The Big Boston Adventure

Mommy, Daddy and I went to Boston last week. I got to meet Uncle Ben and Aunt Jen. They are way cool. We did lots of stuff there. We did lots of walking. It was very tiring.

The first day we were there we went to a place called Boston Gardens. We saw some big metal ducks. I wanted to eat them. Mommy says there are there because of a story about Boston called "Make Way for Ducklings". Mommy read it to me once, but I don't really remember it. Then, we went to this place called "Cheers" Daddy told me a TV show was made about the place. I've never seen the show, so it can't be that cool. Then we walked to the Massachussetts State House. There were lots of shiny things and bright lights there, and all the rooms seemed to have fish in them.


On Wednesday we walked this thing called "The Freedom Trail." Daddy said there was a lot of history on the trail, and it was very long so I took lots of naps. We went into this old house that Paul Revere lived in a long time ago, before I was born. We also walked to the top of the Bunker Hill monument, which takes a long time. I counted 294 stairs as Daddy carried me to the top. Mommy said she was tired afterwards.

Then on Thursday it was raining, so we went to another old house on Beacon Hill with Uncle Ben! I liked spending time with him. Then we took the T to Jamaica Plains to a Brewery. Daddy let me smell some hops. I tried to use his ID to get beer since people always say we look alike, but Mommy said I shouldn't and gave it back to Daddy.

The next day we went to Harvard! Mommy said if I work hard and apply myself I can go there to school when I get older. It looked like a fun place. They got some hot chocolate there and walked around for a while. Then that evening we went to Fenway Park to watch the Angels play the Red Sox. I was so sad that the Angels lost 10-1 that I couldn't stop crying, and it made me especially sad when people were cheering for the Red Sox. Here's a picture of me during a happier moment of the game.


Saturday was our last day there, and we went down to the public garden again so that mommy could see the swans. We tried to wait for the mayor to come and take the first swan ride, but he got stuck in traffic and Mommy and Daddy got hungry so we left. I finally got my hands on the camera after that and took the picture you see at the top of my blog! Then we took a very long plane ride home, and I was so tired. I'm glad to be back in California though! There's no place like home!

Boxes of babies

Tannim, Jonas and Beckett sent Ali some toys and clothes, and they arrived in this box. Ali liked the things in the box, but she LOVED the box. It povided hours of entertainment. I think in Ali's mind heaven is a room full of boxes and paper. Those two things really make her happy.

Jed and I are both doing well. We are anxiously awaiting Easter Break and our trip to Boston, and Memorial Day and our trip to Kansas.

That's about it. Enjoy the picture!

Hair and teeth

We are having a great long weekend with Erin Winter. It has been a weekend of relaxing and TV watching (we love Gimore Girls!). The two most exciting events of recent history in our lives are this:
1. Ali has two front teeth (all the better to bite you with, my dear)
2. Anna has half her hair (the other half will be donated to Locks of Love)

Ali is also now mobile, having mastered the "rolling over" requirement. She also scoots quite well. She has also discovered that she has toes, which are fun to grab. She is sad that my hair is gone, because she really liked grabbing it. Alas.

Jed has nothing new to report, except that by the grace of God he still loves being a pastor.

Hope all is well...enjoy the pictures!

P.S. Ali says:
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Hello everyone, it's me again!

I just wanted to tell everyone about how big I'm getting. Mommy and Daddy don't like to think about it, but I'm not their little baby anymore. I just went to my 4 month check up and Dr. Chu told Mommy and Daddy I was perfect. I already knew that! I am 24.3 inches long and I weigh 13 pounds. 5 ounces.

In other exciting news, I am finally eating real food. I've been watching Mommy, Daddy, and my friend Patrick very carefully and I finally got Mommy to let me try. I'm really good at eating. I've had applesauce and sweet potatoes. They are both great. Mommy told me I get to try bananas tomorrow. They sound good too! I like to chew on the spoon. That makes my mouth feel better. My mouth hurts because my first tooth is starting to poke through. That isn't very much fun, but Mommy and Daddy seem pretty excited about it.

Mommy and Daddy are fine. They are both busy. they keep telling me that I should sleep through the night, but I still like to be with them. I usually get lonely at about 2 or 3. Maybe I'll sleep longer in a few more weeks.

Here are some pictures of me eating sweet potatoes. I think I look silly!

Love, Ali

Christmas Fun

Our Christmas vacation is not over, but we thought we would fill you in on what we have done so far...

Ali's Uncle Nate came to visit, and we had a great time with him. We went to Knott's Berry Farm and I enjoyed my first roller coaster ride in a very long time. It was wonderful! Jed's parents joined the fun and we visited the Getty Museum and looked at icons and went to the beach on Christmas Day....we are in California, it just seemed right.

Abiding Savior had a live Nativity, and we were Mary, Jospeh, and Jesus. We had an interesting time pondering the theological implications of Ali playing Jesus...we finally decided that God probably didn't really mind because no smiting took place.

Ali was very excited about her presents. She didn't know which one to chew on first! Next year will be even more fun, we know.

Here are a few pictures for everyone. We leave tomorrow for Texas to see Kari and watch Zach and Melody get married! Yippee! Flying with an infant...we'll let you all know how it goes when we return!

The months fly by

Okay, we understand. We have pictures. Our camera is still MIA, but we used the video camera to catch a few shots. They are not as clear, but they will do. Thanks Angie for the cute red outfit! Ali's new skills include drooling, sucking on her fist, blowing bubbles, cooing, and contemplating crawling...she is watching her friends and trying to figure it all out. Yeah, she's got skills.

Yes, Ali is three months old. Time does fly.

Life is busy. I'm trying to finish my online class (just for all of you to know, master's and new baby are an interesting combination) and trying to get report cards out as well. Soon Christmas will come, and I will relax...a little!

Jed is doing well at Holy Cross. He enjoys being a pastor and likes life. That is a good thing.

That is us...hope all of you are doing well. We hope to get Christmas pictues soon. We'll let you know!

Mommy and Daddy let me write this one

Hey everyone!

Mom and Dad said I could write an update for you all this time. I'm enjoying my life right now. I've finally figured out who Mommy and Daddy are. They love it when I smile at them. They kept trying to take pictures of me when I smile, but I didn't like the flash. I finally smiled for the camera so they would stop taking pictures.

I started to go to school with Mommy this week. She really liked being with her big kids, but I missed her lots. Melanie and Deanna take care of me. They say I have the loudest scream of all the kids. I'm kind of proud of that. I'm glad that Mommy can come visit me everyday at lunch. Maybe someday I'll start crying less when I'm there. My friends Patrick, Troy and Cassidy try to help me. They are good friends.

Daddy likes his job at church. Mommy and I went with him one Sunday and met everyone there. It was fun but made me very tired. Mommy says we will go back again soon.

Mommy, Daddy and I watch the Cards win the World Series last night. Mommy was very happy about that. She says I will become a big fan someday. We'll see...Daddy says the Packers are the best team ever, and I was so excited I spit up on his Packers sweatshirt.

So, there is my life. Mom and Dad still think they are in charge, but I'll teach them the truth soon enough. I have to go to my friend Audrey's birthday party now. Life is busy when you are seven weeks old! Mommy and Daddy wanted to show a few pictures of me. I'll try to talk to you again soon!

Love, Ali (with a little help from Mom and Dad)