Thank you God for allowing me some sleepy time. I have been sooo busy!

I am having so much fun with Grandma Peg!

Love those Boots!

I can sleep anywhere!

I am hot!

The lovely couple!

Grandpa Don and Me!

Poppies and Me!

Grandma Peg and Me!

Chillin!

It has been a long trip! I'm exhausted!

Mommy and me in the airport!

Grandpa Jack and me on the plane!

Hanging out at Nonnas!

Texas Trip

24 Hours and Counting until take off!!!

Well, Alex and I are officially home for a few days at least. We have been traveling all over to visit family and friends and it has been wonderful. The trip to Texas was a huge success and the wedding was beautiful. My brother, Maggie and the boys are great and it was truly a wonderful wedding! Here are some pictures of the wedding and reception. I tell you what, Alexander LOVED the airport and is a true people watcher. I took him over to watch some planes take off and he couldn't tear his eyes away. He also made some great friends on the plane. People were actually commenting on what a great traveler he was both on the way there and the way back. I had been sooo nervous (shocking) about the trip but in the end, it turned out to be one great adventure. Actually, I am not so good on planes-especially during take off and landing but Alexander taught me something - just fall asleep quickly and everything will be ok:)

However, I do have one complaint. What's up with the rental car - car seats! They are from the 1980's- so severely out dated. No shoulder or head pads, extremely flimsy, the straps did not tighten down nearly enough. You would think there would be strict regulations on these things. I am in the process of writing a letter to the company and demanding that they get up to speed on this issue! It is not to be taken lightly - when it comes to the safety of babies! There- I feel a little better:) Enjoy the pictures!

Since Alexander is now a little over four months (crazy!!!), we have decided to begin him on some single grain rice cereal. Actually, the pediatrician recommended it, impart due to his insciable appetite, but also it prepares them for veggies and fruits at 6 months. Aunt Andrea had some good advice on this subject as well. Thanks!!! We did not know how Alex would react but this video says it all. These moments are the best!!! Enjoy!

Cute Pics!!!

Mother of the Year

So, I purchased this new chair for Alex. It is called a Bumbo seat. He really loves it! It allows him to sit up while still receiving the support he needs. Well, to be honest- I love it too! I can sit him in it and go do something in the kitchen real quick without having to worry about him falling out of it or scooting around in it.- for now:) On this day I thought I would face the seat so he could see me in the kitchen thinking he would enjoy the new view. Well, when I turned around this is what I saw:) He surely wasn't interested in what I was doing.

At least it was Seinfeld and not Family Guy-right?:) Boy, I sure deserve the Mother of the Year Award for this one.

Dreaming of food I think:)

I just thought this was too cute to pass up! This is the way he fell asleep this morning for his morning nap. Must have been exhausted from yesterday:)

Alexander and the no good, very bad day

Yesterday was, let's just say, very stressful for all involved. For whatever reason, Alexander was just not having it! This is what he looked like for most of the day:) No matter what Jeff or I did, he would cry and scream and cry and scream. We tried all of the old standbys like walking, rocking, swaying, talking, the swing, singing, the pacifier, feeding, changing of the diaper, car ride, feeding, feeding and more feeding (you all know what an eater my son is.) Finally, we just put in the bathtub and screamed the entire duration of the bath. I then put him in his crib and he fell asleep. Woke up this morning as happy as a lark!!!

Let's Try this Again

Well, I have decided that I need to give this blogging thing another try. With everything that has happened over the past year, my first attempt at blogging kind of got pushed to side. But, we are back with a zest for blogging our way back into your lives!!! We just don't see you all as much as we would like and we know how very interested you are in knowing the ins and outs of our lives (actually Alex's life) but we can pretend:) So, I have decided to give this my best "girl scout" try and please feel free to yell at me if I don't keep this thing updated. Sometimes I need a little reminder when life gets crazy! I am going to try my best to post everyday-yes, try my best being the key phrase here! Love to you all and I hope that I become proficient at this - I guess time will tell!!!