Sunday, December 2, 2001
Let's see...what's going on at the Lopshire house these days? Currently Jeremy is outside in the dark and cold working on cleaning and closing our pool. We'll spare you the story of why it's not done yet and just say it will be a huge relief once it is finally done.
The sickness continues. Jeremy is in the midst of it now; I thought I was getting better, but continue to add symptoms; Annah now has a runny nose. 'Tis the season for lots of germs.
Annah is talk, talk, talking a lot! This morning during her bath she said, "water, water, water, bath, bath, water, water..." Tonight as she was getting her coat on for church she knew she was going to get in the "car," and as Jeremy was putting her in her carseat she said, "seat" for the first time. She is trying new words each day, and her list keeps getting longer.
She has started doing a strange crawl/scoot thing where she sticks one leg out in front of her like she's going to stand up and walk, but she half crawls along with the other leg. It's hard to explain, and it looks pretty funny when she does it. Cousin Aidan's mommy and daddy say that's what he did just before he started walking. She does seem like she might be thinking about trying it, but it might still be a while--we hope. ;)
Annah's grandparents will be in town in a couple weeks for her dedication ceremony at church. We are looking forward to that as well as spending time at home for the holidays.
Tuesday, December 4, 2001 -
Annah's 7th tooth popped through next to her bottom two today! And, she learned how to say, "walking," "red," "yellow" and "coat!" Now, all these words she knows may not be obvious to just anyone who hears them, but Mommy and Daddy sure understand them! ;) For instance, "yellow" sounds strangely like "radio," and "bmmm" means both spoon and balloon !
Thursday, December 6, 2001 -
Annah gave us a scare today. She woke up with a droopy eye. It wasn't gunky or puffy, just sagging and scary looking. I freaked out and called Jeremy crying. He left work immediately and came home. We called the pediatrician's office and the nurse told us to bring her in. By the time we got there, Annah's eye was getting much better. The doctor said he assumes it is from the cold she has, or she could have slept on it funny. But he said to call if it happens again because we would need to check for neurological problems. We're praying it is just from her cold. She learned how to say, "doctor" today.
She's also been doing the cutest thing...When she finishes eating something, she puts her palms up and says, "Gone!" :)
Saturday, December 15, 2001 -
Annah's eye is fine, thank goodness! It was fine the day after it was scary. Apparently, she just slept on it funny. That's not really too surprising, considering most of the time she sleeps with her face squished up in the corner of her crib.
Annah has learned to tell us when she's hungry! She says, "EAT!" and puts her hands on her chest. She started out putting them on her tummy, but somehow she forgot and puts them on her chest now instead. ;) It cracks us up. She can also say, "please" (bee), "soft," "more" and always tells us when she wants to go "down down" (down stairs) or to get down from where she is.
So is everyone else in the world sick too? We just can't get rid of it here!!!! Jeremy still has the icky bronchitis cough. I still have the cough and wheezing and a sinus infection too. After more than a month of constant sickness, it's getting a bit annoying.
We had our first Illinois snow this morning!!! It was a nice one too! There are a few inches of pretty white snow on the ground. Jeremy woke me up at 5:00 a.m. to point it out! ;) And, Annah noticed it as soon as she woke up and looked out the window. She kept asking, "whasat?" :)
Finally...here are Annah's 1-year studio pictures! We think they're super good. She was showing her "Cap spirit!" Deanna, do you recognize the outfit??
Isn't it amazing how much things change in a year??!!??
Here are a few more photos of Annah from December.
Don't call China!
just up from a nap...all squishy
We tried pigtails!
A new puffy suit!
Tuesday, December 18, 2001 -
We had a fun weekend! All of Annah's grandparents were here for Annah's dedication ceremony at church on Sunday. It was a very special time, and we were so glad they could all be here for it!
Gram Mc Brought my old Raggedy Ann doll for Annah to play with.
And, we have Christmas tree now! My parents brought their artificial one because they don't use it anymore, and Mom put it up and decorated it on Saturday.
Jeremy's parents brought their 2 puppies with them. They were very good; Snickers should take some lessons from them!
We are very much looking forward to being home in Indiana for Christmas. We'll be there Thursday night until Christmas day, so if anyone wants to see us, call us at my parents' house!
We truly hope all of you have a beautiful, blessed Christmas!!
