Grandma and Allie

I thought that it was pretty funny that they kept Allie in this little bed. It was pretty fun to look at her through it. It was also fun to push around the room. I took Allie for many rides.

Papa and his girls

Grammy and Allie

Our first introduction

I thought that I should share my paci with Papa.

Mommy had to miss my 2nd annual cookie exchange because she had Allie the night before it happened. We brought her some yummy cookies and also showed her the cookbook.

All ready to go! Allie didn't like the carseat very much.

Mommy, Daddy and Allie leaving the hospital.

When they got home I got to open a present. Grandma, Grammy and Papa all got me my very own baby with a stroller. This is the best toy ever!

Introducing Allie!

My Baby Sister is finally here!!!

Allison "Allie" Michelle Whipple

Born: December 5th, 2008

9:37pm

8lbs 8oz 20 inches

First Family Picture

The quick story:

Mommy was starting to dilate and her Dr was confident that she would go into labor soon. They set at date to induce her if for some reason she didn't go into labor. Friday morning about 3am Mommy started having contractions that were 2-5 minutes apart. When Daddy got up for work at 5:30am, she told him that it was time to go to the hospital.

Labor lasted ALL day long. They even gave her medicine to help the contractions move things along, but it didn't really help. Finally at about 7pm her water broke and that helped make everything progress.

Allie certainly didn't help things along. She was in an awkward position - not face down, not face up, but sideways. After pushing for almost 2 hours (and having her epidural stop working) the Dr had to use the vacuum to get her out. But once she was out, everything was perfect.

Both Mommy and Allie are healthy, and came home today. Mommy is really tired, so she is thankful for all the help she can get. I'm still not sure what to think about Allie. She is cute, but I dont like how much time she is spending with MY mommy!

Mommy wants to send BIG thanks to Lori and my friend Troy - Thank you SOOO much for taking Lexi on Friday. You are a lifesaver and I know that Lexi just loves Troy. It was so nice to know that she was in good hands while we were all at the hospital!

Stay tuned... more pictures to come!!!

Mommy Update

Mommy went to the Dr and without sharing all the personal details, she could go into labor any time. If she doesn't go into labor within the week, she will be induced on Thursday Dec. 11th.

That means she is only going to be pregnant for 1 more week. There are still a few things that she needs to do, so she is hoping that my baby sister will wait until the 11th. Plus my Grammy and Papa are going to be driving down from Northern California, so we want the baby to stay put until they get here.

I'll keep you updated!!

Its Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas

This weekend we put up all of our decorations.

Grandma let me help her decorate the tree. Its all really confusing to me. Why are we putting up all these really fun things, but I'm not allowed to touch them??? It just doesn't seem fair.

Is this what it is for?

Mommy pulled out this snow glob nativity set. I learned how to wind up the music and turn on the lights. I even perfected saying the word "baby" as I pointed to baby Jesus.

Our Stockings

The really fun snowman outside. I love his nose!!!

The lights around the entryway

I am really going to love Christmas this year! This is SOOO fun!

A Slight Addiction

Yes, Mom, I do need all these pacificers!

Look, I'll show you:Tada!

Happy Thanksgiving

I hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We spent the day with family and had a lot of fun.

Snuggling with my cousin Claire

Eating a turkey bone. My Papa would be SOOO proud.

Being silly with Uncle Nick


Trying on sunglasses with my VERY pregnant Mommy.


It was a very long day and I didn't even have to take a nap. But I was a very good girl today despite not getting a nap. I tried to be on my best behavior.

Baby Stuff

Mommy has started getting ready for my baby sister and it is bringing back old memories... for me and her.

May 07

I realized that I still like this stuff.
Nov 08

May 07

Nov 08

(Please excuse me. I really dont like wearing clothes these days, but at least I agreed to wear pants for the picture.)

WHY?

I learned a new word. "Why?" I even know how and when to use it. Here is a sample of conversations that I have with my mommy:

Mommy: "Lexi pick up those spoons on the floor"
Lexi: "Why?"
Mommy: "We need to put them in the kitchen sink"
Lexi: "Why?"
Mommy: "Because they are dirty"
Lexi: "Why?"
Mommy: "Because you were playing with them on the floor"
Lexi: "Why?"


Mommy is thrilled.

Sesame Street Live

Today Grandma and Mommy took me to see Sesame Street Live. It was SOOOOO much fun. We met up with my friend Troy and his mommy Lori. I just love Troy. We always have so much fun together.

Having a snack before it started

They sang lots of fun songs and danced. I had so much fun. I sang along with them and danced in my seat.

Grandma bought us a bunch of fun things while we were there.

A Friends Wedding

This weekend Mommy and Daddy got to go to a Serbian Wedding. They had a lot of fun. Mommy was really tired when they got home - it was 2 days long!

This was at the end of a REALLY long day. The guy taking the picture couldn't get a really good shot, so this one will do.

In the Traditional Serbian culture, the morning of the wedding, the Groom's representatives go to the Bride's parents house and bargain for the bride. Daddy got to be one of the Groom's representatives. (Mommy took at nap at the Bride and Groom's house while this was going on). Once they agree on a price, they take the bride to the church.

Daddy with the Groom the morning of the wedding.

Big Shoes to fill

My new obsession is shoes. I go into everyone's room and steal them. I do a good job of finding the matching pairs too! My favorite ones are my Dad's. They are big and so much fun to walk around in.

Getting them out of the closet:

Lining them up just right

Now its time to put them on.

1 Month Left

Only 1 month until my baby sister arrives. My Mommy is hoping that it will be sooner.... but we will see about that. I was a week late and she wasn't too happy about that. Mommy is totally ready! Not only does she want to meet the new baby, she is just tired of being pregnant. I guess it doesn't help that I'm such a busy girl and I spend all day testing the limits. Maybe I'll start giving her a break! :)

So say a little prayer for Mommy. She is totally uncomfortable and ready to be done!

Bath Time

Its my favorite part of the day! I get to be silly, splash around and have a good time - until my hair is washed. That is NO FUN AT ALL. But I'm told that I have to wash my hair and I need to get used to it because I'll be doing it for the rest of my life. Whatever.

Being silly with bath paint. Mommy says it goes on the walls, but the container is much more fun to play with.

Bubbles!

You want me to smile. Here ya go.

I still fit!!

Right? I can still fit into my infant car seat. I mean, it is my car seat right?

Today Mommy washed it all up for my baby sister. She said that I have to share with her now. Ugh. This sharing thing is going to be hard to deal with.