Peek-A-Boo: The game that never gets boring

Anya loves this "rocking worm." She has been getting on and off by herself for weeks. As she was learning to get on by herself, I would try to give her a boost (I didn't think she could do it alone) and she would get back off in order to try it by herself.

My siblings came over with their kids for a ride on the Silver Comet. Anya tried out her "chariot" for the first time and loved it. She even lay down on the seat for a nap on the say back.

Anya pushing her little chair around...

Crawling

Finally...a solid she likes!

We have had a little bit of difficulty with Anya and solids...she just is not all that interested. OK, she hates them and resists vigorously. The other day I was eating a grapefruit and she showed interest, so I gave her some and waited for the "EWW, yuck! That was sour, Mama" face, which came breifly only to be followed by another enthusiastic bite.

Standing

Anya is becoming increasingly mobile, and she has become quite good at pulling up to standing. Here she manoeuvred her way over to a stack of papers which she enjoyed plundering.

One of her favorite spots to pull up is the oven. Probably because it has a nice ledge to grab, and we spend much of our time in the kitchen.

Her latest challenge has been the rocking chair (it moves while she pulls up!) She is quite a risk taker...she certainly does not get that from me.

Sometimes she even shows off by letting go with one hand.

Baby Cousin!

Anya and I traveled up to SC to welcome her new cousin, Benjamin Christopher, into the world. He weighed over 8 lbs and his hair is so long it comes over his ears! He certainly got some of the cipolla genes! Here he is with Papa C.

Benjamin and Anya are introduced.

Anya kept occupied while everyone admired the new baby. Here she is spending time with Papa C and Aunt Lorraine. She also got to play with some fruit, which is one of her favorite activities.

Here Uncle Jonesy introduces her to a balloon, which became her "Precious." She scooted around the room with it, never letting it go. She would shake it hard and make funny faces, she would visit with her favorite people...but the balloon never left her chubby little hand. She even took an entire nap clinging dearly to her balloon.