{12 Month Update}

It's official, Anna Rae is 12 months old!  I think it is safe to say both Bob and I feel like the last year just flashed before eyes in one blink  I cannot believe a year ago we brought home a 7 lb little bundle of joy and now she has grown into such a big little girl already who toddles around and babbles words we sometimes can and sometimes cannot make out:).  So, at 12 months old (two weeks late), Anna...

...Weighs 19 lbs, 14 oz, and is 29 1/2 inches tall...

...Still has 8 teeth and loves to flash that cute smile and show off those chubby cheeks!

...is WALKING EVERYWHERE!  Anna took her first wobbly steps a month or so ago and has taken off ever since.  She certainly now toddles around more than she crawls (we like to call her our drunken little sailor)....and is VERY proud of herself!

...Is a really good sleeper!  Anna takes two 2 hour naps a day and sleeps typically from 8:30 - 7 or 8 the next morning.

...Loves to eat cheese - other favorites include mandarin oranges, cantaloupe, watermelon, blueberries, and cottage cheese.  Anna absolutely loves her fruit, which I am sure has something to do with the fact that it is summer and so easy to give her.  She also like broccoli and noodles and LOVES to drink water from her sippy cup.  I have tried to add a splash of Motts for Tots apple juice, but she doesn't really dig it.  And absolutely does not want to drink milk out of a cup...we might be in trouble folks!

...A few of her favorite tricks are to shake her head "no", wave bye-bye, and give high fives....

...Knows where her toes are and that "shoes" go on "toes"

...Loves to have her hair blow dried after a bath!

...Loves to put toys in things and take things out of bags...

...Desperately needs her bangs cut, but mommy isn't quite ready yet!

...Loves to play with her books, but won't sit still long enough for us to read to her!

...Is absolutely lovable, playful, silly, happy go lucky, and busy!  She has brought so much love and joy to our family in the past 12 months, We absolutely love our little Anna Banana to pieces!  Love and kisses sweetie!

Sweet Anna Rae - 1 month old

Anna 11 months later - I am officially done taking the rocking chair/teddy bear picture - we all out absolutely refuse to sit still long enough!