Jumper

Alex got a jumper from a friend and he seems to really enjoy it!

Random Pics

Here are some random pics from the last month or so.

Alex's new toy...thank you Lucci family for the hand down!!

I put Christmas stuff up early this year...here is our Winter village and in the background is our Christmas tree!

My mom got Alex this Santa hat...so cute!

I just had to get this picture of Alex during one of his naps...

Such a happy baby!!

Aunt Julie and Alex!

Uncle Matt and Alex!

Fishing

Some friends of ours from church have a pond in their backyard that is stocked with Catfish. They allowed us to come over on Saturday and fish. We had a great time. We were only there for a few hours and caught 14 keepers! Here are some pictures of our fishing day!!

Here are the lovely fish we caught!!

Alex even enjoyed the fishing!!

My Dad fishing!

Randy fishing! He only caught two..but he did catch the biggest one!!

Alex eventually got bored with watching fishing and took a nap!

Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving we went to my Aunt Susan and Unlce Murry's house. We ate lots of Turkey and enjoyed seeing family! We have so much to be thankful for this year!

Adam, Andy, Chris, Randy, Papa Ed and Alex probably watching football on Thanksgiving!

Papa Ed and Alex at Thanksgiving!

Alex and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

More parade watching!

Bridal shower and Christmas Tree Lighting!

A couple of weekends ago my Mom, Sister, Alex and I went to a bridal shower for my cousin Andy's fiance, Kristen. They got lots of pretty stuff and I can't wait for the wedding in less than a month. I was so mad that I forgot my camera so I have no pictures of the trip :(


Last week we went with JoAnna and Josie to the lighting of the Christmas tree over in Market Street. The tree is huge and very pretty. Alex loved looking at all the lights!

JoAnna and Josie in front of the big tree!

Randy, Joni and Alex in front of the big tree!

Alex's new trick!!

Sorry for posting so many updates in one day...but I just got this great video of Alex's new trick. Alex loves his new trick and will sit and do it for a long time. Here it is! Hope you all enjoy!

Nice, I know, right!! You can see the spit flying!

5 month supervision visit!

This past Friday we had our 5 month supervision visit with Sara from New Life. She came and visited with us at our house. This was the last visit before we finalize the adoption. We have loved working with New Life (the adoption agency) and with Amanda (Alex's birthmother). We could not have asked for a better birth family and we can't wait to see them all again in the next month or so. We have been communication through letters but it will be so fun to see them with Alex. Randy and I pray that we never lose touch with them because I'm sure Alex will have many questions that only they will be able to answer. We love them and are so thankful for them!

Alex is 5 months old!

Alex is 5 months old today! He has grown so much and it has been so fun to see him change over the past 5 months. He now shreeks alot...he thinks it is funny! He also has been smiling alot over the last month or so. He rolls over...when he wants to and will grab for toys...and hair!! He is such a sweet baby and we have been so blessed by him! We can't wait to see what he will be doing next month!
Today we weighed Alex on the Wii and he weighed 16.2 lbs.

Road Trip

This past weekend my sister, my mom and I took Alex on a road trip. We saw Mimi and Papa Ed(my grandparents), my aunt Jane, my uncle Don, cousins (Becky, Mary, Libby) and my great aunt Helen while we were gone. We had a great time seeing all the family and Alex did really well. He slept the entire way to their house and about half the way home. He never really cried though...just fussed for about 5 minutes on the way home before falling asleep. Here are some pictures of our trip!

Mimi and Alex

Mary, Alex and Libby

Jane and Alex

Becky and Alex

Papa Ed and Alex

Fall Festival 2008

Yesterday we had the Fall Festival at church. It was lots of fun and everyone thought Alex was the cutest little dinosaur ever! Here are some pics we took of Alex at the festival and in his costume with our pumpkin that we carved!

Josie the ladybug and Alex the dinosaur!

Randy, Alex and Me before the fall festival started!


Alex as a dinosaur!

Alex and the pumpkin we carved!

Alex's picture taken at Portrait Innovations!