More pictures from last weekend!

I just remembered that we have pictures on Daddy's camera from last weekend's trip up north.  So here they are... And you also had your passport photo taken at Costco today.

Before we got your picture taken, you took a nap in the car.  And later in the afternoon, snuggle fest with Mommy!

 Daddy loves spending time with you!  Tonight he took you outside with Titus after he gave you a bath.  So fun!

You had a blast last weekend... I forgot that you played piano and took a walk up to school!

You sure have some funny/cute faces!

Originally you smiled when you saw me coming up the steps, and then decided Daddy was more fun to watch!

Uncle Jon is fun!  He loves you!

Gramma went for a walk with us!  Franny came too!

You played piano too!

Gramma, the camera is the other way (smile).  

What is she looking at?

On the way home, 

we stopped at a rest stop and you had lunch!

We played peek-a-boo and you smiled and laughed!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDPA JAMES!

Tonight your Grandpa James came over for his birthday!  We had dinner together and you gave him a special t shirt and card.  

He is such a dear friend of ours and you call him "Grandpa James!"  Someday you really will be saying his name and walking down the road to visit him on your own.

He is a "STAR", and he played on the deck with you tonight... you sure like the hose!

 

After you went to bed, Mommy went over the shopping list for our upcoming 4th of July celebration.  Daddy got a new phone today that's super fancy.  I wonder what technology will evolve to in your lifetime.  Hmmm...

 

Just like Daddy!

Before you were born, Donna and Richard gave Daddy a bubble blowing lawnmower for you.  Today we took it out of the box and you love it!  It even sounds like a lawnmower.  Mommy was wondering if Titus would attack it, like he does to our real push mower... but he is 'ok' with it.  Just wait til you can walk with outside and make it blow bubbles.  Sweet!

 

Busy boy!

Monday morning we headed out early to the doctor to get your ears checked on again... you are such an ear tugger these days and we wanted to make sure they are 'clear'.  So serious at the clinic you were.  You do not enjoy having your body poked, and you sure let them know how you feel. 

Mommy's keys and your photo album provide temporary entertainment when we travel.

(All's good with your ears.)  After the clinic visit, we hit the mall in search of a swimsuit for Mommy and the perfect gift for Grandpa James.  You even tried your first Auntie Anne's pretzel stick.  

 Yummy for a few nibbles, then you threw in on the floor and moved on to a teething biscuit.  You got so messy from your cookie, so we bought you some new jeans, brown pants, socks, and a t-shirt for the next stage of our outing.  The big exciting trip to JoAnn Fabrics.  There, ou flirted with numerous ladies as we picked up some 4th of July decorations... and on the way home, you took another nap.  I love our adventures together!

Four fun days!

 On Thursday, we met up with Jenni and Coen for a while.  We walked and played at the park near their house, and you boys crawled around on the grass together.  Coen is so smiley and so cute!

Mommy and you hit Trader Joe's for some "Alex" food shopping.  We walked out with two bags of food for $28.  Now you're stocked up on healthy snacks.  Coen suggested we make some turkey stuffing for you to eat too.  We ended up blending it with spaghetti sauce until you learn to chew it up.  Tasty stuff!

On Friday afternoon, you, Daddy, Titus, and Mommy headed up to Gramma and Uncle Jon's house.  Our mission:  Drew's 1st birthday party. 

You stayed up pretty late and partied, so the next morning you had a bath.  We also took a family walk around the block and stopped to visit Richard.  You smiled at him.  Just wait til you can say "hello"!

You thought it would be a blast to show Daddy how you climb up and down the stairs and doggie ramp.  He was surprised!  After a bath and breakfast, Gramma, Daddy, you, and I headed over to Seattle for Drew's 1st birthday party!  You had the best time with your best friend... and Grana Frana gave you both "Best Friends" t-shirts that have your and Drew's name on them under the picture.  Way too cute!  Love it! 

 Erin and Mommy have been friends for a long time!

After the party, you took a nap on Gramma, and Daddy and I had a hot date at University Village.  You also played with Uncle Jon!  Mommy and Daddy did some shopping and when we came home, you ate a snack and eventually fell asleep on me.  Daddy watched TV with Titus, Uncle Jon met up with some friends, and Gramma and Mommy stayed up til midnight.  WAY later than we usually stay up! 

Uncle Jon snapped this picture of you.  You make the funniest faces!  And you have the BEST time with him.  He and Daddy make you smile like crazy!

Sunday morning we hung out with our family for a bit, and then stopped by to see Donna.  She brought us tasty strawberries the day before too.  You also got to see Kelly.  Nick and Sofia weren't there, but maybe next time you'll see them.  Then we headed home.  We stopped at a rest stop along the way and you had lunch.  Your booster chair attached perfectly to the picnic table... score!  We'll be taking that with us on our road trip to Lassen Volcanic National Park, Lake Tahoe, and Yosmite National Park.  We are so excited to camp with you, for almost 2 weeks!  Titus is going to hang out with Uncle Jon during that vacation.  And soon after we get back, Grandma Elle and Gramps are going to come visit.  Fun times today, and fun times ahead!

On the move!

Good morning Alexander!  Another night of not waking up!  Sweet!  Around 6:15 a.m. today you started talking, after 10 hours of solid sleep.  You said, "Da da" and may have been surprised to see me when you were asking for him!  Daddy says he absolutely loves it when he comes in to your room in the mornings and finds you standing up in your crib.  You are so cute!

 Today was another day of exploring and climbing on everything!  These past couple of days you have been climbing up by the woodstove.  That's not okay little buddy!  Everytime we move you off and say "NO!" you start to laugh and when you're removed from the situation, you go right back for the woodstove action.  Hmmmm, you remind me of someone who is a bit persistent... Mommy!

Up up up... something new everyday!

 It was hot upstairs today... almost 80 degrees, so we played downstairs in the basement where it's nice and cool.  I think Titus was happy to chill out versus panting like crazy up where it was warm.  You played with Daddy's old cell phone and offered it to me.  When Daddy calls for real, you look at his picture and smile as you hear his voice.

Mommy towel dried your hair after your bath tonight... and it dried standing up... kind of like a mini mohawk.  I wonder when your first haircut will be?