X's Uncle Jack & Auntie Kate

Xander had the best weekend ever! He loved playing and chatting with his aunt and uncle. He ate lots of mandarins, hummus, and edamame. X is getting so big!

JoDanna Wedding

Here are some pictures of Xander at Dan and Joanna's wedding reception this summer.  He had a lot of fun!  This was back with original Hubie.  Xander was so excited that the reception was next to a train yard!

Fitzgerald Houses

When we traveled to Minnesota this summer, I had been most excited to visit F. Scott Fitzgerald's house.  Well, actually, he lived in a few houses in St. Paul, but we were able to visit two in one visit:  The house in which he was born, and the house in which he wrote This Side of Paradise.  Thanks to Gema for the pictures!

MN Trains!

Xander had a blast in Minneapolis this past week!  One of the highlights was the Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum next to our hotel, which was cool in and of itself because it was built inside a historic train repair shop.  Here are some pictures taken in the museum (more to come!):

Xander and his uncle Jack!

Jack found lots of cool landmarks in the museum:  The building behind the green train is our hotel--the building to the right now houses the museum!

Probably the least excited X looked all day!

X carried around the commuter car he received from Jack and Kate for his birthday!

Of course, Xander spent most of his time playing with the kid-friendly trains

Family Visitors

Xander has had a busy month!  He is talking up a storm, continuing to learn new words and signs, and is improving his ability to communicate what he wants and needs.  We have been able to visit with lots of Xander's family members over the past few weekends.  Here are a few pictures:

Grandpa Johnny and Mimi at the Radial Cafe

Reading with Grandpa Jerry in the hotel room

Uncle Jack and Auntie Kate in Lincoln

Christmas in SF

Xander had a great time in Sioux Falls during Christmas this year!  He had so many fun people and toys and dogs to play with!