Christmas Eve

Entertained with Grandpa's glasses at the dinner table


Somehow the racoon made an appearance at the table too


action shot

loving this present opening thing

new truck from grandpa

likes the pop up barn animals from great uncle Tom and aunt Cindy

Uncle Andy excited about the Mr. Potato head that he gave Alex

Due to my lack of mobility, Christmas Eve traditions were slightly altered. We still spent it with the Phibbs side of the family, but Kris' dad brought the food over to our house so that me and baby could continue to rest on the couch. It was a wonderful night, thanks to everyone pitching in to cook, clean, set-up and clean up!

Sprinkles or Dumpers?

Serious concentration needed here!


Proud of his first cookie decorated

Baking with Daddy

Alex takes over while daddy gets another cookie sheet

Just can't wait until its all the way rolled out, how about one right here in the middle

Well even though mommy is "resting", the tradition of Christmas cookies continues this year. My mom made us some sugar cookie dough, Kris took over the role of supervising the procedure, and mommy had some good entertainment.

A Big Space All For Playing!

Just in time for the frigid temps outside. We can no longer get out as much with the cold weather and me not as mobile. It's a perfect space to burn off some energy. We are still in the process of finding the perfect curtains and making the space a little more livable. But, it definitely works for now! I think some of the space may be invaded by all the stuff that is in the soon to be new nursery. That is definitely the next project on the list!

My Lego Castle

Daddy likes to play with these more than Alex as you can see.

Brunch and some Christmas Set-up Help

My sisters came over Friday to help me put up the Christmas decorations since I am suppose to be taking it easy still. We made some of the best breakfast we all had in awhile (baked omelet, apple puff pancake, sausage, hash browns, fruit salad and cinnamon rolls). Thanks to all my sisters for all your help! The decorations look great. Alex is getting frustrated with all the Christmas lights. He thinks he should be able to blow them out as seen in the video above.

Thanksgiving 2009

High fives with Great Aunt Joann


Playing with Uncle Andy

helping Grandpa in the kitchen

Finds the toys that Grandpa has very interesting

Aunt Veronica's Birthday

Playing cars with daddy and Dominic

show off, his typical picture pose

14 candles

ready to go home

Bedtime Song Anyone?

Alex loves to play the tambourine. He turns on his piano (which plays music on its own) and he plays along to the song as he dances. Such great entertainment!

Enjoying the Great Fall Weather

Slides are great!


There is mommy!

Alex was really liked stepping between the green stools. He did it for at least ten minutes.

I think he is enjoying his independence and feeling more like a big boy. Not much longer before he is two. We are definitely getting hints of the terrible twos coming on.