FLORIDA!!

We just got back from a great family trip to Ft Myers Beach, Florida. Alexis loved every minute of the beach and the ocean; at one point we had to stop her from crawling INTO the water. We mostly stayed ocean or pool side with some great afternoon naps in between. She is also did so wonderfully on her first flights. I couldn't get over how good she was (I was slightly worried that she would want to crawl around the plane). We'd like to thank Nini and Papa, Danny, Bobby and Jackie for coming along too. It wouldn't have been the same without you.

Learning to Swim!

We decided to enroll Alexis in the parent/child swimming lessons -- well, "get used to the water lessons" -- through the Red Cross at Kennedy Rec Plex. She is by far the youngest there, but she LOVED it. No crying, just playing with the ducky in the cool water. I bed she really enjoys it once the water gets a bit warmer. Mommy and daddy will like it a lot more when its warmer too. She's our little fishy (check facebook for more photos from yesterday!)

Backyard Swim

After having a ton of fun at the Webster Groves pool on Friday (with Kati, Shae and Aly), I decided to buy a $10 blow up pool for some backyard fun. Since daddy was working, Alexis and I had a picnic and swim party on Saturday afternoon. She loved it and mommy didn't mind getting some sun either.

Uncle Randy and Aunt Susan's Wedding!

This weekend we had the honor of being a part of Uncle Randy's wedding to Susan. It was such a great day and Susan looked beautiful. Everything went very smoothly, except for my my brother, Danny, missing it due to his extended hospital stay. No worries, though, he got to see the whole thing via live web cam and I think he's coming home today! As you can see from these photos, Alexis had a ball dancing the night away. She was so wired that she didn't go down for Papa and mama T until 11:30 that night.

Memorial Day Parties

It's been a while since we've posted anything, but Aunt Jaimie was here for Memorial Day weekend and we all had a great time. Saturday, Jaimie, Alexis and I went to Blake and Jay's birthday party, followed by a bbq/washers night at our house for Tim's 25th birthday. Sunday, Tim's parents had a bbq and had family over for the holiday and for Tim's birthday. All-in-all a great long weekend.

Grant's Farm

Tim, Alexis and I spent our Friday off at Grant's Farm. We had no idea how much fun it is there. There is so much to do and see. Alexis loved the tram ride and the goats. She just generally loves being outdoors, which is fine by me. We hope to make several more trips to the Farm this summer. Anyone want to join??

Mother's Day

Here is a photo of Alexis and me after our first mother's day together. Tim had to work, so we spent the day with my mom and family. We went to church, then the family (yes, all of them) came over to my parent's for a mother's day/ April & May birthday celebration. Good food and good fun. I have to admit that I was a little emotional just thinking about being someone's mom and having my very own daughter. A very happy day.