Ho Ho Ho!

Does this face say Merry Christmas or what? I think Alex had the same reaction to Santa last year. Drew definately also had the same reaction as in 2007. This year we avoided the line at the mall and went to a Breakfast with Santa at the Chicago Botanic Gardens. It was pretty fun and much more pleasant than the mall.


Alex loves him a waffle. So much so that he didn't want to put it down when Santa came by to say "hello." If you ever want a slimy waffle, Alex will be happy to share with you, just like he shared with Santa.

Alex seemed to enjoy the Wonderland Express train exhibit.

It is nice to be around plants in the middle of winter.

Brrrrrrr......

One is Fun

Happy Birthday Alex!

Trick or Treat

Daddy's Boy

Busy Boy

So I guess you can tell we have been busy since there has been a severe lack of new bellyblog content....although there is always a shortage of posts so I guess that is no excuse! Alex is teething, crawling, standing, cruising, dada and mama-ing and has been a very busy boy! Here are some photos.

Would you believe Alex crawled up to the Alma Mater all by himself? What a loyal fan.

Football makes baby and Mama very tired.

I love this picture. Such a sweet boy!Alex is so busy that we now have multiple baby gates. Here is Alex helping Dad out with the installation.

I hope Alex doesn't grow too much taller soon. We can't lower the crib anymore!

Sock Stealer! Alex's favorite game.

Baby's first apple picking trip. We love golden delicious apples!

Although we are chronically exhausted, we are having a more and more fun everyday. I can't believe he is almost a year old. wow.

Road Trip

We went to Kentucky for the Fourth of July. It was a lot of relaxing, hiking, bourbon sipping fun.

Don't worry, we didn't pull a Britney...the car is parked

Cruisin in the Chargaaaaaah


We stayed in a cool historic house in Lexington. We highly reccomend it if you are in the area...walking distance to restaurants, downtown and a short distance from lots of things to do. www.martinhouselexinton.com


One of the few photos of me since I was holding the camera the whole time. This is the first of many photos with Alex in his baby carrier. He isn't as light as he used to be, but he sure loves the thing.


A visit to the Buffalo Trace Distillery where Blanton's is produced. Alex wasn't as enthused as the rest of us and chose to take a little nappy nap. He did perk up for the tasting. We received a history lesson on the origins of Bourbon. Star distillery student "Jean Borbón" sneaks a little taste during our tour.






Grillin' and Chillin' on the Fourth of July




Nothing says Fourth of July like a little putt putt. I was the winner, if you don't believe me check out the photo...I had the best score in my age division and got my name on the wall of fame.



If you are ever in Louisville, you should check out Lynn's Paradise Cafe for breakfast. They were on Throwdown with Bobby Flay for my fellow Food TV junkies.

A hike to the Natural Bridge.







Is it time for another trip yet?