A bit late, but here they are… Jonah’s growth stats from his 6 month check-up: Height: 27″ – 75% Weight: 16 lbs. 5 oz – 25% Head circumference: 17.25″ – 50% At this point, he’s almost as big as Anna was at 12 months! I’m betting he’ll surpass her by his 9 month check-up. He’s [...]

Anna’s first dance class was this morning. She was so excited before class and ran around collecting her clothes that she wanted to change into once class was over. She requested two ponytails, two barrettes and a headband so her hair would be out of the way while she danced. We got there and found [...]

I posted these videos on facebook a couple of weeks ago, but just for Grandma and Grandpa, here you go:

Anna has starting asking, “Why?” I believe that’s all I need to say.

This will be the first of hopefully many installments of “According to Anna.” In an effort to post more regularly on this all too neglected blog of mine and to remember the funny, sweet and silly things Anna says as she explores her new world of language, I plan to collect the memorable things she [...]

At Grandma Stchur’s request, the video of Anna singing a mash-up of the Hello Song and the Rainbow Song:

For the past few months we’ve been heading to the playground every sunny day we get. It’s Anna’s favorite place to be and while the swings are her favorite, the slide is a close second. At some point, I started saying “1,2,3, GO” while she was at the top of the slide. She thought it [...]

To celebrate, Anna figured out how to somersault! Video: Somersaults

I have some serious catching up to do, but every time I sit down to write a post, I can’t seem to find the energy to sum up all the crazy things Anna is up to lately. We’ll be home in two weeks anyway, so just sit tight and you can see her in action [...]