Christmas morning with Uncle Nate

12/25/05

Oh look it's another cute smile caught on camera.

The two sleeping beauties got the sleep they needed. Nathan was so exhausted when he got home that he fell asleep before we even opened gifts Christmas Eve night. He is working two full-time jobs and had to do his Christmas shopping over the last two days, so he had not slept in two whole days.

It sure was nice to get to spend the little time we did with him.

Alyssa misses her Uncle.

Alyssa opening another present

Christmas Eve night.

By this time Alyssa was a little crabby from being up so long with very little nap time. Alyssa got a Baby Einstein octopus piano with animal sound and music and a lobster teething ring from Auntie CoCo and Uncle Pete for her toy part of her gift. She loves playing with the piano
and chewing on the lobster even better.

The last of the farm Christmas pictures

Uncle Nathan, Alyssa

and Lion butt of course

Alyssa in Uncle's hat.

Alyssa & Cousin Brenda

Look at that smile!!!

Alyssa, Auntie CoCo and Uncle Pete

Get him Alyssa. She just loves hair.

Since I got my haircut Alyssa loves running her little fingers through my hair. When I feed her she closes her eyes and pets me. She tries to do the same thing with Bill, but he doesn't have much hair left:o)

Alyssa opening her gifts at the farm.

She just loves her Christmas hat.

I just want to thank everyone for all the nice presents.

Alyssa loves all her clothes, toys, books and everything else that she got.

Thanks again.

Cousin Sam & Alyssa

Here is Cousin Sam & Alyssa. Sam and Debbie came home all the way from North Carolina.

More Christmas Eve snap shots

Mommy, Alyssa, Auntie CoCo and Uncle Nathan

(Thanks for sending me a better picture, Brenda)

Our family picture.

If anyone has this picture please e-mail me a copy.

Mine didn't turn out the best.

Grandpa with all his grand children and great-grand children.

Everyone made it home this year!!!

Our family picture

This was a lot of work. Everytime we tried to get our picture done Alyssa started crying. I guess she was just sick of pictures. I guess I can't blame her.

Some Christmas Eve snap shots!!!

Great-Grandpa with his three Great-Grand Children

Alyssa, Alec & Breanna

Alyssa & Great-Grandpa

4 generations

Alyssa's present from Uncle Nate

This picture is so sweet!!!
12/24/05

Alyssa got a musical talkin' potty chair from Uncle Nate. I thought this gift was great because we are going to start working with her when she turns one. We were just leaving for the farm when Nate decided she should open her gift, so Alyssa is in her snowsuit is this picture .

Alyssa helping Grandma & Grandpa open their gift

12/24/05

Alyssa just loves opening presents.

The paper is the best part she loves putting it in her mouth.

Surprise Uncle Nathan made it home early.

12/24/05

Nathan was suppose to be home Christmas Eve night, like usual he surprised us. Alyssa was happy to see him, she loves her uncle.

Mommy & Alyssa on Christmas Eve

12/24/05

Here is Alyssa in one of her Christmas outfits.

Isn't she just adorable.

Alyssa opening her present from Mommy

12/23/05

We decided to let Alyssa open her Christmas gifts from us the day before Christmas Eve (Nathan's Birthday) because she would be opening gifts the next two days. She got a Hug & Learn Baby Tad from Mommy for Christmas.

Alyssa opening her gift from Daddy

12/23/05

Bill and I decided since Alyssa is so little this year that we would each go out and buy her one gift on our own and the other one would help her open it. That way it was a surprise for us. Alyssa got alphabet touch and feel blocks from her Daddy and she just loves them:o)

Playin' in the tub!!!

12/23/05

Here is Alyssa in her tub playing with her toys. It was her last bath on the kitchen table. It is just so much easier on the back to be standing than leaning over into the bath tub. Now that she can sit on her own bath time is a lot better, but now she cries when you take her out. She just wants to play with her toys in the tub!

Smiley Girl!!!

12/20/05

Uncle Pete & Alyssa

12/18/05

Aren't they cute.

Alyssa started saying "hey" this week. She changes her voice into a husky/man voice and says "hey". She also started shaking her head back and forth when she gets excited or mad or whatever she is feeling. She is sooooo cute. You just gotta love her!!!

Auntie, Daddy & Alyssa playing the piano.

12/18/05

Here is Bill teaching Nichole & Alyssa a song on the piano.

Pajama time!!!

12/18/05

Here is Grandma, Alyssa and Kinsey all hanging out

on the floor by the Christmas tree in their pj's.

I just love this picture!!!

Alyssa opening her first Christmas present!!!

12/17/05

Grandma just couldn't wait for Christmas.

Alyssa got a Pooh babies first Christmas ornament

from Grandma and Grandpa.

Alyssa wearing Daddy's hat!!!

12/17/05

If you look close you can see Alyssa's two teeth.

Isn't she just adorable?

18 pound marker for Alyssa.

12/15/05

Alyssa was in for her synagis shot today and weighed in at 18 pounds even.

Here she is rolling all over the basement floor, happy as a little bug.

Happy Birthday Daddy!!!

12/13/05

Here is Alyssa helping Daddy open his birthday present from her.

She just loves the wrapping paper.

Alyssa and Santa!!!

12/11/05

Here Alyssa with Santa.

Alyssa started giving kisses this last week it is so cute.

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I hope this is more convenient for all of you.

Merry Christmas!!!

Sleepy girl!!

12/11/05

Here is Alyssa asleep on Grandma and Grandpa's kitchen table.

Alyssa and Auntie CoCo!!!

12/10/05

Here is Alyssa and Auntie Nichole in front of Grandma and Grandpa's Christmas tree.

Alyssa with her puppets!!!

12/10/05

Here is Alyssa with Daddy and her Baby Einstein puppets Mr. Cow and Pat the goat.

Alyssa with our small Christmas tree

12/9/05

Here is Alyssa with our Christmas tree in the background. She cut her second tooth today and we didn't even know that it was coming through. I noticed it when she was drinking from her big girl cup.

A is for Alyssa!!!

12/8/05

Alyssa got these new foamy letters and numbers for chewing on while she is teething. She just loves them.

Yummy!!!

12/7/05

Here is Alyssa eating cherries from her new mesh bag that we bought.

She thought it was pretty cool thing, thanks Missy for the idea.

I reached my goal!!!!

12/5/05

I finally lost all the weight that I wanted to lose after having Alyssa. A total of nineteen pounds. Alyssa is only eight months old, so I think I did a pretty good job. My goal was by the middle of January, but a month sooner is just fine with me. It took me a total of exactly three months since I started working out and eating better.

Sitting by herself

12/5/05

Alyssa does a really good job sitting by herself now. She still thinks she can just fall back and someone will be there to catch her, so we really need to watch her.

Grandpa & Alyssa

12/4/05

Grandpa and Alyssa at Bygland Church.

Alyssa & Grandma

12/4/05

Here is Grandma and Alyssa patiently waiting to eat at Bygland Chruch.

Alyssa in her next snowsuit

12/4/05

We had to put Alyssa in her next size snowsuit (6-9 month). She has a 12 month one also, then we will need to buy her a bigger one to use in Iceland. The highest temperature Iceland has ever had is 75 degrees, so you have to be prepared for the wind and cold at all times.

Alyssa playing with her fruit puffs

12/3/05

This was the first time Alyssa had her banana fruit puffs. She is not quite ready yet, but she likes to get them in her mouth and then spit them out. She makes the worst face when she gets one in her mouth, but she continues to do it.

Our little model!!!

12/2/05

Here is a picture of our model.

She just wanted to say Happy Birthday to her Grandpa,

since she didn't get to see him yesterday.

We are moving!!!

12/01/05

We found out today that we got orders to Iceland. We have to be there by June 10, 2006. I didn't know what to think at first, but now I am excited. We are going to get to see parts of the world that I would normally never get to see. We will only be there for two years then we need to decide what we are going to do next. Either come back to the states or go on another overseas tour. We will decide that once we are in Iceland. From the pictures we looked at Iceland is very beautiful and other places are very close to travel to. We will miss our family and friends very much. Now everyone has a reason to go overseas. We will be back to visit, also.

All done!!!

11/30/05

Here is Alyssa after eating.