And so the digging begins

I know that I have mentioned previously that we are building a home in New Brighton. We were way down south today spending the day at Molly's because we are having our washer & dryer stored there until we move in, and today was the day they were being delivered. Anyway, since we were down south, we decided to drive by our lot on the way home and we (Ali & me) had the opportunity to actually watch them dig out hole. I was overwhelmed with emotion and poor little Alexandra had to watch me shed a few tears. I am just so excited about this next stage in our lives.

Happy Valetine's Day

Happy belated Valentine’s Day. I wanted to do a quick Valentine’s Day post as we had such a fantastic day as well as an amazing Valentine’s Day potluck. For Valentines, Alexandra and I had a play date at our new favorite spot, play-a-latte. It is a place for the babies to play, and the moms to enjoy a chat and a latte…what sounds better than that? I always enjoy getting together with the moms so much and of course it’s so fun to see the babies. For Valentines evening Rockson and I ordered pasta from Mercato’s – what a treat!! I sure will miss that place once we move to New Brighton. Rockson got Alexandra a teddy bear, a dress and a bathing suit for a V-day gift…so cute.

Play-a-latte

 On Family Day, we decided to have a potluck dinner and invite the Dads. Us Moms have been fortunate enough to be able to get together lots over this year off, however the dads have yet to see each other since prenatal class, and they haven’t been able to see any of the other babies. So…Christine & Jay hosted a lovely pot luck dinner. It was so nice to have everyone together and of course, the food was amazing. 

Just wanted to quickly note, Alexandra has been doing amazing with solids. Still isn’t eating a ton, but definitely is eating a bit every time I offer them to her which is a huge step in the right direction. She is also really into cheerios these days. I hope I can have to confidence to start giving her more solids in the days to come.

Watching the Olympics

9 Months

Today Alexandra turned 9 months old. We spent the weekend in Fernie with Mom & Dad so by the time we got home this afternoon I didn't expect that I was going to get Alexandra's 9 month picture because I assumed she was going to be too tired, however she was a great sport and I was able to get her picture and weigh her all before bed.
We had a great weekend in Fernie with Grandma & Grandpa. Rockson was away for work so it was nice to be able to also get away for the weekend. The weather in Fernie was very cold, however clear, blue, sunny skies which is always wonderful. The drive out to Fernie was a bit of a challenge. Ali did not want to sit in her car seat, so we spent the entire drive singing songs and reading stories, trying to find any way possible to entertain her. Saturday we drove down to Eruke, Montana. Thankfully it's only 45 minutes away from Fernie. We had lunch at our little favorite spot, did a bit of grocery shopping (I LOVE picking up Chobani yogurt when we cross the boarder). Then today we headed back, and had just as hard of a time with Ali in the car. I think we are at the point where we will just give up on hoping that she will ever enjoy being in the car. We were all talking about how we would love to have a nap in the car on the way home, and of course the one little girl who should have napped screamed most of the 3 hour car ride home.
Anyway, what a nice weekend away, I am so mad at myself for not getting more pictures. I am not sure why I struggle so much to do that. Geeshk. Anyway, back to Ali's 9 month post.

Weight: 17 lbs 8 oz .....this is according to our scale at home. She has only gained an ounce in 1 month. Well, that could be because she is constantly on the move and still getting 96% of her nourishment through breast feeding.
Clothing Size: I hate to say it, but her 6-12 month clothes are still a little big....but 3-6 are WAY to small, so we are still sort of in between. She wears 6-12 months, but she swims a little in them.
Feeding: As I mentioned previously, she is still mostly breastfeeding, however definitely getting better with solids. This morning she ate about 10 bites of puree prunes and tonight ate about 15 bites of baby gourmet apple crisp. She HATES cereal, so I am starting to get a little concerned about her iron intake. I will need to chat to the doctor about this. She ADORES and I mean adores the baby puffs. haha it is actually quite funny, she cannot get enough of them. Pretty cute to see her eyes light up when I bring her puffs out of the cupboard.
Milestones: Alexandra is couch surfing...I believe they call it. She can pull herself up on anything and will move around the different pieces of furniture that she has climbed up on. She is also waving anytime we say, "Goodbye Alexandra". It is very cute!
Loves: I would definitely have to say that Ali LOVES her puffs, stars as we call them. She also loves to pull herself up on anything, she will pull the movies of the movie stand. She loves the chinese medicine cabinet and thinks is a riot to be able to open and close the drawers a million and one times. She has also discovered the plug outlets so i will need to go and buy the covers for them sometime this week.
Hates: same as last month...her car seat, cereal...her stroller the usual.

Finally on the mend

Poor little Alexandra is finally on the mend after being sick for the past two weeks. She has been such a trouper, however we are very glad that she is back to normal. Unfortunately, Rockson and I also caught her cold this time, so the three of us have been under the weather. Alexandra's two top teeth also popped through during her cold so that was another thing the poor monkey was dealing with.
The Super Bowl was this past Sunday and the Mellace's came over to watch with us. We had quite the feast of Rockson's homemade chili, wings, nachos etc...fun night.
Alexandra and I are off to Fernie this weekend with Grandma and Grandpa because Rockson is away for work. I will try and do a Fernie post on Sunday or Monday....and Alexandra turns a whopping 9 months on Monday. Already :(

Little monkey caught in action...go to sleep baby

First time in a swing at the park

Super Bowl

Sick...but still happy as can be

Sick little girl :(

At Ikea with Aunty Molly