Anikas Birthday and her 2 year check up

Anika turned two on the 6th of October. The family came over for a Dora and Boots filled day.


Here's the birthday girl blowing out her candle.

Enjoying the fruits of her labor.
Of course what would a birthday party be without hats. Here is grandpa Tom wearing his, I am sure this will replace his Norseman's baseball hat as his favorite.


Cousin Sam looking sharp with a combination hat.

I think great uncle Scott is enjoying his hat a little too much.


So along with turning two comes the two year checkup. Neither Mary or I were looking forward to this.

From about 6 months on, anytime Anika had to go to the doctors office it has been a nightmare. She would go into full out melt down mode. As soon as Becca the nurse would come out she would just start screaming and crying. She would flop like a fish when trying to get her weight and height. When Dr. Gobel would do the routine checks Anika's screaming would be as loud as when she got her shots.

So we went in expecting the worst and got the best. She didn't cry once until the end when she got three shots. In fact before her shots they gave her a finger prick to draw blood, I was preparing for the crying, but nothing came. She just kept watching, interested in what was going on.

So here are the final stats: height 37", weight 33lbs. Both above the 97%.