Happy Valentine's Day!

Anneliese loves you!

15 Month Check Up

Anneliese had a great 15 month check up, of course. :)
Height: 31.5in = 75%
Weight: 23lbs 5oz. = 53%
Head Circumference: 18.75in = 89%

The doctor said for the eczema on her eyelid, there really isn't too much that can be done because it is such a delicate area and we don't want her to accidentally rub any medicine into her eye. Just keep using the Aquaphor and clean it gently, as per the dermatologist.

The eczema on the back of her head has been spreading. It is very red and flaky so we got a stronger steroid cream to apply for a week to try to get it under control.

The doctor was glad that ALF is running, climbing, knows lots of words and gestures, and developmentally on track. She also said she could likely switch from whole to 2% milk anytime since the fat content is different but the vitamins are the same. Since Anneliese is not a picky eater, she could make the switch when we feel she's ready.

ALF got her vaccines for Measles and Mumps and for Chicken Pox. She was pissed.

Preschool!?

Our little girl is all grown up... well not quite yet, but she is registered for toddler class at the First Presbyterian Preschool.  I think she will have lots of fun playing and learning with the other kids. She made herself right to home at the Lego table on our tour today.

After, we went to have a little fun at the bouncy house in the mall. She had a good time for about 5 minutes then it was time for shopping. She led me into Clarie's where there is an abundance of Hello Kitty stuff and she went crazy for "cat, cat, CAT!!!".

An apple a day...

Football, nachos, and tiaras

ALF watched the Superbowl yesterday in her Seahawks jersey!  She also enjoyed some nachos with extra sour cream before bed.

 

Even princesses need baths.

Playdate with Elizabeth!

 Anneliese and Elizabeth had lots of fun on their first playdate... finally! 

Looking forward to more in the near future.

Sesame Street Live!!

Anneliese had tons of fun dancing along with Elmo's Super Heroes! We may need to make this a yearly tradition.

15 Months Old, Words, and Snow!

WEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

Cute baby!

Smart cookie

Eww! P.U! Gross!

Yuck! Daddy's slippers!

Library and New Words

We went to "Walking Wonders" story time at the library on Saturday. Anneliese was bored with their baby songs and had lots of other things to explore. We realized she needs more time with other babies her age as she was quite shy. The other babies were 12-15 months old and they knew how to help clean up and she was just taking everything back out, so we have some work to do. She had fun though at play time and found lots of great books and CD's to take home.

New chair!

 ALF relaxing and eating a pretzel in her new chair.  Isn't it snazzy?

Lulu likes it too!

If you don't have a chair...

 

...sit on a cat, of course!

 First time using the SmartTrike outside, it was fun!

Really trying to get daddy's slippers to fit.

I make this look good ;)

Violet and Woof Woofs!

Sharing!

Battle!

Parade!

Anneliese's BFF Violet came for a playdate today!! <3

ALF is hip and with it

Ey!

 We have a new family member.  ALF named him "Ey!"  Both ALF and Lulu really like him. 

ALF has been very busy learning new words.  She has recently added "up," "woof woof," and she knows that the garbage can is "yuck!"  She can say "Mom" really well now too.  Hopefully someday we'll get a good video of it.  

Yay! Seahawks!

 Gramma and Grandpa came out to visit! 

 Representing the 'hawks at the Silo for breakfast!

 

 What fine Amish (Chinese) craftsmanship.

ALF the wino

ALF has selected an Australian 2008 Shiraz-Cabernet.  She particularly likes its oakiness.