Two more...

This is my prime squirrel-watchin' post. I like to yell at them as they sneak up onto the steps to snack on the pumpkin that Daddy left there. Um, Daddy, Halloween was like a month ago.





Mommy's shoes! New Balance? More like NO Balance! Am I right?!? HA! Man, I am funny. Check out Daddy just loungin' in the background there. He's watching football on the big new TV that he and Mommy got. Sure, Daddy, just sit there and relax while I clomp around in this gigantic boot. Don't worry about helping me. I got this. I've been walking for, what, four months? Really, sit there. Relax. Can I get you a beer?

A few cute videos...

Night-night, baby! But first, some juice...

I'm still a little unsteady at times, but I sure am walking everywhere now! It's lots of fun--especially to have Mommy and Daddy chasing me all over!

...and a few more!

I was helping Daddy push my stroller when we were at Muscoot Farm--I think it was a sign that I'm ready for a baby brother or sister! Daddy doesn't think so.
And here I am being cute in the kitchen. I love to get into the cabinets with all the pots and pans. Mommy and Daddy still haven't locked one of the cabinets--but I won't mention that to them...it's way too much fun!

lots of new videos!

Mommy and Daddy got me a new baby for my birthday! I love to take care of her (and sometimes throw her...I'm learning).



I LOVE to bust a move to the jams from my duck from great Mom-Mom!

Long time no blog!

Hi all!  Sorry I've been so bad about posting new videos and pictures.  Mommy went back to work (boo!) and nobody seems to have much time to help me w/ my posts after I wear them out every evening.  Anyway, here are a few of my latest things--though most of these things are about two weeks old...now I can walk pretty well on my own.  I don't really like to crawl anywhere anymore--crawling is for babies!

Here I am sporting my new "I scream for ice cream" outfit from Aunt Amy and Aunt Bridie and my post office on wheels from Grandma Jo!

Mommy couldn't resist a view from behind!

Here I come! 

Staying cool (and looking cool) at Muscoot Farm!

Happy Birthday to Me!

It's my birthday! Hard to believe that I'm already a year old, huh? Mommy and Daddy got me some great presents -- some cool books, and my very first doll. And then they took me to Friendly's, and I had a grilled cheese and some ice cream! Delicious! Although Mommy and Daddy still made me eat some fruit and vegetables, even on my birthday... I didn't see any other kids eating spinach and watermelon there. Anyway, what a day! I'll post some pics from my party soon. In the meantime, here's a pic of me enjoying my Cone Head sundae!

Where's Annabel???

Sorry for the little blog hiatus there, guys. I've been busy over the past month. I have a few more teeth now, I'm eating more foods (I think I eat more vegetables than Mommy!), and I've gone on trips to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Maryland! I've now been to eight states! It's been a busy summer for ol' Annabel J -- but I'm back!

Have you guys ever played Peek-a-boo? It's this great game where you hide your face and Mommy and Daddy get really worried and say stuff like "Where's Annabel? Has anyone seen our baby girl?" and just when they think you're gone for good, you pop up and laugh and laugh, and Mommy and Daddy squeeze you and say, "There she is!" And then you do it all again three seconds later! It's awesome!




You know what else is awesome? Exploring new places, like this really cool cave I found...

A messy eater...and just so curious!

So, sometimes I rub my hands in my food and then I rub them on my face--see??? It's fun, but it makes Daddy a little crazy- he always thinks I'm going to get pink eye again.



And I'm really into everything these days....the cabinets, the dishwasher, magazines, cell phones, pretty much everything that's not for babies! Oh, and Daddy's beer, too!




I didn't do it!

Time to get a piano...and a dog!

A few cute shots...

Here I am in Maryland w/ Grandad and Mom-Mom (well, really my GREAT Mom-Mom). I had a great visit...I especially love all of Grandad's jewelry!



And this is me back home trying chicken...Mommy and Daddy have gotten smarter since then and now they mix the chicken w/ something delicious like sweet potatoes--I eat it up!



I was trying to help Mommy with dinner...the fridge is at the perfect level for me!

Duck!

Look what I learned!

Summertime!

Well, our town pool is open, and I imagine it will be lots of fun when the water temperature gets above freezing! Daddy and I walked around in the water a little bit, but I wasn't happy when he sat me down (his feet were numb, so imagine how my little buns felt!). Mommy and Daddy said that the baby pool will warm up in no time--so I'm sure I'll be splashing around in there in another couple of weeks! Here are a few shots from my first outdoor pool experience (sorry about my runny nose...that's daycare for you!)





This was hard work today. But now I'm all bundled and warm with Mommy and I'm ready to go home and nap!

Scooting along!

Please just take note of the panting as I crawl across the floor--quite a workout!

Fun in my highchair

Here are a few videos from dinner the other night. I wasn't so sleepy before Mommy started filming the giggling one! And Daddy just cracks me up! Check out my pincer grasp in the first video... I mean, seriously--kindergarten, anyone?

New tricks everyday!

Last week I went to visit my friend Riley and look what she taught me to do!!! She's a few weeks younger than I am, but she pulls herself up all the time! We had so much fun playing together--we banged some toys, went on the swings and just hung out!

Look at me go!

Check me out!

Ok, here's a little video of me busting a move to some of my sweet tunes, but the crawling video won't upload again! Mommy even took a shorter video this time...she's still working on it, so check back soon!

coming soon...

Some of you might have heard that I recently started crawling! It's very exciting and Mommy and Daddy seem to love chasing me around! Ha! I wonder if they know what they're in for! They got some video of me and have been trying to upload it for a week or two now--and Mommy just realized that maybe it's too long. Soooo....they'll have to see if they can catch me in action another time! For now, enjoy a few new pics...I think they're pretty self-explanatory. The cool yellow guy was all made out of Legos...I went to a museum with Mommy and Daddy that was full of cool stuff made with Legos--I sure wish there wasn't a "no touching" rule at museums!

Sleeping Baby

Well, apparently Mommy snuck in and shot this picture of me while I was sleeping.  She said something about me looking really sweet with Lovey in my arms.  And yes, Mommy and Daddy now break all the rules and let me sleep with Lovey on occasion! 

Look at what I learned!

Well, after Grammy spent all week in Newport singing this sweet jam "Clap, Clap, Clap" to me, now I can clap!! Mommy and Daddy say I'm awfully young to be doing this, but I'm hoping that with a few more tricks like this, they'll let me into Mommy's school next year so I won't have to go to daycare!!   Check out my videos:

This is me and Grammy, practicing in Newport:

And this is me just the other day (can you tell just how excited Mommy and Daddy were?  They're really into this clapping thing):

Spriiiiiing Breeeak!

Mommy and Daddy were on Spring Break, and Grammy and Grandad were, too, so we all met up in Newport, Rhode Island for the week!  It was a blast (but cold)!  We went for lots of walks, and we even toured one of the big mansions there.  It belonged to some guy named Vanderbilt.  It was pretty nice, I guess, but he needs a Jumperoo or two.  I liked to grab the fancy curtains and look out the windows.  Then we went to Block Island (note to self: don't go to Block Island in the winter), and Providence, too.  I got to spend a lot of time with my Grammy and Grandad, and we read lots of books.  I also helped everyone with their NCAA picks (sorry about that Georgetown recommendation, Daddy!).  

See you in Beijing, Michael Phelps!

Mommy and Daddy signed me up for swim classes! We go every Saturday. I'm learning to swim at the same pool where Mommy learned! I like the water. It's warm, and it's fun to splash around in it. I even got to use a kick board! (although I'm not sure why, really. I mean, I'm seven months old. What am I gonna do with a kick board?).

The park!

This strap is delicious!

Getting ready for dinner...

My friend Riley!

With all the excitement of the last month (eating solids, sitting up...you know, the big stuff), I forgot to post a pic from my playdate with my new friend Riley! Her mommy and daddy are friends with my mommy and daddy. They used to live across the street from each other in a place with a funny name...Manayunk! HA! Man, that'll never get old. Anyway, they all came to visit us last month and Riley and I had a great time. We mostly just rolled around next to each other, and Riley was kind enough to let me chew on her fingers for awhile. Yum!

Look how I sit up!

Please pass the veggies...

...to someone else!

Lots of this white stuff...

It snowed today, and Mommy's school was closed! Daddy had to go to work, though. Stupid New York City and their efficient methods of snow-removal... Anyway, I had a nice day with Mommy and I even got to go outside and sit in the snow. Something deeply interesting must've been taking place directly to my left, because I wouldn't turn toward the camera when Mommy was trying to take my picture outside.

My visit to Grammy and Grandad's

Check out some pics from my visit to Maryland! I had so much fun with Grammy and Grandad, and I even got to hang out with Uncle Jefuremu! He lives in a place called Zimbabwe, which is really far away. Here's a pic of me with Daddy's friend Jeff, his wife Emily, and Jefuremu. And here's a pic with me and my buddy Colin Myers. (I offered him a bite of the delicious book I was eating, but he politely declined). And here's a pic of me with Grammy, too!

My cousins are the best!