nothing says toddler story time like the short stories of Jhumpa Lahiri.
choo choo!
Alexander got this train last year for Christmas but we hid since he had so many toys already and this was a little kore advanced. He saw it today when we were in his closet so I had to open it open. This picture is about 5 min after I got everything working. Chocolate, George and Spot are in their VIP spots and he's already figured out how to work the remote.
Geniosity in action.
working
need a little desk time.
weeeeee!
Great friends & great (Cal) football
Hung out with Mommy and Daddy's college friends and respective families (Mommy's sorority sisters) this past football Saturday! Liz and Todd have Jared (not pictured), Natalie (not pictured), Gabrielle & Drew. Tasha and Isti have Maté & Maya! They had a wonderful time playing at the park while we watched and cheered on Jared's soccer game and in the incredible playroom at the house. To complete the wonderful day, Cal beat Colorado! GO BEARS!!
did you see the John Deeres?!
Alexito was beside himself when we arrived at Steinbeck Vineyards and he saw the various John Deere vehicles used at the family owned winery. inside we tasted wine from Steinbeck Vineyard and port from Paso Port (the same winemaker makes them both). Meanwhile, Alexito made sure the tractor driver knew where he/she was going and even helped him/ her along!
George and Chocolate meet Adelaida
George and Chocolate visited their first winery in Paso Robles: Adelaida (one of GPa's faves). they discovered the huge wine barrels and the forklift that moves the barrels. Alexander even tried to get on the forklift!
picking grapes at Tablas Creek
Alexander discovered the grapes at Tablas Creek (one of our most favorite wineries) and agreed they are high quality grapes. Watch out, before long he may be making his own wine!
celebration at the park
on March 11, 2011, there's a post called construction at the park. and on August 24, 2011, our local park was finally officially re-opened with a fantastic new playground for kids of all ages! Abuelita came with us to celebrate and she and daddy colored with Alexander and one of the booths.
lil monkey
Alexander was so excited to hang out with his cousins Michael & Catalina that he insisted on climbing the seat to join them in the back! What a silly lil monkey!
candy land
nothing beats candy land. except maybe chutes and ladders.
crazy kid ...
Alexander was goofing around with Grandma & Grandpa yesterday. Picture cracks me up. (Grandparents confirmed that Gpa was very, very, very close by, in case AAA or Albert decided he wanted to get off!)
the horse train
some modifications had to be made but now the train has passengers!
all aboard!
tired of just riding, Alexander decides to give everyone a ride!
harvest time
grandma says Alexander is a natural born farmer! see he's already harvesting his first crop of Japanese eggplant in Laguna Niguel. he was also very gentle putting the numerous tomatoes grandma & grandpa would hand to him to put in the basket.
look at me! I'm cooking!
alexander helped mommy cook dinner for reals for the first time tonight. he stirred the pot of ravioli like someone's who's been doing it for 20 years! (ok, maybe I exaggerate a tad.) seriously though, for being only 20 months old, he was pretty amazing. he stirred the pot all by himself and was careful not to burn himself, spill or break up the pasta. perhaps we have a chef in the making!
beach adventure
Alexander, Rebecca and mommies had a beach adventure yesterday at Laguna Beach. It only took us a few hours to get out of the house and get to the beach, but we did it!! We ate lunch, saw lots of birds (even a helicopter that Alexander was pointing at), and played in the sand. We had a wonderful adventure together and look forward to many more.
reading pals
it seems Alexander and his rocking horse have developed a close bond. here Alexander shares one of his favorites, reading to him and discussing.
catch me if you can
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feeling the park wasn't getting finished fast enough, Alexander decided to lend a hand.
