18 Month Photos... a little early

We decided that since Alexis turns 18 months at the same time her baby sister gets here that she needed a special photo shoot of her own, since she will forever have to share with her sister. By share a photo shoot with her sister I mean, Mommy trying to wrestle two babies to try to get them to sit still all while trying to get them to smile, at the same time. 

And of course Mommy had a coupon... and we all know how that goes!

Books.. Books.. Books

Alexis was really quiet the other day... and when she is quiet of course, it usually means trouble! I found her like this, happy as can be. Boy is she a fast reader.

Breezy Pointe

Alexis hates the pool .. but loved the waterpark! We were so happy. In fact she loved it so much that when she would see a kid her size she would hug them. A few ran crying to their moms, not so sure why my daughter is so scary! :)

Happy Fourth of July

Apparently the theme of the day was sitting lady-like and drinking lots of water on a hot day!

The Many Faces of Alexis Joy Maher

I Love Once Upon a Child

Got a gently used Boppy Play Gym - $12

Recovered it- $3.50

Sewed on ribbon to attach top- Free

Added toys I found for half price- $2

Brand new Boppy Play Gym would have cost- $50-70

My Little Vegetarian

Mom don't try to hide the meat in my macaroni.. you're not fooling anyone.

Looking Good in the Sun

Eating With a Fork

Alexis has been mastering the art of eating with a fork.

She lives by three main principles...

Always look your best.

If you drop anything.. don't worry your bib has a pocket.. that's what its for. Simply pick it out of pocket and try again for your mouth.

When in doubt.. try two forks.

Sweatin to the Oldies

Who needs Zumba? Grab your workout gear... Alexis is hosting dance/fitness classes in our living everyday at 9 am.

Happy Father's Day

Alexis got her daddy a mini golf set for them to play together for Father's Day. What it turned into was Alexis showing Kevin everything he has been doing wrong all these years...

1. Always swing with just one arm. The other arm can be used to hold a beverage. Daddy thought that was a great idea as well!

2. Sometimes it is necessary to lick the clubs. I guess for good luck.

3. Ball is best hit between the legs.

Kevin should be ready for the PGA Tour in no time with this advice.

Road Trip

Alexis went on a Road Trip with her Granny and Donnie to Louisville to visit her cousins. Mommy and Daddy couldnt go because they had a wedding to go to. She was so good and loved being with the "big kids"! She cant wait to visit them again soon. Hopefully when her sister Payton is born in 9 weeks! 

Naomi, Cohen, Alex, Alexis and Grace

Crocodile Rock

Showing off her dance moves with Elton John and Mom! 

Flashback: Alexis Trying to Talk

She hasn't stopped talking since.

Bye Bye High Chair, Hello Booster

Now We Just Need Payton....

Mommy's 'Happy Place' for the next 64 days! :)

Lounger

I have been in search for chair for Alexis for her to read or watch tv in. I have a chair that is too big and one that is too small. Little did I know we already had one that is JUST right.

Eating Like a Big Girl

After months of Mommy saying "no no Alexis Mommy will do it" I gave in and am occasionally letting her feed herself. (Usually before bath time) As you can see she is quite happy about it!

NOT Trial and Error

Organizing the shapes in pairs. Now that is a smart girl!! Or she is OCD... One or the other.

Making Progress

Need to finish the tree and the 's' in Alexis. Working on starting a castle project soon as well. Getting a bed next weekend. We are almost there!!! 11 more weeks.... And so much to do! :)

Loving Her New Puppy

Hot Diggin It

Visited Daddy at his work. He made me a tiny hot dog and french fries. And most importantly ice cream for dessert! I had a great time.