Belly, Belly all the time

Anna is really into her belly these days. "Onto" her belly, is more like it. Put her down on her back, two moments later, she's rolled onto her belly! She lifts her self up on her arms and is quite pleased about it. But, she often gets stuck on her belly and doesn't quite get the rolling back over part yet. So, she fusses and we'll help her roll back over to her back...and two moments later, she's back on her belly! Belly Girl we'll call her. I even find her sleeping on her belly now. Don't tell the experts. And always, when she wakes up, I go to her in her crib and she's awake, on her belly and smiling away.

Belly Girl

I'm flying!

Busy weekend for me at work. Loved coming home to my baby and better half. Anna gives me big smiles when I get home, which swells my heart. Brent took Anna on shopping outings over the weekend and for a walk outside. Lots of fun with Daddy.

My niece Bella turned 2 years old on Saturday! When we were in Florida, Brent and I were so lucky to be close to our nieces. We were there the day they both were born and spent many, many fun summer Florida days with them. I remember brand-new Bella in the hospital, she was so beautiful. And I remember 1-year-old birthday Bella. She ate corn on the cob and wore a pointy birthday hat. 2-year-old Bella, we enjoy through pictures and stories and send long distance hugs. Brent and I both miss spending time with Olivia and Bella and we can't wait to see them again. As Anna gets older, traveling will get easier (won't it?!) and think of the fun the three girls will have. The hardest part of leaving Florida was leaving our nieces behind. Happy Birthday, sweet Bellzie!

My Dad headed to Chicago yesterday to attend school there for 10 weeks. He'll come home on weekends as often as he can. 10 weeks is a long time! My mom is a bachelorette. She'll keep herself busy and she may even come spend a few days with us! I admire my Dad for seeking out and attending this school. He never stops learning and works harder than anyone I know. And he has a heck of a career to show for it. Good luck Dad, it's your first day of school! I can imagine your fresh pens and highlighters ready to go!

Uh-0h, Miss Anna is awake. I better get her....I'm sure she's on her belly.

Love, Laura