Oh the joy of boxes

While Mommy's away the boys will play, and that they did.  This is the robot man that Alex and Daddy built.  Pretty cool if I do say so myself. :)

Alex would not give up the parm cheese and chili powder one night after dinner.  He was taking them everywhere he went and holding on to them like his life depended on it.  He was very sad when it was time for bed and the cheese and the chili needed to be put away.

When we are driving we never know if Alex is asleep or not so we use our camera phones to see if his eyes are open.  This day he sure was and he was super happy to see himself.  He's such a clown.

Alex finally started using his emergency hatch in his box fort.  

  

Alex got his first skinned knee this month.  He was running on the sidewalk outside the house and went down... he didn't even cry though.  He just got back up and kept going.

We went to visit Oma a few weeks ago and went on the Board to Board walk in Dexter.  Alex really loved it.  He kept following Oma's lead.  Pointing at things.  Putting his foot up on the lowest rung to look over.  Smelling things as he went by.  It was a fun visit.

This is Alex and his second cousin at one of the Bridal showers we went to.

Alex is only 2.5 months older than Everett, but Everett has Alex by at least 10 lbs... so I guess he's getting in his pokes while he can.  Everett can't walk yet, but once he does, this is going to be a riot at family gatherings.

Alex trying on hats at Meijer

Alex can crawl up on the structures at the playground now.

And slide down all on his own.  He's getting so big!

He had fun running in and out of this thing too.

More hats at Meijer, but this one kept him entertained putting it on his head and removing it the whole time we were there.  

Alex visiting Charlie and checking out her diaper.  He's never seen cloth diapers before. Charlie is checking on Alex's shoe... seemed to have good flavor.

Alex has started dumping out his clothes from his laundry basket and crawling inside.  This time he had to get out and go get his little black dog to play in there with him.

Alex has really been enjoying crawling in and out of this box as well.

Putting his feet up.

Clapping his hands.

Being a goof. :)

Alex likes to blow his nose when he gets tissue.  This day was no exception. 

Alex all dressed up and ready for church.

We loved the leather belt!

Alex giving Daddy kisses through the screen.

Alex on his first Meijer pony ride.  He wasn't sure what to make of it, but I think he enjoyed it slightly.  Our rule might be if we can't find a penny on the ground, he can't have a ride.  We'll see how that goes. :)

Break out the dancing shoes

Just wanted to post a video today, Alex was playing with his Ballapalooza he got from his Nana, and decided to break out into a little dancing to the music. Thanks for the fun toy Nana!

Summer is quickly going by

Alex has really taken to stacking these blocks.  Granted he might have had a little help from Daddy, but impressive none the less.

Alex realized today that he had a window in his box fort.  He can fit almost his whole head out of the window.

He's looking for a bowl cut... but I'm not going to do it. :)  Just a note that he was wearing a long sleeve shirt in July, granted it was super cute and his cousin Maggie gave it to him... but honestly... it's July!!

While away the boys will play.  Mike made a happy face out of cheerios and Alex LOVED it.

Practicing 911 at the park on the big phone.

There is my crazy bowl head baby/toddler.  What a goofy kid.

Daddy and Alex playing with the water table.

Alex got cold after playing in the water so I got him down to his diaper and he was just watching Link in the grass.

I have a feeling I'm going to see this look a lot when he gets older.  The "Oh Mom, really? Can't I just do it after XYZ?"

Alex watching Daddy get a hair cut.  Mike attempted to get Alex on the chopping block, but thankfully she had another customer come in. The curls are saved for another day.

Alex practicing swimming at his 15 month check up, while destroying the paper cover for the table.  He did well at his appointment.  His head size is still large... his height is just a little above average, and he is still riding the lowest weight line you can for the 3rd percentile.  He got two shots and was a trooper through them.

The doctor recommended giving Alex PediaSure to get him his extra nutrients... and he seems to like it.  He even has a milk mustache. 

Alex swinging with the Wades.

Alex and Daddy sharing a laugh after work.  

Alex showing off his cute bear pj's that his Grandma Jamie got for him.

Alex has taken to jumping in the fridge while I am getting things out. He finds it quite fun to grab anything glass he can find, and refuses to get out until he has something to take with him.

Alex showing off his sunglasses.

I've begun letting Alex feed himself with a spoon.  I don't think he likes it very much, but he does try it for a while.  He got some on the spoon and in his mouth the first time!

Two peas in a pod at Red Robin.

On Aug. 6th you could get a free float at A&W so we went and Alex had his first taste of a root beer float. He seemed to like it, but didn't want much, which was ok with me. 

The kids watching the people mow the lawn across the street.

Alex really likes his lawn mower we got him. Every time he goes into the garage he grabs it and starts to walk out.

Him putting his lawn mower away after a hard days work. 

Fun in the sun plus more...

We went to the park this weekend and Alex looked so cute looking out the openings of one of the toys.

This is an expanded view of what it looked like.  So cute.

A few weeks ago I went and checked out some garage sales and found this beauty.... a water table.  Alex took right to it even without water.  He figured out by himself that you could put the balls in the middle and they roll down.

Note that he has to get on his tippy tippy toes to get the balls in. 

Alex got into a bag of cheerios and sadly they were open, so it was 100 cheerio pick up for Mommy... Alex was quite pleased with himself. 

Alex enjoying part of a movie after a nap.

Alex and Daddy enjoying some cuddle time while watching the movie together. 

Alex has started to enjoy chocolate milk... but only in moderation. Oh and he also can drink from a small cup on his own now.  Not sure if I have reported this or not.

"Ahhhhh..."

I went to try on my dress that I got for my friend Julie's wedding.  Alex was enjoying this space running around and looking at the mirrors... but for some reason he did not see his forehead coming right for him and went head first into one of the mirrors. I guess it happens all the time because the ladies near by told us so.  But you can see Alex's expression from all angles. 

Alex's box fort has grown... this is him going in...

Closing the door...

Coming out the trap door on the other end. :)

This is the mess I come upon most days.  All my tupperware all over the floor with dog hair clung to it.

Alex loves to watch the garbage trucks go by in the morning.

I decided to show Alex rain... not that he hasn't seen it before.  It was pouring and I wanted him to see it... so he found it so much fun to go in and out and scream with glee at the rain.  He got drenched, but loved every moment of it.

Alex and Link hanging out on the floor after getting into some dry clean clothes.

"Vogue"

Alex and I went to a park after meeting up with a friend, and I was surprised how easily he could climb these stairs that were almost as tall as he was. 

Alex and I visited the zoo this week.  He didn't have much interest in the animals, he was more interested in the people and the construction going on in some of the habitats.  He did find the Prairie Dogs entertaining.

He also enjoyed the Arctic Corner because I let him wander a bit. 

And wander he did.

Alex finally started liking cheese this week.  I had to capture the moment.

He also got a new toy this weekend from the Bushaw Family.  A wooden Manchester school bus that has little wood people in it.  He loves to play with it and is figuring out how to get the people in and out.  The door also opens and closes.