Spring Travels - April & May

Playing with Tayden in Tracy, MN - she knows what she wants! 

We got to meet the handsome Matthew Dean Ryks

 Playing with the aunts and uncles in Minneapolis, MN

With the Russos and GiGi in Destin, FL

 First time in the ocean!

Sleeping in the peapod in the closet

 Not quite sure about her first pedicure, but she'll learn!

A surprise visit with Grandpa

My first tooth is in there!

Making new friends - visiting The Moores in Chicago, IL

 And with the Ebens in Grand Rapid, MI

All dressed up for Uncle Dan and Aunt Brigida's wedding

In Omaha for drill

Meeting Sarah & Tom in Lincoln, NE

Swimming Lessons and more

Aliza is a great little splasher!  She's not afraid of the water at all and is even learning to hold her breath and go under.

Our shepherdess and her flock: (L to R) Brady, Aurora, Douglas,
Aliza, Hot Hugs, Aspen, (not pictured, Fleece)

The shirt is great, of course, but my favorite is the

belly sticking out under it!

Aliza and her diapers

Trips - TX & NE

Nate had to work in Abilene, TX for a couple weeks, so we tagged along for a little Texas vacation.

Got a little sleepy after a big meal at Perini's:

A warm day to play in the park

A friend from church and her girls

And we got to visit Keith and Tracy Self in Dallas

Aliza and Mommy then flew home to Rapid City on a Monday and then flew to Omaha the next day.  Whew.

Bath time in the hotel room

Yes, we've started solid foods! :)

I got to hang out with the GGs all week while Mommy worked.  We had a lot of fun!

The cutest Valentine ever!

Six-month Birthday

Playing with the new camera

double click to check out my eyes - not brown yet!

eating my toes is my favorite trick

deep thoughts...

drooling is my second favorite trick

are we still taking pictures?