We've been pretty lazy around here since Alyssa's birthday. First things first, Alex got recognized in the nationwide newspaper that his company sends out! Here is a copy of it:



Aunt Briana got married and had her baby shower over the past few weeks. The Curtis' came into town and Alyssa got to spend time with them. She just loves her Aunt Bethany to pieces! We've spent some time at parks and just enjoying the rest of our summer. School starts back in a few weeks so we have been getting ready for that, too. We love everyone and hope you're all well!

Alyssa Turns Two

Saturday the 14th of July was Alyssa's second birthday. She had a Dora themed birthday party at her house with lots of family and friends. A few grandparents were unable to attend and we missed them lots!

Alyssa had so much fun playing with all of her cousins and friends. She ran around all day racing Lilly and having balloon fights with everyone. Since it was her birthday, Alyssa was allowed all the cupcakes she wanted to eat, which came to a grand total of four cupcakes!

Alyssa just got back from spending a whole week with her Grandparents in Memphis. She had so much fun getting to spend time with her family since she only sees them a few times a year. She tried lots of new foods and learned some new words. Alyssa also discovered her new passion: singing. Here is a picture of Alyssa and Daddy at the Rainforest Cafe at Opry Mills.



We are so excited to have Alyssa back. We missed her very much while she was gone. Today we just spent the day together at home, some of which we spent outside blowing bubbles.




















Alyssa's 2nd birthday is coming up soon (July 14). We have decided on a Backyardigans themed pizza party at our house. It should be fun.

Well we finally decided to get a dog! He is an eight month old dauschand/iltalian greyhound named Bentley. He is very sweet but also very hyper. He is teething and so we have already had a few things go missing, but nothing of value or importance. Alyssa loves him very much. When it is time for Bentley to eat she will follow him around with handfuls of his food saying "eat doggy!" Here is a picture of Bentley and also a few of Alyssa playing in his cage that he stays in when we have to go somewhere.

The Pink Dress

Alyssa looked so cute today in her pink dress that I just had to take some pictures of it! Also, it was the first day she let me put a hairbow in and she didn't take it out!