First day...

Well today is our first day home together as a stay at home mommy! whooo hoooo. We are testing out her schedule today to see when she sleeps and when's she's most active so that we can plan our days accordingly. It should be interesting ;). Our big task for the day is shopping for her daddy's b-day present, it should be easy enough to do since he's gone for the weekend at the middle school retreat. We might also stop by a park today! It's so exciting to be able to spend all this time with her! I put a picture of Brad holding Annabell after her bath the other night. She was being so adorable I couldn't help but snap a photo. Well I'll let you know what we pick out for her Dad!

First real laugh

Well today was an interesting day. Annabell and I woke up and enjoyed the morning like we normally do (it's her happiest time of day). We then went on a walk and admired the park that will soon be done just across the street from our house. They had the fountain in the pond going today, very cool! There was a great breeze blowing although it was still warm, it was around 80 degrees when we went on our walk. After that Annabell became very fussy, I couldn't figure out why, but we believe she might be starting to teeth. Once she calmed down after a good nap I was going to change her diaper and I started to make her smile. She was really happy, so I started to tickle her belly and she started laughing! It was a deep rooted laugh from her belly! I absolutely LOVED it! She also started to realize that when she's in her bouncy seat and hits a toy the music and light would turn on. She seemed to really love that! I have posted a picture of her enjoying the bouncer. Well I'll keep you posted~

Annabell Michelle Zachritz

Well our daughter, Annabell, joined us after 27 hours of labor, on June 29, 2007. She was a perfect angel, as beautiful as they come. The biggest surprise was her gorgeous black hair! We loved it. Her hair has since then turned to a beautiful rich brown with a hint of red that you can only see in the light. She is the apple of daddy's eye and mommy's joy.
She has recently learned how to suck on her hands at will, she's only found her thumb once, but quickly lost it again. She also has learned how to scream in delight when talking, and she seems to mimic me saying "HIIIIII" every morning. Just adorable. She also loves watching tv with daddy, her favorites seem to be ultimate fighting and football. She seems to like all the movement! Well about 3 weeks ago she took her first plane trip! She did wonderfully on the plane as long as I fed her on the way up and down. She seemed to grab everyone's attention where ever we went. Strangers would walk up and start talking to her. I didn't mind it at all, except those few people that felt the need to touch her when I didn't even know them. I think that babies just seem to bring out the joy and love in people. She is now 3 months and will be taking her first professional photos in about 2 weeks, we can't wait! We will post how that goes when we get a chance. We have taken a few trips outside and had a little pow-wow on a blanket, she seems to love the wind. It has been really nice the past couple of days, fall is just around the corner in Florida, it's my favorite time of the year here!
I will be staying home with Annabell this friday on; I am very excited! I can't wait to start planning her play dates and walk time! Well that's all for now...post a comment and let me know if there is anything else you would like to know! Thanks!