She is no longer a newborn

Well...... we have hit another big milestone! Steve and I have enjoyed the special bond with Annison next to us each night for the last 5+mo. She is no longer a newborn and needed to start sleeping in her own bed. I started the transition about 2 weeks ago. When she fell asleep I would wrap her tight and lay her down. Getting her use to sleeping without us holding her and the introduction of her crib.
Steve and I talked about it all this last week. So last night we did the routine and when she fell asleep at 8pm we both tip toed into her room and from that moment on we had silence till 7 am this morning!! I think the transition was much harder on me then Annison. I have loved having her so close to me, listening to her breathe and knowing she was OK. I guess that is why I got up twice in the night to check on her....Of course she was just fine!
When she woke up this morning I snapped a few photos of her.


Here is our big girl!

Summer time!

Outside enjoying the sunshine

She loves grass

Please no more pictures!

Long Beach Kite Festival

The annual Kite Festival in Long beach Washington took place this last weekend/week. The three of us headed out on Sunday and arrived to some awesome weather....the entire trip!
Visited with Jan and Mac and even got in a little beach time with wine and a walk to the water. It was a nice little get away.

5 months old

Rice or Oatmeal....that is the question!

Drum roll please...............

Positioned in my chair....

Cheese!!!

Hmmmmm....tough decision......

Ummmmm...............

OATMEAL!!!!!!

Bib on and hungry!

I'm so ready daddy!

Interesting texture!

YUMMY!!

More please

Mommy's turn

I love cereal!  :)

Annison's new thing is to suck on her toes. LOL





Taylor Twins have arrived

Annison met her new cousins the other night. Not sure she is a fan of boys yet :) Congrats to Jenny and Andrew!

Kasey Dale Collins

Today I reflect back to all the wonderful times I had with my brother Kasey. I am so lucky to have had a very close relationship with him during has very short time here. I ask all who knew Kasey to take a moment out of your busy day and think of a special time you spent with him. I feel so blessed to have him look over us every day.