What we've been doing...

The lack of blogging in June was due to the rain and the fact we didn't leave the house that often. But since the weather has been nice, we're trying to make up for lost time.

The Vanchiere's decided to hike to Stewart Falls as a family. Jeff and I have never done this hike, but from what we've heard, its not too bad. Well, I would say it wasn't quite what I had expected. I'm just out of shape and packing an extra 20lbs, but there were like 4 year olds doing this no problem.






Alli Z. at 19 months


Keeping cool with Grandma's drink



Swimming with uncle Sammy

So I have neglected to take Alli's pictures since she was about 9 months old. For the first 9 months of her life I was taking pictures every month. She's now approaching her 18 month birthday. I need some cute pictures of her to remind me how sweet she really is because lately... I need a lot of reminders. She talks a lot and has no trouble of meeting her daily quota of saying "Mommy." She loves to act like an adult. She'll get a cell phone and pace the house chatting away. (It what Jeff does all day long. He can't sit still and talk) But her favorite thing of all, and this could partially be way I'm borderline insane, is watching Elmo's World. OVER and OVER again. Just when I think I'm about to lose it, she'll come up to me and say "kiss," and give me a kiss. Then I feel horrible.
Here's a few I took tonight, but I was having lighting issues with the camera and couldn't get any good ones.

Well, the day finally arrived. Alli has been so excited to see her cousin Nash. Everyday we have to look at their blog so she can see pictures of him. She's quite obsessed. They've been here for a few weeks and Alli has had the time of her life.


Blowing out Tara's birthday candles


Watching Sesame Street


Watching Uncle JD and the T-Wolves play


Grandma bought a fun bouncy house filled with balls


Kissing cousins ;)


Her face sums up her feelings for the last couple of weeks


Alli and Grandma


I would also like to note that Jeff just got his grades back from the last semester and I'm pleased to announce he got 3 As and A-. He's going through the summer so he can graduate in December. He works really hard and we're really proud of him!

Here I come fatigue, swelling, sleepless nights, heartburn, weight gain, increased appetite, and being uncomfortable 24/7. (To name a few) I'm offically in my 3rd trimester!

Happy Easters!

Happy Easter one and all! The Easter Bunny paid a visit to Alli this morning bringing an Sesame Street themed basket. (Mostly thanks to the dollar section at Target.) Jeff was a little upset that the Easter Bunny didn't bring him anything at our house OR his mom's house. Maybe next year.

"Alli... Table for one"

Alli is almost 16 months now. I took her in last month for her 15 month check up and she weighed 17.5lbs. Not ideal. That put her in the .39%. She was 16lbs at 12 months so at least she's not losing weight. The doctor hasn't really been concerned up this point, but now he's getting kinda worried. I have to document what she eats and the bowel movements that follow. And I also have to feed her Pediasure after each meal. She doesn't act like food upsets her stomach or anything, but hopefully the calorie-packed Pediasure helps. Other than being the size of a 7 month old, she's healthy as a hog. She's alot more active and talks constantly. She will say almost anything you ask her to. (Jeff sometimes abuses that). Here's some she says without asking:

Alli
Mama
Daddy
baby
Elmo
cookies
snacks
ba ba
Tooie (my family's dog)
doggie
fishy
Grandpa
JD
Nash
Amy
Bryce
Amber
Jaxie
Mike
Honey
Papa
purse
cheese
eyes
nose
boogies
out
ball
book
D (drink)
Na-Night
Bye
Ah-D (all done)
poo-poo

Even though she's a handfull, we couldn't be happier with her. She always puts a smile on our face. We go back to the doctor in a few weeks to check up on her weight again and hopefully we'll have good news to report.

I wanted new bedding....
He wanted a new suit...
She wanted a play kitchen...
IT is getting a new water pump.

What can you do?