Dinosaur Exhibit 4-28-13

We took Alissa to a Dinosaur Exhibit that was by our house on Sunday, April 28, 2013. We expected to be there for about two hours, but Alissa had such a good time that we stayed for five hours instead. There were many things for Alissa to do. When we first walked in the door, there were some photographers waiting for us and they told us "Look Up!" So, we all looked up at the top of the wall, but there was nothing to see. After walking through a maze of dinosaur exhibits, we reached the area where they had uploaded our picture into a computer. Isn't this a cute picture of our family? Alissa said, "The Dinosaur is going to eat mommy!" Daddy replied, "That's because mommy is oblivious to what is happening and she is looking at something else.... " I guess I wanted to see the Dinosaur eggs instead of the scary Dinosaur. Alissa, however, is very concerned about the Dinosaur that is about to eat mommy.
 Alissa played miniature golf with Daddy while Mommy took pictures.
Alissa played in the Bouncy Houses
 Alissa rode on the back of a Dinosaur
 
Alissa uncovered hidden dinosaur bones
Alissa looked at all the fun Dinosaur displays and even watched the dinosaurs move
 
 
And finally, Alissa picked out a dinosaur light sword at the gift
shop as a souvenir. She even tried to slay a dinosaur with it.
 
 





Happy, Healthy Child

Alissa had her four year check-up today and the doctor said, "You have a beautiful, happy, and healthy child." I'm so grateful for this little girl. She is my world and I would not want it any other way. :)
Alissa also enjoyed playing with her cousin Rose today. Alissa and Rose
are being silly with Grandma. They LOVE dressing up in costumes...  

Grandpa's Spontaneous Purchase

Grandpa Smith saw this outfit at Costco and had to buy it for Alissa. Grandma and Grandpa both showed up at our house on Saturday, April 20, 2013 with this wonderful surprise outfit. Isn't this a beautiful outfit for our sweet daughter and granddaughter?

Birthday Bliss - Alissa's perfect day

Alissa turned four (4) on April 13th. Alissa described her day as "the best birthday ever".  Alissa started the day by opening her present of new birthday shoes, which were too big so we quickly exchanged them for some pink glitter shoes. Next, we went to Chuck-E-Cheese's for Alissa's birthday party.  After the party, Alissa went to Build-A-Bear workshop where she built her new horse Slooky (don't ask, she came up with the name). We ended the day at home so Alissa could play with all her wonderful presents. Here are some pictures:
Alissa at Chuck-E-Cheese's
 
 Alissa's Party Guests
Cousins Martin, Ian, Heber, and Rose
 Alissa with her cousins Zoe and Calvin
 
Chuck-E-Cheese presenting Alissa with her birthday crown
Alissa blowing out the candles on her cake
after everyone sang happy birthday to her
Alissa looking at her birthday Medallion from Chuck-E-Cheese
 Mommy, Alissa, and Chuck-E-Cheese
Alissa opening her presents 
 
 Alissa at Build-A-Bear Workshop after her party
  
 
 Alissa wearing her Little Mermaid dress from Zoe and playing with
her Loving Family Mobile Home from Grandma and Grandpa Diamond
 Alissa singing into her Chuck-E-Cheese microphone
with her mermaid dress and pink glitter shoes
 Alissa riding her new bike from Grandma &
Grandpa Smith the day after her birthday
 Alissa wore her birthday outfit and brought
her horse to daycare Monday morning