First Tooth!

Its official... Alekzander has his first tooth!!

He's been drooling and sucking on his fingers for weeks, but I first noticed a little hole in his gums and a little white peeking through last Monday.  As of yesterday the full top of the rectangular tooth has cut through.  As usual, he was a trooper.  We had one rough night of sleep (but we were also in a different environment...and altitude) and a few days of rosy cheeks, but he was quickly back to his normal, happy, easy-going self!  I'm proud to say this first tooth was cut without the aid of any Tylenol, teething tablets, or old fashioned "tricks".

He's such a sweet and tough little guy!  We can't get enough of him!

Raindrops of Blessings

we are so blessed.

we are healthy and happy.

we didn't have to worry about whether or not we will have dinner on the table; 

we only had to decide what to have.

we didn't have to wait in the rain for public transportation because 

we are lucky enough to have two safe, working vehicles.

we have hats to cover our heads and socks to snuggle our toes.

we had many pleasant interactions with numerous people on an average grocery trip (everything is more pleasant when you have a cute five month old in tow).

we have the joy-joy-joy of Christ in our hearts.

we were lucky enough to enjoy storytime at the library again.

we spent time with new friends.

we can hear the rain tapping on the windows but we stay dry because 

we have a roof over our heads.

we have opportunities to play, dream, and laugh freely.  daily.

we are so blessed.

how have blessings been poured on you lately?

Derby Days

{{Five dollars on horse number four, please!}}

{{Hats make us happy!}}

{{Like mama's funny hat and dada's cool bowtie?}}

{{Lucky horseshoe pants}}

Water Baby

{{Hi, Fish.  Aren't my rolls delicious?}}

{{Splash, splash}}

Sweet Boy discovered that water is fun!  

It looks like he is quite the little fish in the water.

Reaching Out

 Aiden (top) :: 7 weeks 
&  
Alekzander (bottom) :: 5 mos.

Bring Alekzander to Work Day

Today was an unofficial 'bring your son to work day' for me.  Ashley had a few appointments/errands this morning so I thought it would be fun to bring Alekzander into work with me.

 

Alekzander was great (as always) and after making his way around the office/school he must have been worn out.  He passed out while drinking his bottle and stayed like this for a while.

He heard the kids playing outside my window during recess and woke up just enough to chug down more of the bottle and pass out again.

Eventually he finished it and surrendered to the idea of taking a (short) nap.

Alekzander always loves visiting Dad's work/school and I'm sure this will be one of many trips to school before he's ever old enough to even attend one.

Blowing Rock Baby

Mia, Alekzander, and I went to Blowing Rock, NC
for a quick get-away after my birthday.  

We missed Andrew very much, but enjoyed the mountains...
especially when it wasn't raining. 

I love the mountains.
I love the rolling hills.
I love the flowers.
I love the daffodils.
I love the fireside.
When all the lights are low.

Boom dee ah dah. Boom dee ah dah.
Boom dee ah dah. Boom dee ah dah.