Happy First Birthday Alex

I can't believe Alex just had his first birthday. This past year has just flown by. He is such a happy, joyful boy, that just loves everything. He is always smiling and has a mind of his own. His laugh is just infectious and he is a very busy boy.  But he will stop and come to me for some mommy and Alex cuddle time. He loves his big brother and his big brother loves and adores him.  I love seeing how my family has grown and watching the two boys play together.

Big brother Kyle showed Alex what all this present opening stuff was all about.

We had an Elmo birthday party for Alex.

 Of course Alex got to dig into one of those yummy cupcakes after we sang happy birthday to him.

This stuff called sugar is pretty good mommy. I think I like it. 

Ok I have had enough time to be cleaned up.

We love you so much Alex and can't wait to see what your next year brings!

Brothers

Kyle sure can keep Alex entertained. These little moments make me so so happy, that something so silly and simple can make Alex laugh so much and Kyle just loves to try and make him laugh. 

Friends Forever

My friend Stephanie  and I have been friends since 2nd grade. Her husband Ben and their two kids, Abby and Owen are part of our family! A few weekends ago we went to Quiet Waters Park to play. Of course I decided to take some pictures of the kids together.

We told Abby and Kyle these would be shown at their rehearsal dinner. 

I hope that Kyle, Abby, Alex and Owen can remain close friends for years to come! 

The Mules Family

My wonderful cousin Erica and her family let me take their pictures a few weeks ago. It was so much fun! Arley and Libby were smiling the whole time and I think we got some great pictures (Doug and Erica were smiling and I got some great pictures of them also, but they did not need a bribe of cookies and cars fruit snacks). I enjoyed spending an afternoon with them and thank Doug for his sacrifice of having to record the Ravens game.

Thanks Mules family! 

Soccer Season Ends

Kyle's first soccer season came to an end. I think he enjoyed playing, sometimes it was hard to tell. I know that he really loved just getting out on the field and running around. And he did a great job at that! He also did a great job dodging the soccer ball if it came to close to him. Daddy is very proud of his dodging skills and Kyle soon will be playing dodge ball with daddy I am sure.

Each of the players got a trophy with their name on it. Kyle is very proud of his trophy and has it on his dresser next to his soccer picture. 

We are very proud of Kyle for playing soccer. He tried his best and had a great time playing! 

Boo!

Happy Halloween! This year we had a firefighter and a dalmatian. Kyle decided he wanted to be a firefighter a few months ago and has been regularly wearing his outfit since then. Thanks to a friends idea Alex was a dalmatian puppy. I searched all over for a costume for him and could not find any in his size that I liked, so I decided to make his costume (with ear help from my mom).  I think they made a cute pair.

Kyle telling me "I am a fireman and I rescue people and put out fires!"

Look at that adorable face! I just love it! 

Haloween Baking



We made Halloween cookie cut outs this year. Daddy and Kyle cut out the cookies with cookie cutters. There were fall shapes; leaves and acorns. And Halloween shapes; ghosts, cats, bats, tombstones and pumpkins.



Kyle worn his apron. But once again decided that for most of that day he did not want to wear a shirt. So his apron was keeping his belly from getting dirty.

 Then it was time to decorate. We had Halloween colors in the icing and lots of sprinkles!



When I said a lot of sprinkles. I meant a lot of sprinkles on each cookie.

 



Kyle enjoyed eating the toppings as much as he liked decorating the cookies.

 Since Alex did not help with the cookie decorating, here are some cute pictures of Alex.



Yes he can stand up all by himself. He has only taken a few steps, soon I am sure he will be off and running around chasing Kyle.