Seven weeks.
• 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.
• 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.
I don't comment often (I'm a weird non-commenter that way) :) but... the first photo made me AWWWWW out loud this morning when I hopped on your site so I just had to say something.
She is absolutely darling Ali. And Simon's love for her makes me tear up. So precious.
Thanks for sharing them. Love your site.
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Wow! She is the spitting image of you! How wonderful that things are going well. Everyone deserves at least one baby who sleeps well at night. I'm glad you got yours.
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ali, your little anna is absolutely gorgeous! what a blessing to have her in your lives. it's wonderful to see how simon interacts with her, he sounds like an amazing big brother. congratulations again!
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I love that first picture!!! Just too adorable! Anna reminds me so much of my little girl who turns 1 today. Enjoy every moment...they grow up so fast.
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killer grin!! how wonderful that you are 'in the momement' and recording what you most likely would otherwise forget
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That's funny about Anna and the change table. When my daughter was that age I used to tote the change pad around cause she loved it there! It made her instantly happy. Became a staple in many photographs!!
Enjoy this time with her. (not like you aren't!! I'm just realizing how fast they grow up!!)
~Jen
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Such a great smile!!!!
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Wow how time flies. What a sweet photo of her.
Simon is the best big brother. What a wonderful role big brother is turning out to be.
Thanks for sharing your angel with us.
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She is so stinkin' cute!!!!!
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She is super cute. She kinda looks like Simon in this picture. They both have the same smile!
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That picture of Anna smiling is seriously the cutest photo ever! Loved this post :)
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Such a precious smile!
She is lovely. :)
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What an adorable smile. Congrats on her being a good sleeper ;)
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Oh, Ali...what a precious little angel. Priceless smile. Sounds like she's the perfect little baby. How lucky she is to have Simon as her big brother. Big hugs.
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I see Simon in Anna's face when she smiles...boy oh boy, she's growing isn't she? I guess that's what happens when you feed them...
:)
Thanks for sharing these photos Ali..gorgeous family!
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OMG! That top photo! She's your clone! Seriously!
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I'm not really a baby person but that first picture turns me into marshmallows and butterflies! She's so freaking CUTE!
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wow, she has a smile the exact same as Simon. The EXACT.
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Already? Wow. So sweet. Bless you all!
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So beautiful!! Glad she is sleeping well. I found the lack of sleep to be the hardest thing on me when my boys were young.
Sandi
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This is so wonderful...what a way to preserve your thoughts and emotions. Thank you for sharing your life so intimately with us. She is a beautiful baby and Simon is such a beautiful big brother!
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She is so beautiful & growing up so fast :)
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Ali - thanks for sharing your precious girl with me. Your stories are so wonderful and a real blessing to me. I have not found work on over 7 months and have days when I am so discouraged. I logon daily to see what is going on with you and your family and find great comfort and encouragement. It is easier to believe that life is indeed good and that God does has a plan for each one of us.
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Ali - that photo of Anna is just the sweetest photo and totally made me smile! How adorable your little girl is!! Thanks for sharing.....
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She's beautiful, Ali!
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