Outside fun

The weather is finally doing something right!...it is getting warm enough now to enjoy being outside! I took this picture from our backyard. Ty and Alexa were taking a little bike ride along the canal there. Alexa and Tyler have really been enjoying these little outings together--I usually go along with them, but got a little time to myself this evening. Alexa loves going in the "bike." It is really nice having the canal behind our home so that there aren't "backyard neighbors" RIGHT behind us...it feels like we have a little bit more privacy.













This is Alexa having SO MUCH FUN with Seth and Mika (two of her cousins) at our monthly Krommenhoek FHE. It was the nicest day and everyone was playing together so well. It was hard getting Alexa to agree to go home when it was over. She loves her cousins, Aunts, Uncles,...etc!

Alexa got tagged!

Alexa got tagged by her cousin Jackson! She misses him so much (since they moved out to Indiana) and she loves to look at pictures of him on their family blog! It was fun reading about him, so we will try to think of some things that can get you to know our fun little girl a tiny bit more.














1-Alexa Janis Shelley was born (three weeks early) on May 11, 2006. She weighed 5 lbs 13 oz. She was a tiny little thing but healthy as can be! She had a lot of dark hair...which I loved!

2-Ever since Alexa was born, she has LOVED being held, having attention, and being involved in whatever we are doing. When she was little, I would sometimes have to get creative to get something done. She is still that way! She always wants to be with me and getting my full attention. Some of her favorite phrases are "what are you doing?" and "why?"














3-Alexa loves to DRINK! She loves milk, water, chocolate milk, juice...whatever she can get! Anytime you see her, she is usually carrying around one of her sippy cups! (of course, I do have to monitor it, or she has major wet, leaky diapers!)


4- Alexa is really into Princesses right now...none in particular, just the idea of wearing a princess dress and looking like a princess etc. It makes it pretty easy most of the time to get her ready for the day and for church.



5-Alexa loves to DANCE! She always has liked music and when she was really young she would bob her head to the beat! Now, she really gets into it with twirls and jumps! This is a picture of her trying to dance in some funny "dancing shoes" she imagined up.





6-Alexa really likes TRUCKS! She loves to look for them while sitting in her carseat (it is a great way to distract her when she doesn't want to be driving), and she loves riding in the "trucks" at any store...her favorite is the blue truck cart at Lowes!





















7- Alexa is the queen of saying nice things. She is really good at saying "PLEASE" when she wants something, and "Thank You" when she gets it. She also makes me feel good almost everyday by saying "You're cute Mom!" She will usually say this while touching my face if she's close enough. I know she has said this to others -tyler, grandma, etc-but those three words always make my day and melt my heart.

8-Alexa is a great helper. She loves helping Tyler and I with EVERYTHING! She likes to help cook and clean. She likes to help Dad fix things and do things around the house...lately there have been a lot of things for her to help out with in our new home. Tyler and I always joke that she is going to be the mechanic of the family because she loves figuring things out and working with Daddy's tools.








9-Alexa loves being outside. She loves the park, she loves to just run around and roll in the grass, she loves bubbles, bike riding, going to get the mail, going for walks, etc...! She loves to play and be active.














10-And last the best of all the game, Alexa LOVES LOVES LOVES her grandparents! She always want to go to "mama's house, " and she likes to talk about her "two pompa's and two mama's!" She is so lucky to live close enough to spend time with each one of them pretty regular!

This was fun to think of all the things Alexa enjoys...who wants to be the next?! Alexa tags Addi Gardner, Lilly Jessup, Tayden Hotton, Ashley Roberts, Naomi Chase, and Addie Jenkins.

Experimenting

I am going to be experimenting for the next little while with my blog layouts...(just a caution that there may be some wierd things going on with my blog) I don't have tons of time in one sitting, I am a mom, and it is going to take a little bit of practice :) I am just playing around and having a little fun with my spare time! Hopefully it isn't too painful on your eyes! Enjoy!

Wedding Reception

We went to my friend Kelsey's reception last night. The whole thing was really nice. Alexa had a BLAST too! We got her excited about "Addi's mommy and daddy's party"...and she enjoyed all the food and the excitement :) She LOVES Addi.













Now tell me something...does this not remind you (those who would remember) of Kelsey and I growing up?! The age difference is about the same too! :)
















Here is Alexa having a "ball" at the reception...hiding under the table.



Alexa met a little boy (BJ's nephew) while we were in Moab...they were still having fun together at the reception.
Alexa loves her buddies!!

Big Girl Bed

Alexa is so excited for her new big girl bed!...thought we'd share it with you all :) During the little video, she gets an "owee" and needs me to kiss it better.

Weekend in Moab

This past weekend-Saturday to Monday-we went to MOAB! My friend Kelsey was getting married down there, so we decided to make a vacation out of it! (thank you for the excuse Kel!) We have never been down to Moab or the Arches before, so it was all fun and new. We biked, hiked, camped, played at the park, and enjoyed Kelsey and BJ's wedding! The weather was BEAUTIFUL and perfect, and Alexa had such a good time with everything! It was such a fun little getaway!

Purple Princess

This is one of Alexa's new favorite things to wear around the house...she just loves being a princess :) She is so cute, she twirls, jumps, and runs around "dancing" and feeling so pretty! She thinks the bloomers are a hat. Oh ya, and she really is happy in the picture...sometimes saying "cheese" can create a funny expression!

Two Exciting "Alexa Things"

#1- Alexa likes broccoli! :) She used to be a big veggie eater (in baby food form), but since she has had a hard time liking it...until now! She actually will try steamed/cooked veggies and fresh veggies, and she has been LOVING broccoli!


















#2- Alexa went "poo-poo in the potty"!!!! She hasn't really shown much interest in the potty since about 18 months, occasionally she would want to sit on it for a second, but the other day she did it! It was really exciting for her (and me), so hopefully it continues to happen!