Holidays!

The Holiday season is here. Last night our tree went up and it looks great. Wish we had a new one because this one is a slight bit tired. Nevertheless, it looks good. We watched my favorite Christmas movie last night, Elf. I can't have enough of that movie. I don't know how many times I've watched it, but still love it.

Alissa's 2nd birthday is in 3 weeks. I have to start putting together the party. Cake is ordered and the date is finalized, but that's about it. She's getting so big. She loves Elmo and football. She is running everywhere and is little miss independent. However, she is a WONDERFUL helper! She helps me unload the dishwasher and she always picks up after herself without being asked. She does make a mess but somehow everything seems to find a place when she's done playing

Here are some recent pictures to keep you all up to date! Much more coming during the holiday season!

Fall is Here

Fall is here and it's come so fast. Life has kept us busy. Alissa is growing like a weed. She will be 2 in December and we're already planning her 2nd birthday party. This year we are keeping it relatively simple with just family. Last year was fun...but a lot around holiday season. I'm looking forward to the holidays again this year.

Not too much is new with us. Alissa did have one more episode of her elbow being dislocated again. I'm super paranoid now considering most things I've read say they don't outgrow this until around 4. What a long way to go!

I just wanted to update you all to let you know all is well and I'll post some pictures soon!!

Nursemaid's Elbow

Until yesterday, this term meant nothing to me. Today...a whole new meaning. Yesterday, Alissa had her first trip to emergency. After Sunday dinner, Chris's dad went to take her potty while Shirley & I were cleaning up dinner. A blood curtling scream came from upstairs. I went up and Alissa was screaming. She signed the word hurt and showed me her right arm. Upon a trip to emergency...Nursemaid's Elbow. Basically, it's a dislocation of the elbow joint. Masch called it, but after a trip to the emergecy and it being popped back into place....she's fine. Still super scary and my girl is a trooper for enduring the pain.

Potty Success!

I'm SO proud of my baby girl! This morning, before church, she kept saying stinky. That's her way of telling me she's gone poopies. Well up until now she's always told me AFTER she's gone. This morning she kept saying stinkies. I checked her pull up and nothing was there. She then proceeded to go to the bathroom and pick up her potty seat and put it on the big toilet. I sat her there and about 20 minutes later....Success!!! I'm so proud of my baby!!

Some Firsts

Alissa had her first whole apple recently. I never really buy them so until now she hasn't had a chance. This bag looked especially good...and Alissa thought so too!!
This next one I thought for SURE I'd have a couple more years....but I guess I was wrong. She got into my make-up and plastered eye liner all over her face, in her ears, and all in her hair down to her scalp. She was playing in my closet and got quiet. I should know better. My dad said that every time we got quiet- we were into something. Sure enough my daughter painted her face and then wouldn't let me take pictures. My child never ceases to amaze me.

Way Too Funny

I'm cleaning out Alissa's old toys. There's this Fisher-Price toy that makes music. She hasn't played with that toy in ages. So once it was doug out...she had a blast. Maybe we'll keep it around for awhile. This is just too entertaining. I have to mention that her raising her hands...1/2 waving and 1/2 she is copying me from church. In church we raise our hands to worship and that's how she dances sometimes. he he. Sorry one is sideways. I don't have the software to turn the video around. Just tilt your head and enjoy...

Getting Away from Me

Time is simply going way too fast. It's been about a month since the last post. Nothing too exciting has been happening. We're just gearing up for the fall and of course Chris is watching football. he he. Just wanted to say hi to all the readers and I promise I will post something of more interest soon!!!