Annika 9 months old

Today Annika is 9 months old! She is so much fun to have in our family. She is my little snuggle bug. She would lay in my arms all day if she had it her way. Some days it does feel like she had it her way. :) She's going thru a phase where she screams every time I leave the room. I have a feeling this phase won't end any time soon. She's a pretty happy girl as long as someone is holding her, but she definitely prefers mom. :) I love watching her around her big brother. She watches every thing he does, which Nolan loves of course. My favorite time is while we're all eating at the table. Nolan and Annika sit across from each other and Annika watches him the whole time. She eats so much better when Nolan's home. If something is blocking her view of Nolan she'll bend or duck in whatever position she needs to so she can watch him. She'll stare at things for minutes without blinking. She is a quiet observer but loves to play and laugh and gives lots of sweet smiles. I love her so much!