Soon

Pictures will come soon. I can't seem to find my camera right now.

Alex got a new haircut Friday! He is so cute. Thanks, Mona!

Table time

Now that is what I call fun!

Little Boy Boots

He has lots of room to grow, but aren't they the cutest!!!

Shoes and more

These are the shoes I promised to show you as well as other adorable pictures.

Clementine came for a visit today and got to spend some time in Alex's cubbie. (He wasn't exactly happy she was in there, but he shared well.) They played well next to each other and even shared toys at times. They are so cute together. I think they understand what the other "says".

Shoes- not just for girls

Grandma Ludlow bought Alex some adorable shoes this past weekend. He loves them. He brings them to me and holds up his foot so I can put them on him. (Elizabeth and Alex have something in common!)

Yesterday, with his new shoes on, he got to walk through HEB instead of riding in the cart. Boy, was that fun. He loves walking and all the attention it gets him. He does insist I hold his hand at all times, though.

He saw the toy section and found a kitchen toy. When he pulled the faucet lever, it started singing. He got so excited, he started dancing right there and continued to pull the faucet to keep it singing. His dancing consists of squats and then an excited stomping and screeching. It was so cute. I wish I had the camera so I could have gotten it on video. I will try to take a picture of the shoes and get it on here, hopefully soon.

Clementine's One!

This last Saturday was Clementine's first birthday. Alex had so much fun with his cousin. Isn't she adorable in that fluffy pink dress?

Grandpa Franklin and Pam gave Alex a ball and book to play with and he didn't put it down for about the first hour we were there. Clementine seemed to like not having to share her toys with him. ("Oooooh!" --That is what she said when Alex came in the house. I think she remembered the mean boy who took her spoon and bonked her on the head with it the day before.)

Alex became attached to a new friend, Keiko. She is a friend of Chris and Christine's. He spent so much time on her lap, when we left, he even smelled like her!

Roman

Roman had a bad day yesterday and will be paying for it. I am taking him to a shelter today. Patrick and I agreed this was the best thing to do. We will miss him.

A new experience

I decided to let Alex go shirtless and diaperless outside this evening. I thought he would enjoy the breathability and freedom. I was right. He enjoyed it immensly. He even decided several times to just lie face down on the concrete patio which was still warm from the sun. He played in the dirt, grass, and tomatoes.

This boy was so filthy!! He went straight up to the bathtub after we came inside. The water had grass, rocks and dirt clods all throughout the tub. And getting the dirt out of his hair was really hard.

I love having a dirty child. I truly believe the dirtier, the more fun was had.

Pants on the .... Head?

He loves to wear anything on his head! He will throw blankets, towels, pants, etc. up on his head and thinks he is so funny. What a silly cook!

Tactile Fun

Yesterday, I decided to be Mommy of the Year and let my little boy play in stuff. I took him to the park and let him dig his hands in the wood bark and grass. I then brought him home and poured water in the tray of his high chair. Unfortunately, I decided to let him splash inside instead of taking him outside. I moved him shortly after this realization. After that, and a good nap, he got to sit in the high chair (again inside) and play in corn meal and beans. He made a big mess and had lots of fun. He got to taste it (I had to take out all of the beans => new mommy mistake), fling it on the floor, and sprinkle it on Roman's face. Thank goodness the vacuum worked so well.

I'm Home

How extremely grateful I am that I am able to stay at home with my little man. I love being a mom!!!

Farmer

I just love Alex in these farmer/engineer overalls. He has a farmer's tan, too!

A Pink Ride

He learned how to ride this last weekend. He cant reach the peddals, but instead pushes with his feet on the ground. He loves the noises it makes. Yes, it is a pink Dora the Explorer bike, but hey, it still sounds like a macho motorcycle. I think that makes up for it.

Naughtiness gets time out

Alex took his first time-out today. He bit me again and has been getting away with biting way too much. It hurts! So mean mommy sat him in a chair in the corner for one minute and listened to her baby wail his apologies. I told him I still loved him and he gave me a big "I will be good always" kind of hug.

Wouldn't that be great if one time-out meant that he never will bite again! (I know-wishful thinking.)

Almost There!!

Alex has been practicing all day! Up and down, over and over again. I am so proud of his persistence!

We took him to the doctor today afraid that he had another ear ache. As it turns out, he is getting a molar! It is not out yet, but has formed a blueish blister on his gums. No wonder he has been so unbearably cranky!

Peer Pressure

This past weekend, we went to Grandma Franklin's house where Chris, Christine, and Clementine were as well. Clementine is walking now and was showing off her skills to Alex. He seemed to be thoughtful about this new thing she was doing.

He would try to stand and take some steps while we were there. Ever since, he has been practicing over and over again. He will try to stand and thinks about taking steps. Sometimes the steps work, but most of the time he lands on his bottom. Good thing he has lots of padding there!

Christine said that once they are able to squat down and pick up a toy then stand themselves back up, they will soon walk. Well, that is what my little man did today. I was so proud of him.

It's about time!!!

Disregard last post

I just removed the last post if you were wondering where the pictures of Roman went. He is going to stay with us, just farther away from Alex. There is no where for him to go as of yet and until a proper second home can be found, we will keep him.

First Steps

Last night we were in Temple with my parents. While Patrick and I were out, Dad got a video of Alex standing by himself and taking two to three steps on his own!!! I am upset I wasn't there, but this is soooo exciting. If you look at the Blogs on the right, you will notice that Clementine started walking too. Hers was quite a bit farther, though. Yea!!!

The Vocalist

Cuteness Squared