Weekend

Alex had a great weekend. He visited his family in Seattle, he went swimming, and he played with his toys.

Raisins

Alex has been having fun:
-- reading (especially books about animals, trains, or ice cream)
-- playing with his train set
-- doing activities and art projects at school
-- singing and dancing to his fridge music player

He has also really liked raisins recently. Here is a short video clip:

Back in a Routine

After 2 full weeks of vacation, Alex went back to school last week. He continues to learn lots of new words and new tricks. Yesterday he figured out how to cross his fingers (not for good luck - just for fun). And he likes to practice going up and down the stairs. He is really enjoying all of his new xmas presents, especially the books.

More Holiday Video!

Here are a few more from the holidays:

Grandma Jane gives Alex a sweater that she knit:


Aunt Colleen's House:


Sledding:


More Presents:

Holiday Pictures and Video

Below are pictures and videos from Alex's Holiday trips. To view the videos in higher quality:
1) double-click the video to go to the YouTube website (open it in a new window or tab)
2) click "watch in high quality" located on the bottom right of the video


Pictures (Picasa Web Album)


Under Water Adventures


Rides at Mall of America (Nickelodeon)


Feeding the Fish with Grandpa Stewart


Ducks in the Stream at La Quinta


Presents at La Quinta

Great Holiday Vacation

Alex had a lot of fun on his holiday vacation this year. The travel delays didn't bother him at all, and he loves the planes, trains, and buses at the airport. In Minnesota, Alex had a great time feeding Grandpa Stewart's fish, watching for the kitty, sledding, going to the aquarium, hanging out at the coffee shop where cousin Diane works, eating blueberries, and reading books. He got to visit with lots of relatives and was very comfortable around all of them after a few timid moments. He received really nice clothes, books, and toys for Christmas. He practiced saying "please" and "thank you" when he wanted to try all the great food. He was a little scared by the rides at the Mall of America but will definitely try again next time.


After Minnesota, Alex went to La Quinta with mom's family. He loved the sun and the kiddy pool and the fountain where he played withe rubber ducks. He played tennis with Grandpa F and read the new airplane and tractor book from Aunt Ann and Uncle John.