Anna got to have her first taste of Puffs and Cheerios.  Her pediatrician recommended she start them to help develop her fine motor skills.  She was not sure about the texture at first (as you can see by her face).  However, a week into them she is a huge fan and unlike any other food will willingly open her mouth and gets mad when you take them away.  Her favorite flavor is banana. 

We took a photo shoot of the girls to celebrate Annalise turning 6 months old.  That little tongue and her sweet expression is so typical of her.  I was thrilled we finally captured this look on camera since it is one we get to see all the time.

These sisters are best friends.  Annalise gets so excited when we pick Maddie up from school and without a doubt she reserves her best smiles and giggles for her.

Big milestone for the little miss.  She not only is drinking pretty well from a sippy but she is holding it herself.  Yeah Annalise! 

 The reason this post is so late is because we took the three day weekend and made our first road trip to Boise.  Annalise got to see Grandma and Grandpa Smith again and meet some of the Smith family clan.    I love this picture with Grandma Smith.

She really loved hanging out on Great Grandma Smith's lap. 

 More chill time with Grandma.

 Drooling machine.  She has been drooling since she was three months old but no evidence of any teeth yet.

 Me, Dan, Annalise, Great Grandpa Smith, Madison, Great Grandma Smith

Another big milestone.  Her first time in the baby swing at the park!  It was a balmy 55 degrees out in Boise which compared to the freeze we live in felt pretty nice.  We only kept her out for fifteen minutes or so but she loved just chilling out.

Happy Half Birthday to the Anna Bug!  She is showing off her sitting skills.  She can now sit on a blanket and lean forward and sideways to pick up toys and still keep her balance.  She still falls over sometimes but as she falls she rolls on to her stomach-it's a pretty cool move!

We did a little photo shoot before church for her 6 month birthday.  She is as ever super adorable and has the chunkiest cheeks on the planet.  This "deer in the headlights" look is her new trademark picture face.

We sure love this little monkey and are grateful she is a part of our family.  We can't believe how fast she is growing.

Happy smiles!

 Annalise is all about the toys.  She always wants to be grabbing something.  If there is nothing to grab she will clench and unclench her fists and squeal.  This Anna on her playmat.  She is still having trouble rolling back from her stomach to her back.  She has done it three times so far but most of the time she just yells until someone rolls her over.

 Madison was checking out how she would look with her favorite, and most beloved, red sparkly headband.

 Seriously, I defy anyone to not want to kiss her ridiculously large cheeks.

Cat love.  In the last couple of weeks she has become very taken with Shadow.  Every time he comes by she smiles and tries to grab him.  he has been somewhat tolerant but we are careful to keep a close eye so she is not bitten,