Playing Piano

Anabelle enjoyed playing the piano at Daisy's house:

Then things really got wild when everyone else joined in!

Anabelle's Newest Cousin

A warm welcome into the world to Vivian Mai Tuong, born Christmas Day 2006! Anabelle thinks that's a pretty cool middle name that Vivian has! ;)

Cute Christmas Coat

I can't believe this still fits -- we got it for Anabelle last winter and it still looks pretty good on her:

Merry Christmas! (2006)

Happy Holidays! (2006)

We sent out our holiday cards very late this year, so if you haven't received one yet, here's an electronic version for your viewing pleasure:


Happy Holidays!

We tried to get Anabelle to pose with her Santa hat on but she refused to wear it long enough to take a picture. She was more cooperative at daycare but she wasn't exactly happy about it, either:






I wanted to put that last picture on our holiday cards but for some reason Buni said no.

It's Not Cramped -- It's Cozy!

"In New York City, this would be considered a spacious studio apartment."

Bor-ring!

"See! I'm not the only one who find all this adult talk boring. Now let's build up some blocks and KNOCK THEM DOWN!!"

Happy First Birthday, Jack!

Wow, one year old already! It seems like just yesterday that you were a brand new baby, and now you're such a big boy! Hope you have a great birthday!!

Secret Stash

"They're just markers -- I swear!"

Quite Comfy

"Ah, this is the life!"

(Extremely) Early Pledge

"THANK YOU, SIR! MAY I HAVE ANOTHER?"

Recovering Nicely

Anabelle's still a little groggy after getting her ear tubes in, but she's doing well. Hopefully no more ear infections!

What Are The Odds?

"This is just like those nightmares I always have where I go to school in my pajamas, except usually I'm only one in her PJs."

Exhaustion

Both Anabelle and Daddy are starting to feel the end-of-year crunch (at school and at work, respectively), so posts will probably be sporadic around here for a while. Sorry!

Anabelle's New Kitchen

"This new spoon you got me is funny -- everything just runs right through it and it doesn't fit in my mouth!"


"Is it supposed to be used as a face guard?"


"Is it a microphone? A duster? C'mon -- it's driving me crazy!!"

"Elmo, You're Still Using a Pacifier?"

Anabelle helps Ba take care of Baby Elmo.

Mmm -- Pie!

Cousin Katie: Good Influence or Bad?

Good Influence:

Reading with Anabelle.

Bad Influence:



Teaching Anabelle to RAWK!!!

Waiting for Turkey

"So when is someone going to carve the turkey?"

Anabelle's New Yawker Impression

Outta my way! I'm drivin' (flyin'?) here!!

Getting Bigger

"I swear I fit in this just a couple months ago!"


"How did I ever fit in this thing?"

Fashion Chameleon

Here Anabelle works the same outfit to achieve two totally different looks:


Glamorous Supermodel


Grunge Teenager (love the baggy pants look!)

Anabelle 1.5

"Three cheers to everyone who just turned eighteen months old!"

Green Shirt, Green Shirt

"Wow, my parents never explained to me the symbolism of the different animals and colors before!"

Help Yourself to Some Cake

Hmm... looks like someone else is interested in that cake, too.

A Subtle Hint

"Any chance you could turn up the heat, Dad?"

The Sleepwalking Defense

"Huh? Wh-where am I? What am I doing in the bathroom? And how did this toilet paper get in my hands?"