Rye and Eddie

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Ali @ 1 year old!

Ali is walking everywhere...

She loves picking up leaves and rocks...

One year ago, Eddie and I sat on this same bench in downtown Melbourne
before going to the hospital to be induced!

A great picture of Ali with Nana & Guga!

And a few with Mommy & Daddy!

Easter Egg Time!

Ali is so inquisitive and looks at everything with such an innocent mind.
Just the other day, we were getting ready to go on a walk. I put on my shoes and got the stroller... Ali walked over and got Hailey's leash and brought it to me and said "dog"... That's crazy! I didn't say anything about taking Hailey on a walk... she just knew what was next! WOW!
She's learning so quickly!

Our happy little girl...

... this one just makes me laugh!

Life is full of tough decisions...
the leaf, or the flower?

... such a BIG girl!

We can't even begin to express our love!

Wheeeeeee!

Relaxing w/ Nana...

Guga is gettin' you...

These are a few of the favorites from Ali's 12 month session with
Caroline Nicole Photography!

Ali's 12mo Stats

Today I took Ali to see Dr. Mas for her 12 month check-up.

She's right on track...
She weighs 21 lbs 13 oz (50%) *she was 7 lbs 13 oz when she was born
and is 30" tall (75%)*she was 19 3/4" long when she was born

She is doing all the right things developmentally...

Walking everywhere FAST!
Blowing kisses & giving hugs
Clapping & Banging two objects together
Dancing to music
Waving on command or in appropriate situations
Drinking from a straw
She only has 2 teeth on the bottom, but the top ones look like they will be coming in any day now.
She is a good eater... She can feed herself Cheerios, Gold Fish, Ritz Crackers, and pieces of waffle, bread, chicken, peas, fruit or whatever we are eating.
Saying Mama, Mommy, MiMaMi & DaDa, Daddy, Hi Da to us
Jabbering in her own language and "reading" to us as she turns the pages of the book...
Starting to say a few words - her first real word was "Tur-tle", she can also say "dog", "hi", "air-plane", "all done"...
She does such sweet little things, like walking over to me and putting her head on my shoulder, or sitting in my lap on the floor.
She loves being outside... especially playing with leaves, rocks, and sticks

We are having so much fun with her and enjoy watching her learn and grow. She is such a happy baby and is learning something new every day! It's so hard to believe that she is already 1 year old - time really flies when you're having fun! We're just trying to take lots of pictures to capture all the memories and cherish every second with our precious little girl. We are so blessed!

Friday, April 30, 2010

Aunt Carrie's Visit

Aunt Carrie loves the beach!
Ali wanted to make sure she got to spend at least one day
on playing in the sun, sand and water...

Chillin' in her beach chair

Ali loves running around w/ shoes

Ali & Aunt Carrie match...
Isn't that a cute little dress she brought her!

She misses you Carrie... she's got you on speed dial!

Monday, April 12, 2010

Bye Bye Uncle Dru... I love you!

Thanks so much for flying down for the weekend to celebrate my 1st birthday with me!
You always make me smile, and laugh...

and you teach me lots of new things...
like how to say "airplane" and wave bye bye!

and you let me help untie your plane before you leave...

Thanks for being such a special person in my life!
I love you Uncle Dru!!!
~Love,
Ali

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Ali's 1st Birthday!

We can't believe it's been a YEAR,
Ali's FIRST birthday is already here!

TIME FLIES when you're having fun!
Can you believe it? Ali's turning ONE!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALI!