Changes

It is amazing how much babies change in a year. Annelise is becoming more and more exciting every day. She always has new tricks. Since she started walking a few weeks ago, she hasn't stopped. If she isn't sleeping or eating, she is walking. She loves the garbage cans and the cat food and water. I think she tried a piece of Friskies from the bowl and enjoyed it. She keeps going back for more. I am trying to find a new solution for those things, but I haven't come up with one yet.

She isn't taking her naps as well as she used to. She very often cries for a while before taking her naps now. My mother suggested giving her a toy or a book. That does help. I really need those breaks during nap time. I am not ready to give them up yet, and she is still a baby and needs her sleep!

Getting into the kitchen cabinets is a favorite activity for Annelise. She climbs in and plays around with the pots and pans.
She "knocks" on the door if I am in a room and the door is closed. She has started singing to songs.

We have been deciding on a church and are eager to get involved. Unfortunately, the 2 we have been looking at don't seem to have any group for mothers. I was really looking forward to getting involved in something like that. It would be great for Annelise and me.

Peru's Earthquake

For those who don't know, my dad is from Peru. He grew up in and around Lima. We still have family there, mainly his cousins and aunt and uncles, but still family. After the recent earthquake he did hear that all of his family was safe. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case for many people. Praise God that more weren't hurt. Here is a link to some photos that someone sent to my dad. Numbers 11-20 are repeats. It is amazing how quickly our lives can be turned upside down. Only the Lord knows what will happen tomorrow.
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IT"S ALIVE!!!

Beware...she is coming for YOU!