Sunday, April 29, 2007

Enjoying the Sunshine

I can't believe it - back to work for me tomorrow!!! I am going to miss Xander like crazy, but he'll be in good hands with his Dad. Xander is turning into a real little boy. He knows what he wants and how to get it. He also loves being outside. He is getting very confident with his walking and doesn't want to crawl much at all these days.

Here are a few pictures at the local park a few weeks ago. And some from a larger park we took today.

Xander and Maggie love to swing



They also love playing in the sand



Go sens go ...


We went to see the ducks today. Xander was quite excited. He tries to say "Quack, quack", but it sounds more like "ack, ack".




The neighbours have a new dog that Xander loves. Poor Xander had to settle for a puppy on a string (thanks to Great Grandmother Brentnall for the birthday money). He loves the puppy and his Mom doesn't have to take it for a walk in the morning.

Friday, April 27, 2007

Some New Videos of Xander

Xander *loves* ice cream...and savours it much like his Poppy.




Some high-intensity dinky playing with a couple of good walks thrown in.

Friday, April 20, 2007

Spring Has Finally Sprung

Hey Baby, Wanna Take a Ride ...


Finally, we can go to the park without a snowsuit. Xander loves the slide, swing and playing in the sand.




Busy as usual. We were ready to go to a baby shower, and I turned my head for a minute and Xander had unpacked his diaper bag and toy bag. He's pretty quick ...

Monday, April 09, 2007

Ready, Set, Go

I'm not sure this is what the experts were referring to when they say babies need "eat, activity and sleep" in that order. But, oh well ...

Xander will now pick up finger food such as pieces of toast. He likes dry foods though and doesn't like to pick up anything wet, e.g. banana or other fruit chunks. Here he is eating blueberry pancakes.


His mess ...


And I'm spent ...


My crazy parents took me to the park for a ride in my new wagon. It was freezing and they had to carry me back in their arms.




Xander's isn't looking - but Maggie is so cute in her Easter dress I had to post this one


I don't know if Maggie likes her new walker, but I sure think it's fun.


We've discovered that Xander knows who Cookie Monster is. When he wears this shirt and you ask him "Where's Cookie Monster?" he pulls on his shirt and looks down and grins.






We're quite biased but Xander is getting cuter by the day. He know says "uh-oh" when he drops a toy from the high chair, which is about every 30 seconds.

Sunday, April 08, 2007

Happy Easter






It's hard to believe Xander is 11 months old today!!! Here are some pictures of him in his new wagon. He loves it.

Thursday, April 05, 2007

What to be when I grow up? Future Gymnast?

We like to start training early in our household. Here are some pictures yesterday from Xander at Babynastics. He's as energetic as ever. He will actually take three or four steps now when he can get his nerve up.





Perhaps a civil engineer in the making - I sure like tunnels.



Or perhaps a ballet dancer?

Tarzan?