Today we went to Champion Park to play in the sand. They also have a mini splash pad there that caught Alex's eye. Although I was totally unprepared for the water that did not stop Alex from running through the water screaming with delight. We went to parks like this last summer and they scared Alex. It is so amazing to watch him growing up and growing more confident with everything he does. I feel so privileged to be able to share in his every minute of every day.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
My First Haircut
Today I took Alex for his first haircut at Snippets. It was a very emotional moment for me as I stood watching his precious curls fall to the floor. I had to fight back the tears. I know it's only hair, but it was his baby hair, all his hair since he was born. He still looked like a baby with his curls and now he looks like a big boy!! I was proud of him, he sat so still and was so well behaved. The hairdresser was very impressed with him. I have his locks in a little baggy. Maifa told me tonight that in China they turn the first haircut hair into a calligraphy pen-so she is going to bring it back to China with her!! The rest will go in his babybook.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Sea World
While Jay's brother was here we took the big trip to Sea World. After paying a lot of money just to get in the door and park we embarked on a very long day of feeding dolphins, riding roller coasters, eating very expensive food, watching Shamu and seeing acrobats do some pretty amazing things. Having never been to any kind of theme park as a kid or an adult I was extremely impressed and am anxiously looking forward to our next trip back hopefully with Maifa and Jack.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Phil, Diana, Nat and Steph Visit
We were lucky to have a great visit from Jay's brother and family. After driving all night to get to us they arrived Friday morning, with their two dogs, Romeo and Ray. Alex loves Ray, it' s the first thing he would say every morning, "Ray, Ray" but of course it sounded more like "Way, Way". Even after chewing several of Alex's toys, pooping and peeing on the floor, and knocking Alex to the ground, Alex loves Ray. It was so great having them here, but it made us miss Albuquerque even more. We'll get back there someday!!
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Ice Cream, Ice Cream We All Scream for Ice Cream
Alex was introduced to ice cream by his Auntie Jeanne while we were in Las Cruces. He has had licks from us before but never a whole one to himself. Needless to say he was impressed and wanted more, more, more. What can I say, he's go good taste.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Trip to Las Cruces
Alex and I were excited to be able to make a trip to see Grandma Sandy, Grandpa Roger and Great Grandpa Al. Jay was able to join us for the weekend. Phil and Diana also made the trip down for the weekend. Alex loved hanging out with his family and seeing all the wildlife in Grandma's backyard, fish, toads, bunnies, not to mention the dogs!! Alex was a gem on the plane and had all our seat neighbours in stitches with his goofy laugh and all his other antics. He was in awe of all the planes and people. He hadn't been on a plane in a few months so it was like it was new to him. I don't think I needed any of the toys I brought with me for entertainment, just looking out the window, talking to other passengers, and drinking his special drink the flight attendant brought him was plenty!!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Goodbye Cassie
Two of Alex's best friends are moving to Colorado. Of course Alex has no clue what's going on but I am very sad to lose their mom as a good friend. We hosted a going away party for them at our house. We turned it into a water playdate. This is a picture of Alex is his swimming trunks.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Isn't This Beautiful
This was written by an AustinMaMa embarking on an incredible journey very shortly-I love her words to her children.
We're standing on a cusp right now, looking forward to the journey of a lifetime.
Someday, much sooner that I can imagine, you will be grown...leaving for journeys of your own, and we will be looking back to this one.
My sweet babies, I want you to know that you are my raison d'etre.
It is all for you.
Sometimes I feel as though I could dissolve into nothing more than the love I feel for you. My heart swells with such power at your smiles, joy, tears, questions....
I survive on your happiness, wonderment and beautiful presence.
It's all for you. When I have dreams of the future, they're always of you...saucer-wide eyes staring up at the redwoods, squeals of delight bouncing across the cold water of a creek, hushed whispering questions while fingers point in a museum...warm, toasty bodies snuggling up for one more chapter...pleeease.
Each time I step outside my box, in the face of misunderstanding eyes, to inquire about the chickens these eggs came from...."they're for my children...I just have to ask..."
Each time I stand up for our rights...hoping that you'll understand that you can too...
My heart beats in time with yours and I know that your's is in time with mine. When I seek joy for myself it is also to seek joy for you...to show you that there is something more to this life...that you can be as full of wonder, peace and happiness as an adult, as you are as a child.
I hope to lead you, seamlessly, and whole, into your future and the place from which you will soar...high above, but always, always in my heart.
I hope that when all is said and done, and I am but a memory to you, that I will exist within you as the knowledge of love.
I love you.
Always.
We're standing on a cusp right now, looking forward to the journey of a lifetime.
Someday, much sooner that I can imagine, you will be grown...leaving for journeys of your own, and we will be looking back to this one.
My sweet babies, I want you to know that you are my raison d'etre.
It is all for you.
Sometimes I feel as though I could dissolve into nothing more than the love I feel for you. My heart swells with such power at your smiles, joy, tears, questions....
I survive on your happiness, wonderment and beautiful presence.
It's all for you. When I have dreams of the future, they're always of you...saucer-wide eyes staring up at the redwoods, squeals of delight bouncing across the cold water of a creek, hushed whispering questions while fingers point in a museum...warm, toasty bodies snuggling up for one more chapter...pleeease.
Each time I step outside my box, in the face of misunderstanding eyes, to inquire about the chickens these eggs came from...."they're for my children...I just have to ask..."
Each time I stand up for our rights...hoping that you'll understand that you can too...
My heart beats in time with yours and I know that your's is in time with mine. When I seek joy for myself it is also to seek joy for you...to show you that there is something more to this life...that you can be as full of wonder, peace and happiness as an adult, as you are as a child.
I hope to lead you, seamlessly, and whole, into your future and the place from which you will soar...high above, but always, always in my heart.
I hope that when all is said and done, and I am but a memory to you, that I will exist within you as the knowledge of love.
I love you.
Always.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Library Time
Every Thursday we go to the library to listen to Ms. Kathleen read stories. This is a picture of Alex at the library coloring after the stories. Alex really loves books right now, especially pulling them all off the shelf. We were surprised when we got home today by a package from Grandma Sandy. In it there were books for Alex. Runny Babbit and another Shel Silverstein book called Don't Bump the Glump. Tonight he insisted on reading Peek-a-Boo Zoo and Where's That Cat so we will have to read our new ones tomorrow. Thanks Grandma!!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
Austin Zoo
Today we went to the Austin Zoo with our playgroup. It could not have been further from my house and still in Austin!! What a drive, but it was so worth it. It was a rescue zoo totally supported by donations. It was very rustic and a little hard on the stroller but very shady and naturally done. Alex is still afraid but fascinated by the goats which he got to feed. It was a wonderful day and we can't wait to go back with Daddy.
Whhhhhhaaaaattttt??
Filling up is starting to really make me sick. At least my little Jetta gets awesome mileage, Jay's beast not so much-ouch!!!
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Now That's A Worm
We had a huge storm here last night. It was quite scary, even for me who weathered (excuse the pun) some good storms in New Mexico. It even woke Alex up which is hard to do, except when it's 5 in the morning. There were apparently tornadoes touching down so I was on alert to head to the downstairs bathroom ( no exterior walls) with Alex's mattress if the town siren went off. Wait a second-our town has a siren-I guess so. Don't ask me how I was supposed to wrangle a baby and a mattress down the stairs and into a tiny bathroom in the middle of the night, but alas it missed us. The storm left behind lots of fun stuff in our backyard including this giant worm that we only found because we saw the earth move. I tell ya, there is nothing like a toddler to get you down on your hands and knees in the dirt looking for snails and worms. He opens my eyes everyday and shows me a whole new world through his eyes.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
Artist in the Nude
This is Alex on the kitchen floor drawing on the "big" paper, lately one of his favorite activities. We have recently banned the markers after we got a preview of his work on some of our walls. Unfortunately it was done with the only markers I have that are not washable.
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