It's all about exposure.

As most of you already know, Dana and I hired an agent to manage Annikka's career. We're counting on Annikka to pay for our retirement her college by becoming some (any) sort of celebrity. Worst case scenario, I figure I can pull a Jamie Spears and be Annikka's conservator after she reaches the age of majority.

So anyway, Annikka got her first gig (click on "Wedding Party"). It doesn't pay (or does it?), but you know, it gets her face out there.

Congrats, Lori and Dan!

A bedtime song

As we've mentioned before, music is a really big part of Annikka's life these days. She has started singing songs for us, typically ones of her own creation. Here she is on her changing table before bed.



The YEAH lets you know you've reached the end of the song.

Swimming

Annikka and I are taking swimming classes again.

From January 2009

From January 2009

From January 2009

From January 2009

From January 2009

She really enjoys being in the pool, even when it's time for the one-on-one demos with the instructor.

Hello?

From December 2008

Annikka thinks the word for phone is "hello." Ha! It's one of her two made up words that we've deciphered. The other is "bosch," which is her word for pacifier. We have no idea where she came up with that.

We'll talk soon.

New bling-bling

Annikka got lots of musical gifts for Christmas, which has been great because she really loves music. Here's a cute video that Aaron took of her dancing at Christmas.



Catchy song, don't you think? :)

Birds of a feather?

Although Anani is the typically the huggable cat, Oliver has finally realized his bond with Annikka, their tummies. They share a love of snacks and are always ready for a drink. Oliver has learned that he should check in with Annikka when she has food because she is usually happy to share with her kitty (she'll even try to offer him her cup).

From December 2008

It also means that both would like to help you finish the milk in your cereal bowl...

From December 2008

From December 2008

And they often team up to try to get to the water in the humidifier (although luckily they are still unsuccessful).

From January 2009

Playdates & stroller rides

Although Zane has moved out of town, we were able to arrange a big playdate with "old" friends (Annikka, Jessica, and Zane--all over 12 months old now). Boy, is it hard to get 3 mobile babies together in 1 picture.

From January 2009

From January 2009

From January 2009

From January 2009

Annikka goes on a stroller ride almost everyday at daycare, and she loves them. She has recently discovered that she can take her baby on a stroller ride too. Although you may notice that her baby doesn't always ride in the traditional seat.

From January 2009

From January 2009