First Time Eating Meat

I feed Alexis most of her meals so she usually eats what I am eating.  I don't want her to be a vegetarian--unless later in life she decides she wants to be one.  So needless to say there is not a lot of meat options when we eat.  I tried to give her a piece of turkey at Thanksgiving. She was not interested.  One weekend we were having pizza and she really wanted some of what Daddy was eating.   So she had some pepperoni pizza.  She loved it.  

Enjoying her pizza.  She doesn't look that happy but really she was

I have heard diaper changing can be worse after eating meat.  This is so true:) Decided to only feed her meat on weekends when Daddy is home.

Since this picture she has enjoyed some ham.  Hoping to introduce her to chicken soon. 

Alexis at Eleven Months

Here are some pictures of Alexis during her 11th month. She weighs 20 lbs and is wearing a size 12-18 months. She crawls very fast and can walk with assistance. She loves using her walker.

She loves playing with cups

Reading her books

She loves the song "head, shoulders, knees and toes"

Playing with Nana. She likes to hold the railing and walk. She also likes looking down and waving.

She is such a great eater. How can you not love this face. 

She loves this activity table. Sometimes she pushes it around the room. She has figured out how to walk around the table and push it in a different direction. 

She loves drinking out of a straw. When we offer her water she always refuses at first and then decides..ok yes I want some. So funny.

Having fun

Taking a selfie with Mommy to send to Allen when he was traveling. 

Looking so excited while Mommy works out

Enjoying a cheese stick snack

At the zoo with Mommy and Nana

Happy 12 months Alexis!!!

Looking cute in her pink vests. 

Can't believe Alexis is one...time goes so fast. 

Arizona Trip, November 2015

We went to Arizona in November for a wedding.  It was the second time Alexis was on a plane. Traveling with a toddler is not an easy task.   I have a much greater appreciation for my friend Katie.  She was a bridesmaid in my wedding...she had a two year old and was seven months pregnant.  They traveled to Arizona and participated in all of the events.  What a friend...thank you Katie!!

It was so great to see everyone in Arizona and be part of the wedding.  Traveling with Alexis was so much easier when she was only six months old and would sleep in your arms.  Now she is mobile and wants to get down and crawl around.   She does not just fall asleep anywhere--she is very social and wants to see what is going on at all times.  We flew to Arizona on a Thursday.  Thankfully my Mom was with us.  It made traveling a little easier.

 Alexis sitting on Allen's lap playing

Reading with Mommy. Eventually she started tearing the pages out of the magazine. This was very entertaining.

 She was so tired when we landed she finally fell asleep in her stroller.

Our hotel room was not ready so we made the best of it and went out to lunch.  We enjoyed some margaritas and Alexis enjoyed lunch. She loves eating out.

Cheers!

On Friday was we were able to visit with my uncle Mike and Kelly (or Great Uncle Mike and Kelly).  It was so nice to spend time with them.  We had breakfast and lunch together. 

 Mike, Kelly, Alexis and Nancy

 Mike, Kelly, Alexis and Jessica (not easier to get everyone to look at the camera)

Allen entertaining Alexis at lunch.  It was past her nap time.

After the rehearsal on Friday we attended the rehearsal happy hour/dinner

We enjoyed some chips and salsa and a margarita.  Alexis did not last long and we had to go back to our hotel room

Saturday was my friend Alice and David's wedding.  I was a bridesmaid and Alexis was a flower girl. Here we are all dressed up.

 

 Nana and Alexis...looking pretty

Love this one of Alexis

 The bridesmaids...Laura, Nina and Jessica

Alice looking so beautiful on her wedding day

 Alexis, Allen and Jessica

 Alexis, Allen and Nancy

 Jessica, Alexis, Allen and Nancy

Alexis looks like she is having fun

This is the only picture I took of the happy couple. Congratulations to Alice and David!

We are so thankful my Mom watched Alexis so we could enjoy the wedding.  Having fun!

 We were so lucky on the way home.  We got to the airport and the line for security was ridiculously long.  An airport worker saw us and a few other families with babies and let us cut the entire security line...THANK YOU so much.  We had so much extra time Allen and I enjoyed a nice lunch with some wine and Alexis got to eat out again.

Daddy is amazing and was able to get her to fall asleep on his lap on the plane ride home.

Overall it was a great trip.  So glad we could be part of such a special day.

Family Visit

We were so lucky to have our family from New York--Aunt Pat, Uncle Gene, Karen, Melanie & Matt plus Danielle and Trevor visit us for a week in November.  We had such a fun visit.  They got to meet Alexis and spend tons of time with her.

 Having fun with Melanie

 On Friday Melanie and Karen attended my Mom and Baby workout.  Here is Alexis all bundled up.

 Having fun with Melanie

 Uncle Gene and Trevor playing a game

Looking cute with Melanie

On Saturday Allen took Gene, Matt, Karen and Melanie downtown.  He gave them a tour of the area and of his office.  Here they are having fun in the boardroom.  Matt looks good commanding the room.

 Having fun in the boardroom

Matt, Karen, Gene, Melanie

 Opening gifts with Aunt Danielle

 Nancy, Trevor, Matt, Karen and Melanie

Pat, Gene and Danielle having fun

We had a first birthday party while they were in town.  This will be in a separate blog.

Thank you so much for such a fun visit.  Looking forward to November 2016:)