Friday, August 24, 2012

Our Princess is 2



Our little girl turned 2 last Saturday and we can't believe it!  She is growing up way too fast!  Her personality is really starting to come out...she is a good mixture of serious, mischievous, love, silliness, and independence all wrapped into one little being.  We celebrated her birthday at the Radcliffe park and it worked out great.  Her theme was Elmo this year because that is her sidekick as he goes everywhere with her!  Most of the family was able to attend her party and help make it very special.  She got so many nice things and wanted to play with it all right away.  We left the majority of the gifts in their boxes until we move, so it will be like Christmas when we are able to get them out for her.
She had her 2 yr. check-up this week and did well.  She told Dr. Gammon how old she is and was able to listen to her commands, which included showing her where her eyes are, opening her mouth and saying "ahhhh", and sticking out her tongue.  Her current weight is 24.6 lbs. (23%ile) and her height is 33.5 in. (50%ile).  The lab tech was also quite impressed with Alexandria during her finger poke as Alexandria did not cry and watched the lab tech squeeze her little finger to gather the blood.  I think she was amazed by it...that's my girl!  She cried more about the band aid than anything! :)
In the past couple weeks we have gotten rid of paci, which is a huge accomplishment.  It went better than expected.  She no longer asks for it and is sleeping well without it.  YAY!!!  1 of my 2 goals met before baby comes.  The next battle will be potty training.  She is starting to show signs of wanting to try, but I'm not going to force it...we still have some time!  
Our little sissy is so fun and we look forward to watching her grow and learn new things...it just needs to slow down a bit!

If I stand tall do I look 2?
Sis loved playing at the park.
I think these two had a bet on who has the brighter shirt.
Al got some wheels from the Cathcarts.
Sis was giving Brezzy some love before she took off for college.
Sis loved her nursery rhyme Mother Goose from
G&G Winter.
She loves Minnie Mouse.
Whooo, Thanks Grandma Renae, I love Elmo!!!!!
Puzzle from the Cathcarts & chair from G&G Hendricks.
I think she liked this one, we got a pose.
This is hid till we move. She will love it, I promise that.
Another hit, Puppy Purse from Aunt Jess & Uncle Bud.
Cake made by Mommy's patient. 
Devon drives tow truck, hence Mater from the movie Cars.
Happy Birthday Princess.
Sis didn't quite know what to think about all the singing.


Sis loves her Big Big brother. Didn't take her long to boss him around.



Saturday, August 18, 2012

Turning to a Man.


August 13,1993 God blessed me with my first child.  Couldn't have asked for a better way to start my senior year of high school.  I many times think of how I wished I would have made smarter decisions and not started my journey into adulthood at the age of 17 but, then I think about all the wonderful things and experiences I would have missed out on. Ya, I could have always had these later in life but then I would not have had the wonderful big hearted lug I am so honored to call my son, Devon.  Looking back on the journey now I would not trade all the struggles of being a young dad  for the opportunity to wait on parenthood.  Devon loves to work and hunt in his spare time.  He does towing and recovery for Butch's Amaco in Ames.  He recently moved out with a couple buddies and rents a house in Maxwell. Devon  continuously amazes me with his big heart and stature.  I never thought he would grow up to tower over me but, ya it happened.  Here is a journey down memory lane.  Happy Birthday Devon Alexander, we love you to pieces and think the world of the man you are turning into.


Baby Debo (8-1993).
Devon & Breezy.
Devon & Jake.
Look at those little monkeys.

Forgot about this one. One of my favorites.



Glad to have this one.
My boys clean up well.
Devon's B-day, Colts cake.
I wish I had that hair. Another favorite.
At the hockey game.
Tree Hunter.
Nice Cowboys Gear. What happened to the Colts & Ravens?

Looks serious.
All time favorite.
Just a winner.

Pheasant season.

Makes me smile!!!
The boys with half a day old Sis.
Security at its finest.
You want some of this?
The boys and Billie at L-Hwy Days.
Can't tell Kade loves his big brother can ya?
Happy 16th Debo.
Dev with baby Holden.
Proud to have this stud stand up with me.
Yes, these are my handsome boys and no one else gets them.
Prom. Devon is made for a suit.


Kade was so happy his big Bro made it.
Yes, the 19 yr. old is the tallest of the Main Gang.