An evening out

One night we were headed out for dinner after a long week. We asked Brady where he wanted to go and chose one of his favorites "Pizza Wanch!" Andy insisted upon a photo.

Can't believe that we need two high chairs when we go out to eat now. Before Alex always sat in his car seat....he is getting big so fast!

Alex's new seat

I just couldn't lug it anymore. Alex has outgrown his infant car carrier and moved up to a big boy car seat recently. One morning before work, I had Alex all ready to go and laid him on the floor while I got one my coat and shoes. Brady thought this looked like so much fun, he plunked down next to him on his tummy to play with him. It was hilarious.

My big boys

Alex's new coat is getting lots of attention around town. No matter where we go, people love his little bear ears. Isn't he a cutie!

Still learning

Alex is doing better with his solid foods. He really likes oatmeal. Orange veggies are okay, but he is not too big of a fan of the green ones yet!

Tub Time

My baby boy has moved up to the big tub. Alex is loving being able to splash and play in the water in the tub seat rather than the infant tub. He looks so big!

Brady LOVES it when he and Alex take a tub together. He enjoys showing Alex all of the tub toys and how they work.
My "Alex the Lion"

Congratulations, Mommy!

Alex joined us in his seat at the dinner table for the first time tonight. It was fun having him at the table with us rather than in a seat ON it! He enjoyed it too!

This was hilarious. I made chicken wild rice soup for dinner tonight. Brady was inhaling it he was so hungry. About 3/4 of the way through dinner he asked to hold my hand. I gave it to him and he shook it and said, "Congratulations, Mommy! It's tasty and delicious and you made it just for me!" We laughed so hard. Here he is then congratulating daddy as well.

Alex's first real food

Now that the craziness of the move is behind us, we figured it was about time to get Alex started on some solid food. We began with some cereal. Here is the happy boy awaiting his meal!

First bite in...not so sure.
By the end we were screaming. He was hungry and it just wasn't coming fast enough or what he was used to. Since this first try he is getting better!

Happy Birthday Andy!

Sunday was Andy's birthday. We celebrated by having dinner with friends and family at Cancun (Andy's favorite!).

Following dinner we headed back to our place. Brady had helped me make daddy's birthday cake. He of course had to help blow out the candles too!

Reindeer games

I had these glasses for my kids at school on party day before Christmas and ended up with a couple left. Brady and I had fun wearing them together one evening, just being silly.

I'm a REAL Packer

A couple days after Christmas, daddy got Brady dressed. Since it was game day, he put Brady in his Packer jersey. Then the new helmet, football slippers, and ball came out. Brady ran from his room to find me and declared, "Mommy, now I'm a REAL Packer!" So cute!

Christmas Morning

We were all awfully excited for Christmas morning. When Brady woke up the first thing he said was "Mommy, did Santa eat the cookies and milk?" So much fun, because this year he really got it. Santa brought the boys a new train set and train table. Brady was so exited. He plays with it every day.

Alex and Daddy on Christmas morning
Opening gifts. Don't know how well you can see it, but Brady got a mini-bowling set in his stocking that is in his hand. He plays with it constantly. Who knew the $2.49 gift would be such a hit?!

Brady got a Packer helmet and jersey. He thought that was pretty cool.

Alex opening up gifts from mommy and daddy.