The First Night of Chanukah

Tonight was the first night of Chanukah. Tri and Abby came over for dinner. They bought Alex the cutest shirt. They have already picked out an occasion for him to wear it........their rehearsal dinner. Thank you so much Aunt Abby and Uncle Tri. Alex loves his Chanukah present. Alex watching Abby light the menorah

Opening presents with Abby. Alex was more interested in the box that the present came in

Abby and Tri modeling their new eye pillows

What do you think of my new shirt??

Going for a ride in a basket. Anything can become a toy!

Our Christmas Tree

Last week Wes went to pick out our Christmas tree. We hesitated to get a real tree this year because we weren't sure what Alex would do and Autzen has eaten ornaments in the past. But Wes really wanted a real tree so he picked out one that was smaller. We had a lot of fun decorating the tree this year. Alex even helped us (a little). Alex's first look at a live tree in our living room
Alex helping us by watching Baby Einstein

Alex putting on one of the last ornaments

ZooLights

Tonight we took Alex to the Phoenix Zoo to see ZooLights. We met Carly, Ben and Luke there. We had a great time! Alex rode the carousel although we don't think he is a big fan. Maybe he gets that from grandpa (haha). He enjoyed watching the light show and eating his animal crackers. I think the parents liked the talking giraffe better than the babies. We will have to go again next year. I don't think I like this ride

looking at the stingray

Maybe I will try the carousel one more time

hanging out with Mommy

a family photo

Fun times over Thanksgiving

We had a great week while Grammy and Pa Pa were in town. We also had a lot of fun spending time with Bruce and Judy. Alex really misses all of you. We were sad to see Grammy and Pa Pa leave today but we are looking forward to their next visit in 3 weeks. After they left Alex went into their room to look for them. He even looked in the closet to see if they were there. It was really cute! We can't wait to see you again. Thanks for an amazing week. We miss you already!!! Hugging Aunt Abby
even Autzen needed a little attention

picture time with Grammy and Pa Pa

what are you doing behind the gate??

watching baby Einstein with Bruce and Judy

Grammy took this picture to show all of the help we did preparing for Thanksgiving dinner

playing with Rudy

Pa Pa playing with me in the octagon

I miss you Grammy and Pa Pa!!! love, Alex

Happy Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful thanksgiving this year. My parents along with Bruce and Judy came in town for the holiday. Katie joined us for dinner. Our friends Carly, Ben and Luke came over too. Everything was great. Grammy made an amazing dinner. We are so thankful to have spent the holiday with great family and friends.

Autzen wanting his picture taken with Judy and Katie

Grammy, Alex, Ben and Luke

eating my Thanksgiving dinner...........not really

we were so glad that daddy made it home in time for dinner

Autzen looking for more food

we had to show everyone how Alex and Luke race

Family day at Gymboree

Alex and I wanted to take Grammy, Pa Pa and Uncle Bruce to gymboree while they were in town. I think they all had a fun time. Uncle Bruce watched while Grammy and Pa Pa played with Alex.

Grammy helping Lukey

playing some hoops with Pa Pa

1...2...3.... slide............

doing a dance with Grammy

Happy Birthday Abby and Anessa

A few weeks ago we went to a birthday party for Ken and Michelle's daughter, Anessa. She turned 1. Abby's birthday was the same day. We celebrated them both. We had so much fun at the party. Happy Birthday Abby and Anessa!!! walking around in the grass

Happy Birthday Aunt Abby!!!

the Phoenix family

Happy birthday Anessa!!

a picture with the birthday girl

Give Me A Treat

Autzen and Alex are slowly becoming friends. Autzen has always been jealous of Alex because he gets most of the attention. But recently Alex learned how to get on Autzen's good side....treats!!! Alex goes into the kitchen closet and gives Moosie treats. Autzen loves it!!!

happy halloween

We were invited to go to Ben and Carly's house for Halloween. We had a great time!!! We went to a block party in their neighborhood and then went back to their house to hand out candy. I think the kids had a good time too. Next year we will have to take them trick or treating.

Carly, Luke, Me, Alex, Steff and Emma
Mommy and superman

Daddy with superman

Is there any candy in here?

Alex had so much fun feeding Ruby