Sweet as can be, when she wants to be

Cute little piggy tails!Sitting by the "ski-crow"(scarecrow).

Dancing at the library music class.

2 year pictures

Cardiologist Visit

Today, Lexi had her 6 month follow up appointment with Dr. J., her cardiologist. Overall, it was a good appointment and she doesn't have to go back for 9 months. The pressure in her valve is getting a little higher (gradient was 44 today - normal valves should have no pressure, meaning 0) according to the echocardiogram and probably will continue to do so over time. But that should happen very gradually because her growth will also become a lot slower than it did her first 2 years of life. We will continue to keep her on the medicine as it seems to be doing it's job and there is no real reason to discontinue it at this time. If and when the pressure gets too high, she will need some sort of intervention - hopefully another catheter procedure. But time is on our side and we will just continue to pray that god watches over her and her heart and that the advances in medical science and technology will be on our side.

Potty Training - Lesson #1

teach your baby doll to go on the potty . . .We've been talking and reading a lot about the potty. And we will begin trying to train Lexi this coming Monday. Today, she told me that her baby had to go potty and so she took her. If only the whole concept was this easy.

The Circus is in Town

Tonight, Lexi went to see her first circus. I don't think she was too impressed with the show and it was kind of a long time for her to sit but she enjoyed playing with the girls sitting in front of us. We got to see lots of interesting acts. . .Waiting for the show to begin a nice clown made her a ladybug balloon bracelet.TIGERS . . . "roar"The bear even rode on a tricycle.And last, but not least - the elephants!

Friends

Lizzy lives up the street from us and sometimes stops by to play. Any time the doorbell rings Lexi thinks it is Lizzy because they are usually our only visitors. Today, Lexi and Lizzy played together at the railroad park.

Lil' Chef in the Kitchen

Lexi's been busy cooking and thanks to Aunt Jenny & Uncle Tom she can now cook in style with her new apron and chef's hat.Hopefully, she will inherit some of her dad's Italian family's good cooking.

Kid's Club

The local mall has Kid's Club the 1st Monday of every month and we have been participating in it for about 6 months. At the beginning of Kid's Club they sing Happy Birthday to the kids whose birthdays are during the month and the kids get to go up on stage. And of course, we didn't want to miss Lexi's birthday month - she's been waiting for her turn to go on stage and hug Webster the Wart Hog.

Two Year Stats

Alexis had her two year checkup today with Dr. S. It must be all the cake she has been eating because she weighed in at 26 lbs. and 7 oz. and is measuring 36 inches tall. She's gained 2 lbs. in the last 3 months and has really shot up in height, in fact she is now off the charts in her height. The last month or so she has had a major growth spurt and is cleaning her plate at all meals. It was just months ago she was hardly eating 2 meals a day. I guess these patterns are all normal for a two year old.
Things are finally settling down a little after the big New York trip and then her birthday and we are just enjoying the last few days of summer.

An Elm* Birthday Party!

Today, we helped Amanda celebrate her 2nd birthday at the pizza place. Lexi was very excited because the invitation had the Ses*me Street gang on it. It was our first time to visit the pizza place and Lexi had a lot of fun riding the rides and playing a few games.I'm all dressed up - let's go to the pizza party!
Riding along with Bert & Ernie
Daddy helping me with the game
Riding the miniature carouselThe party wouldn't be complete without the cake (we never have to argue with her about eating cake - definitely her father's daughter).