Zoo Lights!

Last night we went to our zoo to see the Holiday lights. It was a beautiful night and we all enjoyed the nice weather and musical light displays.Mommy and me next to this really colorful tree!Hanging out by the frogs with Daddy.Sitting on the log next to the Orangutan - I look quite little.Look at me in my new winter coat with my hat and mittens.

Ho, Ho, Ho

A few photos from our first visit with Santa.

So maybe this won't be the year that she REALLY likes Santa.She didn't seem to mind the little gift he had for her though.

In the Holiday Spirit

Our house will soon be transformed into a winter wonderland and Alexis is very excited. Every Christmas tree she sees, she says "Wow" and her eyes get really big! So in the spirit of Christmas and Old Saint Nick we have changed our blog background! Today, we are taking Alexis to see Santa - we will see how she likes sitting on his lap.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

What we have been up to. . .

It's been awhile since our last blog. . .here are a few things that have happened since our last post:
~ Mommy had a birthday and we all celebrated together on her special day!
~ We went to the zoo with our friends
~ Spent the day with Daddy while Mom went to the spa to enjoy her Mother's Day gift.
~ Had a few playdates at the local parks
~ Grandma Sue had a birthday!
~ Had some Thanksgiving fun at Isabella's Turkey Party
Pretending to be "Betty the Builder" with her little hard hat.Alexis is in love with these little rocking animals. Here she is rocking on the snail at Isa's house.

Here is a peek into a day in the life of Alexis as a 14 month old:
~ new words: car, cup, dog, that
~ new sounds: Quack, Quack; Moo; Gobble, Gobble
~ she loves to give hugs, especially to her stuffed animals
~ putting shapes in the right holes
~ enjoys organizing the catalogs, mail, envelopes
~ building with her lego and little people blocks
~ And now that she has perfected walking, she likes to just walk around the house and roam. (video soon to come)

Making Strides for Team Michelle

Today, we walked in support and honor of Michelle and her battle against breast cancer. Team Michelle had a good turn out and Michelle was even able to participate in the walk after just finishing chemo 2 weeks ago. Michelle continues to amaze us all with her courage, strength, and positive attitude. You can see her contagious smile is still shining even after all she has been thru in the last 6 months. Please continue to keep her in your prayers.Team Michelle group photo before the walk began.
Still smiling after 2.5 miles!Headed for the finish line!
Michelle and her youngest fan, Lexi!

As sweet as pumpkin pie!

These photos are a few days late, but they are some memories that I don't want to forget from Halloween 2008. On Halloween Eve, we carved our family pumpkin. And as you can see from the pictures below, this was a hands on project for Alexis. She had a good time with the pumpkin guts and even let us know that the pumpkin passed her taste test.Helping Dad clean out the pumpkin. This pumpkin doesn't taste too bad.Posing proudly with her carved pumpkin!Lexi thought this pumpkin was a perfect place for her to sit!Somebody just got caught in the candy bucket~she loves to "play" with her candy!

A Proud Mom Moment

Today, Lexi and I were at our usual Tuesday, story time at the library. The teacher was playing some music and everyone was singing along. Then, all of a sudden, Alexis stood up from my lap with her bells in her hand and started walking across the room to the teacher. When she got to the teacher she just sat down like she totally knew what she was doing and had no reaction at all to the fact that she just walked all by herself. I was sitting back trying to contain my excitement, not to interrupt the class. I was so proud of her, as I am with anything she does! Hopefully, this is a new habit and not something that she soon forgets about. We'll keep you posted, maybe we will catch a video of it.

Happy Halloween!

Lexi the Lady Bug

Halloween Party 2008

Here are some photos of Lexi and her friends from today's Halloween party! I think everyone enjoyed themselves.Little Miss Lizzy Red Riding Hood came to visit.Princess Giavanna and Mommy JoAnnBumble Bee IsaBumble Bee Olivia, Lady Bug Lexi, Sweet Sunflower Sofie, Luke the Dinosaur, & Bumble Bee Isa

Luke and Sarah making a handprint spider!Lexi and Lizzy playing together.