10 Month Photos

We had Alex's 10 month photos taken on Saturday. I am only posting a few because we will be using the rest for our Christmas card, and I don't want to ruin the surprise!

Lil' Hef

Brian bought this onesie for Alex ... I had to get at least one picture of him in it before he outgrows it!

***DISCLAIMER***

Posting of this photo in no way implies endorsement or approval of

Playboy magazine or its objectification of women.

First Haircut!!

Today, Alexander got his first haircut. We went to a place called KidSnips in Lincoln Park. Alex got to sit in a silver "Mercedes" while his hair was cut, and he also watched a Baby Einstein DVD. Alex did great - he didn't cry once. Everyone commented on how good he was - that, and how pretty his blue eyes are! I looked like a complete first-time-mom: I had my video camera in one hand and digital camera in the other. Brian was in charge of making sure Alex didn't try to venture out of the "car" - but he also took a few pictures. I think we memorialized every moment. Before we left, they took a Polaroid picture and put it on a certificate, along with a few locks of his hair. Alex also got two balloons (one red, one blue) and some penguin stickers from the "treasure box". Below are some pictures from today...

Today's Picture...

Is from last night ... just after Vilma dropped Alex off.

9 Month Photos

Here are some of Alex's 9 month photos:

So Many New Things!!

Alex is already 9 months old - as I post this, he is nearly 10 months.
At his 9 month checkup, Alex weighed in at 19 pounds, 1 oz. He is 28.5 inches long.

This month's highlights:

• Alex got 3 new teeth - all on top. One more is working its way down on top. Once that tooth comes in, Alex will have a total of 6 teeth. (Very, very SHARP teeth - Brian compares Alex's bite to that of a pit bull!)
• Alex is able to pull himself to a standing position, and will walk around the edges of furniture or toys (while holding on).
• Shakes his head "no".
• Dances when he hears music.
• Picks up fruit or veggie puffs and feeds himself.
• Moved on to "Stage 3" foods.
• Learned to crawl up stairs (oops!!).
• Waves "bye-bye".
• Says "ma-ma" and "da-da" - we are still trying to determine if it's with meaning.
• Likes to explore the apartment -- very fond of opening drawers and cabinets in kitchen.
• Races around the island in the kitchen - loves it if we crawl behind and "chase" him.
• Is learning to share with his friend Thomas.

Below are some pics from this month.

So here it is...

your go-to spot for Alex updates. Since going back to work, I've discovered how difficult it is to "do it all." I prefer to spend my free time with Alex and Brian, so when (if) Alex goes to sleep early, and if (when) Brian works late, I'll post. I will still put the bulk of the photos on Snapfish, but will also post the highlights here. If there is something you would like to see or hear more about, please let me know - this blog is for you!