Standing on his own two feet!

Alex is growing so fast; it seems like he learns something new everyday. On Thursday, November 13th, he pulled himself to stand all by himself for the very first time! The daycare lady told me he did it using her couch when I picked him up that afternoon. I was a little bummed that I missed his very first time, but then thought, it's always going to be the first time seeing something for us rather he did it before or not. He did pull himself up again later that night using the platform of our stairs, and he's been doing it ever since. He actually has been holding on with just one hand lately and taking a few steps as he holds on. It seems like he just hits one milestone after another. We just got used to him crawling around everywhere and now he's standing! We also tried to introduce him to a sippy cup this week, but to no avail. We will continue to offer it to him, but he's just not interested now, and he'll use it when he's ready to. He either A. throws it or bangs it on the floor or B. tries to bend all the way down while it's sitting on the floor and drink from the spout! He's getting his own little personality lately too! He does not like tp be dressed and usually fights like crazy when we're trying to change his diaper or dress him. He also whines when we tell him "no"! LOL. He's been saying "dada" for awhile now, but said "mama" finally today! Yay! He does know who I am! Of course, we're not sure that it's for real or he's just babbling (after all, he said mama about a month ago and then starting saying dada all the time and now is saying mama again), but it's cool to think that he's communicating with us in his own way. We also has some family photos and photos of Alex taken for Christmas at JC Pennys. He did really well. We got some smiles and some looking at the camera, but he's defintely harder to entertain nowdays, so we'll take what we can get at this point when it comes to pictures! His little outfit is absolutely adorable and he looks like such a little man in it!It's in the pictures above and below, but basically it's a checkered button down under an argyle sweater vest with gray pin-striped pants and shiny black shoes! So cute! Below are some pictures from this week of him playing and showing off his new skill--standing up tall!

 

                                                                 Alex's one-handed hold

Riding on Matthew's old fire-truck

I just love his two teeth smile!

Showing off his Christmas outfit with Daddy

Drinking from his sippy his-way

                            We can't believe how long his hair is getting--look at those bangs! LOL

He'll use anything to help him stand--including his beloved swing!

Alex in his new "play-corner" we set up in our living room using foam puzzle pieces as a mat

Playing and giggling near his corner

Alex turned 8 months old this week!

On Wednesday, Nov. 5, Alex turned 8 months old! I can't believe he is this old already and wearing size 6-9 and 12 month clothing! He has become quite the little comedian lately as he's been developing new skills and showing more personality. He loves to look in our stainless steel trash can abd see his own relfection and he bats at his reflection. It's hilarious to watch! He also "chases" the cats. As soon as he sees them. he crawls as fast as his little knees can take him to try and grab at their fur. His whole face lights up when he sees them, and both of them do very well with him too. Oscar will lay next to him all of the time and even lets Alex attempt to pet him in his own way. I'm glad that he will grow up with an appreciation for animals. I always had a pet growing up, and loved taking care of all of my animals as a kid. He's also pulling himself up to his knees. He can stand of we pull him up and put his hands on the edge of the furniture. He can actually balance himself quite well for awhile. He just can't ull hiself all the way to his feet yet. I think my favorite thing right now is his adorable laugh. I wish I could bottle it up and keep it. We do have it one video though. It's such a loud and cute laugh! He's just getting so big so fast. He'll be 1 in 4 more months! Below are some pictures of our favorite 8 month old!

Alex standing after we helped him get up there

Alex hanging out with Daddy--I think he's been watching the 5 dollar footlong commercial too much! LOL.

               Alex pulling himself up to his knees--mainly because he sees Oscar in the laundry basket!

Amazed by his own reflection

Still likes to stick that tongue out!

He spends most of his time crawling around on his tummy nowdays

Ms. Medy holding Julia..I love her bow!