaurant with Grandma Van Hal. The nice waitress gave Anna her very first fortune cookie!



Friday, March 28, 2008

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Baby push-ups



Her form may not be quite right, but what a workout!

Sunday, March 23, 2008