Annika and her G-Gaf (yes I mean Giraffe)

I found this rocker at the new (very small) Tuesday Morning that just opened up in our small town.  She loves her G-gaf!

Sorry Its been awhile!

Sorry, I haven't blogged in awhile.  My grandpa was taken to the ER about 3 weeks ago and then admitted to the ICU.  I was able to fly out 2 days later and be with him.  We found out he has a large mass in his upper right lung and it's terminal.  He decided against treatment and we were able to bring him home just over a week ago now (with the help of some care-givers and a New great Hospice group).

Annika and I are home now and we're very glad to see Brett.

Apple Annies

The other day some of the mom's in my mom's group went together to the apple orchard called apple annies.  We had a great time picking of course apples (though they have lots of other fruits and veggies).  I hope to go back on a weekend when I can get an apple fried hamburger.  Here are many pictures from the trip.

Our Kitty loves Binkies!

So I got Annika a few new binkies for daycare because they are easier to label than what we use now. Well one was on the ground, and I guess 'Pissy' wanted to play with it (or use it as a binky as well).




  

Couch to 5k

Well I've decided that I really need to get into the swing of working out again and eating better.  We don't want annika eating junk food so Brett and I will also be starting to eat healthier.

I found a few of the moms in my Mom's Group that are also interested and that way we can hold each other accountable and make sure we are there to work-out.

So I will be doing Couch to 5k runs on MWF, and abs and such on TTH.  Brett and I have decided that we will get a dessert treat on Wednesday and will eat out on Saturday.

I have done this program before but only made it to week 3 or 4 and this time our goal is to actually do a 5k at the end.  Granted I can't seem to find a 5k around this area intill February but what can ya do, except to keep looking.  Maybe the post is holding one I don't know about.

So I raise my glass to getting back in shape :)

San Antonio Visit

Great Uncle Erik and Annika using the remote.

Dad calls me Super Baby!
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Auntie KiKi and Annika

With Brett's grandma and Annika's Great-Grandma

With Melissa, Tom, and Taylor (annika's godparents!)
We had a great time seeing everybody in San Antonio.  Here are just a few pictures.

Swimming

Grampy and me swimming

Brett and Heather

In my life jacket at Swim Lessons.

With my swim instructor at swim class.

A few cute pictures for you :)

I got out my old horse I had when I was little, all was going well till she fell off and took the horse with her.  The next picture(s) are of Annika in the tub last night...to bad she went to bed at 6pm straight up and was up for the day at 4:30AM!!!!

Nice Color

So this is what happens when daddy makes a drink (similar to kool-aid) and leaves the pitcher down :)

Kara's Wedding Shower

Kara had a great Wedding shower, we can't wait for the party.

Desert Museum

We were able to go to the Desert Museum when Brett's Family came to town.  Here are some of my favorite's from the trip.

Visit With Annika's Great Grandparents

We went to visit Grandma and GiGi and Great-Grandpa the last weekend in June.  We had such a blast and were very sad to leave.  Here are a few of my favorite pictures from our trip.

If you know my grandparents you will understand the 2nd picture:)  I tried to re-arrange them and it wouldn't let me.

Been So Long

Okay, I promise to try and keep this updated more.  As some of my friends have been getting on to me about not keeping it updated.

Things Annika has accomplished:
Rolling
Crawling
Pulling herself up to Stand (everywhere including her crib)
We have now lowered her crib twice now.
Feeding herself (puffs)
Eating 3 meals a day
Laughing
Smiling
Making yucky Mookie-Stinks :)
Sitting up

That's all I can think of right now, but I'm sure there's more.  

She is working really hard on getting her 2 bottom teeth which is 'oh not fun' for mommy and daddy.

Annika in the News

Annika was in the newspaper in Wichita Falls, Texas this weekend (btw we were at a dog show).  I came back from showing a dog and found a newspaper man interviewing my mom and little Annika.  

Here is a link to the story:

http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2008/mar/02/dogs-groomed-be-champs/

We have a roller!!

I have decided I will try and start to update this more with what Annika is doing to keep everybody up to date.  

Today during tummy time she would roll to her back.  We did this about 10 times where I would put her on her tummy, she would roll to her back.  Finally, though she got mad at me and said she had, had enough!  

Brett took my camera with him so there is no video to show this great event.  Will try and post one soon.

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