Christmas Pictures

Happy Black Friday!!! We did manage to make it to the mall today...initially to watch the arrival of Santa Clause, however we did manage to do a bit of Black Friday shopping as well. Santa's arrival wasn't quite what we thought it would be - was still neat to see him though. While we were at the mall with our friends, we picked up Alexandra's professional pictures that were taken Nov 6th. I had them done at Magenta photo studio in chinook mall and I'm thrilled with them. I will definitely have pictures taken at this studio in the future. 2 sleeps 'till Dec 1 :)

2nd annual Nuts & Bolts Trip

Ever since I was a very little girl my mom has always made nuts & bolts. They are delicious and we always know Christmas is here once the nuts & bolts are made. Last year I decided I wanted to help my mom make them so that I could also give them away...they make wonderful little gifts. We thought it would be fun to go up to Fernie to make them as a fun little get away. So this year was the second annual trip. Dad joined us this year which was lots of fun! We even made a trip down to Eureka for lunch.

We took a detour to check out Wilderness on our way to Eureka

Apron Making

Today we made matching mom & baby aprons at Kerri's house. Such a fun festive day. I really love my moms group and am so lucky to have them.

6 Months - Happy 1/2 Birthday Alexandra

Today is Alexandra's 1/2 birthday. I can't get over how fast she is growing. It makes me sad to think she will be a toddler before we know it.

Weight: 16 lbs. 3 oz.
Clothing Size: just graduated to 6-9 months. Wearing size 2 diapers...not for much longer though
Feeding: still exclusively breast feeding. Doesn't like anything on a spoon yet
Milestones: Alexandra is rolling from back to front as well as front to back. Can sit up on her own as long as she is balanced well. Her two bottom teeth popped through on Nov 6th. Graduated to the big girl car seat. Started her first swimming lessons and has learned to blow bubbles.
Loves: her Sophie, eating my cell phone as well as the remote controls. She will put anything she can in her mouth. LOVES to jump. In her perfect world she would jump all day long. Still loves her bjorn...I swear she might be in that thing when she is 18 years old. Also loves warm baths.
Hates: solid food. Still isn't crazy about her stroller.

First Swimming Lessons

First swim lessons were a success. I dunked Alexandra twice and she did fantastic. We found out today that Alexandra's friend, Charlie is also in the class so it is nice to have a little buddy.

Shoemaker wedding

What a specular day. So very happy and excited to two of my most very dearest friends, Shannon & Chad Shoemaker. Also on this same very exciting day...we felt a little sharp tooth pop out of Alexandra's gums. It's on the bottom right side. Exciting.

Halloween

Rockson had hockey on Halloween this year so Alexandra and I decided to spend the night at mom & dads house. That way we were able to help hand out Halloween candy. I think Alexandra is looking forward to not having to wear her costume any longer.