Aunt Al

Ali let me paint her nails. It is so cute! Yesterday I took Lauren to her gymnastics class. Then, Ali winding down with a book before "night night".

Sunday Football

The first picture is Ali watching football with daddy & the guys in Anthony's (our next door neighbor) garage. Then, ice cream from the ice cream truck with her little friend Ashlyn from across the street.

NaNa Spent the Night

Nana spent the night last night so I could work, Matt was at work also. We both got off this morning. I went to bed and Matt was up with Ali today.

Yard Work

Ali has been hanging out with daddy all day today because I worked last night. . .this evening she has been "helping" daddy work in the yard.

Lunch with the girls. . .

The top 2 pictures are from lunch today with the girls. The first one is Brooke & the 2nd is Bea's new baby Justin. The last 3 pictures are Ali sliding at the park yesterday.

Another

This is Ali's best friend Marcus. He lives across the street and they play almost every day. Marcus is 2 weeks younger that Ali.

Penguin Park

These are pictures from our trip to Penguin Park the other day. Ali, Bret, & LoLo. . .

Daddy's Home!!

Daddy is finally home from his trip to Colorado. He rode 2166 miles over 5 states. Ali was so glad to see her daddy. He got home last night at 9:30.

Saturday

Today is Uncle Mike's birthday. We spent the day with Bret & Lauren at the park and playing outside most of the day while Uncle Mike & Zach went to the movies. Grandma went home this morning and Ali has been saying "Grandma" and looking for her all day today. This evening, Nana came over to spend some time with Ali while I drove Zach back to Harrisonville. Daddy is still in Colorado, he'll be back late tomorrow night. When I made it back from Harrisonville, Ali was wrapped up in a blanket asleep on the couch (very cute!). She had a very busy day & is worn out.

Zach is home for the week-end!

Zach is home for the week-end!! Tonight we had dinner with Grandma, Aunt Al, & the kids. The second picture is Ali with Bret & LoLo on their way to church. Matt is still in Colorado. Tonight Ali is in bed and me & Zach & Grandma are playing guitar hero.

Grandma spent the night last night so I could go to work but I ended up getting canceled. So, Mike & Al & the kids came over for dinner and we hung out. Ali was in a terrible mood yesterday because she refused to take a nap and still did not sleep well last night. Maybe she is missing her daddy. Today Matt is on his way to the Royal Gorge in Colorado. We are going shopping with Grandma when Ali gets up from her nap.

This is an old picture of Ali playing the piano with Grandma and Ali standing on a pig outside of a BBQ restaurant.

Errand day

Today we spent the day running errands, Wal Mart, bank, etc. . . .Matt called from Amarillo on his way to Colorado on his motorcycle. He left yesterday and will be gone through Sunday. He took the camera so these pictures are from our trip to Branson last week.

This message is approved by Ali Vela. . . . . .

With the election drawing near, I thought this would be a great way to start Ali's blog showing her support for Barack.