Anika

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I have to say that one of my favorite mommy smells is kid sweat mixed with sunscreen- love it!!

Anyway- missed Anika's 6 month to update about her- so we'll do an 8 month all about Anika

Nicknames: sister, Little Miss, sweet girl, sweet baby

Weight &  Height: I'm behind- so I'll give you last month's weight 15 lb 11.5 oz, at 6 months she was 25.5 in

Hair: getting blonder daily with the length mostly in the front

Favorite foods: puffs, pureed chickpeas, breastmilk

Favorite toys: sweet small blanket my sister made her, doll, anything BJ is playing with, cars

Favorite stuffed animal: probably her soft doll from Christmas
Bedtime: 6:30 p.m.

Wake-up time: 6:30 a.m.

Naps: usually 2 longer ones, with a cat nap

Favorite person: BJ, Angie, Mommy, Daddy (in that order)

Latest Accomplishment: crawling, eating puffs, small bits of banana and pear (Not an accomplishment, but an event, we dedicated Anika last weekend)
Likes: being with people, being carried, playing with BJ, swimming

Dislikes: being left alone

What she is saying: lots of baby coos, the repetitive gagaga, raspberries, and an engine rev, mimicking her brother

What gets said about Anika most often: how much she looks like Mommy

Fears: probably starving and being left alone

Health: she has done great- a few colds, mildest of mild eczema, no signs of food allergies :)

How she's like Daddy: likes to work (or chew) on cars
How he's like Mommy:  her looks

 We love our sweet baby girl, can't wait to see more of your little personality :)

Our verse for Anika at her dedication: Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as god's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness,humility, gentleness and patience.

 With our dear friends the Clinefelters- they dedicated Noah (Nicholas' little brother) the same day.