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Well, our family pictures haven't come in yet so we had to make do with my at-home studio. It was good anyways, as I wanted to make sure the setup looked cute for my two Christmas baby sessions in early December. We didn't pick these pictures, so don't worry it will still be a surprise!

Anias: Week 9

I like to suck on my thumb, but only my left thumb and I get really mad if mom interrupts me. I love looking at fans and smiling at them and my eyes are definitely a dark blue. Mom is rushing to get pictures of me in all the cute 3 month clothes Mimi made before she can't button them anymore! This one is named in my honor. It's called the Aniasaurus.

Anias: Week 10




The biggest news is that I rolled over for the first time today! Mom was reading Eli a book while we laid next to each other. I first rolled to my side so I could hug him, then I just kept on going to my belly! I had my first fever ever, but it was thankfully a really short one and didn't seem to bother me much. I'm into 6 month clothes now.

Eli:

Mom had to tell me "don't vacuum your brother" this week when I got a little carried away at the car wash. I help burp Anias and will tell him "it's ok baby, we're almost there" when we're in the car. Mom asked me this week what makes me happy and I said Anias. Her heart melted!

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