Happy Easter 2010

Here is Miss Alyssa before we left for church!

The picture above is of Daddy n Alyssa before we left, I just love them both to death!

The night before Josh and I colored Alyssa's Easter Eggs, 6 cute little eggs for a cute little 6 month old. I also got her basket together and had it waiting for her, a huge lamb, Easter bunny, a book, and a new sippy cup which she doesn't like! She loves books!

This is Alyssa putting her first egg in the basket! This one was plastic because we had them originally and I couldn't stand the thoughts of not coloring eggs for her first Easter!

Daddy and Alyssa finding an egg by the big tree!

Whoa, Alyssa found one!
We had such an amazing day that day, we got up and went to church together! Then returned home to visit with family! Alyssa got somewhere between 6 and 7 Easter baskets. I know, a little spoiled but we have a big family! :) Then later that evening Josh, Alyssa, & I went out to hunt eggs! She was so funny, thinking what are these people doing and what are these things they keep making me pick up! But she did good, loved the colors and it was nice just the three of us celebrating Alyssa's First Easter! It was such an enjoyable day, Alyssa had a blast as did we! She did love the grass in her basket, pulling it out and stretching it all over the living room floor! It was too cute! I cant wait to see her next year!

6 Months Old & Growing so FaSt!

I really haven't had the time to post lately, life seems to go so quickly and we keep ourselves so busy we forget the little things and those things we seem to enjoy doing sometimes. Alyssa is 6 months and 3 weeks, I cant believe my little love bug will be approaching her 7 month so very soon. It seems like in the last few weeks that Alyssa has began to do so many new things, everyday it's something new. She can now pull her socks completely off, laugh for no reason other than to grab mommas attention, fake cough, reach for everything in her sight, throw a fit by leaning backwards and shaking her head, crying like someone has killed her literally, clap her hands together, roll over completely until its time to pull her arm out from under her belly and then flops back onto her back, and many others little things in which I'm sure I haven't caught yet. She is learning how to hold her own bottle, but seems to forget she is doing it when she decides to do something else and lets it fall down.

She is trying so hard to wave "bye bye" and say it as well. She says Dada and other little jabbers! She went for her 6 month well check and shots a few weeks ago, she seems to be doing much better with the shots as she gets older except for those that burn or sting when injected. She was 25 inches long ( 50th percentile) 14 lb 15.5 oz (25th percentile). She is now better adjusting to tummy time, although we still only last 5 minutes at most. She can sit with support but still wants to lean sideways or completely forward until her face in almost on the floor. She is taking step 2 foods and eating them like a little pro. I did sneak her some mashed potatoes the other day, she loved them! I can not express the feeling I have inside when I look at, talk to, talk about my little love. I would have never imagined I could feel a love so great! I am so grateful to My Lord for he has blessed me so!

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!