Christmas in Mt. Carmel

This year was much more interactive than last Christmas when Alex was only three months old and not mobile. He had lots of fun with Grandma, Grandpa, Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. He got to try the traditional ravioli dinner, although he wasn't quite sure what he thought of it this time around. He had fun playing with toys, books, and even Grandpa's hat!

Happy Hanukkah!

Alex was a little fussy for the lighting of the menorah (he wanted to play with the candles), but he really enjoyed the sweet potato latkes (despite what it looks like in the picture) and had lots of funny playing with his new Duplos with Daddy.

Brusha, Brusha, Brusha

Alex got his first toothbrush this week. It is green with trains on it. He's been really good about letting us clean his teeth with a washcloth, but he was not so sure about the brush. He'll get the hang of it eventually.

Dum Ditty, Dum Ditty, Dum, Dum, Dum

Alex has been loving the book "Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb" and all the drumming monkeys. (He likes to dance to the rhythm when we read it.) And now he has his own drum to play on as well. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa D!

Fifteen Month Check Up

Other than the shots, Alex had a great check up at the doctor's today. He is 24 3/4 pounds and 31 inches tall. Very healthy and doesn't have to go back for a check up until he's two. After having to go in so regularly for the first fifteen months of his life, it's going to seem strange to not have a regular visit for so long.

Fun with Felt

Alex likes the felt board at school so much that we decided to make one at home. He's been having lots of fun with it!

Alex 0, Gravity 2

Alex had two separate mishaps at school today. His eye is pretty swollen, but the doctor said it's okay, and, thankfully, he didn't need any stitches. Then this afternoon he fell again and split his lip a little (you can barely even see it in the picture). He's taking it all like a trooper. Mom and Dad are a little more traumatized, but we know this is just the first of many cuts and bruises.