Ana Bella

First I want to say that Alejandro and I have truly been blessed with Ana Bella. She is the happiest, sweetest, funniest baby! She is happy from the moment she wakes up until she goes to bed! The only time she gets fussy is when she is hungry or needs a diaper change, but who wouldn't!! Anyone at any time can talk to her and she will give the biggest smile! Speaking of the smile, it is the best! She wrinkles her little nose and gives a big open mouth smile, normally with her tongue sticking out! And she is starting to laugh so much! I have decided that she is going to be quite the character! Sometimes when I go to pick her up she does this funny little laugh, like "ah, hah". It is great. And she is quite the flirt! We have noticed her flashing those big blue eyes several times at the boys....we are headed for trouble! Ana Bella has also started rolling over. She is a champ rolling from her back to her tummy, but getting back over is a little more difficult! She is starting to eat her veggies like a good girl! The green beans are still a little bit of a challenge, but she loves squash and sweet potatoes! We are amazed daily by the things she does! Here are a few cute pictures of Ana Bella over the past few days.....

Life is good....

Can I help you? (we haven't quite gotten the eating big girl food with a spoon down!)

5 Months Old

Hanging out in the floor nanny before bed
Cracking up and being silly
Ana Bella's new game....try to get the ribbon in my mouth!!

Falling asleep while drinking a bottle....are we sure this is Ana Bella??
Green beans...I don't know Mom
Definitely NO
Hanging out with Dad

Ana Bella will be 5 months old tomorrow!! She is growing so fast!! She is so happy all the time!! The only times she really gets upset is when she needs a diaper change and when she is hungry!! She smiles all the time too!! We are learning she is a little flirt!! She is a lot more active and grabbing/touching/scratching things all the time!! We are waiting for her first tooth to erupt! She has two little buds on the bottom, but nothing yet!! We have also started her on ceral, which she loves, but green beans on the other hand...not so much! She has been attempting to roll over and has been successful a few times!! We are just having so much fun getting to know Ana Bella and watching her grow!

Happy Baby!!!

Ana Bella's Baptism

Marking of the cross on her forehead

Blessing the water
Pouring the water

Putting oil on her head

Blessing Ana Bella
With Msgr. MaloneThe Godparents

On Sunday, January 20th, we had Ana Bella's baptism. It was such a special and beautiful ceremony. She was wonderful and only fussed a little when they laid her back to pour the water on her head. She had so many friends and family come and celebrate and made it that much more special! Afterwards we went to Alejandro's sister's house. It was so great to have everyone together to celebrate this special occasion.

Four Month Well Baby Visit

Last Thursday Ana Bella had her four month well baby visit/check-up. The doctor said that she looks great! She is 15 lbs 5 1/2 oz and is 24 1/2 in long. She did a wonderful job and only got mad because she was hungry!

The Car Seat

For some reason we seem to take a lot of pictures of Ana Bella in her car seat before we go any where! This kinda gives us an idea of how much she really has grown!


Coming home from the hospital
At about a month and a half
A little over 2 months
About 2 1/2 months
3 months
4 months

Four Months Old

On Monday Ana Bella turned 4 months old!! She is just getting so big!! Here is the most recent picture.....and thanks to Aunt Ally for the pretty bow!!