The Gruenes Gang!!!

Tuesday, January 10, 2006

The last of our New Year's trip pictures.

1/4/06

Here is Alyssa with Uncle Mark saying her goodbye's.

1/3/06

Here is Alyssa riding around on a toy tricycle. She didn't know what to think of it. Oh and look at those cute shoes that she just got today. She doesn't really like them so much. She just tried to kick them off.

1/3/06

Here is Alyssa sitting with John sucking on an ice cube. Alyssa had a lot of fun playing with the ice. Thanks Aunt Nancy!!!

Look at the snowman!!!

1/3/05

Here is the snowman that Anna & Mark made. They did a great job.

Everyone in the picture Bill, Jonah, Alyssa & Michelle.

Alyssa & Grandma

1/3/06

Jonah & Grandpa

1/3/06

Here is Jonah getting a horsey ride from Grandpa!!!

Alyssa & Uncle Ben

Spaghetti baby!!!

Alyssa was having a lot of fun with Uncle Ben.

1/2/06

Here is Ben & Alyssa the night before Ben had to go back to Germany.

That's quite a face, Alyssa.

Alyssa under the table

1/2/06

Here is Alyssa in Uncle Ben's hiding spot from when he was a kid.

Monday, January 09, 2006

Alyssa's first time in the snow!!!

Here is Bill & Alyssa on the snowcat. We didn't take her on it, but we did have to get a picture. Look at that serious face.

1/2/06

Bill pulled Alyssa and I all around Mary & Tony's yard in the sled. I don't think she knew what to think about it all. She looked so serious the whole time, but she didn't cry at all. I had a great time, I don't remember the last time I got pulled in a sled.

Alyssa & Uncle Pat

1/1/06

Alyssa playing with Uncle Pat.

Alyssa with Great-Grandma Caroline

Here is Alyssa chewing on Grandma's ribbon. She loves any ribbons or strings that are on sweatshirts.

Some New Year's Day snapshots

Uncle Pat & Sam

I just love this picture of Sam & Great-Grandma Caroline.

I caught them both with a smile.

Sam once again with that orange ball. He is so cute.

Stella, Missy & Nick

Conner & Anna playing with the keyboard.

Bill & Sam playing with the ball.

Jonah (our godson) opening his present from us with Jennifer.

Alyssa & Daddy

1/1/06

Alyssa with more cousins.

1/1/06

Beth, Alyssa, & Anna

Alyssa & Aunt Nancy

1/1/06

Here is Alyssa with Aunt Nancy.

Sunday, January 08, 2006

What a cutie!!!

1/1/05

Here is Alyssa wearing Uncle Ben's baseball cap. Alyssa will wear any hat or cap no matter how big it is, it doesn't bother her one bit.

Pictures with Cousin Sandy

Alyssa & Sandy

Alyssa, Sandy & Brady.

And all of Alyssa's new clothes from Sandy.

1/1/05

Here is Alyssa and Mommy opening a Christmas gift from Cousin Sandy.

Alyssa loved all her clothes, especially the scooby doo pajamas:o)

Alyssa & Uncle Tony

1/1/05

Alyssa & Cousin Sam

Sam would go after Alyssa's lobster every time she put it down and Alyssa would just cry until she got it back. That is the only toy I have seen her do that with. I guess she needs to learn to share.

1/1/06

Happy New Year!!!

Alyssa spent the entire day playing with all her cousins. We were hoping Sam would teach Alyssa to crawl this weekend, but no luck. Sam & Alyssa were both going after the orange ball. Sam actually rolls it and wants to play, but Alyssa wanted it all to herself.

Alyssa with her cousins

12/31/05

Alyssa with cousins Anna & Alex.

12/31/05

Alyssa with Cousin Anna. Anna was such a big helper with Alyssa.

Alyssa & Grandma

12/31/05

Alyssa & Grandma playing.

Alyssa & Grandpa

12/30/05

We left for Melrose today to spend New Year's with the Gruenes side. The trip went a lot smoother now that we have a portable DVD player for the car. Alyssa watched the Muppets the whole way, when she was awake anyway. She lasts about 10 minutes watching a movie then she is out. The whole family was home, it was nice to visit with everyone. This picture is Alyssa helping Grandpa open his Birthday present.

Thursday, December 29, 2005

Alyssa and Daddy

12/29/05

Here is Alyssa petting Daddy's hair. She makes him bend his head down just so she can pet him. As soon as her bottle goes in her mouth she reaches up her little hand to pet whoever is feeding her. She is the sweetest baby ever!!!

Alyssa said "DaDaDaddy" today!!!

12/29/05

Here is Alyssa in her new Pooh outfit from Grandma & Grandpa.

So far Alyssa says "hi", "hey", "a", and now "dadadaddy". I will have to work on Mommy with her now that I finally got her to say "dada"!!!

What an innocent look

12/28/05

Alyssa taking a break from her toys.

Alyssa with all her new toys!!!

12/28/05

Here is Alyssa with all her new toys. I wanted to take a picture with everything, but there is no way it would have all fit in the picture. She got a whole lot of clothes and books, too.

Thank you everyone!!!!

What a sweetheart!!!

12/28/05

Alyssa just finished giving her new baby glo worm kisses, several times. Like I was saying before she only has a certain few that she gives kisses to. She is such a sweet baby.

Working on crawling

12/27/05

Alyssa tries so hard to crawl. She has all the correct form, but can't figure out how to move her legs. She can push herself backward or she flops forward. She gets so frustrated. I think she will get it soon.

A visit from Uncle Ben

12/27/05

12/26/05

Alyssa was so excited to see her Uncle Ben when he came to visit this week. I guess Bill was trying to feed Alyssa and she just kept shaking her head over and over and was flirting with her Uncle. Alyssa didn't want to go to bed that night because she knew Ben was still at our house. She cried so hard and only quieted down when Ben came in the room and cried even harder when he left the room. Alyssa even gave Ben kisses, she only gives a select few kisses.

LouAnn's 50th Birthday party!!!

12/26/05

We all took a fun bus to Shooting Star Casino on Monday for LouAnn's 50th birthday. There were seventeen of us and we all had a good time. I didn't win any money, but I did have a good time hanging out with my family.