My Big Girl

My little girl isnt so little anymore...she is starting to stand (with some help of course). Its crazy how fast she is growing!! She's almost standing like a PRO!

Marion, Iowa

For those of you wondering where Marion, Iowa is, (where we recently got an apartment) I have decided to include a map just in case you were wondering. Hope this helps :o)

We found an Apartment! YAY!!

So Pat and I have officially decided to move to Iowa and had the daunting task of finding an apartment. But after looking through many, many apartments we Finally found one today that is perfect for us! It has everything we wanted including a swimming pool, a playground and the place is CHEAP (which is always good)!! It's located in marion, Iowa and kinda far out in the country but it's still not too far from the mall :o) Here are a few pics of the place...

Best Friends

Alexa's first friend, Brylie Thurman...they are so cute!! Brylie is 5 months and Alexa is 7 1/2 months

YAY!

I'm so excited! I get to see Pat again! Alexa and I are flying to Cedar Rapids to stay with Pat for a little over a month and I am so glad! I have been so stressed out lately with everything that has been going on with the potential move, and not having a husband to help with Alexa, who is a Handful these days!! and on top of that not having any body to hang out with...my highlight of the week is going to church so I can talk to people and be sort of social, sad I know :o( Well off to packing....

Houston

Soon after Alexa and I got back from Colorado for Christmas, we turned right around and went to Houston, Texas where my parents recently moved. It was great! The weather was amazing (neither Alexa nor I had to wear a jacket even once!) and it was also very relaxing to sleep in and having grandparents who were so very enthralled with their grandbaby, Alexa. I helped my mom organize and unpack while she played with Lexa, which gave me a nice break and helped her not be so stressed about moving into their new house. We also went to this nature preserve where there were crocodiles, turtles, and beautiful lake at the end of the walk. Alexa seemed to have a good time as well as the rest of us. We ended the day with a gourmet dinner at Chipotle!! On the Friday before Lexa and I left Houston, we went to my brother Marcus' high school musical called, How to Succeed at Business Without Really Trying...it was hilarious! By far my favorite musical I've seen!! I also found out that one of my old roommates family lives only a couple miles from my parents house. However, Amanda my old roommate is on a mission in Washington state so I couldnt talk to her but at least I know that her family lives close to my family so when we come visit next I can see her.

Alexa Camille:

Born July 2nd, 2008

Alexa is a growing girl...today at the doctors she weighed 20lbs 8 oz!! She is a chubbins! Unfortunately, we also found out she has bronchitis...poor baby girl