What's Been Going On

Hey, All! Happy Monday to YOU! Now...before I start with an update on recent happenings...I need to take a moment to do some SERIOUS bragging. Ya'll? Something sort of "clicked" for me last week, and I'm happy to report that I am now POOPING IN THE POTTY!! Woo Hoo! ALL last week I went poop at school--NO Accidents! Mom and Dad were still a little nervous that it was a school-thing (as I still had not yet pooped in the toilet at home). Well, Friday night...we when out for pizza...I pooped! AND...I must have pooped about a dozen times at home all weekend long. Mom honestly had no idea that so much poop could come out of such a little person. Guess I am literally FULL OF POOP! Now that I know it is No Big Deal...I love to poop all the time on the toilet! Let's hope this lasts...as it is pretty awesome for all parties involved. Yay!

Okay...now moving on...We enjoyed our time with Devin last week. I mentioned we went out for pizza Friday night as our last meal together for awhile, and then we said our goodbyes and Dad took her to the airport to head back home early Saturday morning. We enjoyed our visit with Devin, and I have asked about her quite a bit since she has gone.

We didn't do much on Saturday at all. Just hung around the house. Blew some bubbles...

Went to Panera for dinner (and yes...I pooped there too).

Sunday was our "Fun Day." We got up early, packed up the car, and left for one of our favorite little restaurants in Green Mountain Falls...The Pantry! There, we met The Loomis Family for a wonderful breakfast on the patio.

Alex, ready to EAT:

Gwyn was also ready to chow down! Gavin's Grandma and Grandpa came too!
Mom's breakfast...she read some recent reviews and decided to get the "Cinnamon Roll French Toast." HOLY COW! It's a miracle she was able to fit in her jeans this morning! I had a few bites, and it was AMAZING. It also came with eggs, country-sliced potatoes...and BACON.

Everyone else really enjoyed their breakfast. I split a pancake with Gavin. Mmmmmm.After breakfast, we left for Santa's Workshop. We got there right as they were opening for the day. Gavin and I didn't waste any time getting busy riding rides.

Alex will be a good ride riding-partner someday! For now, she would rather take a few catnaps in her car seat:
I got to check out the reindeer and some regular deer.

Blitzen? Nah...far too small. Maybe one of Blitzen's long lost cousins.

Dad took one for the team and rode the Tilt-O-Whirl with me (or as Mom likes to call it...the "Tilt-O-Hurl." Later, Mom took one for the team and rode a very spinny, round and round and round ride with me (can't remember the name), and she talked ME into going on the Candy Cane Rollercoaster with her. I loved it! I seem to have NO FEAR. In fact, Mom made a comment that I'm reminding her of my Uncle Doug a lot here recently. Loud and FEARLESS with a mind of my own.

Stopping for a break in the cafe:

Gwyn just got finished eating in this pic. She doesn't look like she is interested in having her picture taken at all! Ha.

Gavin and I doing self-portraits. We are SILLY.

We had a wonderful time! & since Mom forgot the pre-paid passes she bought, we will be sure to be back at least one more time before the season is over (hopefully more).

Our plans for the week include the annual Sky Sox baseball game hosted by our friend Mark "Rudy" tomorrow night. This will be my 3rd year attending, and Alex's first tailgating party and baseball game. We have professional family pictures on Sunday, so we are looking forward to that. Not much else going on...hope you have a great week.

Weekend Update

Let's see...how do I start this post. We had a wonderful weekend, but a very sad end to last week. Recent events in Aurora, Colorado last week made our STATE and our NATION very sad. Now, this BLOG is a happy place...so we won't spend much time talking about the sad news here...but we have been doing some thinking and appreciating here lately. Life is so very precious.

Here are some pictures Mom took of Ms. Alex wearing her pretty, summer dress. Mom was saving it for "a special occasion" but it looks like Alex is growing faster than our next scheduled "special occasion," so why not wear it to school?

Thumbs up, people!

"You know this flower is going to last all of 2 minutes before I have it in my mouth, right?" -Alex

One evening after my bath, I decided I wanted to model my batman PJ's and cape.

Batman!

Alex has been having more fun playing with food! "Ummm. What is this substance you offer me?" -Alex



Alex hanging out with Dad and Molly.

Chililn on Saturday morning. Notice the size of my shoes?

Saturday afternoon, we decided a frozen treat was in order. So, we went to Yo Yogurt for frozen yogurt with all sorts of stuff on top. We all got to pick what we wanted our toppings to be. I selected chocolate chips, assorted candy pieces, gummy worms, frosted animal crackers...you name it! Can you say...sugar buzz? Hey! All in moderation, right?

After dinner, we all got out in the backyard and enjoyed the beautiful evening with family time, and sidewalk chalk.I'm THE KING, didn't you know?



Mom made a pretty heart...I decided it would be best to pounce all over it.

Devin giving Moses some much-needed attention:

Pretty Alex.

Silly girl.

Awwww...Moses is a wittle baybee!





Giving my sister some forehead kisses...

Mom will have to save these pictures for our wedding day(s).

We had a *perfect* summer evening.

On Sunday morning...we were all up bright and early with one goal in mind: Paint the Garage Doors and get Starbucks!! The Garage Doors have been in pretty bad shape ever since we moved in, and we decided it was time to give them a makeover. I "helped" prep the doors with tape:

No...no. It's not your imagination. I have swim trunks on (backwards), and a winter hat. This is how I roll.

Helping with the tarp:

We all contributed to the paint job, and it only took a couple of hours. You should see the garage doors now! Man do they look MUCH better than they did. We all did a good job.

Sunday afternoon... Mom captured some video of Dad and I making Alex giggle and lovin on her. She loves the attention!
(
Moses also got some love in that video).

Sunday evening, we went to Texas Roadhouse for dinner (one of Devin's favorite places to chow...and one of mine too! Okay...so maybe Mom and Dad like to eat their also. Even Alex enjoyed some of their bread). Twas a great way to end the weekend.

This is our last week with Devin. She goes back to Dallas on Saturday morning. We don't have much planned this week...just hanging out and doing our "normal" thing and enjoying more time with Devin. Hope everyone has a great week.

Photo Dump/Alex Turns 6 Months Old/Mom and Dad Celebrate 5 Years of Marriage!

Hey, Everyone. Wow. It has been awhile since my last update. Guess we have been busy, huh? I won't waste any time getting started!

Let's see...Devin came in from Dallas on July 7th. Dad got up SUPER early to pick her up from the airport in Denver. She will be staying in Colorado for about 3 weeks! She is currently visiting some of her old friends in Canon City, but I ask about her every morning! "Where is Devin?"Devin meets Alex for the first time:

Alex was ALL smiles meeting her BIG sister:

We decided to take Devin to the zoo with us! She was super cold the entire time...apparently she has adapted to the Texas heat in the summer!I finally got brave and managed to feed the giraffes:

Feeding a baby giraffe:



Picture Op! (Devin freezing to death):

I got to ride the train. I look rather lonely without Gavin or Daniel, don't I? Won't be long before Alex will be my ride partner!

Devin and Alex! My sisters!



Checking out the wolf exhibit. Man are those wolves hard to spot!

Everybody smile for Mom!!!


Checking out Nemo:

Alex chews on her Giraffe, Sophie. No wonder the giraffes wanted nothing to do with her (Har, Har).

Mom and Dad were able to take last Monday off to hang with Devin. Alex and I went to school, and they went out to breakfast and shopping! Lucky Ducks.

Mom has been giving Alex some food to try when we sit down for dinner. Let's just say that...she isn't a HUGE fan...YET. She is just "testing the waters."

Last Thursday, Mom and Dad had their company picnic at Fox Run Park. Just like last year...Daniel and I had a fun time running around and playing with water balloons, going down the bouncy slide, playing on the park equipment, and pigging out on junk food! My favorite part was being picked up RIGHT after naptime. I was super happy to see Mom shortly after I opened my eyes. It was all quite a treat!

Daniel and I digging for water balloons:

Dad and Alex enjoying the park scene:

Going down the bouncy slide on my belly!

Alex and Devin (Devin sure does like showing her off!):

Alex sure does like eating Devin's jewelry! "Mmmm...this tastes like...metal."

Baby Kay and Alex hanging out on the blanket! They are getting SOOO big!

On Friday, July 13th...ALEX TURNED 6 MOTNHS OLD! Can you believe how fast time is flying by?

Mom and Dad took Friday off of work so that we could all spend some more time with Devin while she is here. In the afternoon, Devin hung out with me while Mom and Dad took Alex to her 6-month Well-Baby Check.

She received a total of FIVE shots. Poor baby! She did the least amount of crying at this appointment, compared to her 8 week check-up, and 4-Month Check-Up. She did NOT get the 3rd round of her Rotavirus (oral) due to the reaction she had last time and we are happy to report that she seems to be doing just fine! No major vaccination reactions. Yay! Pre-Shots (a happy baby).

Daddy entertaining Alex...

This is her "stats" sheet.

Weight: 14 pounds, 11 ounces (25th percentile)

Length: 26 1/2" (77th percentile)

Head Circumference: 17" (73rd percentile)

Dr. Reich was very pleased to see how she is doing, and thinks once again...she is just as healthy as can be!

Alexandrea Lee Wright, 6 Months old!

You will see in THIS picture, she is actually enjoying some bagel. She doesn't care for the slimy, wet, and cold food items...but she didn't seem to mind the bagel at all:

Saturday was Mom and Dad's 5-Year Wedding Anniversary! Dad managed to sneak off to the store and get Mom a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers:

Happy 5 Years, Mom and Dad! Just think...in another 5 years...I will be 7.5 years old, and Alex will be 5.5 years old. Time will fly, I'm sure of it.

In honor of Mom and Dad's 5-Year Anniversary, I decided I wanted to go pants-less! Mom is going to use this picture as blackmail someday...I just know it! (I'm enjoying my lovely snack of cheese and crackers, in case you were wondering).

On Saturday evening, Grandma and Grandpa came over to hang with Alex and I so that they could enjoy a nice, quiet, relaxing dinner without any children. They even managed to leave without any tears from Alex or I. They visited a new Brazilian Grill called Tucano's. They REALLY enjoyed their meal. After stuffing their faces, they picked up some cupcakes to bring home. A special thank you to Grandma and Grandpa for helping make their Anniversary quite enjoyable.

On Sunday, Ms. Junior and Baby Cami stopped by for a bit. Cami is now 4.5 weeks old! Such a sweetie:

Sunday evening, we met The Loomis Family at ITZ for some pizza and games. We did have family pictures scheduled, but they were cancelled 2 hours before we were supposed to meet our photographer. Oh well! Alex watching the kids play after we got back home from ITZ:

All the neighborhood kids gathered at our driveway. They loved checking out Baby Alex, and letting me check out their bikes. Won't be long before I can join them. Quite a few of them are within a year or two of my age (-:

Not much else to report! Devin will be coming back after her visit to Canon City sometime in the middle of the week. Hope everyone is doing well!