The Great Outdoors

Someone has discovered that she is in love with the great outdoors! Phew! It is a good thing since her mom and dad love being outside and involved in many activites that involve the great outdoors. Besides just being in the outdoors she has enjoyed taste testing the outdoors (dirt, sticks, leaves and all).

The Art of Eating a Cookie

This is how to enjoy a cookie made by grama. Cookie Monster beware!

Easter

I know we are a little behind in posting about Easter! It was great spending the day with Aunt Amy and the new adventures of Alyse. She loved having an Easter basket with her very own Easter bunny (not live, thankfully) , bubbles and she really liked emptying her basket. She enjoyed finding the eggs that the Easter bunny hid around the living room and got a kick out of shaking them! Who would have thought that would entertain her for such a long time! It was fun dressing her up in a pretty dress but the hair bow didn't last too long (ok by me). I had nursery duty and thankfully Amy was able to help out! The day included a very yummy lunch (thanks Nana), a puppy visit (yeah Ruby), watching basketball, walking around the neighborhood and just spending quality family time!

Springing Up

This spring things are popping up! We have flowers in the front yard and several families members have visited! Aunt Amy came for a weekend to allow for some r&r and Alyse time before flying to Africa on her medical mission trip with World Vision. It is a long 33hour trip (that would be if she would fly direct - yipes) from AK to Africa. An East Coast stay was recommended for her (which you can never pass up the chance to chill with the choo choo) and she will be doing the same thing this coming weekend on her way home. So we will have Easter with Amy! I am sure she will have many pics & stories that she will share and post on her blogsite!

Grandpa Dressel came this past weekend on his way to Maryland and D.C.! Grandpa was willing to spend a couple hours with the choo choo while mom and dad did church duties! Alyse really enjoyed her time with her gpa and even felt so comfortable to fall asleep early in his arms.