ani's favorite toy and more

so Grandma Ura felt like Ani needed a toy that made noise, much to chiemi's chagrin, might I add...  Nonetheless, here is it aforementioned toy, a plastic snail with a mirror that lights up and plays music whenever it is bumped.

Aunt Eli came home for a brief visit yesterday - yes her travelling self has already left again.  We weren't too sure how Ani would react but she seemed happy enough, you be the judge.

and for those of you who have an opinion on the addition of real food, here are some pictures of her getting used to a spoon, yes, it makes her happy; regardless she had her first taste of "real food" yesterday - avocado & breast milk soup - YUM, so far so good, no apparent allergy, so many things to worry about...

love you guys, and we will try and keep you abreast of the food additions as they come, who knows what we'll try next, but we're sure some know-it-alls will be more than willing to share their advice, rice cereal anyone?

- chiemi, ian and ani