Yummy...McDonalds is way better than that other stuff!

My dad was eating a McDonald's burger and Alyssa kept staring at it, so of course he gave her a bite thinking she would lick the mustard off, oh but no...after he got it back there was little pieces of the hamburger gone! Rotten Tail~! She also had her first french fry as well, along with a banana! This girl will not be eating her baby food much longer if mamaw and papaw don't quit feeding her real food! Shame!

sLeEpInG BeAuTy

7 MoNtHs

The above picture is over Alyssa sitting up like a Big Girl and watching the Backyardigans!
Alyssa just turned 7 months old May 02 2010! She is getting so big right before our eyes, I cant believe in just a few 5 months my daughter will be the big 1! She is now turning completely over by herself onto her belly, but cant seem to figure out how to get back over to her back! She is completely spoiled and will not sleep in her own bed, wants to watch television before we go to bed, and fights her sleep even for a small cat nap! She is sitting up with the help of her boppy pillow and or us but seems to want to grab and reach for everything in her sight! She leans completely backwards reaching for everything! She is so happy & smiling every moment! The lord has really blessed us with such a healthy, happy, sweet baby girl! She loves to play and watch Mickey Mouse Club House in the mornings when she first gets up...after her bottle of course! She loves the Backyardigans and I believe Josh has now memorized the songs and dances! It's so sweet to see him interact with her and play just like he's on her level! I cant wait to take Alyssa and enjoy all the things we have planned! She loves animals and wants to squeeze them so bad! We are taking her to the zoo this coming weekend, we are so excited! I cant wait to see her experience the sight of all those animals and see how she reacts! I'll post and update and pics as soon as possible!

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!