Alexander - 11 Months Old

(May 20th - June 20th - Sorry this is so late!  I've had a lot going on lately!)

Alex,

You are 11 months old now.  With summer in full swing, we have had a lot going on!  First off, at the end of May, your Auntie Sabrina came in town just to visit YOU!  Your first meeting was wonderful!  We picked her up from the airport and you sat in the back seat with her.  It took you just a little time to warm up to her, but before you knew it, you and Auntie Sabrina were buddies!

Later this month, we also got to hang out with your friends Lexi and Braden when we went to Grant's Farm for Uncle Adam's birthday.  We rode the tram and you got to look at all the animals.  You point to everything now and all the cool animals were no exception.

We also fed the goats.  You still like your own bottles so I was worried that you would try to drink the goat food.  You didn't, thank goodness.  It took you a little while to allow me to put you down to touch the goats, but once I did put you down, you pet the goat and then grabbed it by the horn as you did you little "fake" laugh - "heh, heh, heh!"  

We also took a ride on the carousal.  You weren't quite sure why I put you on this colorful little horse.  You pretty much just held onto me the whole time.  Good thing it was a short ride.  We'll try the carousal again in a couple months.  I'm sure you will like it better then!

We also watched a bird show and an elephant show.  You were pretty interested in it, watching intently in dad's arms (until your picture was being taken - haha).

By that time, it was nappy nap time, so we headed to the Beer Garden for some snow cones and then we headed out.

And then you and mommy passed out hard after a fun day . . .

We had many more fun times this month.  We celebrated Father's Day with your Paw Paw, Poppy and Daddy.  We went over to Aunt Elizabeth and Uncle Jason's house the day before to spend time with your Paw Paw.  You gave him a great card that he loved so much as well as tickets to a Cardinals game.  On that Sunday, we spent time at Aunt E's house to celebrate with Poppy.  You had so much fun spending time with Daddy, Poppy and your cousins Will and Harrison.

So as you can see by all those pictures, we had so much fun on Father's Day this year!

You have been having a blast this summer playing outside too!  Chrissy has been loading you up with the sunscreen and you and all the kids at daycare have been living it up in the summer sunshine!

We have definitely kept busy this month preparing for your first birthday!  Here is the picture we put on your invitation!  I can't believe my baby boy is almost one year old already!!!

You have had many developments this month as well.  As I mentioned before, you point at everything!  If we ask you where the fan is, you are able to look up and point to it.  Same with the cat.  You LOVE cats!  Every time you see Sunggles or Sunny, you squeal and put your head up to them to give them "kisses".  You love to eat and you will pretty much eat anything we put in front of you.  You have been loving drinking water lately too.  You LOVE the new sippy cups with a straw that I bought you.  You are SO close to walking too.  You scoot along holding on to anything you can to keep you upright.  It won't be long till you just let go and take off!  You also like to wave good bye to mommy at the door at Chrissy's house:

I am so proud of you my Pot Pot!  We have many fun things ahead of us too as we prepare to celebrate your FIRST BIRTHDAY!!

But until then, here's what you look like at 11 months old:

I love you so much Pot Pot!

Love,

Mom