Our Little Monkey

Aunt Sarah gave Alyssa her Stuffed Curious George Monkey and tin can. This is what Alyssa (who is quite curious herself) decided to do to thank her.



Once again laughing so hard Belle came to get in on the fun!!

Illini vs. Mizzou

I went to my first NCAA College Football game today! We met up with Brian and Angie Keiser in St. Louis, MO for the big ILLINI VS. MIZZOU Football game. Unfortunately Illinois lost but we had a GREAT time!

Alyssa is 6 months Old

Alyssa is 6 months old today. She weighs 18lbs 4ozs and is 25" long. She is waking up 1-2 times a night and eating solids three times a day! She also discovered her feet!!







Hanging out with Belle:






Take a guess at who dressed her....

Alyssa's First Hair Cut (By Mommy)

Well I finally decided it was time to give Alyssa a trim as her hair was getting in her eyes too much:

Here are the after photo's:

More Visitors!!!

Aunt Colleen, Uncle Gary, Vanessa, Parker and Meme and Pepe visit!!!

Parker and Alyssa:










The grass is waaay more interesting than picture taking!!


Uncle Gary and Dad playing Guitar Hero

Wrigley Field - Chicago Cubs

It only took him 8 years but Jon finally took me to Wrigley Field. Since I like to take Mom and Dad around the U.S. I thought they should come along too!!!

The Friendly Confines:


Harry Caray:


Mr. Cub - Ernie Banks:


After the Cubs Win (Gooooo Cubs Gooooo)

Alyssa is 5 month's old

Alyssa is 5 months old today. She is waking up every 4 hours to eat, I guess she's hungry!! She is eating lots of new foods; peas, banana's, squash, sweet potatoes, carrots and peaches. Her first veggie was green beans and she HATED them at first. She loves to put everything and anything she can get her hands on into her mouth. She is rolling all over the place and loves her new jumper. She also enjoys Banana Pops, a treat her Grandpa gives her!

Sleeping peacefully:


Ooooh look what I got...what do you want to watch??


Aunt Sarah put some shades on me...I'm so cool!!


JUMPY JUMPY JUMPY






Daddy's idea of babysitting:




Mommy's idea of babysitting - Hanging in the clouds:

Alyssa's New Swing

Alyssa got her first outdoor swing she wasn't sure at first but she loves it!!