Xoo with Jack & Kate

Here's a bunch of pictures of Xander at the Xoo with his uncle Jack and auntie Kate!  He had so much fun he wore himself out!  The goats are so much fun!

Talkative Xander

I love to listen to Xander talking!  He loves hanging out in the bathroom :)

Xander Discovers "Rolling"

Xander playing at the coffee table

Xander plays on the slide!

Here's Xander playing at the mall in Sioux Falls!

Xander in Sioux Falls

Here is a link to Uncle Mike's Youtube Page where you can find a really fun video of Xander swimming in the pool! Thanks Mike!

http://www.youtube.com/user/tacopug

62 Weeks???

Is Xander really 62 weeks old already? That seems like such an awfully big number... I guess he is getting awfully big--I can't believe how tall he is now! He's so beautiful, loving, and inquisitive. Xander figures some things out so quickly now, but gets frustrated when other things take more time.

Here's what's new with Xander:

• His new word this week is "up"
• He can say Andy, but it sounds kinda like "Amdy"
• He has 4 molars now!
• He enjoys eating beans, corn, bread, tortillas, and other small solid food
• More than ever, he hates being confined and prefers being able to explore
• Xander loves climbing into the bathtub now when I'm brushing my teeth, washing my face, etc.  What a cool new play place!  Here are some pics from my iphone:

Xander's Fave Song

XPusher

Xander had such a fun time with his Uncle Jack and Auntie Kate last night! Check out his new moves:

Xander Plays with his Elephant

Xander vocalization

Xander's Swingset

Here are some pictures of Xander enjoying his swingset!  I like the pictures where he's working the tongue!

Molars??

We were driving down to Bellevue yesterday and I noticed something in Xander's mouth:  a molar!  And he has another coming in.  He doesn't even have any of his lateral incisors yet.  Xander doesn't really complain about teething, but the appearance of his new teeth explain a few things.

Here are some (not particularly toothy) pictures:

X and his Daddy at Rockbrook park

We have almost this exact picture involving Andy as a puppy

Sweet baby

Pics from Gema

Xander's Gema and Grandpa Jerry, as well as an assortment of Schwedes, came to Omaha last weekend to visit.  Unfortunately, we didn't take many pictures of our visitors, but Gema sent us some great pics of our little man!  Xander had a blast crawling around the hotel and was able to go swimming there twice.  He was sick last week, but was feeling a lot better by the time his family came.  Our Xander is back to his happy, bubbly self!

Grandpa Jerry & an awesome cup!

X loves technology, always and forever...

So good at showing off his teeth!

Smiling for Gema :)

Xander's new ability:  the kissy mouth!

More pictures from Wyoming!

Slide across from Great Grandma's house!

X loves to go down the slide : )

Everyone on the Morrison side of the family has had their picture taken on this slide!  These pics are from our visit to Evanston, WY.  There are several parks across the street from Xap's Great Grandma Morrison's house : )

First time X looks happy in the grass

We have had a busy summer and Xander is having a blast and gathering new skills!  He likes to crawl and climb on everything ( including Molly, who just lays there and tolerates him ).  Xander enjoys chasing Andy around the house and pulling on his tail : )  He likes to take the food we are feeding him and sharing it  with us (and the dogs).  Xander has learned that he can carry things in his mouth while he crawls around : pirate style!  He has learned a new dance move where he shakes his head from side to side.  He likes techno music and Katy Perry.  Xander has also started getting into the habit of resting his head on pillows, people and other soft things (Molly)

We have been going to the YMCA to work out almost daily and Xander has made friends with the other kids and the nice ladies that work there!  He also loves to go swimming with us.  We have been avoiding the heat and taking X to the various kids' play areas at the malls around town. He is having so much fun this summer! : )

Xander's Dinosaur Adventures!

Last month Xander was able to visit a whole bunch of different dinosaurs : )  He wants to be a T-Rex when he grows up!  Oh and we also went to Easter Island to hang out with some pretty cool giant-headed guys

X in WY

We were so busy when we traveled to Wyoming, and thanks to Xander's grandpa Johnnie, we have a ton of pictures to share.  Here are some of Xander playing at Mimi & Grandpa's house: