Two Months! and Milla's First Trip to the Zoo

Milla is two months today, and it's been a lot of fun to watch her grow. There's such a contrast between the girls right now . . . Anja can do many things while Milla is just learning to do the most basic of things. It's amazing how easily you forget all of those little steps that bring you to the present moment. Erik is especially appreciating all of these little steps this time around as he's home for the summer and able to see many more of them on a daily basis.

Milla has really impressed us with how strong she is . . . holding her head up much of the time and bearing lots of weight on her little legs. She's also using her vocal chords more often, giving us many "ah-goos!" which Anja likes to imitate, is quite smiley, and is becoming more interested in what we do (particularly the shadow puppeteering I've come to do at bedtime when the lighting is just right). But she is still a baby, so she sleeps a lot. Like today, she slept through our entire visit to the Como Zoo, rain and all.

Milla's position the entire time . . . she's a good sleeper!



"Let's jump on one foot!" Maya and Anja footloose and fancy free.

Milla's Baptism and a Happy Father's Day

Father's Day was an especially memorable day for all of us this year. Milla, held by her Papa, was baptized by my Dad, her Grandpa Ron today. Interestingly enough, I was baptized by my Dad 30 years ago on Father's Day as well. It's been so special having my Dad there at some of the most important days of our life together . . . presiding with the late Carl Lee at our wedding, Anja's baptism, and now Milla's baptism. Thanks, Dad for being there for these important days! And Happy Father's Day Erik and Dad!

Milla being baptized by her Grandpa Ron today . . . and held by her Papa.


With Milla's Godparents, Paul & Katie and Krista & Nathan.

Papa shows off Anja's writing skills (there weren't any "A" stickers left, so she wrote them in).

Life is Good

This weekend we had a few rough patches (mainly with our non-napping 2 1/2 year old!), but had more good times together as a family. Here are a few of our favorite shots:

A beautiful evening for a trip to the park.

Erik and Anja.


Anja is a great big sister . . . here she entertains Milla with her (former) rattles. Shhhhh! She quiets her very sweetly when she cries, singing to her, and mimicking many of the things we say. Needless to say, it's super cute!


Anja and G'pa Ron in the bleachers at the MN Thunder soccer game. Come out and watch sometime, the cheap seats are only $5!


"Silly guy" (Thor, the Thunder's mascot) and Anja picking him out on the field. We aren't sure whether she likes him or not. We do know he was good entertainment for her, enough to last her the entire game. Yay!