Should you prefer to browse the albums directly, here they are:
Album 1 (13 Feb through 11 May 2008)
Album 2 (13 May through 30 Sep 2008)
Album 3 (8 Oct through 31 Dec 2008)
Happy New Year everybody!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas from the gang in Iowa!
Alex opened his first Christmas present 23 December, before we left Lake Zurich. It's a ball that wobbles around the floor while taunting him! He likes chasing it.
Yesterday (Christmas Eve), we made the drive to Iowa. Alex was reunited with his old friend the drum and was presented with his very own laptop. He still has to wrestle it away from Mommy occasionally.
Climbing up on chairs is still a favorite activity of his, of course.
Alex opened his first Christmas present 23 December, before we left Lake Zurich. It's a ball that wobbles around the floor while taunting him! He likes chasing it.
Yesterday (Christmas Eve), we made the drive to Iowa. Alex was reunited with his old friend the drum and was presented with his very own laptop. He still has to wrestle it away from Mommy occasionally.
Climbing up on chairs is still a favorite activity of his, of course.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
December Pictures
Almost Christmas -- running out of time to post these! Christmas cards just didn't happen this year, nor any cute photo of Alex in a Santa suit. Maybe next year.
Our Roomba (robot vaccuum cleaner) is working quite well. Alex loves watching it clean. He'll crawl around and chase it, but gets scared when it comes after him!
We recently found that we can tire him out around bedtime by crawling between the bedrooms and letting him search for us. Here, he's decided to take a break.
He still loves laptop computers (Michele's, specifically, since it's always on the floor). He can open and shut the lid and is quite proud of himself whenever he makes it to the keyboard (before we catch him and take it away!).
On his car -- he immediately leaned over and tried to crawl away. Perhaps he'll grow into it. He can now hold on to the couch with one arm and reach for things on the it with the other. His reach is limited only by his height, which is increasing steadily. See the teeth? Still just the bottom two. Several of the top teeth are almost visible but haven't broken through yet.
Our Roomba (robot vaccuum cleaner) is working quite well. Alex loves watching it clean. He'll crawl around and chase it, but gets scared when it comes after him!
We recently found that we can tire him out around bedtime by crawling between the bedrooms and letting him search for us. Here, he's decided to take a break.
He still loves laptop computers (Michele's, specifically, since it's always on the floor). He can open and shut the lid and is quite proud of himself whenever he makes it to the keyboard (before we catch him and take it away!).
On his car -- he immediately leaned over and tried to crawl away. Perhaps he'll grow into it. He can now hold on to the couch with one arm and reach for things on the it with the other. His reach is limited only by his height, which is increasing steadily. See the teeth? Still just the bottom two. Several of the top teeth are almost visible but haven't broken through yet.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Alex & His Mouth
Alex got sent home from day care on Friday with a fever. Michele took him to the clinic, where they said it's nothing to worry about. I'm convinced it's his top front teeth -- there's a lump or two up there and he gets very irritated if we touch his gums. He's also refusing to sleep in his crib, preferring instead the nice warmth of our bed. Oddly enough, that lets him wake us up every hour or two for attention. Cute at first, but this gets old very fast....
Going back two weeks, we have pictures of Alex tenderizing the plastic stars from the stacking toy before chewing on them. He loves his Cheerios and chews on his toothbrush (not sure how much good it's doing!). He'll also chew on a sippy cup but hasn't tried sucking from it yet. Another favorite of his is the spoon, which he just won't put down.
More pics later, when this troublemaker gives me time to pull them from the camera.
Going back two weeks, we have pictures of Alex tenderizing the plastic stars from the stacking toy before chewing on them. He loves his Cheerios and chews on his toothbrush (not sure how much good it's doing!). He'll also chew on a sippy cup but hasn't tried sucking from it yet. Another favorite of his is the spoon, which he just won't put down.
More pics later, when this troublemaker gives me time to pull them from the camera.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Lots of Pictures
I've cleared the driveway, Michele's out shopping, and Alex is napping. Another hour to go until the new washer and dryer show up. Finally, some time to post pictures!
Alex loves using the kitchen cabinets to stand up (and fall down!). Sometimes he'll get one to stay open, which gives him time to grab at the pots and pans inside. Did I mention he can go from crawling to sitting all by himself?
It's tough to keep him in focus on the floor, because he usually heads straight to the camera -- sometimes we have to hold him. This is a common sight when trying to nap on the futon or couch.
He loves books, especially the tasty and noisy ones. The patio door lock is useless against him, but the glass leaves him puzzled. The hallway gate is holding for now. Once he learns to dig, we're in trouble, as he's mastered tunnels.
Food is not a problem for this guy -- he eats everything we give him. Drinks still require lids, for the obvious reasons. His fine motor skills are improving -- he's able to select a single Cheerio from his tray and get it into his mouth (no picture yet).
Alex loves using the kitchen cabinets to stand up (and fall down!). Sometimes he'll get one to stay open, which gives him time to grab at the pots and pans inside. Did I mention he can go from crawling to sitting all by himself?
It's tough to keep him in focus on the floor, because he usually heads straight to the camera -- sometimes we have to hold him. This is a common sight when trying to nap on the futon or couch.
He loves books, especially the tasty and noisy ones. The patio door lock is useless against him, but the glass leaves him puzzled. The hallway gate is holding for now. Once he learns to dig, we're in trouble, as he's mastered tunnels.
Food is not a problem for this guy -- he eats everything we give him. Drinks still require lids, for the obvious reasons. His fine motor skills are improving -- he's able to select a single Cheerio from his tray and get it into his mouth (no picture yet).
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Exploring the Kitchen
Alex is now roaming between the kitchen and family room on his own. After moving to a new room, he usually starts whimpering as he realizes we're still in the old room! He then returns to us, slowly, whimpering the whole way.
This is one of the toys we've given him to keep him occupied in the kitchen. He can lift it, and sometimes drags it a foot or two. He likes pushing the laundry basket around but occasionally leans on it a bit too hard.
He loves the dishwasher, too. He's climbed onto the open door on at least one occasion. Here, he's thinking about climbing in again.
This is one of the toys we've given him to keep him occupied in the kitchen. He can lift it, and sometimes drags it a foot or two. He likes pushing the laundry basket around but occasionally leans on it a bit too hard.
He loves the dishwasher, too. He's climbed onto the open door on at least one occasion. Here, he's thinking about climbing in again.
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