as long as we've lived here a lizard has shared our deck. we see him often sunning himself. no idea if it's the same lizard each year, but this year we have a new baby lizard. I spotted him last week but this is the first time Alexander got an up close look at him. Alexander insisted on saying hi (or "hi-lo" in Alexander-speak) and then proceeded to give the lizard some food after showing me how the cow would alternately eat the lizard and the leaves too!
this, according to Alexander, is giving Pluto a hug!
just a quick note to say thanks to those of you who are using the Amazon link to buy stuff online. We just received another payment and while it's not a ton of moola it definitely helps (this one buys a case of diapers!) btw - this is still available:
i kid. that'd totally be wasted on me right now. wait until the boy starts school...
today Alexander had his first sports skills class and they played soccer! watch out Messi, Alexander's on his way!
Alexander got to touch a walking stick today at the LA Natural History Museum!
today while mommy went to her company holiday lunch, daddy and Alexander had their own lunch date!
Today we celebrated our Chavarela Christmas at Abuelita & Grandpa's. Since all except Tia Lisett & Tio Nick are going to be out of town this year, the day was packed with lots of things to do! We started with visiting Aaron and putting up a lil tree for him (Abuelita had left the cherub there 2 weeks before!) Then headed over to the Annual VFW Holiday Party where Santa Claus made a surprise appearance! and then to the house where Alexander & Rebecca made the traditional press-cookies from Abuelita's favorite recipe for the first time!! Both kids caught on very quickly and are destined to be great helpers in the kitchen, especially now that AAA has an honest to goodness chef's jacket with his name engraved! and Rebecca got a (toy) kitchen where they can practice!
Last night Alexander helped us prepare the dough for Grandma's Christmas Cookies. Aside from a great helper, he liked the dough a lot!
Our lil boy is two years old!! We celebrated Alexito's birthday "building" memories with close friends and family. Although Alexander was trying to "demolish" the stomach flu (his birthday was actually the 3rd day of the illness), he had a great time with his cousins, Rebecca and Dylan, and friends, Evan, Cassidy, Cathy, Jared, Natalie, Gabrielle, Drew, and Helena! The twins (Gabby & Natalie) bested everyone at "Pin the Wheel on the Payloader" and "Boulder." Daddy and Mommy were so thrilled that everyone had a fun time at AAA's Construction Party. Daddy worked hard designing the theme for the party, including screening our special shirts! The birthday cake from French's Cupcake Bakery was wonderful and displayed Daddy's payloader! The best gift, however, was that our lil boy finally felt better (after falling asleep for 3.5 hrs before we were able to sing Happy Birthday) and enjoyed the rest of the evening at home with his grandparents and tios and tias, playing with Rebecca at the condo, and opening his many, many presents.
Today Alexander had his first. bounce house experience at Scooter's Jungle in Aliso Viejo. While a bit tentative at the start, he warmed to at the end. I'm sure we'll be back.
Today we headed out for an adventure. Mommy and Daddy decided to bet against the rainy weather and enjoy a few hours today at the San Diego Zoo - Alexander's 1st visit! Thankfully, we were able to beat the rain headed south for a couple hours and AAA was able to see orangutans (pictured here), lions, bears, elephants, and even a horse (among other ameenals)!! We got to see just enough before it started sprinkling.
today was fort day. not bad for a first effort with one sheet.
