Sunday, May 20, 2012

What a Big Boy!

and messy boy.

Alec tried to feed himself the other night. And . . . well, see for yourself.

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Bon Appetit!

Visitors from the North

Auntie Alice and her friend Cheryl came for a visit on their way home from Carlsbad Caverns. As always, it was great to see Auntie Alice and of course meet one of her friends. The visit was short but sweet just the same.

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Auntie Alice and Sweet thumbsucking Alec.

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The three amigos.

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Two Sweeties.

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Claire and her new friend Cheryl.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Presents and Presence

No Birthday party would be complete without presents and guests.

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Aunt Ginger was so thoughtful and got Claire a present too. She gave her a jump rope and some princesses.

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Auntie Aiy ai showed Claire how it was done.

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And tried to help Claire learn how too.

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We might need to wait and try again in a couple of years.

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A fire truck from Aunt Cindy and Uncle Keith.

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And a little red car from Cousin Blake.

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A computer from Aunt Ginger.

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That Claire was interested in too.

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A tow truck and car from Grandma & Pa.

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And a Winnie the Pooh Lego set that he liked a lot more once we got it out of the box.

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A picture with Cousin Blake. He was on his way to the 9th grade prom!

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Giving hugs.

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Uncle Keith and Aunt Cindy.

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New sandbox tools!

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He didn’t like this one . . .

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until he opened it.

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Books from Auntie Aiy ai.

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Looking at the books.

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Alec in his new chair from Grammy and Gramps. He so perfectly hides his name, doesn’t he?

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Grandma and Pa with the birthday boy all ready for bed.

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Good night snuggles with Grammy and Gramps.

All in all a very successful 1st Birthday!

Happy Birthday Alec!

Friday, May 18, 2012

Alec’s 1st Birthday Party!

Alec turned the big Numero Uno! So we had to have a party! Poor kid only had the one party and the pictures aren’t many or that great.

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He was mad about something when the party was just getting started.

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He never really came around all night. We about decided it was all the people. Guess he doesn’t like crowds!

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Eating his Birthday beans.

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The baker and her cake.

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A close-up of Alec’s Hippo Birthday Cake!

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Here we go!

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And he doesn’t like it.

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One more try on his own.

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Mommy tried to help.

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And some more.

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He preferred playing with the balloons to eating cake.

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He might have gotten into it a little more than Mommy first thought.

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He likes his balloons.

Happy Birthday, Alec Joseph!

Friday, May 4, 2012

8:06 a.m.

Alec is officially one year old! Here are some pictures from his Birthday Minute!

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Happy Birthday Super Boy!