News from the Zoo

Saturday, May 14, 2011

May flowers

April showers bring May flowers they say. We should be living in one giant flower garden by now! The rainy spring continues in Springboro and we are thankful for dry days when we get them.

17 days until summer vacation!

William is 8 1/2 months old and is changing so much every day. A few highlights since my last post ...

Will now has 2 teeth! The first one was pretty rough but number two came in much easier.
Da Da is his favorite new sound but Na Na and Ba Ba are close seconds.
He still gives slobbery kisses but now with a bite - literally!
He sits up on his own now and is learning to keep his balance when he moves around.
He can finally have very small amounts of fruit with his breakfast.
He loves to bounce. He can be quite the wild man!
He is still such a happy boy and full of smiles.

Tooth #1

Helping daddy at church

Big boy highchair at Brunos Pizza

The Car

Can I taste it?

Worm!

Reading with Grammy

First Easter

I'm done with pictures...

Will and Mama

Will and Pa

Showing off my teeth!

Don't forget Relay for Life in 7 days!
Blessings,
Alisa

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Spring has arrived!

Spring has finally arrived in Springboro! It's been a long and difficult winter for the Taylor and Handy families but with each day things get better. I am finally on spring break and enjoying my time with William. And counting the days until summer when I can spend every day with him.

William will be 8 months old next week. The time has gone too fast! He is somewhere around 20lbs now and finally has hair. It's fairly blond so it's hard to see in his pictures. He's rolling like a pro now. He gives kisses that melt your heart. Thankfully saliva doesn't melt anything or I'd be faceless! Everything goes in his mouth and he doesn't care a bit what it is as long as it will fit. No teeth yet but he's working on it. He loves to suck on his toes and hear his nails scratching things. He can sit up with a little help from mama or daddy. It won't be long! His new best friend is Timmy the Turtle. He got Timmy at the aquarium and adores him! He still thinks his puppies and kitties are the best though. He loves to watch them and pet them when they go by. He's a tremendous blessing every day and brings joy that's simply unimaginable.

Steve and I celebrated our 2nd anniversary and were able to celebrate in a more timely fashion this year. We spent the day at the aquarium with William. He loved it and we loved watching him. I'm not sure I even saw the fish, I couldn't take my eyes off of him! We did have a date that night thanks to Grammy and Pa.

Grandma (my mom) sees Will most every day now and he lights up when she walks in. She isn't strong enough yet to hold him unless she's sitting but she helps feed him and dress him now when she's here and makes him smile all over. It's a blessing to see them together. I've waited a lifetime it seems to see that. God is good!

Steve's parents ... well Grammy and Pa would swear William Wayne hung the moon! And he thinks maybe they did. He loves his Grammy and Pa!

Here are some pictures from our last couple of months. Enjoy!

I see a kitty cat!

Just got my 6 month shots.

Reading with Daddy

Playing with Mama

End of day #1 on a 180 mile bike ride for miracle kids!

We are so proud of you Casey!!

Toes!!

And I don't care which foot - I can reach them both!

Mama's happy boy.

At the aquarium.

Watching the fishies swim!

Getting sleepy!!

Sharks!

Timmy the Turtle

New toy!

Playing with Nat.

I love to watch Nat watch Will!

Brushing his gums.

Checking out his toothbrush.

Can you see the drool? How cute!!

Looking in the mirror at himself.

Don't forget Relay for Life in May! If you haven't read my reason to relay please see my previous post.

Blessings and Happy Easter!
Alisa

Sunday, March 6, 2011

My Reason to Relay

I've been a part of Relay for Life for many years. My reason to relay was always my niece, Emily, who lost her courageous battle in 1997 at the age of 12. On April 9th of last year I lost my dad, my hero, to the same horrible disease. He fought the most courageous battle I've been blessed to witness and displayed strength beyond description. It was a hard decision for me, whether to relay last year or not. I wasn't sure if I was strong enough. And then I considered my dad and what he faced day after day and especially what he faced in his last days and how strong he was. How could I not? I took that very difficult walk last year, very pregnant and very heartbroken to be without my dad. And at the finish I said "we did it, dad". And I will Relay again this year. This walk will always be a difficult one but I will hold my head high, as my dad did, with every step I take. I want to honor my hero and the battle he so bravely fought. This year will be my son's first Relay and I hope as he grows he will embrace Relay as I have and continue to honor his cousin Emily and his Grandpa. And I pray in his future there will be a cure.

Relay for Life 2010

Please support my efforts by making a donation or by joining my Relay for Life team. Together, we have the power to help create a world where cancer can no longer claim another year of anyone’s life.

Springboro Relay for Life May 21-22, 2011.
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY11OH?px=3490023&pg=personal&fr_id=31654

God bless!
Alisa

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Six months old!

I can hardly believe Will will be 6 months old this coming week. Where has the time gone?

Will's a very happy boy. If you were around much his first couple of months of life you truly appreciate how awesome that is! His reflux is under control, however, it has for now kept him from being able to eat fruit. He likes but it all comes right back up. He loves his veggies and his favorite is peas. Is this really my child? Ha!! I weighed him a few weeks ago and he was somewhere around 18.5lbs. I can't wait to see how much he weighs at his check-up! One of my friends at work saw him on my birthday and said, "He's a tank!". He is a big boy. He loves books and taking walks. He has a contagious laugh and gorgeous smile. And the cutest toes ever.

Here are a few pictures from the last two months. Enjoy!