End of May 2009

Alex (23 mos):
Well I have had a rollercoaster of a month. In the beginning Daddy left for a couple weeks and I went to visit Mimi and Pop. We had a fabulous time and I even got to know Uncle Steve a little better - he took me for a ride around the block in Gramp's Caddy and that was really awesome. We got back to GA and I made a visit to the ENT/Audiologist - this hearing test I unfortunately failed and on my birthday next week I'll be getting tudes and my adenoids out (thanks mom great bday gift!!!) I think I have entered the 'terrible 2's' early, just for fun. I have fully mastered the hissy fit and am constantly trying to get into new types of trouble. I dove out of cart at Target and nearly gave daddy a heart-attack, hehehe, but thankfully I'm fine. I'm looking forward to celebrating my bday when Mimi gets here on June 10th. Mommy even said she would make me a bulldozer cake!

Amelia (10 mos):
As I get closer to that 1 year mark I can do more and more each day. I have totally mastered crawling and crusing the furniture. I can stand on my own when Mommy lets go for quite a bit, until I realize she let go, then I sit back down. I can also point, clap and wave. I have started saying Mama and Dada - pretty soon I'm going to talk more than Alex - take that big bro! I have decided that I will not be a push over anymore and am standing up to Alex more and more. Unfortunately he is still bigger than me, but I do win sometimes ;o) Mommy had me to the Dr. for a weight check and since 9 months I gained 1+ lbs and 1" for a grand total of 18lbs 10oz and 28.9"

First trip to the Big Pool

At first Alex took right off to hop in, but after about 30s got his head under and spent the rest of the time totally freaked out, Amelia on the other hand...

had a fabulous time and visably did not want to leave

she thought the tube was fantastic

yup not so sure about this

Alex had a death grip on my arm

Amelia with Ella the Elephant

Our first playtime in the backyard pool

they had a great time

this time Alex more than Amelia - look at Alex's mini PT shorts - too cute!

She's got devil horns mwhahaha

Memorial Day Week 2009

Well the weather was pretty blah most of the weekend, but we still managed to have a great time having Dan home for 4 day straight. Ben, Hope, Ava and Henry made a visit on Saturday and everyone had an absolute blast. The kids got along wonderfully, Ava and Alex even had their own 'screaming match' and thought it was the funniest thing ever.

Amelia shoving a golf ball in her mouth

First 2-piece - thanks Aunt Abby

OK don't want to sit still for pics mom!

Alex was VERY unsure of the water ball and retreated to the fence

Amelia laughed, so Alex reconsidered

Not in my face mom

I had lots of fun!

Sweet boy

Alex and his favorite book

Daddy and Amelia

Best Buds

Alex and Ava playing peek-a-boo w/a blanket

Outside fun btwn rain showers

The Dads

The Babies - got a long so well

Sweet Sweet Henry

May 2009 Pics

For the first half of the month Alex, Amelia and I went to Allentown, while Dan was in Iraq for a brief 2 wk pre-deployment site eval. Dan's trip went well. And we all had a great time in Allentown.

My baby brother went to his prom!

All dressed for dinner at Nana's

With Uncle Steve in the Catillac

So much fun with one little hat

He is in my bed w/a tooth brush and thinks it is hysterical

Park Fun

She got stuck under the chair, luckily it was funny

Cutie Patootie

Fun with Uncle Steve