Good morning!

In the morning, when he is waking up and hasn't broken free from his swaddling blankets, Alex makes funny faces and sounds. I thought this picture was really cute!

A Visit to the Doctor

This morning, Alex had his 2-month check-up. He weighs 13 pounds and three ounces- wow! He is also over 24 inches long- he's a big guy now! He had to get four shots in his thighs and he was not very happy about that at all; however, he seems to be feeling better now. He's bouncing in his new bumble chair and playing with his bright lion toy. While we were at the doctor, we tried to entertain him with this book that they had there. He followed all of the pictures while Andy read to him!

Smiles!

Alex smiles more often now and we finally caught him with the camera!

Other stuff...

Hi again! It's Amy and Alex here. I can't seem to find the download cord for my camera at the moment... we have taken some really cute pix over the past two days- we've caught him in a smile both times! :)

This is a link to the book that he really seems to enjoy- he stomps his foot and smiles when we read it.

http://www.amazon.com/Sesame-Beginnings-Anna-Jane-Hays/dp/0375815376

Last week, we all went to St. Augustine, Florida for Dick's surprise birthday party. We had a fantastic time! In the first picture, Alex is showing Jamie that he can't ALWAYS control his eyes! The second picture shows how we may have been a little over-zealous with the sunscreen for the little guy. Alex swam for the first time with Andy and Grandma Jeanne- how cute are those little tiny trunks?! In the last picture, Curtis got us all together for a group shot in our commemorative t-shirts. We really had a good time on our vacation!

Chatting with my friends...

Now that Alex is older, he is better able to focus his eyes (sometimes) and he seems to like to look at bright things- especially Elmo! Here is their first "face-to-face conversation!"

More pictures of Alex from the last few weeks: Alex on his tummy in the Boppy; after a bath in his doggy bathrobe; with Grandma and Grandpa Peoples; hanging out with Addie; "Triple A," Addie, and Malcolm.

It's crazy that almost 8 weeks have passed since his arrival! We have been BUSY! Alex has had visitors and an adventure to Florida- he's even been out to eat Chinese food! Aunt Whitney, Great-Grandma Jeanne, Grandma and Grandpa Peoples, and Uncle Brant have all been to visit. We've also moved from our apartment to a house in San Jose (with a backyard for the dogs!). Adjusting to life with a newborn has been so crazy, but we are making it; we are exhausted, but making it. :) We are SO appreciative of all of the help and kindness that all of our friends and family have given to us- we are very lucky to have you all in our lives! Here are some more pictures, taken over the last several weeks. These pictures are from June. Great-Grandma Jeanne with Alex. His cute "Little" outfit. Alex loves his "greenie"- and so do we!