Ana's personality is sure developing into independence quickly. She now truly demands that we allow her to play by herself for the majority of her waking hours. She loves to take big buckets of toys and purposefully pull each one out and examine it carefully. It's quite amazing to watch her brain and hands working together so harmoniously.
14 December 2005
Decorating the Tree
To eat or not to eat...that is the question! Ana, as much as she loved to share in our tree decorating craziness, was quite determined to "taste test" every ornament first.
Christmas with Grandpa T
Grandpa and Pat spoiled me rotten this year with lots of "cool" clothes and my favorite so far....baby pooh! I wake up full of giggles while it sings away to me.
1st Family Christmas- Chenequa's Santa Brunch
Nina and Papa invited us to share in the Chenqua Santa brunch this year. It was festive as ever and Ana had a hoot, as always, with all her cousins on the Toson side.
Santa's girl
Notice Santa holding Ana's hand....she kept trying to pull off his beard. Smart little thing!
Cole spreading love
Here is cousin Cole giving Ana hugs and kisses. It is so sweet! They are only 8 months apart and will grow up to be such buddies. As you can see, they already are!
Chicago German Christmas
This year we welcomed in the holiday season with the Hentges and Pettit clan. Such fun it was.
Chicago '05
Christmas time is here, and as is tradition with Justin and I we brought in the season in Chicago, the Friday after Thanksgiving, visiting the German Christmas booths and the Tree. It was COLD that day, so Ana stayed bundled up in her cozy stroller.
24 November 2005
Look! I Scoot!
This move has been great for Ana. She is so curious with her new surroundings that a ton of new developments are occuring.
First, SHE IS MOBILE.... the cutest army crawl/side drag you'll ever see.
She is also so interactive: waves "hi" and "bye", snaps her fingers while making a clicking sound with her tongue, and claps when we say "YEAH"! She is truly my little monkey see, monkey do girl.
Such a personality and so much fun.
Time to Baby Proof
Look at that look on her face...this is the first time I had to use "no" with Ana.....SO BUSTED!
Ana's new favorite "scoot to" place is any cord with in sight.....time to baby proof!
Outdoor Chic!
Ana ABSOLUTELY loves the outdoors. Everytime we hit the cold, brisk air her tongue goes out to catch it and she squeals with glee. She's in the right family. Although we didn't make it out to the woods much this year, it's sure to be a favorite family past time.
Gettting ready!
Here is Ana's official "waiting for mom" throne. She thinks it's just a hoot to sit under all the coats. Not sure what I'll do when she figures out how to move off the ledge!
A visit from Grandma Beebs
Justin's mom came to visit from Arizona early this month. She was able to see the new house and spend some great time with Ana. It's always fun to watch Ana get to know another loved one!
My First Halloween: Tender Heart
Ana was mesmorized by Halloween. This is the look she had all night. We went trick or treating with the Kluths and cousin Addy and Grandma and Grandpa. The girls shared a stroller and just took it all in!
It's hard to imagine that in a few years (or less) Ana will be running from door to door. I'm not ready for this growing up thing!
New Sink...New Bath
Here is a glimpse of our new kitchen. Just Ana's size! She gets a kick out of the sprayer.
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