WaTeR GiRl!

My Little Alyssa loving swim time with mommy! The first picture is of Alyssa floating and playing in the water, the second is with her aunt Shanay playing with the float thing....I'm not sure what they are called! Alyssa loves water! She has a blast every time we go swimming and a wonderful time playing in water no matter where she is! I have a feeling when she gets bigger, we can tan together! lol

1st Trip To The ZoO!

Alyssa's First Trip to the Zoo was very fun, even though she didn't really understand all we were showing her! She loved just being outside and enjoying the nice weather. Josh, Poppy, Granny and myself had a wonderful time as well. We spent the whole day just looking and having a great time even though it was a bit crowded and warm, it was GREAT! The day ended as we went back to poppy and granny's to relax and Alyssa had her very first bath in a tin pan, it was too cute and she loved it! It was a great experience and I cant wait to take many more trips with Alyssa to the zoo!

Mother's Day 2010

Blessed, Honored, Loved, Special....are just some of the things I felt on my First Mother's Day! I love Mother's Day for the simple fact that I always get to celebrate my loving, caring, sweet, understanding mother! So we, Alyssa and I got up early and attended church with my mother and then returned home to celebrate "me" as Alyssa's mother. I felt so very special but honestly I thought we should have celebrated Alyssa because without her I wouldn't be who I am today! She is so very special and I am the one that is so blessed to have her in my life! Josh did a wonderful job of picking out the best present for me from Alyssa, I just loved it and will never forget it! This Mother's Day, My very First was absolutely wonderful and everything I had expected! I Thank The Lord Daily for the precious little blessing he has sent me, Alyssa Grace! I hope that I become to Alyssa what My Mother is to me! I love You baby GiRl and Thank you so much for making me who I am, I look forward to watching you grow and become a beautiful, smart, loving, caring person! I will be here always to support you and be there no matter what! Also, I love you mommy...You are my rock and I will always look to you for advice and a shoulder! You've been there for me through everything and I couldn't ask for a better mother!!! Happy Mother's Day!

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!