Happy St.Patricks Day!!

Alyssa's First St.Patrick's Day!

My BIG Girl~

We are loving this sunshine first off, I've taken Alyssa out a few times to enjoy it although she isn't sure what to think just yet! I cant wait to do all the fun things with her this summer, we are totally excited to take her to the park! Josh and I were sitting in the living room this evening, Alyssa in her bouncy seat, and I want you to know she said "dada" like three times as plain as day! I couldn't believe it! Now I'm sure she didn't realize what she said, and it was probably just coincidence that it came out but it was adorable! My little love bug is growing so fast, seems like the more I work the faster she grows! I came home to get her the other day and it seemed as if she had grown another two inches. I cant believe the joy that she brings to our lives, she is so perfect in every way. I cant wait to see what the future holds and the things we will do with her and go through with her, I thank God daily for the blessing he has given us and feel more than blessed that he choose me to be her momma! Lovin LIfE!

Five Months & 6 Days....& A Sippy Cup?

Well, we went to Alyssa's 5 month well check today and all was good! She is 13 lbs and 11 oz, 25 inches long. Height was in the 50th percentile and weight was in the 25th percentile. Doc says she looks perfect! To my amazement the doctor told me to start her on a sippy cup, I was shocked but totally excited to purchase her first sippy cup. It's so cute! So earlier this evening I put her juice in it and tried it, she was so funny all I could do is laugh. She couldn't get the hang of it for nothing, and was sooo mad because she couldn't get anything. She is almost rolling over onto her belly, but cant quite decide where to go when her face is almost on the floor so she says, "heck with it ill try again later." She's officially found her feet and tries so sweetly to get them to her mouth but cant get them there yet either so she just plays with them and pulls her socks off. She watches in amazement as she works her hand into a fist and then releases it. It's like "wow, what is this and what do I do with it when it does these strange movements." Time is passing so quickly and with everyday she gets bigger and more happy! :) She is finally growing some hair, still fuzz but it's growing! Cant wait til we get the hang of this sippy cup thing~ Awaiting each and every new day with my Precious baby Alyssa!

4 Months & 6 Days!

So my baby girl is now 4 months and 6 days old! Growing so fast and getting sweeter everyday! She is now laughing out loud & I love it! She is what makes my days worth living! At her 4 month well check, she was 24 inches long, 13 lbs and her head circumference was 39! So she is now falling into the 25th-50th percentile! Wonderful! She also had two more shots, again it was heartbreaking! She's been a bit more fussy with these than the first shots she got, but is doing well. Sleeping a lot and wanting to be held constantly! She is sitting well in her bumbo seat and making the biggest spit bubbles ever! She tries so hard! I'm going to video it soon and post, it's too adorable! I am so thankful for such a healthy & happy baby, the Lord has really blessed us! She is still sleeping through the night wonderfully and is doing the best!

TeEtHiNg...Round One!

So as of about a week and a half ago, Alyssa has started into the beginning phases of teething! Yay for her, she will have cute little teeth soon! So sad for her because she feels so bad! At first we just thought she was getting hungry sooner, then we thought she was getting a little spoiled because momma holds her a lot, then she began to fight her sleep...or so we thought! Soon enough and may I say very quickly we decided we were wrong all along...we started noticing all the little signs. Slobber and lots of it, rubbing her gums together, sucking her hands, trying to eat her bib (ha ha), actually touching her gums as well. So we used baby orajel swabs and the regular orajel..but we were informed by not one but many people that the new and "cool" thing is "teething tablets." They are like magic..or so they say! We will see! :) I was also told today that teething is the worst pain anyone could experience in their life and that's why the "Heavenly Father" does it when we are babies and cant remember it. Alyssa's 4 month checkup is nearing soon, and the closer it gets the worse I feel because I know what's going to happen...that's right shots. But the Lord above knows and sees all, he surely does take care of his little ones! So I know he will make sure she does well with them! Thank the Lord for such precious blessings!

Ok, so Alyssa is doing so much new stuff now! She's actually picking things up if she can with those tiny hands, putting everything and anything in her mouth, following you as you walk by with a sweet little smile, recognizing voices, blowing spit bubbles, cooing and saying "ohhhhh" all the time! These new little things are too sweet! She also wants to sit straight up, no more laying down like a sweet little newborn! She's getting so big way too fast! She loves sitting and watching television, but of course she has to sit straight up or she's not happy! She smiles ALL the time, every morning when she wakes up, most of the time all you have to do is look at her or say "good morning baby girl," then it's on...playtime from there after a bottle of course! So sweet & I'm loving every minute of it!

3 Month Check Up :)

Proud to say, Alyssa is still growing strong & healthy as well as developing properly! She is now 11 lbs and 3 ozs, 22 1/2 inches long! She's petite like her Momma! She is now taking a whole 5 ozs every 3 hours and Thank You Lord, Alyssa is sleeping through the night and has been since about 2 months! She is the best little baby, always smiling and happy. She hardly ever sheds a tear, loves to be talked to and absolutely loves bath time! The Lord really blessed us and I'm so thankful. She's starting to pull forward now, scares momma to death! She's trying so hard to say "I Good," and almost does as well as cooing and laughing out loud. She has found her hands and tries to eat them all the time! She is doing so many new things, It is unbelievable! She loves to watch t.v. with her daddy, mostly ball games of course. Dr. says everything is looking GREAT and we go back in Feb for more of those old stinking shots! Boohoo!