It Took 82 Days

82 days for what you may be asking...

Well, I have been moving around quite a bit in my crib while sleeping the last few nights, waking up at different angles from what mom or dad put me down in. This morning when dad came to get me though (I know how to whimper just loud enough for them to hear and come get me), I had done it. I was on my BELLAYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!! You read right, I had turned over from my back to my belly. I don't know what this means, but I guess it is good.

In other news, I spent a couple 1/2 days this week with my new nanny Leah and baby friend Sloane. That was fun. Mom goes to back to work next week. I am going to miss her. Luckily, I only have to spend 2 days with the nanny. I will get to spend 2 days with mom, and 1 day with dad during the week.

I am smiling even more now, making more noises, and am getting to where I can sit up in a chair or on the couch and not fall over. I am also getting better at holding my head up. It is fun to look all around.

I really don't have any other new news. I will get on mom and dad topost some more pictures. Maybe they will even figure out how to post a video!!!

See ya later!

Love, Annabelle

My Stare

When my dad was a wee little one like me, his cousin Jere took a cool picture of him and called it "Joshua's Stare." It was taken over gramie's shoulder as dad was looking into the distance. At Aunt Jil's wedding, Jere recreated the photo with me. Check it out here. It is pretty cool. Also on his blog is a nice picture of Aunt Jil holding me mere hours before going Fath to Metz. Thanks for the picture Jere!

Love, Annabelle

PICTURES!!!!

Hello friends and family! These are just some random pictures I wanted to share with you!

Here I am around 2 weeks old celebrating my first St. Patty's Day!

Chillin with the Hokie Bird around 2 weeks old.

This is one of dad's favorites. I was around two weeks old here too!

This couch sleeping is nice!

My first trip to the park with mom and dad! It was fun!

Whoa! Someone said something funny!

Or maybe I am looking at my funny looking dad.

Sleeping down at the River during Jil and Todd's wedding weekend.

All dressed up for Aunt Jil and Uncle Todd's wedding.

My first trip to Virginia Tech!

I like sitting in dad's big chair. I am still learning to keep my head up straight though.

They keep on saying..."smile". That the heck is a smile????

This diaper changing is fun!

I hope y'all enjoyed those! I am sure mom and dad will only take a bizzilion more, so I will post more later.

Love, Annabelle

I Am Two Months Old!!!!

Hey y'all! Or shall I say hey 10 people who read this :-)

I am two months old today! How did I celebrate you ask? Well, I pooped on dad this morning while he was burping me...tehehehehe.

I did get to go to the doctor this morning for my two month checkup. They say I am healthy and to keep doing what I am doing! I am growing like a weed too. I think mom may be slipping Miracle Gro into her milk or something. Here are my numbers for today...

Measurement / Number / Percentile
Weight / 11 lbs 12.6 oz / 75%
Height / 23 ¾” / 95%
Head Circumference / 15 ½” / 70%

Mom and dad think I may be getting dad's size and may end up being taller than mom. I also got 4 shots today...2 in each thigh. And boy did that HURT! I only cried for 5 minutes though. that made dad proud. Then I fell asleep on the 5 minute ride home.

I went to my Aunt Jil and Uncle Todd's wedding last weekend near Virginia Tech. Congrats to the Metz's! It was fun. The best part may have been when I pooped on Jil. I seem to have fun doing that. I got to do lots of fun stuff, like see a train and dogs, play (well actually sleep) by the river, and see lots more friends and family. The wedding was really nice, and I didn't cry once during it. My parents told me I was very good all weekend. Mom also said it was my first trip to my future alma mater. I enjoyed riding in the car OK too.

Dad has been slack on downloading pictures, but I will keep asking him to do that. Once he does, I will post some here.

Well, I am tired, or hungry, or have to go to the bathroom again. Stay tuned for pictures.

Love, Annabelle