I can hardly wrap my emotions around the joy and fulfillment the past three years have brought to my heart and mind. Alyssa is the caboose in our family and it was hard to get her here. She arrived in the early afternoon of February 2nd, all 9 lbs 3 oz of her. After she had been bathed in the nursery, I remember Dave coming in and whispering to me, "Jode- she is so beautiful. She has chunky cheeks and she even has back fat."
As we brought Alyssa out and about, people always commented on how beautiful she was and those cheeks....they stole the show every time! I recall being on vacation in Vegas and walking into a casino. Within our first minute there, I heard 6 different comments like this: "Look at that baby with those cheeks! Adorable!" Later, at Disneyland, a hispanic lady came up to me and asked if her mother could touch Alyssa's cheeks. When she did, she got all teary and kept saying, "Que Linda!" It was precious.
Everybody in our family loves their "baby" so much. Even at three, the kids still haul all 43 pounds of her on their hips for Alyssa knows how to manipulate her role. She is like a warm fire to gather around.
Alyssa has an infectious laugh, sparkling eyes and is really funny. She gets us all laughing so easily and fast. She loves to give hugs and kisses to her family.
Turing 1! 2010
Fun with Aunt Cheri at Chucky-Cheese!
Clearly expressing her jealousy when I held my little niece, Zoe.
Hottest body at Bear Lake!
Having fun with big brother Austin
Alyssa turns 2: 2011!
Fun in the sun eventually wears out the little one.....
Adored by the ones who love her most!
A smile to die for!
Alyssa, we can't imagine our lives without you! Thanks for choosing to be in our family.
I can hardly wrap my emotions around the joy and fulfillment the past three years have brought to my heart and mind. Alyssa is the caboose in our family and it was hard to get her here. She arrived in the early afternoon of February 2nd, all 9 lbs 3 oz of her. After she had been bathed in the nursery, I remember Dave coming in and whispering to me, "Jode- she is so beautiful. She has chunky cheeks and she even has back fat."
As we brought Alyssa out and about, people always commented on how beautiful she was and those cheeks....they stole the show every time! I recall being on vacation in Vegas and walking into a casino. Within our first minute there, I heard 6 different comments like this: "Look at that baby with those cheeks! Adorable!" Later, at Disneyland, a hispanic lady came up to me and asked if her mother could touch Alyssa's cheeks. When she did, she got all teary and kept saying, "Que Linda!" It was precious.
Everybody in our family loves their "baby" so much. Even at three, the kids still haul all 43 pounds of her on their hips for Alyssa knows how to manipulate her role. She is like a warm fire to gather around.
Alyssa has an infectious laugh, sparkling eyes and is really funny. She gets us all laughing so easily and fast. She loves to give hugs and kisses to her family.
Turing 1! 2010
Fun with Aunt Cheri at Chucky-Cheese!
Clearly expressing her jealousy when I held my little niece, Zoe.
Hottest body at Bear Lake!
Having fun with big brother Austin
Alyssa turns 2: 2011!
Fun in the sun eventually wears out the little one.....
Adored by the ones who love her most!
A smile to die for!
Alyssa, we can't imagine our lives without you! Thanks for choosing to be in our family.
