The 3 "P's": Praise, Parade and Present...

Here is a picture taken this evening of Alyson playing in her favorite... toy, the "ExerSaucer", with her favorite... Baby Day Parade "Balloon" and all dolled-up in a favorite... "Nightie"! Here's the scoop!

First of all, we'd like to share a 'Praise' with ya'll... Aly has been a very sick little girl (fever, fussy, fitful sleep, etc. - not at ALL like her regular-self) for a few days but, is feeling much better now!!!
She was able to participate in our Church 'Baby Day Parade' yesterday... and she looked like a true "Princess" in her decorated buggy! (A Special thanks to Memaw for making that stroller look like it belonged at Buckingham Palace!!!)
Aly has also been sportin' around in a new 'Present' (her Nightie from San Antonio - BTW! Thanks Uncle Danny, Aunt Ronda, Corey, Cassie and Cade - she loves it!!!)

Greg and I were in charge of the Baby Day Parade, so we were unable to get pictures that day... However, we had a Parade Photographer present, so we hope to receive a picture soon and will upload it for you to view ASAP! It was quite a stressful day but, we COULD NEVER have made it without Mama and Daddy helping us out!!! They worked so hard for and with us... that Parade turned out organized AND cute... a day the Congregation won't soon forget!
Mama and Daddy: Here's a *SPECIAL THANK YOU* for all your hard work... we love you both very very very much!!!

We're anxious to create another online Photo Album, of Aly 'modeling' all the outfits and stuff bought for her by Memaw, Papaw and the 'clan' on their recent trip to Louisiana!!! The South still knows how to dress a little girl up, that's for sure... WOW! The gifts are all simply beautiful! (We'll try to post that Album soon!)

Greg and I have been dealing with a few things lately, at church and at home, that have us concerned and in much prayer... Respect is such an issue these days, not only with young people/teens but very small children and adults, as well. We found a quote online that has helped us and we'd like to share it with you... in hopes that it may help some of you, as well.

"The parents who teach (or demand) their children to respect and honor them
are not being selfish.
They are guaranteeing their child longer life,
a richer and fuller life, and a life that is built
around the needs of others.
They are also guaranteeing themselves a happier and more prosperous old age."

Please continue to help us pray for our state and the many problems the recent storms have caused here in Indiana... remember to stay safe AND dry now, ya'll!

WOW - Where Has the Time Gone?

We can hardly believe it... Alyson Dawn is already 6 1/2 months old!!! Where has the time gone???
(The pix above were taken this morning in PJ's and playing in her play-pen...)
Many many things have taken place in her life since our last BLOG, that's for sure! The day before Mother's Day she said, "Mama", for the first time! (Perfect timing, huh?) She rolls over (and over and over and over) now. She's eating all sorts of 'yummy' veggies and fruits in addition to her cereal and milk. She laughs all the time (unless she's hungry, dirty or sleepy)! She loves to be read to and played with... she likes interactive books the best. She plays the piano with Memaw and Papaw, if they stop playing she'll pick up their hands putting them back on the keyboard, for more! She 'sings' quietly and 'preaches' as loudly as she can when she's playing around the house. She LOVES music and can already 'keep up' if there's rhythm involved! She loves to "practice" standing and sitting up... makes her feel like a REAL big girl, I guess! She chews on everything she can get in her mouth (even if it isn't a chew toy)! She has her first tooth!!!!! It 'showed up' on the day of her Papaw's Birthday Party... so, the whole clan were able to celebrate with her, on that one and the next tooth is well on-the-way to coming through, as well. She had her 6 month check-up yesterday and did a GREAT job!!! She had to have 3 shots, as well as the 'liquid' shot (for Rota-Virus and did she ever more 'wail') BUT, since leaving the Doctor's office she has been a perfect angel!!! Not fussing one bit!!! We even spent some time shopping after the appointment and not a single tear!!! (FYI: She's just under 18 lbs. and right at 28" long, already!) Greg and I are having as much fun just being with her as she is with all her toys, family and the whole wide world around her!!! Did I mention that she is one VERY nosey little girl??? She almost breaks her neck trying to see everything and I do mean EVERYTHING!!! lol
Well, I suppose I've bored ya'll to death with all of this BLABBING so, I'll let you go for now! (I'll BLOG again soon, though!) Take care, all... and get out to enjoy this beeeeeeautiful sunshine!!! ;-)