First Beach Trip and New Toys

We went to Sandestin, FL with MiMi and PaPa at the end of June...

We had a lot of fun at Xander's first beach trip =) (he cut his third tooth while we were there). Thanks for taking us MiMi and PaPa... We know it wasn't easy to spend a week in a hotel with a baby (or his mommy ;) ).

Before we left for the beach... YaYa and Pops got a REALLY cool toy in the mail. =)

Thank you SO much YaYa and Pops =) Xander loves his car!

Look what I can do!

A year ago Xander was just a tiny ball of cells, now he weighs in at 14 1/2 pounds and is 25 inches long. A year ago I just thought I had a bad stomach bug, now I'm a mom.

Trust me, I couldn't be happier. But this has been a long and hard journey. I definatly didn't have much hope that things would turn out this well. I made a mistake that has turned into a wonderful blessing, and not just for me. "In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps." (Proverbs 16:9)

Yesterday Xander decided he knew how to roll over, from his tummy to his back. He did it for me MANY times, because I was just SO excited! =)

Weekend with Noah

This past weekend, Noah came to visit. Noah is really warming up to Xander. He likes to tickle Xander, tell Xander hello, check on Xander when he wakes up, and share his racecars... just not MiMi or food. If Xander makes noises, Noah makes noises. If Xander goes for a walk, Noah goes for a walk.

MiMi and I took Xander and Noah for a walk on the Lakeshore path...

Then the next day we went to "PaPa's Park" (the Homewood park, in case you were wondering).

We rounded out the weekend going shopping with Carrie and Noah. Our first sisters and sons outing. =)

Xander First Trip to the Zoo

I'm sorry to all those whom I have dissapointed by not posting for many months. I have a terrible sense of time and time managment; I've been really busy trying to keep up with Xander and taking a daily shower!

Instead of trying to bring you up to date, I'm going to do my best in documenting the Adventures of Xander...

Today, MiMi took us to the Zoo! Xander really enjoyed seeing the monkeys, the barnyard animals, and all the kids. Here are some clips of today's adventure!

More Firsts

Weeks Two-Three

These two are from MiMi's Week 2 photo shoot...

...and these two are from part of MiMi's Week 3 photo collection.

Daddy bought a travel system! He hates being still in the car seat, but once it starts moving he is asleep!


Everyone wanted to take him on a spin around "the circle".

First trip to YaYa and Pops's house...

...it was a surprise!

And first big boy bath!

And today, Jan. 13, 2010... Xander ate, played, and slept ALL DAY, in that order!! YEY! =)