9 months old

Alyse turned 9 months old last weekend.

*She spent her first weekend away from her parents. (we, went to Vegas..yeah). She did great. Her and Auntie stayed in GP and went to boatnik. They went to the parade and get watched the rides at the park (auntie went on the rides). On Sunday they had a BBQ. Auntie says she was perfect.

*This weekend we had a pool party with Alyse and Ella. We bought them a little blow up pool and let them play in the water. The weather was HOT, HOT, HOT. They both seemed to really like it. Can't wait until they get to enjoy the slide that came with the pool too.

Oh, the adventures of crawling

Alyse is everywhere. One of the places she loves to crawl is under the chairs. The only problem is that she can't get out. We let her try---but eventually we have to help out!

Update

So since San Fran and Napa we have continued to be on the move (big surprise). The weekend after San Fran we went to the Northern Oregon Coast and met up with Jen, Kevin (Collin, Owen and Kate) and Jen and Brian (and Conner) for a 4 day coast get away. We had a great time on the beach. The weather was awesome!! It was so good to see everyones kids and see how much they have grown up since last time I saw them. Alyse had a good time with the other kids.

The following weekend was Mothers Day Weekend. We spent it, as we always do, planting flowers on Saturday and then on Sunday going to brunch. The weather cooperated again and we got some good sun.

This last weekend we went to Seattle for Aunt Eleni's bridal shower. We got to see Steve's entire side of the family (except Fritha) and my Aunt Ginny and Counsin Kim. We also go to see Jen and Kate, what a treat!!!

Now for the Alyse update: Alyse figured out how to crawl about a week ago. She has been pulling herself along for a couple of weeks but last thursday it just clicked and now she is moving.....very quickly. Man does it change the way we do things at the house. Eleni said that during the day she can't do simple thinks like the dishes without her being everywhere. She also can't go out and lay in the sun like she used to. Alyse just wont stay on the blanket with her toys anymore, too much more fun stuff to explore instead.

She also figure out how to sit herself up and stand. Now she pulls herself up on everything. Including her crib. This has caused many sleepless nights over the last week because as soon as she wakes up and realizes that she is alone, she stands in her crib. This causes the tears to roll down her face. So sad.

She also got a bit of her first cold this last week. Im not real sure if the runny nose is a cold or from her teeth. They say this can be a sympton of teething. Oh, yes, in the last couple of weeks she has got 4 teeth, 2 on top and 2 on the bottom. This has also caused the girl to be a little grumpy. Who could blame her?

As for eating, she eats everything and likes almost everything except peas. She feeds herself fairly well and can make a mess with the best of them (if we let her).

All and all I think Alyse is doing very well for an 8 month, almost 9 month old little girl. If she could tell you, I think she would say that she is pretty darn happy.

Guess that is it for the update. Sorry it took so long but things have been busy. I will post pictures later.