Bad hair day!

We decided that it was time for a haircut after this first picture!

New Alex Pics

Thought we should let people know that we still exist! Besides a little stomach bug, Alex has been doing great! Notice that he is getting a dimple in his elbow and some chunky thighs! Well not too chunky, but for him, they look great!

Sharing........

But not too sure about it! It's not easy for a guy to share one of his most prized possessions! As long as we don't take the boots to put on Alex too, I think we'll be okay!

Still a little bit too big!

Cute as can be!

8 Week Check-Up

Alex had his 8 week check-up today. He is doing great as far as his ped is concerned, so it's always nice to have another doc pleased with his progress! He is 10 lbs 10 oz and 24 in long (up 3 lbs & 3 1/2 in from birth). He is growing really well. Everything looked good on his exam and went well until the 3 shots! Unfortunately they all have to get them.
We are so pleased with how well Alex is doing! We know it's all thanks to your prayers in his behalf. Thanks to all of you!

Fun Day @ The Pool

Ever Feel Like This?

A Major Milestone!!!

I am almost scared to post this, afraid that we will be jinxed, but here goes: Alex slept all night long!! What a momentous occasion! We hope that this is the first of many long sleep filled nights. Eight straight hours of sleep sure makes you feel like you will actually survive a newborn (as anyone with kids know). We hope to be able keep this habit going, though the next surgery will probably screw that up. Oh well, if the habit is in place hopefully it will be easier to get back into it. Happy sleeping!

All this celebrating will wear you out!

Alex was worn out after a long day of birthday parties. If you look close you can almost see thigh rolls (on Alex). Hard to tell here, but Alex has lost all of his hair on the top. All he has is old man fringe around the edge and peach fuzz on top.

Hard days work

Shooting Elmo is not an easy job. Who do you think won?

Draw!!

Sam's determined to shoot that darn Elmo, but it just doesn't seem fair to have all those sprayers coming at you.

Long Time, No Post

Considering how long it's been since our last post we thought we should update. Alex is growing really well. He is almost ten pounds and is getting long. We have a check up this week so we will get better measurements. He is working on sleeping through the night. He is up to about six hours, we'll take any extra time we can get. He is really starting to play more. He likes to talk to his toys and if the mood catches him just right he will even smile. Sam is the best big brother. He loves Alex. He is always wanting to help and loves to play with Alex. He is ready for Alex to be bigger so that he can play a little more.
We had a fun Fourth of July. We took both boys to the parade in the morning. Sam's favorite part was snatching all the candy. We went swimming after that at Grandma and Grandpa's house with his cousins. Then we got ready to go to fireworks. Sam and Dad went to watch the fireworks at Lagoon that night. We decided Alex wouldn't appreciate them as much so he stayed home with mom.
We have had a good summer so far. Sam has loved playing on his slip and slide and his little pool. Super soakers are also lots of fun.