Merry Christmas!!

The Tunnel and the Lemon Tree

Mike and I made another venture to the dreaded IKEA today. The few times I can drag Mike over we always say, never again. The way they trap you like a rat in a cage - devious, very devious. We did find this really fun tube for Anne to crawl through...



So as I'm sitting here writing this post, Mike informs me that he's going to get the Lemon Tree. What does this mean? (you might ask...) Let me elaborate. I dislike the lemon tree, I am not sure why I have no affection for this tree, I have a few theories:

1) maybe because Mike has great affection for it and goes to great ends to make sure that darn tree survives, he puts that tree above all our other plants (that usually die unless they can survive on their own).

2) maybe because last year that tree lived inside all winter and shed leaves and dirt all over the floor. Not to mention the fact that Lady Bugs have great affection for this tree, so great in fact that hundreds (yes, hundreds) of them decided to have lady bug picnic in our house the better part of last year. Kind of fun at first, sad and yucky when the lady bugs do not make it and you're picking up many, many little bugs off the floor.

3) maybe because the very fact the Lemon tree has to be inside. What kind of a tree can't make it through an Atlanta winter?!

4) probably because it is a lot of work to keep this Lemon tree going for very little payoff - we had a total of 1, count it, 1 lemon this year.

Well, I digress, Mike just reminded me that I did enjoy the lemon off the tree (I did, it is a Meyer lemon tree and all though there was only one this year it was quite delicious). So Lemon has another winter inside, enjoying the afternoon sun at the front of our house. I look forward to another ladybug picnic and 1 lemon next fall. Live it up!

Jump!

Video of Anne jumping in her swing...I wasn't sure if Anne would like the swing when we first got it, she LOVES it. I wish I could completely capture how hilarious she is and what a good time she has. Here's a glimpse into the world of Anne "jumping"...

Sealed with a Kiss...

Okay, we've been a bit lax posting photos lately - what can I say, the holidays have snuck up on us! I'll get better in 2009, I promise!

Here's a couple recent photos of Anne with Lola...I just bought her shoes and a matching hat - little girl's clothes are so MUCH fun!!!

We hope you are all happy and healthy this holiday season.

Carrots at Declan's Birthday...

Our friend Declan recently turned 1 (happy birthday!!), he had a fabulous birthday party. Lucia was there too! Anne had a ball playing with all of Declan's toys. For some reason she really loved the carrot...
We also got a fun picture of the fearless threesome on the couch.

Love my feet!

Happy Halloween

Pictures and More Crawling!

Anne is desperately trying to walk. She is super fast at crawling and loves her independence! We are trying to stay at least one step ahead of our little active one.

Anne is CRAWLING

What a difference 6 months makes!

Remember me back then?

Look at me now!

Hey, I’m trying to be GREEN by reusing this carton!

Go Sox!!

Hanging out...

Out of all her toys, I think Anne likes her Huggies Box the best.

Wah-Wah during Dim Sum

Eating Pears

Wednesdays with Lola...

I love baths!!

Out for a Walk

Just got a Jogger so Anne can ride in style...

Getting ready, it's chilly out today!
This is fun!

Passed out...good work Baby Jogger!

Exersaucer...

I've started to succumb to the plastic toys that inevitably come from having a little one. We bought an Exersaucer yesterday - what is that you might ask...it is basically like a treadmill for babies - I am not sure who loves it more, Anne or me. She played for 45 minutes straight this morning. I'm starting to see why people have so much plastic "stuff" everywhere.


I'd also like to add I put this together myself...not a small feat. I am miffed that this toy requires 15 AAA batteries - honestly, who has that many around the house?

More peas please...

Play time...sitting up!!

Play time is getting more fun. Anne loves catalogs - I wonder where she gets that from?

Baby Gymnast?

Anne is training for the 2020 Olympics...

Yum!

Enjoying a day at home with Mom!
Peaches and Pears...YUMMY.

Cousins...and the 'hooch!

Anne had a wonderful time with Caitlyn when the Texas Walsh Clan came to Atlanta for a visit. Here are some photos...

Saturday at the 'hooch...(L-R) Mike, Kathy, Steve, Chris, Suzanne, 'lil Chris, Caitlyn and Tyler.

Love for the Varsity...

What's for Supper?

What’s for Supper, Mom?
written by John Morgan, Anne's "Lolo" or Grandpa...











Um, um good Sweet Potatoes (or Camote in Tagalog)!







I can do it, Mom! Give me the spoon, please! I’ll show you!











I bet she’ll give me pears for desert. I really want tiramisu.







24 hours later mom is serving me peas. Not sure about this food group!











There is something about the texture of this! Let me taste that again!







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Tomorrow’s menu is butternut squash. Um GOOD!