Jeepin'

Alex is very excited about our new (used) Jeep! We picked it up today and he loved riding in it. He kept saying, "Jeep, Black Jeep!" and just smiling away as we drove around.

Spring in the air!

We're so happy that winter is behind us. Looking forward to being outside!

Alex had a nasty case of hives last week. Not sure why, but it didn't take too long for them to go away. He has to take Zyrtec for awhile and we're cutting out nuts and fish for now just to see what happens. Information from the doctor said that 10% of kids get hives once and then never again. I hope that is the case.

Alex is loving the great weather. He loves playing outside so much. He would be happy to just stay outside and never go back in!

Happy Easter!

We had a nice Easter weekend. Alex has an ear infection, but seems to be feeling better. He didn't let that get him down. We colored eggs on Saturday and he had a good time with that. He loved looking for the eggs on Sunday morning and getting his Easter basket. He also got to hunt for some eggs at Gaga and Papa's. We had a great dinner and just hung out.
Alex's new favorite movie is "Finding Nemo". We've watched it several times over the weekend. He laughs so hard when Dory says "Do ya, do ya, do ya?". He still really loves music and coloring.

Music, music, music

Alex has been doing great. It seems his favorite things involve books and music! He really likes playing on the piano and has been trying to get some sound out of a harmonica we bought him. He actually got a toot to come out of it yesterday morning! He has the idea that he has to move the harmonica back and forth across his mouth, but doesn't quite get how to make sound. So, it was exciting that he was able to do that. He's been trying to do it again. I am thrilled that he really loves music. We went to Famous Dave's today for brunch. He was interested in Moses Oakland who was playing the guitar and singing some blues. All of a sudden, Alex started moving his hands on the table like he was playing the piano. I asked him what he was doing and he said, "I'm playing the piano!". It was so cool.
We then went over to Southdale so he could see the Easter Bunny. He really liked that and we got some cute pictures of him. He loved seeing Aunt Patty at work too. He ran up to her and gave her a big hug.
Wil had his Ipod going in the car and the song "Mas Tequila" by Sammy Hagar came on. I didn't think much of it but then Alex started saying "Watch Tequila!" It was funny. Now he really likes the song and we listened to it about a dozen times on the way home. We're really not encouraging our 2 year old to run around talking about Tequila, but the music part of the song is good.
He's growing up so fast and learning so much. He can spell his name, Bubba, Mama, and Daddy (well, kind of- he says ddy).