tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77375461907570981382024-03-12T22:49:58.251-05:00Alexis Jane CooperAlexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-27651763745806940762012-03-10T16:27:00.001-06:002012-03-10T16:27:55.058-06:00Hi everybody. Daddy just uploaded a few videos of me singing to YouTube. Enjoy. Talk to you soon.Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-86069932831439564662011-04-21T09:03:00.002-05:002011-04-21T09:10:03.672-05:00Home from the hospital<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi Everybody!<br /><br />I am home from the hospital now after getting tubes put in my ears. The surgery went very quickly and we were only at the hospital for two hours. I got to wear a special gown and special socks, and the took me to the operating room in a cool car. They gave me something to go to sleep and when I woke up they brought Mommy and Daddy back to see me. I was not real happy at first, but after I got some milk and crackers and got a chance to cuddle with Mommy for 30 minutes I was ready to go home. Now I am home, back to normal, and ready to play. The doctor said there was a lot of fluid in my ears and that I should start hearing things louder and clearer now.<br /><br />Bye Everybody!<br /></span></span>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-76570252504855440482011-04-20T20:24:00.002-05:002011-04-20T20:29:21.162-05:00A little surgery<span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Hi Everybody!<br /><br />Tomorrow morning I am going to the hospital to get tubes put in my ears. I have been getting a lot of ear infections lately, and the doctor says the tubes will help prevent them from happening so much. The doctor said that the surgery will be quick and I probably won't even know anything happened. I'll just sleep through it and then be rested and ready to play when I wake up around lunch time.<br /><br />I'll check back in with you tomorrow and let you know how it went. Plus I need to tell you about my fun trip to Memphis with Mommy, Grammie, and Pop-Pop.<br /><br />Please say a prayer for the doctors, Mommy, Daddy, and me tonight.<br /><br />Bye Everybody!<br /></span></span>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-29962628740931620272011-04-03T20:50:00.002-05:002011-04-03T20:53:08.137-05:00Easter Bunny<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi Everybody!<br /><br />I had a great day today! I went and saw the Easter Bunny! He was really cool and I liked him a lot. Daddy uploaded my picture with him, just click the "Year Three April" album on the right. I also go to visit with our friends Kelly and Dan. It was a great day.<br /><br />Also, Daddy has uploaded around 10 new videos of me on youtube. Check them out. Talk to you soon.<br /><br />Bye Everybody!<br /></span></span>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-55837713914416737742011-04-03T10:58:00.001-05:002011-04-03T10:58:58.335-05:00I am going to see the Easter Bunny today! I am so excited!Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-82281504633350205132011-03-26T15:09:00.003-05:002011-03-26T15:32:27.435-05:00I'm back!<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi everybody!<br /><br />First of all, before everyone gets on my case, yes, I realize it has been over 7 months since my last post. I'm sorry. Daddy is going to try to do a better job of putting shorter, more frequent updates on here instead of waiting so long that there is too much to say. We'll see how that goes.<br /><br />Well obviously I'm not going to get too detailed about everything that has happened since my last post. Here are some quick highlights.<br /><br />Halloween was fun, I was a pink bunny, went trick-or-treating around Poppa Cooper's neighborhood, and got lots of candy.<br /><br />Thanksgiving was fun. We went to Atlanta to visit Uncle Dan, Aunt Mimi, and Precious. We went to the aquarium. I also went to my first Packers game! It was very loud but fun. They lost, but they avenged that loss a few months later (more on that below).<br /><br />Christmas was fun, but I was sick on Christmas day. In fact, I kept everyone at the farm up most of the night before Christmas. I still had fun opening presents and seeing my entire family.<br /><br />I turned TWO on January 17th. Can you believe it? I'm such a big girl. We had a football themed party. </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A lot of people came to celebrate with me and I got a lot of great presents. </span></span><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Everyone wore jerseys and there were Packers and Colts cupcakes. The Packers were still in the playoffs at that point, they had just avenged their regular season loss to Atlanta by beating them in the playoffs the week before my party. But what happened next was even better.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">The Packers won the Super Bowl! After beating the Bears in the NFC Championship the day after my party there was a two week celebration in our house. I learned how happy it made Daddy when I sang "Green and Yellow, Green and Yellow" (I still do it sometimes just to see him smile). Then came the big game and we went down to Poppa Cooper's to watch with the family. We were all so happy when they won. I feel a little bad for Popi because he is a Steelers fan. I think I'll work on getting him to switch to "Green and Yellow".<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">In other news, I've been sick a lot this winter and after my last ear infection the doctor recommended I get tubes put in my ear. I just had a hearing test last week, which went great. The tube surgery is near the end of April.<br /><br />Finally, just some general comments. I still the happiest girl you've ever met. I'm talking a lot more, and in a lot of complete sentences. Mommy and Daddy get a kick out of something I say almost everyday. I love to paint and color. I have an American Girl doll I named Becky, a Pottery Barn doll I named Sophie, and a Build-A-Bear bunny I named Bunny Jane Cooper. Once I learned my name was Alexis Jane Cooper I started calling everyone by their name plus Jane Cooper (Mommy Jane Cooper, Daddy Jane Cooper, etc). I love reading books. I love swimming. I love helping Mommy clean and helping Daddy unload the dishwasher.<br /><br />You will notice the links to the picture albums changed a little bit, but you should still be able to tell where the pictures are. Daddy has upload a ton of new pictures and some new videos to my youtube channel. Hope you like them.<br /><br />Talk to you again soon.<br /><br />Bye everybody!<br /></span></span></span></span></span>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-32921727823504741592010-08-01T13:33:00.003-05:002010-08-01T16:29:41.946-05:00August Already?<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi Everybody!<br /><br />Its been a couple of months since my last update and so much has happened this summer! On July 17th I turned 18 months and on the 27th I had my 18th Dr appointment. I was 24 3/4 pounds (58th %tile), 33" tall (2'9", its more fun to say it like that. 86th %tile), and my head is 19 1/4" around (96th %tile). I'm still rocking that big head, but I think it adds to my overall cuteness factor (99th %tile). Most people agree.<br /><br />Its hard to remember all that has happened since my last post on May 16th, so I'll start with the most recent stuff and work my way back. This weekend Mommy and Daddy went to <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Green Bay</span>, WI to run in a 5k and hang out for the first day of <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Packers</span> training camp. I have learned what the <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Packers</span> symbol looks like and I point to it, say "Pa..." and clap whenever I see it. It seems to make Daddy really happy. We have a lot of <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Packers</span> symbols around the house so I get to do that a lot. <br /><br />Anyway, Popi and Gigi came to stay with me while Mommy and Daddy were in <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Green Bay</span> and we had lots of fun. We went to Randall Oaks farm, and to the park, and McDonald's, and other stuff. And they bought me a tent and tunnel to play with. I really love it. Daddy has been using a blanket to make a tent for me with a mat that I used to lay on as an infant and I love playing with it. This tent is even bigger and the tunnel is so cool. Thanks Popi and Gigi, I love it.<br /><br />Mommy, Daddy, and I went to Danville for the 4th of July and saw lots of family and friends. We had the traditional 4th of July party at the farm and I played with all of the other kids. It was a very hot and very fun day. That was also the day that Jackie took the picture of me that is currently at the top of the blog.<br /><br />Also in July Mommy, Daddy, and I went to the Kohl's Children's Museum. They had a 25th anniversary celebration so there were special activities there. Ms. Lori from WTTW was there singing and I had a great time dancing with her. There are three great videos of it on my youtube channel (you can click the link on the right).<br /><br />We've been to the pool a couple of times this summer. Elgin has a great public pool with lots of fun things to play with in the water. I still love swimming and have a great time playing in the water.<br /><br />We also went to the Kane County Fair this summer. My favorite part was the petting zoo where I got to walk around and pet goats, bunnies, and chickens. I was confused about what to do at first and the animals scared me. But after a few minutes I liked petting them. I would go up to one, wave to it, pet it once, and then move on to the next one. One of the goats tried to eat my dress, but Daddy shooed it away. Also at the fair we saw all of the 4H animals, a bunch of cows, rabbits, and pigs. We ate some good food. And when Daddy ran into his friends Rick and Mary she shared her fries with me! That was a pretty great day.<br /><br />The worst day was probably the Saturday I was sick with a fever and had to go to the Emergency Room. It turned out to be no big deal but they wanted to do some tests to make sure. It was scary and took a really long time. I didn't like it and hope I don't ever have to go back.<br /><br />I think that is most of the "one-time" events from the summer. We've also gone to the library a lot and I finished my summer reading program and got a free book! I've played outside a lot, except when it is too hot. John Michael comes over every week to play and we go on other play dates also.<br /><br />I think that is enough for now. I'll try to get Daddy to start posting more often than just after my doctor appointments. There is so much more fun stuff to talk about than my weight and height!<br /><br />Talk to you soon.<br /><br />Bye Everybody!<br /></span></span>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-67655212475246778312010-05-16T15:28:00.002-05:002010-05-16T15:59:05.781-05:00Is It Summer Yet?<span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Hi Everybody!<br /><br />I am about ready to go outside without a jacket on, how about you? I love playing outside, and this summer is going to be so much better than last summer now that I can run and play. Plus, Mommy bought me a car! There are pictures in the gallery of me driving it and a video of it on youtube. ---><br /><br />So, it has been a few weeks since my last post. I went to the doctor at the end of April for my 15 month checkup. It went well, but I had to get more shots which was really crummy. I do not like them one bit. My measurements were:<br />Weight: 23.25 lbs, 58th percentile<br />Height: 32.25" (2' 8.25"), 94th percentile<br />Head Circum: 19", 97th percentile<br />So, basically, I am still average weight, really tall, with a really big head. It's no wonder I fall down so much.<br /><br />Last weekend we went to Danville for Mother's Day and had so much fun. I got to see Gigi, Grammie, Aunt Lisa, and, of course, Mommy. I got Mommy a book I thought she would like. Saturday night Mommy and Daddy went out so I got to hang out at PopPop's with Grammie, Sissy, Frog, and Baby Jake! Sunday we went to Popi and Gigi's house for a cookout and I got to play with Demi, Drew, and Uncle Andy. It was a fun weekend.<br /><br />Last week Mommy took me to the library everyday because it was Children's Book Week. She says I am the youngest and least shy kid there. I like going to the library and listening to the stories and playing with the other kids. It is a lot of fun.<br /><br />I also like playing at the park, or really anywhere outside. In fact, when Mommy or Daddy even say the word "outside" I am already grabbing my coat and shoes so they can get me ready to go out and play.<br /><br />I am pretty much eating everything now. Everything except nuts, I cannot have those until I'm two. But Mommy recently introduced me to suckers, which I really like. They are tasty, messy, and sticky...a great combination.<br /><br />Well that is about it for now. I am looking forward to playing outside everyday once the weather gets better. I also hope to go see Poppa Cooper's horses run at Arlington, get a visit from Grammie, Popi, and Gigi, and go to the zoo. And who knows what other fun things we will do this summer. I'll keep you posted.<br /><br />Bye Everybody!<br /></span></span>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-23020286087470794142010-04-03T09:56:00.003-05:002010-04-03T10:29:47.153-05:00Happy Easter!<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Hi everybody!<br /><br />Happy Easter!<br /><br />Daddy and I are very sorry that it has been almost two months since my last blog entry. February is a pretty busy month for our family because there are so many birthdays to celebrate. We went to Danville, and to visit Poppa Cooper, we saw <span style="font-style: italic;">everybody!</span><br /><br />March was a busy month too. I got to spend the night at Popi and Gigi's while Mommy and Daddy went to a birthday party in Bloomington. It was so much fun that I didn't want to leave the next morning.<br /><br />Another weekend we went to visit Uncle Roy and Aunt Karen. I had a lot of fun exploring their condo and chasing around their new kitty cat.<br /><br />I also visited Grammie and Grandpa Brad's last weekend. I went to visit Grammie at her store and there were baby chicks and baby ducks there! They were very cute, but I didn't really know what to make of them. I petted one, but for the most part just looked at them curiously. I am starting to like the trip to Indy because Mommy and Daddy stop at Fair Oaks Farm for some ice cream! We stopped on the way down <span style="font-style: italic;">and </span>on the way back! Yum!<br /><br />Also on the way back we stopped at Poppa Cooper's again for a quick visit so that Daddy could watch the second half of some basketball game. I guess Daddy joined a pool to pick the NCAA tournament winners, and he could win it if Duke wins the championship this weekend. So I guess, just for this weekend, we are Blue Devil fans. It seems weird to root for the devils on Easter weekend, but I'm sure Daddy and Mommy will explain it all to me when I'm older.<br /><br />Also in March I went to visit the Easter Bunny and got my picture taken. There were any other people there visiting the Easter Bunny, so he got down on the ground with me and played with me. That was the fun part, getting the picture taken was kind of boring. I wanted to stare at this giant bunny that was holding me, not look at the camera.<br /><br />So now you are caught up with me from the past couple of months. I think I remembered most of it. The weather was really nice this past week, so Mommy and I have been playing outside more while Daddy is at work. We came to visit him for lunch one day and played by the pond at his office.<br /><br />Quick funny story. As Daddy finished that last paragraph I walked by and he could smell my poopy diaper. So he took me upstairs to change me and let me hold onto the little plastic coated picture album I was carrying around. Everything was going fine for Daddy and he was almost done cleaning me, then I threw the picture album right into the poop in my diaper. He wasn't real happy, but I thought it was kind of funny.<br /><br />One last thing, this weekend should be a lot of fun. Today is a little rainy, so we are staying in and playing until church. After church, Eric, Kristen, and baby Hannah are coming over to color Easter eggs. Then tomorrow, Mommy, Daddy, and I are going to an Easter brunch and then to see Poppa Cooper. I hope Aunt Allison, Aunt Katie, and Uncle Peter are there.<br /><br />Finally, for those keeping track, Daddy weighed me this morning and I'm 23 pounds.<br /><br />Bye Everybody!<br /><br />http://alexisjanecooper.blogspot.com<br /></span></span>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-85477821165680513202010-02-07T16:31:00.004-06:002010-02-07T16:54:12.013-06:00Go Colts!<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Hi Everybody!<br /><br />It is Super Bowl Sunday and Mommy, Daddy, and I are all excited and ready for a Colts victory. Mommy made some great snacks and we are all ready for kickoff.<br /><br />Since my last post we had my first birthday party and a lot of family and friends came to wish me a happy birthday. Mommy did a great job decorating our house for the party. There were balloons all over the place, and they have stayed up for the two weeks since the party. I really like them. I point to them all the time and say "Ba" or "Ba-ooo".<br /><br />I had my one-year doctor appointment. I am 21 lbs (51st %tile), 30" tall (80th %tile), and have an 18 3/4" head (98th %tile).<br /><br />Unfortunately, we all have started out the year getting sick, so I've been to the doctor a little more than Mommy and Daddy would like. This week I had Roseola, which really did not bother me all that much. Its almost gone now, and I hope that is the last illness for quite a while.<br /><br />Swimming lessons are going really well. I am learning to pull myself out of the water and then jump back in, and I am getting better at kicking and splashing at the right times. I really like swimming. After my birthday party I went to the hotel Popi and Gigi were staying at and swam in their pool with them, Aunt Leslie, Courtney, and Kendall.<br /><br />I am walking very well now, and usually choose walking over crawling. I have also realized what hugging means, and like giving loving hugs to Mommy, Daddy, and all my stuffed animals and baby dolls.<br /><br />Well, the game is about to start so its time to get my game face on. Talk to you soon.<br /><br />Bye Everybody!<br /></span></span>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-45781156084816979762010-01-17T21:57:00.002-06:002010-01-17T21:58:00.809-06:00Problem fixed<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Hi everybody!<br /><br />The problem with the pictures has been fixed.<br /><br />Bye everybody!<br /></span></span>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-4995415552512453162010-01-17T18:16:00.002-06:002010-01-17T18:18:05.825-06:00Pictures Problem<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Hi Everybody!<br /><br />The pictures on the right are a little messed up right now. While Daddy figures out the issue he added a link called "Newest Pictures" where you can see all the latest pictures of me, including the ones from my first hair cut today.<br /><br />Bye Everybody!<br /></span></span>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-2288072518326410252010-01-17T15:32:00.003-06:002010-01-17T16:00:22.630-06:00Happy Birthday to Me!<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Hi Everybody!<br /><br />Guess what? Today is my birthday! That's right, I am one year old today. What a year it has been. I wonder what the next 12 months will be like?<br /><br />Today I got my first haircut. Daddy and Mommy recorded it and took lots of pictures. The videos are on youtube and the pictures are in the usual spot. Check them out.<br /><br />Since my last post I have been a sick little girl. I had RSV. I had to have breathing treatments every 3 hours and I've been coughing and stuffed up. I hate those breathing treatments. When I was feeling the worst I was pretty upset and wanted Mommy and Daddy to hold me all the time. But last Wednesday was the worst day and I am getting better everyday and am almost 100% back to my normal happy-all-the-time self.<br /><br />I am walking more and more every day. I am also climbing on everything that is climbable, and some things that are not. I have stopped drinking formula and switched to milk. I am also doing a lot better with my sippy cup and hold it and drink from it all by myself almost all the time. I've started swimming lessons again, this time in the evening so Daddy gets to come with me. I am also going to the library reading classes with Mommy each week.<br /><br />Mommy, Daddy, and me have been having fun watching the NFL playoffs and Illini basketball. We were really bummed when the Packers lost, but the Colts are still in it and are going to go all the way!<br /><br />Well that's about it for now. I am really looking forward to my birthday party next week and I'll post another entry after to let you all know how great it is. Oh, and if you are reading this and still looking for gift ideas for me, here you go:<br /></span></span><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">18 month swimsuit</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">18 month clothes for wearing now</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">18-24 month clothes for Spring</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">12-24 month socks</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Crayons and paper for toddlers</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">DVDs</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Retro Fisher Price toys</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">18-24 month pajamas</span></li></ul><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Bye Everybody!<br /></span>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-44424311764243265362010-01-09T14:18:00.002-06:002010-01-09T14:33:35.484-06:00Happy New Year<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi everybody!<br /><br />Happy New Year! I know I am a few days late, but its still January so I can still say that, right? Speaking of January, my BIRTHDAY is coming up!! I am going to be one year old in eight days. Wow, that year went fast!<br /><br />This year is starting off great. I am walking a little more each day. And I love climbing... on everything. I climb up on the gates Daddy put up in front of all the stairs, I climb on the gate Mommy puts up to keep me out of the kitchen, and I climb up on the dining room chairs. I even figured out that I can lay stuff in front of the couch and then use that to climb up on the couch. Daddy freaks out a little bit when I climb, but I really like it and am going to keep on climbing.<br /><br />After Christmas I got to stay with Grammie for a few days while Mommy and Daddy went to a Green Bay Packers game with Poppa Cooper, Aunt Allison, and Uncle Peter. I had a lot of fun and Grandpa Brad fed me Pirate's Booty popcorn. That stuff is really good.<br /><br />This week Mommy started watching our neighbor Jon Jr a couple of days a week. He's pretty cool and we like hanging out together. I think he will be more fun when he gets a little older, but we still have a pretty good time. I also have another new friend named Hannah, but she was just born so I can only look at her right now. When Daddy held me next to her I couldn't believe I was ever that small and that I've grown so much in just a year.<br /><br />So, obviously, the most important thing this month is my birthday. But Popi's birthday is this month too. And I am really looking forward to the NFL playoffs. Last year I didn't really know what was going on, but this year its all about the Packers and Colts. I've even learned how to signal a "touchdown" in time for the games this weekend. You can see a video of me doing it on my youtube channel. The link is over on the right.<br /><br />Well that is about it for now. Talk to you soon. Skype me if you want to video chat!<br /><br />Bye Everybody!<br /></span></span>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-84511504310263794142009-12-25T18:08:00.002-06:002009-12-25T18:11:13.065-06:00Merry Christmas<span style="font-family:verdana;color:#cc33cc;">Hi Everybody!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#cc33cc;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#cc33cc;">Merry Christmas. Today has been such a fun day! I got lots of wonderful gifts and got to visit with lots of people in Danville. It has been a great day. I hope today was great for you too and that you have had a merry Christmas and will have a happy new year. Talk to you soon.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#cc33cc;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#cc33cc;">Bye everybody.</span>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-60027388928976080432009-12-16T21:09:00.002-06:002009-12-16T22:42:35.991-06:00A longer update<span style="COLOR: rgb(204,51,204)"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Hi everybody!<br /><br />Well, like I said yesterday, it has been way too long since my last update. Almost 3 months in fact. Well Daddy is going to try to do better. The good news is there are tons of new pictures and videos to look at. Daddy has uploaded close to 400 pictures, including ones from Halloween, Thanksgiving, all the way up to my picture with Santa from tonight. He also upload 7 new videos to my Youtube channel, including ones of me taking a step and ones of me trying to say bottle.<br /><br />So since my last update obviously a lot has happened. First there was Halloween. I dressed as a ladybug. We were in Danville and got to trick or treat visit with a lot of family that I don't always get to see when I visit Danville. It was a very fun day. I think I am going to enjoy Halloween.<br /><br />Also that weekend I helped Pop Pop with harvest. I didn't quite know what to think of the pile of corn Daddy set me on top of. The whole process is kind of loud and scary. I preferred staying in the house with Mommy.<br /><br />Next was Thanksgiving. The weekend before Thanksgiving Daddy went hunting in Danville and Mommy and I stayed at the farm. Then Mommy and I went to stay with Grammie to help her get ready for Thanksgiving. What a great holiday that is, huh? So much good food, and football with Daddy all day. The Packers won, and I got to try more new good food than I can remember. The next day we went to Danville and visited Popi and Gigi and had more good food. What a great weekend.<br /><br />Once it turned to December it started to snow. Mommy and I played outside in the snow one day. It was pretty fun. I ate a little snow and played around in it for a few minutes. Its been too cold to go back out and play since then, but I'd like to get out in it again when it warms up a little.<br /><br />Tonight I got my picture taken with Santa. I am really looking forward to Christmas. Mommy decorated the house really pretty. I like the nutcracker decoration she put out, he makes me laugh. I've been pretty good at not getting into the decorations too much, but you know me. I can't wait to open some presents and eat all that wrapping paper.<br /><br />Well, that's probably enough for now, especially since you have close to 400 pictures to look at and 7 videos to watch. I'll keep on Daddy so that he updates the blog sooner next time. Until then, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.<br /><br />Bye everybody!<br /></span></span>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-38528107249482958032009-12-15T21:26:00.002-06:002009-12-15T21:32:13.790-06:00First Steps!<span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hi everybody!<br /><br />I know it has been way too long since my last post. I have so much to say, and I promise I will post a longer message with new pictures and videos really soon. But this message is just to announce that I took my first steps today! Mommy and Daddy are so proud of me and are telling everyone.<br /><br />So next time you see me, I just might walk up to you and give you a big ol' hug.<br /><br />And I'm still the happiest little girl in the world.<br /><br />Bye everybody!<br /><br />P.S. Daddy made these videos on the web, they are pretty funny.<br /></span></span><a href="http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/F5Qq3NVnGz1CBGDm" target="_blank">http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/<wbr>view/F5Qq3NVnGz1CBGDm</a><br /><a href="http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/Mrcov8qXcpv7Psk0" target="_blank">http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/<wbr>view/Mrcov8qXcpv7Psk0</a><br /><a href="http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/F5Qq3NVnGz1CBGDm?cmpid=ey_fb_friend">http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/F5Qq3NVnGz1CBGDm?cmpid=ey_fb_friend</a>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-85086152267585632482009-10-13T19:36:00.001-05:002009-10-13T19:36:31.290-05:00Hi everybody. I just learned how to climb up the stairs. Watch out now!Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-11535986366019242462009-10-07T20:09:00.003-05:002009-10-07T21:17:40.680-05:00Its been too long<span style="color:#cc33cc;">Hi Everybody!</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">First things first, Daddy is so sorry that it has been a month since my last post. He is going to try to do better.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;"></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Its hard to think of everything that has happened since my last post. I spent the week at Grammie's while Mommy and Daddy were in Las Vegas. I've been to Danville for a couple of visits. I started swimming lessons, which I love. I've always loved the water, and the swimming lessons have been great. We sing and splash and learn to be in the water without swallowing any. It has been quite a month.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;"></span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">I have 5 teeth right now, the two middle bottoms, one middle top and the two that are next to the middle ones on top. The two side ones actually came through on top before the middle one, so it looked like I had fangs.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;"></span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">I've started pulling myself up and I am now able to stand up while holding onto something. I am also able to walk around a table or whatever I can hold onto. I am getting more and more curious and getting into everything I can. I have also started crawling more conventionally and no longer do that "belly flop" thing to get around. In fact, I have become a very good crawler and can fly when I want to get somewhere. I am waving "hi" and "bye" sometimes and also clapping sometimes when I'm excited (which is very often).</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;"></span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">I am a very happy baby, almost always smiling with lots of laughing. Mommy and Daddy are good at making me laugh and keep me in stitches a lot.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;"></span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Daddy will try to do a better job keeping the blog updated. Tomorrow I have to go to the Doctor for a flu shot, which is going to be a really crummy time and will probably ruin my whole day. But if they take any height / weight measurements we'll let you know. I actually lost a pound when I started moving around more, so I wouldn't be surprised if I'm only 20-21 pounds, but we'll see.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;"></span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Take care and I'll talk to you all again soon.</span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;"></span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Bye everybody!</span>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-92065627375022559442009-09-07T16:40:00.001-05:002009-09-07T16:40:09.620-05:00Daddy just weighed me and I'm a big girl at 21.6 lbs!Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-83411827695425892502009-09-05T10:54:00.004-05:002009-09-05T11:08:10.310-05:00Happy Labor Day<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Hi Everybody!<br /><br />As you can tell from the updates Mommy sent to the blog from our trip, I had a great time on the road trip with Grandpa John. I got to spend time with so many wonderful people in North Carolina and Atlanta. I loved swimming in the pools and tried my first glass of real southern sweet tea. Yum. I also got to try some of Grill Master Uncle Dan's food. Double yum. But it did have a hint of some lighter fluid taste that Daddy's doesn't have. Maybe he will have figured out to use a chimney starter before my next trip.<br /><br />Daddy upload all of the pictures and videos from my trip. Go check them out!<br /><br />Tomorrow I get to go visit Grammie and Grandpa Brad for a week! We are going to the zoo in Indy on Monday and are going to have fun all week. I can't wait.<br /><br />Congratulations to Popi for finishing his first 5k in under 33 minutes. Daddy is running in his first one tomorrow and is now kind of worried he is going to get beat by a grandpa. Go Daddy, you can do it!<br /><br />I am also excited because football season is starting! I can't wait to watch all of the <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Packers<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"> victories with Daddy. Its going to be an awesome year. <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">Go Pack Go!<br /><br /></span></span></span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RJX3gkBysNg/SqKMmjhNBbI/AAAAAAAAIp0/3U8fZm71Xzg/s1600-h/IMG_2088.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RJX3gkBysNg/SqKMmjhNBbI/AAAAAAAAIp0/3U8fZm71Xzg/s200/IMG_2088.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378015499031217586" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Happy Labor Day everyone. Have a safe weekend and I'll write more in a week or so.<br /><br />Bye Everybody!<br /></span></span>Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-59228145925051756512009-08-31T10:55:00.001-05:002009-08-31T10:55:53.860-05:00We are in Kentucky and I get to stay at Poppop's tonight. Tomorrow will be the best part of the trip, a welcome home hug and kiss from the best dad in the worldAlexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-90831670500237853992009-08-31T10:53:00.001-05:002009-08-31T10:53:47.092-05:00Well the trip is almost over. We left uncle Dan and aunt Miroslava's this morning. I love playing at their house, I crawled all over. I love precious too!Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-88007507541098606832009-08-29T17:52:00.002-05:002009-08-29T22:04:28.527-05:00Having a great day at Uncle Dan and Aunt Miroslava's. We went swimming and I love playing in the basement. Uncle Dan is grilling tonight, Mommy's very excited.Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7737546190757098138.post-39514586932851562742009-08-28T09:00:00.001-05:002009-08-28T09:00:48.879-05:00Good bye to my NC family. I will sure miss ya'll. Thanks for the lovin, cookin' and playin'. Come visit real soon!Alexishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18141309929562476181noreply@blogger.com0