Fun pictures

Here are a couple cute pictures from this week.

Caleb listening to music on his lego boom box...and yes, those are his cowboy boots.

31 years

So today I celebrated my 31st birthday...with this rowdy group. I am truly blessed.

So eerie

Every once in awhile I'll look at a picture of Alice and the memory of a picture of Caleb will pop into my mind as looking way too similar. This one of Caleb below looks like the pictures of Alice rolling over in the previous post. Are these kids related or what??

Who needs a video camera?

I never think to pull out the video camera in moments like this so it's a good thing the camera takes quick pictures. Here is a photo montage of Alice rolling over - tummy to back. Look at that incredibly strong push up! This girl has mastered tummy time.

A good shot of the mohawk that Alice is growing...extremely reminiscent of her big brother. And we love the bald spots she has - one on each side of her head.

And a special note to GG, this is one of the outfits we picked out for Alice when I was in Casper. She loves the little lamb doll that came with it, she'll hold on to it all day.

3 Months Old!

Dear Alice - This is your mommy. Please stop growing up! The past three months have flown by so fast and you are becoming quite the little lady. You are so sweet to sleep through the night (now if I would just go to bed when you do!). You are a wonderful communicator, telling us exactly when you are tired or hungry. Your neck may just be stronger than a body builders and you've proven that you don't like tummy time by continually rolling onto your back. Your disposition is enchanting and people easily fall in love with you. And your chubby little thighs are to die for. Now please stop trying to eat the sticker.

Dear Caleb - This is your mommy. You aren't fooling anyone. We all know you are well into the independent two's and loving every minute of it. Please give the sticker back to your sister.

so in sync

Alice and Caleb are learning how to rule the roost together. They are an unspoken team...at least Alice hasn't mentioned it. Last night Caleb wanted to lay down with Alice in his bed. It all started so sweet...

...but it started to turn sour. They both just look highly annoyed with me here.

So what does a mommy do with a crying baby when she's trying to finish taking pictures? She grabs the nearest baby binkie. And don't think Caleb didn't notice. This is a child who is still highly addicted to his own binkie. You can almost see the jealously in his eyes.

Lucky for him it was bedtime so he was able to get his own binkie...and all was well.

A trip to the Equality State

During my maternity leave, Alice and I traveled to Wyoming to visit all of the Sissman family. We had a great time in Casper with two generations of grandparents. We also traveled to Lander to visit all of the uncles, aunts, and cousins. We had so much fun and cannot wait to see everyone again.

Here is Alice with GG (Great-Grandma)

With Grandpa looking alert and amused

Relaxing with Grandma Kate

We also had the chance to meet up with my friend Terri Ann and her daughter Reese. We've known each other since 5th grade when she moved in next door and we quickly bonded over roller skating around the block while singing Vanilla Ice (it was cool in the 90s).

Aunt Ellen and Alice

And Alice with cousin Sam. Sam will be getting a baby sister of his own at the end of this month. While we were visiting I was asking him if he was excited, if he would be a good helper, etc. He was in the middle of answering and just stopped short, gave me a serious look, pointed at Alice and said "Is that my baby sister?" It was very sweet. We can't wait to meet our new sister cousin during our next trip to Wyoming! Stay tuned!