6 months old

Yep, it's true - Alayna turned 6 months old this week. We also had her 6 month doctor' appointment. She is almost 17 pounds and she is 26 inches long. Alayna is really outweighing Madelyn who was a little over 15 pounds at 6 months. Alayna is a sweet baby and so full of energy. She loves Maddie and smiles every time her big sister gets near her. I can't believe in 6 more months, she will be 1 year old. Time is just moving too fast for mommy! Here are some pictures of the 6 month old...





Practicing sitting up all by herself

More Pictures

Just thought I would add some more....

Happy 4th of July!

Mickey Mouse is way more interesting than taking pictures.



Next try......Maddie started tickling Alayna.


Almost....



Got it!


Happy 4th of July everyone!

Visitors

Amma, Papa, and Mary came to visit last week. The girls had a great time with them. Maddie always loves extra playmates. Amma and Maddie spent a lot of time outside going for walks, blowing bubbles and playing at the playground. Papa gave Maddie lots of pillow rides and horsey rides. Alayna got a lot of extra snuggles from Amma, Papa and Mary. We all had a great time!

Yummy!

Alayna had cereal for the first time last week. She really liked it and is doing better each day with getting more in her mouth than out :-)

Visiting Lynchburg

The girls and I spent last week visiting my parents in Lynchburg. Jon had a conference neaby and came to meet us for the weekend. Maddie and Alayna had so much fun! Maddie loved playing outside in the big yard (our townhouse has no yard unfortunately). The girls really enjoyed being spoiled by mama and papa. Mommy really enjoyed the extra hands to help with the girls. Here are some things the girls did while we were there.

Played outside


Rode the bike


Went to the park and went down the slide with Papa


Loved the swing


Maddie didn't really like the sprinkler but loved being sprayed with the hose




Snuggled with Papa


Did some napping


Ate popsicles with the cousins (these are my cousin's kids)


Alayna spent most of her time playing inside but she had lots of fun

ABCs

Maddie singing her ABCs to Alayna. I didn't catch the beginning so I think it starts around EFG :-)

From back to stomach

Alayna started rolling from her back to her stomach a couple of weeks ago (I have been delayed posting). My favorite part of the video is after she rolls over and you can see her "old man" haircut!

Couldn't leave little Alayna out....

Since I posted 2 new posts of Maddie, I thought I would add one of Alayna too.

Sweet little Alayna - I just can't enough of that smiley face!

Two and a half - already?

Yep, Maddie turned 2 1/2 years old yesterday. She is such a sweet little girl with quite a personality. Maddie is still somewhat shy until she gets to know the people around her. She still LOVES to dance and sing, I think we should start dance class soon. She is just the best big sister to Alayna - Jon and I tell her all the time what a great sister she is. There are so many things that I could say about Maddie but it would just be too long. We are so fortunate to have Maddie in our lives!
Love you sweetie!!

The Future's So Bright......

I Gotta Wear Shades. (Does anyone remember that song?)

Maddie in her new Dora sunglasses - she LOVES wearing them and taking them in the bath (not sure why).

Sister play time!

Maddie loves to join Alayna when she is playing on the floor. She likes to tickle her sister and have Alayna "tickle" her. Alayna loves to have her big sister join her when she is playing - hopefully that will last as they get older!

Love the Outfit

Can you tell that Maddie dressed herself? I guess since she didn't wear shorts or pants, she decided that the boots would keep her warm. (Ignore the expression on her face, she was mad at me).

More giggles!

4 months old!

Time just keeps on flying by. Alayna turned 4 months last Friday. She is such a sweet baby and full of energy! She is getting so big and seems to change a little everyday. We are so blessed to have her in our lives!

Rolling, rolling, rolling

Not sure that she is trying to but.....Alayna's rolling over!

Sunday with the girls!

I had a great Mother's Day! It was nice to spend time with the girls (and the hubby too of course). Here are some pictures I took yesterday.



I tried but couldn't get this picture to rotate for some reason....just turn your head.


Maddie playing with her sister and then......


Maddie crawling over top of her sister.

Alayna has the giggles

Sorry for the poor camera work but I was tickling and taping at the same time. But it was too cute not to post!

The Girls!

Maddie giving her baby sister some love. Yes, Maddie is wearing a shirt over her PJs - got to love how they like to dress themselves when they get to pick!



Maddie gave Alayna a "turn" in her Dora chair.