Alex is a Chef, Just like Daddy!

Thanks to Grandma Rita and Papa Larry for Alex's cooker! He loves it!

Alex's Debut

As a shepherd at his school Christmas program, Alex was wild but entertaining!

Papa, Alex and Aboo

The things Alex says . . .

To his father after Alan very dramatically killed a spider: "What's your problem, Dad?!" (now it is cute, in 5 years, not so much)

To me after I tried nibbling on his legs: "I am not a sandwich, mommy!"

Me: "What did you do at school today, Alex?"  Alex: "I got to snuggle with my two favorite ladies!"

To me when I cooked dinner one night: "Mommy, you don't know how to cook, only daddy cooks!"

To Alan when he drove the car one afternoon: "Daddy's gonna drive?!" (totally surprised)

Thanksgiving in Arkville

Herald Square--NYC

Cowboy Joy

Bay Ridge Subway--New York for Thanksgiving

Abuelita's New Car

Alex hears everything we say--even things we think are minor and in passing. Alan talked to his mother last week (in Spanish) about her need for a new car. Yesterday, Alex constructed this new car for Abuelita out of pillows. 

Duet

Much to her daddy's chagrin, Alex has a bit of a crush on Maya. He has attempted hugs, kisses, holding hands, all to no avail.  However, he recently found her weak spot--music! He capitalized on this by sharing his microphones and inviting her to do a duet. I think she was hooked! (Sorry Danny!)

Pumpkin Patch

Alex + Mimi + ZZ = Crazy Wild Fun!!

Halloween--Spiderman

Alex wanted to be a dragon for Halloween.  I found a really cool dragon costume, but when I went back to buy it, the woman in front of me snagged the last one in Alex's size.  I truthfully considered swiping it from her cart, but thought better of it.  Luckily, Alex decided he liked his Spiderman costume that his daddy bought him. He didn't want to scare anyone, so he only wore his mask for short periods of time.  He also called our (nearly 400) trick-or-treaters our customers.  "Mama, we have customers at the door!"

Installment One of Mimi and ZZ visit!!

Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Alex and Annabelle

Alex loves Annabelle--one of the girls in his class.  The other day when I picked him up from school, he told me that he got to snuggle with Annabelle at nap time. He said she is one of his "favorite ladies"! She does not seem to enjoy his hug quite as much as he does!! :)

Cousins

School Picture Day--My Handsome Boy!

Luckily, Alex loves his pre-school.  When I drop him off in the morning, he regularly says--"It's time for you to go, Mama.  There is the door!"  I took this photo the morning of his first "school" picture day.  He was very excited!

Guitar Backpacker--He looks so big!

Alex's Abracadabra Dance

Wild Boys in Kansas City