Keeping Busy

Alia is keeping us busy or maybe it is the other way around. We (Alia and I) enjoy our nap times since we end up on the go most days. There are no complaints from either party. Alia will wake up in the morning or even after her nap asking for park, playground, library, Bible (name given to the time we go to BSF or to our other Bible study) or to see her friends (AJ and Lise).  She is talking  up a storm and wanting to be around other kids. She is attempting to learn new tricks like hanging from a bar on the playground, climbing on everything, jumping, running, and even swinging on her tummy on the swing set. She had  her 18 month check up today and yes she remains in the 90th percentile for height, weight, and head circumference. 

Still holding on to New England Patriots, GO TEAM!!!

She likes her duck at the playground. She is giving it a hug

See Saw Fun 

at the Playground. I don't know if Alia is smiling because I was a sight to be seen or if she is having a blast.

                    

                                          

Missouri Botanical Gardens

We found out that on Wednesday and Saturday mornings till noon the Botanical Gardens has free admissions for St. Louis County residents. Alia and I have been 2x with friends and today we were able to take Michael.  Here are a few pictures of this wonderful place.

Feeding Koi Fish and Ducks!

Children's Garden Fun!

 

Tick -Tock, Watch Out I Might Pop!!

We are excited for the adventure of expanding our family with baby #2. We found out that we are having a BOY!!! We are due October 9th, however I feel as if I could have him any day now. I have triple the stretch marks,  and a bigger belly or at least I feel this way. We found a doctor so I will be experiencing this birth with a doctor rather than a midwife. I plan on having him at Missouri Baptist Hospital. I still plan on going all natural as I did with Alia, so pray for us. Picture of our new addition will come as soon as we have them.

35 weeks pregnant

Summer 2010 in Review

Summer is coming to a close, however we have had one of the busiest ones I  can remember. May was filled with Michael finishing his Ph.D. at Brown University and then graduation.

Packing, saying our goodbyes, and moving to St. Louis mid June.   

Our  house

Before Michael started his job teaching, we tried making the most of our summer by visiting family, celebrating mom's 60th birthday in Richmond, and allowing Alia to have quality time with us before her baby brother arrives. So here are a few picture of our summer enjoy!

Boating with Daddy at Rough River Lake,KY

Alia's new friends, AJ and Elise

Swimming during the 4th of July

Daddy teaching me to swim

Chillin out at Lake Monticello, VA

Visiting Chief, Auntie and Nona in Virginia

Peach picking!!!    YUMMY!!!

St. Louis Botanical Gardens with Friends

St. Louis Botanical Gardens

St. Louis Zoo with Mommy and Daddy

Boomer comes to visit at the end of August.

A quick glance into our lives...

Here is a quick way to stay in touch with us, especially if you have difficulty calling, emailing, facebooking or evening traveling to come see us. Please enjoy our blog.

That is right, we are living in the St. Louis Area. Our rental house in Webster Groves is treating us nicely and Alia has adjusted quickly to the changes. She is making friends here quickly and her vocabulary is increasing daily. Michael has started his teaching at St. Louis University and is in his second week. I am staying busy preparing the house for baby # 2 that is due October 9th., learning my way around town, meeting new people and developing closer friendships with past acquaintances and of course filling my weeks up with fun activities for Alia and I to do.. (more on this topic to come).