A Snow Day In Germany

Germany doesn't often get snow but this year has been an exception and it has been a blast!






Alexa loves playing with dogs! This is Alexa with Bootsman, Foster's BFF







She spent 20 minutes just chasing the dogs in the snow having fun!...yes, that is Foster in his winter fleece!

Alexa wasn't always interested in sledding (see background) but daddy jumped in for the fun!

The Train to Paris for a Birthday Party!

For Alexa's 2nd Birthday (January 23rd) we took the train with grandma (now known as Beama) to Paris! It was a great celebration! Alexa was ready for the cold.

January 23rd - Celebration Day!

Alexa began her birthday with a hot croissant in a cafe just under the Eiffel Tower. She then 'walked' all the way up to the second platform and looked out on the city.

Seeing the Sights

These were the sights Alexa took in while in Paris...well, in truth she only took in a half of the sights then she went to a kids play park while grandma, mom and dad hit the town!






I might be biased, but I think Alexa has as nice a smile as the Mona Lisa.






This was the view of the Eiffel Tower from our hotel. At midnight they turn on the special sparkle like you see in this picture.

Alexa with her Friends in Florida

To begin our 2009 Christmas celebration in the states Alexa went and spent some time in Florida with Ba Ba and Papi. It must have been like boot camp because she went there a fussy 23 month old and came back an angelic little girl!

It's funny though, this picture doesn't make it look like boot camp? It looks like Sesame Street watching with some friends!

Here is Alexa flying into her bean bag!!!

And a picture of her helping in the kitchen from her little stool!

Pretty in Pink

This is a cute hat and sweater knit by Alexa's grandma....who also became known as Beema over Christmas.

Christmas Pics from NY

Alexa was watching a DVD with her grandparents...when you look at
Grandpa Rick reclined in the back
ground you realize she's a chip
off the old block!









This is Alexa wondering if the snow will ever stop so Santa can come visit her!






I see the family resemblance in this one!













It took her a while but she finally warmed up to the snow (which was way over her head). At one point she did slip and wipe out face first though...it was just a little funny!

Learning to Brush Her Teeth

Come on, the Germans love their beer!!