2 Year Stats

Name: Alexander

Date: Aug 19th, 2008

Hemoglobin: 13.2 (normal!)

Weight: 25.8 lbs (25th percentile aka shrimp)

Height: 33 3/4 inches (40th percentile aka getting there!)

Head: 19 3/4 (80th percentile aka huge noggin!)

That's our boy. Getting bigger, smarter, and cuter everyday

We had a fun day yesterday celebrating Alex's birthday. We picked up his cake, met Daddy for some fun at Monkey Bizness, took a long nap, ate some Mexican food, ate some cake. We even had time to do a video chat with Nana, Grandpa, Aunt Monica, and Aunt Melinda. Oh, he opened his presents first thing in the morning and some in between. By the end of the day, he was chanting "Two! Two! Two!". He must think that turning two was the coolest thing that has ever happened to him.

Here's are some pictures!

Enjoying his new chair (from Mommy and Daddy) and a book from Aunt Meghan and Uncle Trent!

Monkeying around with Daddy!

Family pic!

Yummy monkey cake :)

Blowing out the candles! (He did it two times for luck!)

Alex is almost 2!

Dios mio, Alex will be turning 2 on Tuesday which coincidentally happens to be his favorite number. Ask him how many fingers you're holding up, 2. What's this number? 2. How old are you? 2. Awesome

Anyway, Mike and I are frantically scrambling to put together a little celebration for the little guy. We are not throwing a party for him like last year. Because, honestly, I'm still recovering from that one. I did order him his big present and it is currently sitting by our front door blocking the stairway almost entirely. I will be glad when it is actually being put to use. I also just ordered his cake from the same cake shop I ordered from last year. Needless to say, my Weight-Watchers program will be thrown out the door next week :)

A much-needed haircut is in order before the big 2, so that has been scheduled for Saturday. We will be taking a trip to the toy store for a couple of more presents. We definitely want to make this day special for him. But lookout for next year's party, we'll be definitely making a comeback!

Alex and his Daddy

This is a true testament that shows how much Alex loves his Daddy. Alex quite literally attaches himself to Mike as soon as Mike walks in the door! Please ignore the fact that Alex is pantless. By the time 5:00 pm hits, the pants hit the floor as well! It's a little scary but the same goes for Mike...

Happy Birthday Mikey!

As many of you know, it was Mike's birthday yesterday! (Thanks from Mike for the Myspace and Facebook postings, as well as the many cards he received). We celebrated his birthday by grabbing some lunch at Mike's favorite delicatessen, Deli Tech. We also enjoyed some Chinese food later that evening mostly due to my complete lack of motivation to cook. We also did a video chat via Xbox 360 with Mike's family! A quiet yet fun filled day!

Alex is ready to attack the cookie!

We found a really nice playground behind the deli

Alex in his element...the playground

Yes, I am as tired as I look

The monkey bars with Daddy!

California Fun!

We took a quick trip to California last weekend to celebrate the 2nd wedding of my Uncle Bob and Auntie Abet. It was beautiful ceremony and we were so happy to witness their marriage be blessed by the church! Congrats to them again! Alex served as ringbearer, his second time in a little over a year. He was a true champ and walked down the aisle like a pro! So proud of my baby! Here are some pictures! I will be posting more pictures from the wedding soon :)

The happy couple!

Alex took this pic of Mommy!

Enjoying the California weather with Mama Joah

Looking good with his shades!