Thursday, September 17, 2009

Happy 2nd Birthday Alex!!!

Ok, this post is a bit late as Alex turned 2 on 9/11. Party preparations and recovery lend me to just now working on this post.

I can't believe it has been 2 years since our precious lil girl was born! Time flying by is an understatement. What a joy it has been to watch her grow even amidst the challenging times! Instead of walking into this year with a "terrible two" mindset (ours started at 1yr old anyway - ha!), I want to embrace this year and learn to love all the quirks, growths, and developmental stages of a 2yr old. So, let the games begin...

Alex's 2nd birthday party was a Sesame Street theme chosen by Alex. The toddler size jump house was a hit...thank you, Lord, for holding off the rain! A million thanks goes to Graeme for taking pics at the party allowing us to host and enjoy!




I had so much fun making Alex's first birthday cake that I decided I wanted to do it again this year. I was inspired to make this Sesame Street cake after combining a few ideas from cakes online.


1st attempt for family pic... Alex could not bare taking a picture while the other kids were playing

2nd attempt at family pic after most kids had left

3 generations of girls

sweet David

"I think Elizabeth, Layla and Stacie found my short middle toe...hope they're not freaked out." :)

David and Wendy

Reese and Alex

Alex and Reagan...oh how Alex loves Reagan!

Alex, Samantha, and Reagan

glowing Gracie

silly Samantha

kicking Kekoa
Caroline kissing Alex...so sweet

Siblings Caroline and Daniel

Allison and lil Lucy

lil Julia

lil Presley

Patrick, Presley's brother, dipped his finger in the cake before we cut it. Then, Graeme caught him in action as he was taking the border off of pieces of cut cake. Boys!

Grandmother, David and Alex

active Alex and David, just chilling

3D: David, Dancing and a Double Stroller!!!

our smiley David... he is very ticklish!!!

like father, like son




David goes to town kicking this ball

Alex started taking tap, ballet and tumbling class this Fall. She loves it especially since her friend, Reagan, is in her class. Hopefully, I'll get a pic of the dancing duo during parents' observation week in October. :)
Isn't she adorable?

And finally...a double stroller... YAHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I found this stroller online for 20% off as a Labor Day sales promotion! I was pumped as I have been wanting this stroller for months!!!

Labor Day Cookout Pics by Graeme






Saturday, August 29, 2009

Rain Play

Counting tomatoes
the rains are coming...







Monday, August 24, 2009

School and Visitors

Alex had her first day of "school" as we call it last week. She started going to a Mother's Day Out program once a week for 3.5 hrs. She did great!

Alex and David loved the visit from Mimi and Grandaddy this past weekend

"Thank you, Grandaddy and Mimi. I love my new books and toys!" Christmas in August??? No, but it sure looked like it as Alex opened her (early) birthday gifts from Mimi and Grandaddy...and yes, David got prizes, too. :)

Grandaddy reading new books to Alex

Grandaddy and David bonding

Mimi loving her some David

Eatin' watermelon out back


Doing chin ups with Daddy

About 6 weeks ago, I discovered bath time for David was easiest when throwing them both in the tub together. Alex gets bathed first, then plays (or aggravates David) while he enjoys his bath.

Our little "star"dancing and singing to her own beat... sorry about the video being sideways. I recorded it vertically with the camera, but do not know how to flip it on the computer. anyone know how?