Month 3

To my dear sweet Ali

This month you are talking up a storm. I thought the first weeks you changed a lot, you have really changed this month especially. Your first real laugh happened this month and we were lucky enough to capture it on video. Bath time is now one of your favorite things to do, in fact you scream bloody murder when we have to take you out. Aunt Mayloni tells you this is not an attractive feature throwing tantrums. I have to agree, you do freak out when you don't get your way right when you want it. The upside to that is there are very few times that you're displeased or wanting something right that second. The jumper is another one of your favorite toys you love to bounce in it and get a huge grin on your face. You have just started trying to roll over on the hard ground, you can do it in your cradle grandpa Lindsay made you but that rocks a little bit so it gives you the momentum you need. Sam likes to sit by you now that you can hold your head up and grab his fur. When you start to grab his fur to much he simply starts licking your face (head) until you let go. Yes, the first time I saw this in action I freaked out. Now not so much. Don't worry I would never let him hurt you and we use hand sanitizer lots after you play with him. Dad loves talking with you in the early mornings, as you are always up at 7 right on the dot. Who needs an alarm when we have you. We also had your blessing this month and Uncle Ryan was able to bless you. We did a small get together at grandma and grandpas. You cried almost through the whole thing but it was still a very wonderful and spiritual moment for me and your dad. The gospel has such power in our lives when we let it. I am so thankful you were able to have this special blessing and name bestowed upon you. Your first name Aliyah dad gave you as he liked the meaning that is behind it and it just felt right, he also picked the spelling your nick name Ali mom gave you as you were my little alligator from the first ultrasound. Your middle name is a family name which is also my middle name and your great-grandparents last name. We love you very much bean and are happy you are in our lives

xoxo mom and dad


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