The Anderson Brood: April 2008

Friday, April 25, 2008

Playin' Outside

We used some of Aaron and Helena's birthday money to buy them a sand and water table. As you can see, they loved playing in the water. Bath time is so much fun, we just knew that a water table would be great for the spring and summer. Here are a few photos of their first, and certainly not their last, afternoon with their new table.

"This is fun!"

Helena splashing around

Having some fun

Aaron and Helena play in the water together

"I can splash too!"

Sunday, April 20, 2008

First Year Photos

We took Aaron and Helena to get their One Year photos taken this weekend. The pictures below are just a sampling of excellent photos that were taken. They are really a true reflection of thier personalities. Enjoy!

First Birthday Party

Cupcakes for our little "cupcakes"

Cousin Cal joins Aaron and Helena for their first birthday

Opening Presents

Aaron admires his new Thomas the Train car

Celebration

Aaron and Helena enjoy opening their presents

Aaron flashes one of his winning smiles

Helena preferred to squish her cake with her hands before eating it

Aaron really liked the icing, but was not too sure of the cake

Aaron and Helena are pulled in their new wagon

Monday, April 14, 2008

One Year Old

Helena has really developed into her own little person. She is an observer who is patient and slow to warm up to strangers. She has such a sweet little voice and will melt your heart with her smile. She entertains herself very well and likes to take her time to play and explore. Although she is not yet walking, she is crusing along furniture and can balance herself on her two feet without support.

Aaron is quite the ham these days! He will smile and wave at just about anyone. He enjoys playing peek a boo, clapping and making noises of any kind. These days, Aaron is just a ball of motion! He does not like to sit still for even a minute. He is very interested in the world around him. Aaron has taken a few short steps over the past few weeks. He is able to balance himself very well and we are convinced he will be walking in no time.

Helena rides her new Princess Car. She is working very hard to be able to get herself on and off of her car. At this time, she can only move the car backward, but she will soon master forward motion!

Aaron enjoys playing with his Little People toys. Although sitting still is not something Aaron usually does, he does like to tinker with things. He likes to open and close small trap doors and put his toys in small spaces and then take them out again.