The Happy Family

Almost 7 months so next month Alley will have more to tell you.

Exhausted after being Accepted to School!

Faking it already.....look at those eyes!

Hey Dad! I have something to Show You

Hey Daddy....guess what?

Alley was accepted into Mother's Day Program for next year!

A Lady and a Scholar!

Having some Fun

Paddy likes to tease Alley by getting in her chair.

I love the chair Cousin Megan and Wyatt gave me for Christmas!

Alley will play by herself but is always ready to have some fun when Mommy and Daddy get home from work.

Visit with Papa Tommie and Olivia

That's my favorite toy. It makes a funny noise that makes me giggle!

Always smiling!

After the long days of being house bound it was time to take a visit to Papa Tommie and Olivia. After a morning nap Alley spent the day playing with the animals at their house. Granny O took some pictures while Alley was playing.

My Books

Mommy and Alley reading before Bedtime.

Alley with her books all around her on the couch.

That's concentration!!

Books are everywhere at the McGaugh house and Alley loves to look at them. She will sit by herself and pick up books, chew on them and then try to open the pages. Her favorite is being read to by mommy and daddy. Sesame Street and Wiggles are TV favorites of Alley's. Sports Center is a morning favorite with Daddy.

My 6 month check up

I'm a big girl now. Holding my own sippy cup.

And a spoon....Alley knows where that should go.

I'm not picky which cup you give me. Just give me some Apple Juice!

I'm this big.....21 lbs and 27 inches long. As the Dr. said, Alley's weight has caught up to her length. Mommy spent many days trying to get Alley to roll over but Alley has a "stubborn" side that says.....no, not interested, don't put me on my tummy and think you will see me turn over. So off to the Dr. Alley, Mommy and Daddy went having to say she can't roll over. As the Dr. assured them, babies do things when they want. She may not be able to turn over or crawl but she can stroll through the house walking. Mommy's back is still holding up but barely. Alley wants to be upright and walking. When she is content to sit, she plays so well by herself making lots of fun sounds. "Mama" and "Dada" are managed easily now. The new one is "dagoy." It is cute and always brings a chuckle to whom ever is listening. She babbles constantly and has inflections in her babbles that makes one think she is carrying on conversation with her toys. The mailbox is one of her favorites. It plays the ABC's, counting songs and silly songs. The zoo that goes round and round is another favorite. And she knows how to keep them playing. Fisher Price has done wonders though....there is a turn off button on both.....thank you Fisher Price!

Eating is a favorite time. 3 meals a day. Lots of oatmeal, milk, fruits and vegetables. Apple juice for the cup that she now can drink out of by herself. No More Bottles. Just mommy and a cup. Alley also likes to try eating puffs by herself. She can pick them up but can't seem to find her mouth to put them in. The mouth is opened ready for someone to pop one in though. Every day is an adventure with Alley. Some days she loves her naps. And others not so much. It keeps everyone on their toes when watching her because if she sleeps too long you worry that something is wrong. Taking walks in her stroller is still a highlight of the day. Although the weather hasn't been cooperating very well.