cousins

Cameron and Alyssa having some bonding time together. It wasn't too often that they were awake at the same time (and not eating!).

Aikema girls

The girls are getting a chance to bond with their cousin Averi this week and our house has been full of screams and giggles today. Here they are all bathed and enjoying their chocolate milk.

Averi, Chantel, and Elayna

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Alyssa trying out her thumb Elayna relaxing with Alyssa

gramma with girls

Baptism for Alyssa

more pics of Alyssa . . .

Just about to leave the hospital: Wearing one of her new outfits:
Getting her first bath:
"Wearing" Alyssa in my sling:
She loves it in there!
Showing off her port-wine birthmark:

Adoring big sisters:
Looking bored for the camera:
Getting ready to leave the hospital:
Adoring Daddy:

Alyssa Marie is here!

Alyssa Marie arrived at 2:29am on May 10 weighing 7 lbs, 13 oz and measuring 20.5 inches.