May 2009

May was super fun and very busy! We had a lot of fun playing with our friends this month; testing out the new sand boxes, pools and just playing in the park.

Anaka started out as a secret crawler, silly girl!! She is now fully mobile and into everything. Walking seems to be right around the corner. She is testing her balance and creeping along furniture.


Michelle came to visit us from Tucson, Arizona. We had lots of fun! Maybe next time it wont rain the whole time! Thanks for helping to teach Anaka to mimic!



We visited our CSA farm "Monroe Farms" to pick asparagus, Anaka helped by eating what ever she could get in her mouth. We hung out with farm animals (chickens, sheep, lambs, cows, and one slightly scary alpaca) and visit with some horses that were close to the road. Matthew caught and returned three chickens that escaped the pen. Our bounty was a five gallon bucket and day of family fun!



Anaka learned to wave hello & bye bye! Here is a short video!


Mothers day started with a card from Anaka which she cleverly produced from her jumper-roo command center. I am pretty sure that Daddy gave her the Internet access. Anaka and Mylie gave Mommy an awesome MP3/Video player for their daily walks. We spent the morning at Nana's house preparing brunch for the family and Anaka played with her new toys at Nana's house (walker and swing).Aunt Nikki came to visit us in early May. She spent most of her time here playing with Anaka, I think that the two of them had fun. We wish that her trip was a bit longer, maybe next time!Anaka's first tooth arrived on 5/4 and the second was a Mothers day gift!
Cousin Jack and Aunt Elizabeth came for a visit we had a great time playing, shopping and sharing in our new teething past time "pickle sucking".