Friday, September 4, 2009

Charlee's Party

Last weekend, we got invited to a birthday party for Charlee, who was turning five.
So, Alexis put on a nice dress, and we headed out.

Alexis was very excited!

She just couldn't stop smiling, the whole way there!

Once we got there, Alexis spent some time checking everything out.

And what a party it was...

Just look at that cake!!!

There was lots of yummy food!

Sno Cone and Cotton Candy machines!

Alexis wasn't sure what to do first!

She spent a lot of time just watching what everyone was doing.

Happy Birthday to Charlee!

Hmmmm...what'cha got there?

Daddy & Alexis.

The giant waterslide!

More investigating.

A giant bounce house!

Alexis just had to get a closer look.

First, Mommy showed her how to do it.
Then, she tried it with Mommy's help.

And it wasn't long before Alexis was doing it on her own.

It wasn't easy,

...especially with all the big kids bouncing,
...but she managed.

After bouncing, she decided to take it easy.

Alexis taking a little rest.

Before long, she was off and running again.

Then, we went inside, and the facepainter, gave her some whiskers and a pink, sparkly kitty-cat nose!


It was already a little smudged by the time she showed Daddy.

Daddy & Alexis taking a walk.

Is there anything cuter than a little girl holding her Daddy's hand?

Daddy is the best ride ever!

Then, Alexis decided to take Mommy on a walk.

That was fun too!

Alexis making new friends.

Up close.

Then, our little kitty spotted something else...

Another kitty!

Alexis went over to say "Hi",

...but this kitty was hard to catch,

...so Alexis just waved bye-bye, and the kitty went on its way.

By the end of the day, everyone was pretty tired, but we all had a nice time!

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Another Day at Red Rock

We decided to take another hike at Red Rock Canyon.

Mommy & Alexis ready to go!

Starting up the trail.

Mommy & Alexis ahead of the pack.
Stopping by the same cave we sat in last time (see "Hiking in Red Rock").

This time, Alexis didn't want to sit by herself.

But, that was just fine with Mommy!

Daddy, Mommy & Alexis had a good time, but it was pretty hot, so we made it a short hike this time around.

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Are You Ready For Some FOOTBALL?

Anyone who knows us knows that fottball is a big deal in our house.


The first preseason game was on August 9th this year.

In honor of the day, Daddy & Alexis wore their new Bears outfits.

Daddy got a new orange Brian Urlacher jersey

And Alexis wore her new Bears cheerleader outfit.

Before the game started, we decided to head to the park.

That's always a favorite spot of Alexis'.

She especially loves the swings.

Wheeeeee!

Happy girl.

Checking out the action at the park.

Oh so much fun!

Enough of that!

Down the slide!

On the monkey bars.

Hang on!

Just being silly.

It's hard to hear, but there are a few giggles at the beginning of this video, but she was quickly distracted by the other children at the park.