Giggles...

New Toy

Annika is enjoying her new Johnny Jump Up. We are enjoying it too...it gives us some much needed time to get some things done! Good investment...

Misc. Pictures

Easter with Grandma Rosie and her 5 great granddaughters.

She made it just in time!

Our Peruvian girl.

She's a bit of an exhibitionist!

Tummy time is paying off!

Spring Break Guests

Trisha and Mitch came to visit us over Mitch's spring break and we had a blast! Even though Mitch "isn't a big fan of babies", he and Annika became fast friends. He got her to laugh better than anyone by snorting like a pig at her...it was so cute!

I also included two really cute pictures of Annika after a bath and rolling over. She has this thing with chewing on one finger at all times...

Milestones...

Much has happened in the past few weeks with Annika...at least it seems like a lot to new parents! She is sleeping longer periods at night (5-8 hours), she's cooing, smiling, standing with assistance, she rolled over (once....we're still working on this one), she's much more interactive, and she seems to be enjoying the dreaded "tummy time" more, thank God! We are starting to feel less in "survival mode" and are starting to really enjoy parenting. I guess the extra sleep helps too...

Annika Rose Meets Her Namesake

Annika's middle name is after her Great Grandma Rosemary Werner. Grandma Rosie (along with my Mom and Linda Hinzmann) essentially set Ben and I up on a blind date, and here we are 8 years later...

Annika Swimwear

Annika would like to give a sista' a "shout out" for the swim wear.

Thanks Aliana! She's a superstar!