18 Weeks Old

Anali looked so precious in her little dress this morning. I couldn't wait to show Grammy. We didn't make it to Grammy's before I had to change her, though. I can' t tell if it's the diapers I'm using or the incredible vitality of her bowels. When she struggled so much with gas in those first couple of months, I prayed and prayed that the Lord would perfect the inner workings of her digestive system. There is always that discrepancy between what we pray for and what it looks like when God answers, isn't there? Today, my prayers looked like a poopy dress.




A day or two after Anali was born, Grandpa held her and marveled at the length of her beautiful fingers. I have no doubt that one day those lovely fingers will make music at the piano, just like her grandfather's fingers do.

Four Quick Months

We asked Anali where she'd like to go to for her first bite of solid foods, and she just couldn't decide between a local burger joint or an authentic Mexican cafe. We compromised and took her to Chevy's, Tex Mex. For such an occasion, they bust out the sombreros. OK, I'm kidding, kidding. We were there for my mom's birthday. First, I'm not ready to feed her solids yet. She's just a baby! Second, we decide where to eat, since her schedule determines when we actually eat - it's usually cold - and when we leave for a nap. Third, that's not even Anali under that big ol' sombrero; it's her stunt double. I mean really, who would torture their precious baby with a giant hat for a silly photo? 

Personality!

Brandon's idea of teaching Anali to sit up.
His mother confirms this is how they did it in the good ol' days.

Yummy Piano!

I bought Anali a new toy today. It took me about an hour and a half to find a toy that makes noise, but not too much noise. Noise that I can handle hearing seventy-five times in a row. Noise that isn't a patented-name-brand frog-voice that guarantees my daughter will ace her SATs and establish a $90,000 nest egg by 25. Instead I chose a toy that makes noise and guarantees she will be able to open her mouth wide enough to actually eat a triple-decker BLT.