Seven weeks.

Annagreen

• Your smiles are just awesome. This photo above is so very you. Huge, big smiles that sometimes take my breath away.

• Your favorite location right now seems to be the changing table. You just discovered the mobile hanging above it this week and have been captivated by the orange, red, and white circles. Going to the changing table can change you from grumpy and crying to seriously happy in an instant (it seems to be a literal "change" table).

• You sleep best all wrapped up. The pacifier is your friend.

Snuggles

• You are tolerating Simon's "snuggles" (as seen above) and definitely notice when he is around and recognize his voice. He loves you so much. If I meet him at the door when he gets home from school without you in my arms the first thing he says is "where is my sister?"

• You are a mini-napper during the day, but sleep great during the night (can't tell you how much of a blessing this really is - after having a challenging sleeper in the past I almost don't know what to do with a good sleeper).

• You have started having great little "conversations" with me where you are working on different sounds and verbalizations. These connected moments, when you are finding your own voice, are definitely some of my favorite times throughout the day.

We love you Anna and are so glad you are a part of our family. 

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  1. HeatherC says…
    04/09/2009

    that first picture is just too cute! what a happy, beautiful baby!

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  2. Susi from Germany says…
    04/09/2009

    Wow, her smiles looks so much like yours!!! Incredible!

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  3. Kelly says…
    04/09/2009

    Ali ~ you can see Simon in her in that first picture where she's smiling! So cute!

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  4. Olessia from Canada says…
    04/09/2009

    Ali ,Anna is adorable and to see how much SIMON LOVE her it is so touching,tears coming..Happy tears, I have the same unconditional love between my son- Dylan 7.5 and daughter- Nikita 4.5.I am crying (my tears are close:) when I see huge connection between them and feel so happy.
    Enjoy every moment.

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  5. Nikki Love says…
    04/09/2009

    She's a miniature Ali!!!! So adorable and Simon is such a great, big brother :)

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  6. Alicia Sharp says…
    04/09/2009

    Love your pics! She is so adorable and looks alot like you. I love her little t-shirt with the tree. Thanks for sharing your personal life with us!!

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  7. Cait says…
    04/09/2009

    She's just beautiful, Ali - thanks for sharing her with us. My little Megan was born the day after Anna, and she too is a sleeper (my 2 year old son was NOT LOL) - isn't it wonderful?

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  8. Tracy Rizzo says…
    04/09/2009

    That first picture is seriously cute!!!

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  9. alexandra says…
    04/09/2009

    Anna's smile is so, so sweet. She certainly looks like a very happy baby.
    I was thinking about Simon the other day and all the lovely little things he says and then I realized that he speaks like that because that is the way he is spoken to - with love and kindness, heart and soul. You are raising such a beautiful family and it's a pleasure to be able to read about it. Thank you.

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  10. Benita ~ Chez Larsson says…
    04/09/2009

    Has it been seven weeks already?! What a sweet little face and gorgeous smile :)

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  11. Sarah says…
    04/09/2009

    Adorable!
    LOVE the great BIG SMILE!!!
    Hard to believe she's 7 weeks already!
    Can't wait for my first to arrive... due in 7 weeks. Life will be an exciting adventure, I'm sure! Can't wait to document it!

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  12. Kris Van Allen says…
    04/09/2009

    Aw, here comes her personality! Loved those conversations when they start to coo and respond back.
    she's absolutely gorgeous, and I'm very taken with how sweet and involved Simon is with her...just amazing to watch them bond.
    thank you so much for sharing your life with us all!

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  13. Jeni Barbas says…
    04/09/2009

    Wow, I gasped when I saw that big smile! What a beauty! Congratulations :)

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  14. Brenda says…
    04/09/2009

    Ali, she is beautiful and precious! Those big baby smiles are one of the very best things in life. She's growing and filling out so well.
    I love to see the love Simon has for his baby sister. Every little girl should have a big brother.

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  15. Laurie Young says…
    04/09/2009

    Your little Mini Me! She is simply "A"dorable! love the smiles, chattering, sweet little moments! thanks for sharing, Ali...love the big bro pix!
    Gosh, I feel all warm and smoopy now! :)
    God Bless you guys! Laurie

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  16. Juju says…
    04/09/2009

    Annas smile is so so soooo cute! It takes my breath away.

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  17. cathy says…
    04/09/2009

    I am going to eat that baby. I promise you that.
    : )

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  18. Goddess Leonie | Creative Goddess says…
    04/09/2009

    Oh she is the sweeeeetest thing! Look at that beautiful smile of hers :)

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  19. seona says…
    04/09/2009

    You are blessed with a beautiful family - so lovely to see Simon's obvious devotion to his sister.

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  20. Elaine R says…
    04/09/2009

    honestly, its kind of scary because she looks a LOT LOT LOT LOT LOT like me when I was a baby! Crazy! I saw that top picture of her smiling and it blew me away how much she looks like my baby photos! That DOES mean she's quite adorable of course. :]

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  21. Becky Troxel says…
    04/09/2009

    Could she LOOK anymore like you? Adorable!

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  22. Cassi says…
    04/09/2009

    Gorgeous Anna -- this post is so precious. the journaling perfectly tells the stories of the photos --i just love it!

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  23. Nicky from Canada says…
    04/09/2009

    so cute - and so wonderful to see Simon loving her so so much!! What a blessing

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  24. Jennifer says…
    04/09/2009

    i can see how that smile brings you such joy. their smiles and cooing noises are the best, aren't they? I love how Simon asks about her when he walks in the door too. What a great big brother!

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  25. Jill says…
    04/09/2009

    Oh nu-uh...that baby is seriously CUTE!

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