you've got to stand for something...

Anna Ruth is growing up really fast and I wanted to make sure I wrote a few things down.

She has 12 teeth (the front 4 on top and bottom and 4 molars).  She does not have her canine teeth yet so she has gap on each side of her smile between teeth.  It is really cute.  

Anna Ruth took her last bottle yesterday.  (side note: Anna Ruth never held her own bottle.  She realized that is she acted like she didn't know how she could cuddle up with someone and they would hold it for her.  So while she was fine to independently drink from a cup she never would give herself a bottle...princess!)  She is eating anything we give her.  Right now I think her favorite foods are goldfish crackers, ice cream, green beans and carrots.  

As for talking, Anna Ruth says, "mama", "da", "uh oh" and "bebe" for baby.  She loves to bark when she sees a dog, or any animal for that matter.  

Anna Ruth loves dogs.  Our neighbor has 2 dogs that she lets out often during the day and Anna Ruth loves to sit at our backdoor and watch the dogs. Tonight she yelled, barked, waved and blew kisses at the dogs.

Last night Anna Ruth went from sitting to standing on her own.  She has been cruising around the house on furniture and walls for a while but all of the sudden has gotten brave and started standing up.  She was quite pleased with herself.  

Anna Ruth LOVES Joshua.  Whatever he does is funny and gets her immediate endorsement.  

She is still a good sleeper and is down to one nap in the afternoon.  

Anna Ruth loves music and loves to dance.  

When we are out places, Anna Ruth likes to find someone to flirt with.  She will first smile then wave.  If she gets a response that person is now on the hook for 5 minutes of constant waving and smiling from the cute baby.

"look mom, no hands!"

a wide stance helps with balance

Such a sweet girl!