Xander at the Gardens

Xander had a playdate last weekend at Lauritzen Gardens with his friend, Avery.  Here are some pictures of our beautiful day:

Our Little Walker :)

Xander is 15 months old now! He loves to walk along with and also on his own at times. Xander loves to hold our hand and walk down the block as we have been enjoying the more mild fall weather. I love watching him explore his surroundings: Xander picks up leaves and tries to feed them to Molly (she's such a good sport!), he chooses the biggest sticks he can find and drags them along behind him, and he likes to walk in the grass, up hills, up steps, and along fences. Watching him reminds me how awesome our world is and how lucky we are to have time to enjoy it.

Xander has been signing "all done" and continues to talk a lot. He has been really sweet with Molly (and vice versa), and has been eating all sorts of new things! He stills asks to be held ("up") and is often super cuddly. Here's some Xander walking footage:

Trip to Sioux Falls

Xander took another trip to Sioux Falls this weekend.  He hasn't been feeling very well, but he still had a blast walking around Gema and Grandpa Jerry's house and going to the pumpkin patch.  Thanks to Gema for the pics!

More Fun with Jack & Kate

Some more fun pictures of Jack and Kate's visit to Omaha--hanging out at our house, going to the Greek festival, falling asleep on Auntie Kate :)

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!