Today was a relaxing day at Aunt Katie & Uncle Jimmy's house. We played in the pool & had a delicious dinner.
July 30, 2011
December 31, 2009
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Pool Time
Saturday 7/30/11
Today was a relaxing day at Aunt Katie & Uncle Jimmy's house. We played in the pool & had a delicious dinner.
Today was a relaxing day at Aunt Katie & Uncle Jimmy's house. We played in the pool & had a delicious dinner.
Let's Fly Away
Friday 7/29/11
We woke around 5:30 to get ready before waking the girls. The morning went smoothly & we were out the door at 6:45! Quick stop at Starbucks and we were on our way to the airport an hour & half away. Alyssa was pretty fussy during the car ride. She's getting 2 new teeth right now & struggling! I remember when she got her two bottom teeth. I had no idea since she never really complained about them. Addison watched a movie & enjoyed the ride as usual.
We arrived at the airport, checked our bags, then Blake went to park the van while we waited for him. Once the shuttle brought him back we went through security (for families - look for the green circle with the family in the center). It was easy peasy considering the baby food, liquid medicines (one packed on ice), sippy cups, hand sanitizer, etc that filled the backpack to the top! None of these items have to be in the 1-qt plastic bags. I had them all neatly sorted & arranged anyway though.
Our flight was scheduled to leave at 10:35, but we sat on runway until 11:30 due to weather delays. I was afraid this would happen after seeing the storm in the Gulf on the weather map. Finally, we took off with a warning of extra turbulence from the storm. Not really what I wanted to hear. Alyssa went to sleep as soon as we got on the plane. She was so tired! Addison kept busy with her backpack full of stickers, books, color books, snacks, lacing bear & a few other toys. Our seats were in the very back where the infant life jacket & additional oxygen mask are for lap babies. It was a tiny express plane with 2 seats on one side & 1 on the other. Addy & Blake sat beside each other & Alyssa & I sat across from them in the single seat.
We made it to Florida just one hour late. Grams & Pappy picked us up at the airport. Before we even pulled away from the pick-up zone I realized my sunglasses had been left behind on the plane! Luckily, Blake went back in & someone went & got them off the plane. I thought I heard something fall as we were exiting the plane, but when I looked back didn't see anything.
After we got home & settled, Grams & I went to meet Katie at the dress shop for her fitting. The dress is even more beautiful in person & she is a stunning bride!
We woke around 5:30 to get ready before waking the girls. The morning went smoothly & we were out the door at 6:45! Quick stop at Starbucks and we were on our way to the airport an hour & half away. Alyssa was pretty fussy during the car ride. She's getting 2 new teeth right now & struggling! I remember when she got her two bottom teeth. I had no idea since she never really complained about them. Addison watched a movie & enjoyed the ride as usual.
We arrived at the airport, checked our bags, then Blake went to park the van while we waited for him. Once the shuttle brought him back we went through security (for families - look for the green circle with the family in the center). It was easy peasy considering the baby food, liquid medicines (one packed on ice), sippy cups, hand sanitizer, etc that filled the backpack to the top! None of these items have to be in the 1-qt plastic bags. I had them all neatly sorted & arranged anyway though.
Our flight was scheduled to leave at 10:35, but we sat on runway until 11:30 due to weather delays. I was afraid this would happen after seeing the storm in the Gulf on the weather map. Finally, we took off with a warning of extra turbulence from the storm. Not really what I wanted to hear. Alyssa went to sleep as soon as we got on the plane. She was so tired! Addison kept busy with her backpack full of stickers, books, color books, snacks, lacing bear & a few other toys. Our seats were in the very back where the infant life jacket & additional oxygen mask are for lap babies. It was a tiny express plane with 2 seats on one side & 1 on the other. Addy & Blake sat beside each other & Alyssa & I sat across from them in the single seat.
After we got home & settled, Grams & I went to meet Katie at the dress shop for her fitting. The dress is even more beautiful in person & she is a stunning bride!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Alyssa's 12 Month Well-Visit
The birthday girl went for her 12 month well-visit this week. She weighs 19 lbs & is 26 1/2 inches tall. This puts her in the 5th percentile for both. Tiny little tot!
She is
standing from sitting now (without pulling up on anything)
still breastfeeding (imagine that) & sleeping in our bed
cutting her 5th tooth
blowing kisses
giving kisses
trying to climb
eating table food, but still has purees too
says mama, dada, bubba, mickey mouse, dora, no no no, bath, bye, Addison
When it's time for a bath & I tell her to come on she starts pulling at her shirt right away & gets very excited for bath time! When I tell her it's time for a diaper change, she walks to the bathroom shelf & reaches for the diapers. When I tell her it's time to do laundry, she starts walking down the hall to the laundry room & will turn to look at me as if to say 'come on'! She's one smart cookie!
standing from sitting now (without pulling up on anything)
still breastfeeding (imagine that) & sleeping in our bed
cutting her 5th tooth
blowing kisses
giving kisses
trying to climb
eating table food, but still has purees too
says mama, dada, bubba, mickey mouse, dora, no no no, bath, bye, Addison
When it's time for a bath & I tell her to come on she starts pulling at her shirt right away & gets very excited for bath time! When I tell her it's time for a diaper change, she walks to the bathroom shelf & reaches for the diapers. When I tell her it's time to do laundry, she starts walking down the hall to the laundry room & will turn to look at me as if to say 'come on'! She's one smart cookie!
Monday, July 25, 2011
Texas Mosquitos
Alyssa got bit a couple of times by a mosquito on her little hand & arm yesterday while we walked to church. The swelling & redness just kept getting worse, so we went to the dr this morning.
Even after dosing Alyssa with benadryl for the last 24 hours the swelling is still bad. The dr prescribed an antibiotic to pull any infection out that may be in her hand & should look better in a day or 2. If not, we have to go back to the dr. I sure hope the rest of the week is uneventful.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
MDO Luau Theme Day
This week the theme at MDO was Indoor Beach & Luau Party. Addison was so excited to wear the flower lei & accessories along with the grass skirt.
This is the puffer fish that Addy made at school.
Baby Scarlett
I've been following Scarlett's story since she was first diagnosed with the brain tumor back in December. You can read her story from the beginning HERE. It was this post about HEARING AIDS that I really wanted to share with whoever is reading my blog. The video is priceless. I wish that someone would have been filming Brandi & Chris at the same time! I'm sure their expressions were spectacular when little Scarlett turned her head towards their voices. Enjoy!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
More from Alyssa's Birthday Party
After presents & food it was time for the real fun to begin with the inflatable water slide! All of the kids loved this thing (and me, Blake & Aimee). Teresa sat at the top to supervise & help the little ones. We took Alyssa & Arabella down the slide & they loved it. Addison really enjoyed it too. Blake & I were very sore the next day!
The four of us! Can't really see us, but we are there waving!
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