7 Months Old Today

Annabelle is officially 7 months old today...where has the time gone?

I spent a lot of time today remembering all of Annabelle's "firsts". The first time we brought her home, the first time we felt like parents, the first time she smiled, the first time she rolled over, the first laugh, food, funny face...the list goes on and on.

Today we had two new "firsts".

Her first ride in the jogging stroller without the car seat:

Seriously, I can't believe how big she is.... The super porridge is aging her.

Later tonight a not so fun first. The first tornado siren going off when Adam wasn't home! Annabelle and I took cover in the basement untill it passed. Her face says it all. I felt so bad for the dogs...without Adam I couldn't carry them down. We're going to have to practice. I have a feeling we'll be spending a lot of time in the storm room.

It feels like a movie, especially because the basement door is a hatch in the dining room floor.

It's like "Twister" without Bill Paxton or all of the destruction. (fingers crossed)

On this weekend's To-Do List:

-Create a comfy storm room with chairs & supplies

Naps and Helicopters

I get so excited when Annabelle wakes up from her nap. Every single time she wakes up, it's like the first time she's ever seen you and is really happy about it!

See what I mean:

Recently, Annabelle has discovered the joys of flying. She LOVES her helicopter. A future pilot perhaps?

She also likes sucking her toes, so I guess her future is a little cloudy.

We are slowly getting closer to crawling.

Notice how I strategically place the pacifier in "crawling" distance. I'm either providing good guidance or I'm mean.

Better Late Than Never...

20 innings of baseball....

That's a lot of baseball.

Annabelle enjoyed all 20 innings.

We think she thinks the stands cheer for her.

We're going to let her keep thinking that.

There's Dad!

Eat, Drink, and....

EAT

DRINK

And Play With Giant Spoons....!?!

The French Flea Market

On Saturday morning we visited the French Flea Market in Benton Park. She sported stripes that day; compliments of Miss Emmersen Olsen!

I laughed later on when she was in her crib and banging her sippy cup agains the rails.

She is a prisoner in her own home.

Friday Night Party Night!

Fading Fast

The title's correct if by "Friday Night" you mean 7 PM, and by "Party" you mean bath & bed.


It's tough being almost 7 months old!

A Good Morning, After a Long Night!

Last night was interesting....Annabelle fell asleep at 7PM.

Her and Maddie must have had a chat. While Annabelle peacefully slept, Maddie developed a severe allergic reaction to something, was swollen from head to toe, and had to be rushed to the emergency vet clinic at midnight. She's back to herself today (almost).

The dogs and Annabelle must have drawn straws to see who would keep us up last night.

This morning was back to business as usual as Annabelle helped Adam read the lawn mower manual and became VERY excited about what she learned.

Eating...a new favorite hobby!

Annabelle's palette is quite impressive!

Aside from the fruits and veggies she's been eating we've branched out and included some new and exciting dishes. New favorites include avocado and tofu. Each morning she eats her "super porridge".

Hence her super baby powers.

It's a mixture of steel cut oatmeal, tofu, avocado, apples, pears and sometimes banana.

Next up....egg yolks.

If all else fails, feed her

The Botanical Gardens

WOW!

That was my first impression. I had no idea just how gorgeous the gardens were! We only walked around for a little over an hour, so I'm excited to go back next week with my new friend Jen and her adorable 1 year old, Stella!

Here's what Annabelle and I saw yesterday-

A very pretty fountain (next time I need to bring a real camera!)

Annabelle in the Azaleas!

She loved all the pretty colors!

Such a happy baby

Off to meet Dad at the Stadium for some shopping at the stadium store & dinner!

Welcome to All Things Annabelle!

Thank you to Meghann for creating a "Lily Blog"....what a great idea!

I thought friends and family would like the same for Annabelle....so here we go!



So far we are really enjoying our new home and neighborhood in St Louis. We've been out and about quite a bit so far! We've seen the botanical gardens...AMAZING, sat through a 20-inning baseball game...also amazing, had moms over to the house, eaten at some great local restaurants & enjoyed the beautiful weather in our own backyard!


Oh, and this is very random, but this picture of Bailey makes me laugh!

He is, afterall, my first-born!


There's so much more to see and do in St Louis, and we're looking forward to it all!

Check back often for updates!