Some Recent Fun Pics

@ the Xoo!

Xander likes Ducks : )

Most recent family pic!

Xander's Library

My favorite thing to do with Xander is to read with him.  When Daddy's at work, we spend at least half of our special time together reading.  And right before bed, Paul reads to me and Xander, which I look forward to every day.  Recently, Xander's books have taken over the house:  piles in the living room, bat cave, and bedrooms.  Even books in the bathroom.  So this weekend, Paul and I organized some book shelves to that Xander's books would have a shelf or two of their own.  Here are Xander's books (minus a few, including his awesome Tickle Monster book from uncle Jack and aunt Kate, which is in a special spot in his bedroom):

X's 1st St. Patty's

Xander is 9 months old and has 2 teeth now!  Here are some pics of us dressed up for St. Patrick's Day and some snazzy-looking dog pictures, too.

Our green family--this picture reminds me of pictures we have hanging up in our house from our first St. Patrick's day in 2005.

Xander is wearing his second green shirt of the day.

Still a little dude compared to his Daddy.

Andy wearing one of his many "bandandies"

Pretty Molly :)

Getting ready to go to the Xoo!

Cute little guy!

Some New Fun Pics of Xander

X looks comfy : )

What X would look like as a JJ's driver!

X in his hat and jacket

Can you tell that this is a rug?

Week 38

We have been busy!  Here are some pictures of what we've been doing in our down time:

I love the little man's facial expression here!

Almost the same picture as the first one :)

Xander can suck his thumb and wave simultaneously!  Talented little man.

Playing at the table while Paul and I eat dinner.

Xander LOVES Paul's water bottle (and so does Andy, apparently)

X likes to play with the camera lanyard while we take his picture

The little bat.  Actually, this is not his shirt.  But he looks good in it!

Extreme close up!!

Yes, X still wears his Thanksgiving jammies :)

Xander loves his thumb!

Xander thinks it's funny!

Here is Xander laughing at his mommy as she drops a tape dispenser over and over. This was a most amusing joke to him : )

Morning Smiles :)

I know that mornings can be difficult for some families.  I am so thankful that I don't have to drop Xander off at daycare every morning.  When I leave for work, chances are that Paul and X may still be asleep for another hour.  But every once in a while, like this morning, they are awake and send me off with a smile on my face!  Xander is so much fun to say goodbye to:  he smiles and giggles as we wave, and he thinks it's fun to look out the window at me and tap on the glass.  He also does this if Paul has to leave in the evenings :)

Leaving is also easier knowing that Paul will send me pictures of their adventures taken from his phone or ipod.  Here are some recent "Paul Day Pics:"

36 Weeks

Xander is 36 weeks old.  What a great number! Happy Saturday!

Xander and Paul at Old Chicago last weekend!

Xander in the middle of playing a game with his Daddy :)

Xander chewing on his toy.  Typical Xander!

Xander playing with me and his exersaucer birdy.

Xander's apples!

Xander isn't particularly fond of applesauce.  Oh well--more for me!

Xander taking a brief break

My boys opening the mail

The Eleventy-First Post: Xander's Little Nub

Xander is teething!  He's still happy, just really grabby and vocal.  Here's our awesome kid: