Cake & Ice Cream!

Yesterday, we went to Ali's friend, May Elizabeth's birthday party at Jump-its. I was not sure that Ali would actually get on the jumping machines - but she did, (with a little help of new friends and her mom and dad - especially Ryan!) and she loved it!

On this jumper - you had to climb all the way up on one side (and it was steep!) so you could slide down the other side. It was way too steep for Ali to get up so I went down with her once and so did Ryan. Here are some pictures of her attempting to get up - although, as soon as she got to the first stepping "stone" and slipped back down -she would clap. I guess she considered that sliding! Watching for friends to come down the slide (and making sure we are not in the way!)
Ali clapping for her friends.
This melts my heart. This is what Ali does when she says "yaaaaaaaay!" - it's so cute!
Our turn! (at the top of the slide)
Ali and her daddy getting ready to go down the big slide!

Here they go!
Getting brave towards the end and climbing through the tunnels!
Ali climbing through the tunnel with some older friends looking out for her. (Mary Cobb McGee and Zoey Parker)

Happy birthday May Elizabeth!

Finding Nemo

Yesterday, we took a Patrick family trip to the Georgia Aquarium for the day and had a great time! Honestly, I was a little nervous if Ali would even enjoy it or be too overwhelmed - but she absolutely LOVED it and was such a great little girl. She, of course, wanted to walk around the whole time and lead us to the different areas - but we had such a fun day admiring all of the fish!! We even ended the day last night watching Finding Nemo to cap off our fun day! We hope to go back again soon!

Waiting in line... Being patient, despite the crowd!
Ali pointing at all of the fish right when we went through the entrance - she was already amazed at her first glimpse!
The tunnel of water! (Ali loved this part!)

Ali with her daddy in the tunnel surrounded by fish!

In awe!

This was probably Ali's favorite spot of the entire aquarium. We got to stand right by the glass window where the sea lions were. She was in the perfect spot b/c they kept doing laps and coming right up to the window where we were - and they were right at the perfect level where she could see them! Honestly, the first time they came swimming fast up to the window - it made me jump a little - but she LOVED it and was cracking up laughing saying "weeeee" everytime they went by! It was so much fun.

Getting a little worn out - but still admiring the fish!

In the gift shop - as we left the Aquarium. Ali could not decide which Beluga Whale to get - but they both made for good pillows for this sleepyhead in the meantime!
Passed out on the ride home - so sleepy that the fell asleep in the middle of a snack! (with her hand in the snack container!)
What a fun day!

My little Valentine

Happy Valentine's Day! Here are some pictures of Al Valentine's morning - dressed for the day but still in her cute slippers! Ali with her Valentine

Just some pictures of Ali

Here are just some recent candid shots of Miss Ali.

Feeding her daddy (she loves to feed us):

No, I have not just been eating chocolate....

Playing with her favorite car.....

Learning to finger paint!
Playing ball with Baxter before time to go to bed
Time to go to bed!
Ali LOVES to brush her teeth - seriously. If she sees her toothbrush, she desperately tries to get it or to get us to give it to her so she can brush her teeth. I hope that continues...
What is this??