Take Me Out to the Ballgame 08-24-08

The 3-1/2 month check-in and it's been a busy weekend for Alana. Friday night she had Aunt Pam over to watch her while mommy and daddy headed for the drag strip to race daddy's car (how w/t...). Dad proved he couldn't drive his car on an official drag strip, the only place he can't get a ticket. There are more Fridays to come...

Saturday was Millard Days and the Millard Days parade in the street. She got to see clowns, old dudes in little cars, cheerleaders (cousin Todd's woman!), carnival rides, and creepy guys working the game booths. One of them stuck his tongue out at her. Yikes.

$7 bought a small stuffed duck and a purple stuffed fish. Dad wasn't good enough to win a giant animal. Maybe next time. That night she had company over with Spencer, Cindy, and their daughter Lily. Lily's on her own 2 feet already, so it will be a while before she can play with Alana. She will just have to play with Paws for now. (uhhh, maybe not).

Sunday morning we loaded up and headed to Rosenblatt Stadium for the annual Pella Picnic. They had the whole clubhouse reserved with food, games, and prizes. Alana came away with a cute stuffed lion and a pink baseball bat (for Paws when he tries attack mode on her). Dinner was at Valentino's buffet for Price's birthday and we capped the night at Aunt Macy's house for cake and ice cream.

Whew! Daddy needs a drink after all that (no, really he doesn't). All is well, Alana is happy and healthy, and she's not looking forward to her 4 month check up at the doctor... more needles. We shall report back.

Take care.

8-15-08 The First Post

We are just out here trying to work this thing. We are at the typical 9:45 pm hour where we try to hold off our little angel for a bit to get that last feeding in before she sleeps for the night. So far we have been pretty blessed with her sleeping at least 6 hours in the night and don't want to mess up the system.

At right about the 3 month mark she has become way more active and has added lots of "dialogue" into her routine. Not sure what she is saying, but she is saying it loud. She has discovered that she likes her tongue out, likes the taste of her entire hand, and fires out a snort from time to time. She is definitely her mom's child.

Hopefully we get over the learing curve of this site and can provide continued pictures, video, and information about our little girl.

Wish us luck!