I have had this drum in the closet and finally pulled it out. Alex loves to drum and drum.
Alex
On the way to church.
Alex had a rough night of teething last night. He was awake and crying from 11:30 to 1:30. The good news is he slept in till 9:30 this morning and now has all four molars.
No one will notice if I have just one more, right?
I have no idea, but he was really proud of himself.
Time for morning nap.
Alex loves all things musical. Here he has found Abram’s drum set. Abram is in the background trying to entice Alex to play in the firetruck bed.
Abram and Alex at the 4th of July parade (It was very, very hot).
Loving on every blanket he could find during the drive from Paducah to Milwaukee.
Learning to drink from the hose.
Helping Gram water her flowers.
Alex and Gram (picture courtesy of Christina).
Gram had lots of new toys for Alex including a lawn mower. (Picture courtesy of Mom)
Alex gets a breakfast of pancakes and bacon. Gram tried to put syrup on his pancake and he would have none of it. (Picture courtesy of Mom).
Alex is spending the week with Gram and sleeps in his first morning till 7 AM (picture courtesy of Mom).
This was the second trip (of three) to the pool for the day. We are visiting Dad and Laura and they have one in the backyard – so convenient!
Pool side snack.
Nap is over – I think.
I will never understand why certain items are interesting to kids. Alex found the lotion and no-slip runner in the bathroom and carried them around all morning.
Daddy and son doing what they do.
Don’t raisins make everyone smile?
Alex has always loved to look out windows. He has recently discovered the upstairs window overlooking the backyard.
Yup, that’s my little boy who never likes to be rocked or fall asleep in anyone’s arms. I think teething is hitting him hard this round.
I left Wade in charge of taking today’s picture.
Watching Dad work on the front steps (and trying to beat the rain).
Abram and Alex loved playing in the water.
The silliness that ensues before bedtime. (Picture taken by Wade.)
Haircut in the middle of a rain storm.
It turns out magnets are a wonderful thing – especially when I am trying to cook dinner.
A lazy kind of Sunday.
Giving hugs.
Getting a ride in the Jeep from Abram.
Guess who just learned to take off his shoes?
Alex went to bed at 6:30 pm and woke up at 7:30 pm. Evidently he thought he was taking a nap. Wade took him down to the shop to play a little before putting him back to bed.
Not quite sure the nap is really over.
(This was after his second nap with a total of 5 hours for the day)
Morning snuggle with entourage – 4 Angel Dear blankets (Moose, Monkey, Bear, and Frog) and a stuffed frog.
I love to watch these two together.
(This is for everyone who really liked this picture.)
Mexican for dinner – yum!
(Sadly the placemat was in the left-over bag which got left at the table.)
It turns out moon sand is awesome stuff.
Today we made rock piles.
My little soldier.
Alex has been fascinated with my rubber band gun the last few days.
Alex figured out a way to see out the window. I’m just glad he hasn’t figured out how to climb on top of the radiator.
Alex is turning into a real little boy. I’m sure I’ll be seeing skinned knees for a long time to come.
Trying to steal Dad’s extension cord when he’s not looking.
Pure joy.
Practicing for a pony.
Playing before morning nap.
Escape artist.
King of the backyard!
Not quite ready for bed, but close.