Ali, doing her thing

Ali is growing fast and is really into doing lots of new things... here's a sampling for you!

Reading Dr. Seuss with Daddy (not new, but a cute picture)
Wait - what are those?!?
Ali has officially discovered her feet, and they are her new favourite toy! (she looks a little creepy folded completely in half when she plays with them though!)
Mommy, being attacked by Ali and Hope
You can't quite tell from the pictures, but Ali has learned how to jump, thanks to her new jolly jumper, and she sure can jump high!

Ali's learning how to sit up, and does pretty well most of the time...

... but sometimes she leans a little too far forward.

There are those toes again!
And another new favourite toy - the handset to her V.Smile Baby - she loves to push all the buttons, and when she gets really worked up she looks like she's playing one of those whack-a-mole games! The sound effects can hardly keep up with her!

Ali's First New Years Eve

Even though Ali didn't get to experience the ball drop, she still had a fun first New Years Eve!!
Ali and Mommy after Church
Looks like we might have a little flirt on our hands!
Ali sure likes Danielle and Blair!
Happy New Year!!

Ali at 4 months

Even though it was over 2 weeks ago now, we are still shocked by our big 4 month old! She's growing up so much, and we see more and more of her own little personality every day. She is such a funloving and cuddly little girl! Here are the shots from 4 months!

"I just love that cereal! Bring it on!"

"Daddy, why aren't you looking at me too?"

Ali loves to talk to the animals on her crib set.

Ali, giving mommy a big belly laugh!

"Come on, aren't I the cutest?!?"

Eating Cereal for the first time!

Ali loved her cereal right from the start!

What a big girl!

More of our trip to Ottawa

Ali and Louis, watching Grandma do some Christmas baking.

Ali's first Spa experience - she loved to watch Grandma get a pedicure! The bubbles were so exciting!

The whole Scheel family at Christmas

Christmas dinner with Great Grandma Scheel.

Ali sure loves her uncles!

(part 5) Trip to Ottawa - 3

While we were in Ottawa Ali was finally able to meet all of her greatgrandparents

Ali and Pop Pop
Ali and Nanny
The 4 generations on Daddy's side.

Ali and Karen
Ali and great aunt Marion
Ali and great uncle Neil
Ali and Stephanie

And that was the end of our Christmas celebration, and our trip to Ottawa! We had a great time visiting with friends and family, and relaxing. We are very glad to be back home with a bit of time to rest before we go back to work and homework. Ali has a cold, but she is growing fast and doing great!

(part 4) Trip to Ottawa - 2

Ali meets Santa for the first time!! She loved him (and wanted to chew on his beard)

Christmas morning!

Riding her new Circus car

Playing with her new Jolly Jumper that she is learning to love more and more every day (thanks Matt!)

(part 3) Trip to Ottawa - 1

We took a 10 day trip up to Ottawa to visit family for Christmas. Ali had a great time playing with all of her family (and got a little spoiled for Christmas!)

Ali and Nana Ali and Grandma Heather
Ali and Granddad
Ali and Brody
Ali and great uncle Billy on Christmas Eve
Ali and her new stuffed pooh
Ali - fitting her whole fist in her mouth (and uncle Matt)