We just thought that we would update the blog with some recent photos and information. First, Ally and Alexis traveled to California to visit with Alexis' family. They had a great time visiting with friends and family they hadn't seen in 11 months. Their visit included a trip to a local zoo, an outdoor mall with a carousel and fountain, and visiting some of Alexis' favorite restaurants.
During their trip to CA, Scott's grandfather passed away on New Year's Eve. He had been ill, but fortunately Scott was able to see his "Pup-pup" about a week before he passed. Although our occasion for going to Ithaca, NY wasn't a happy one; we were thankful to spend some time with Scott's family and enjoy the snow. This was Ally's first experience being out in the snow, and she looked like a little snow bunny!! While in Ithaca we visited the waterfalls and a few of the spots we frequent during our summer vacation there. There were beautiful snowy scenes every where, nothing like Alexis or Ally had seen before.
Finally, Ally had a positive visit to her pediatrician on Wednesday. Aside from crying every time the nurse or doctor walked into the room, she was brave when she received her 3 shots and enjoyed the lollipop afterward. She was in the 97th percentile for height, 89th percentile for weight, and 1,000th percentile for cuteness! (I know they don't measure that, but she would be up there!) Dr. Wiley said it's great that she's still gaining weight and growing was very pleased with her physical development.
Ally was a wonderful little traveler and adjusted very well to her new environments and time changes over the 2 weeks she and Alexis were away from home. Thankfully she stayed healthy and has re-adjusted to being back with her sitter. We are also thankful for prayers regarding Scott and his family as they dealt with his grandfather's passing. God is so gracious and we feel blessed to be called His own.
Enjoy the plethora of photos! :)
Happy to be back at home playing with her Christmas gifts!
Eating a soy corn-dog... with lots of ketchup.
Ally loves ketchup.... wonder who that gene came from?!?!
Playing in the heated pool area at our hotel in Ithaca.
Ally enjoyed this metal plate more than the water... great legs huh?!?!
The family all bundled up at Ithaca Falls.
Beautiful mix of falls and ice behind us.
Look at those icicles!!!
They are WAY bigger than Scott!
Ally and Alexis at Buttermilk falls. 
The fam at Buttermilk Falls.
Warming up in the car between stops visiting the different falls.
The family at the "pool" where we swim in the summer.
The falls at Robert H. Treman park; where we stay in cabins in the summer.
The beautiful walk up to the Treman falls.
Ally getting a lift from daddy.
Daddy and Ally making the trek to the Treman falls in the snow.
Ally enjoying a ride in the baby-doll stroller.
Ally and cousin Emily eating lunch at Scott's grandmom's house in Ithaca.
Our little snow bunny!!!
Can you say oompa-loompa!!
This is snow?!?!?
Ally with Ellie Bridgford- the daughter of Alexis' childhood friend. (Don't they look like they could be cousins??)
Ally and Grandpa at Fashion Island.
Playing in the pop-up fountain at Fashion Island.
Ally and Charlie (her 3rd cousin behind her) playing in the fountain.
Examining the structure of the fence.
Watching the Carousel as it goes round and round.
Riding the carousel at Fashion Island with Alexis' cousin Erin and her son Charlie.
She's not too sure about how this will go. 
She's definitely not up for a second ride... we got off and watched Charlie and Erin on this turn.
Eating some snacks with lovey at Grammie and Grandpa's in CA.
