water

Our boy needed a little watering to help him grow.

rex eats an apple

the smokies

february

February came and went as it always does: quickly. During his 17th month, Rex learned to blow into recorders, harmonicas and whistles to make music. He dissected a rose that came from Stephanie's Valentine's Day bouquet, thew his snack onto the floor and ate it off the floor like Huckleberry and Daisy do, and he learned to carry Mom's purse (much to Greg's dismay).

a visit to virginia

Greg went to Sweeden for a week so Stephanie and Rex went to Virginia to visit family. Rex loved being with his Nana and Pop Pop and Uncle Mike, and loved seeing his aunt, uncle and cousins. Rex enjoyed the Childrens' Museum, especially the trains and his first taste of a chocolate milk shake. We visited Stephanie's friend growing up, Amber, and her daughter, Piper, and new guy Parker (he was napping at picture time). It was a great week. Stephanie even got to sleep in and take a nap!

fun in the morning

There's still two months until spring training, but Rex wastes no time in getting dressed for the occasion.

teeny, tiny cup

Rex drinks from his little toddler cup; just his size.

new years day

In our pajamas, we welcomed 2009 with our friends, our little early birds and waffles. Oh, and mimosas and coffee (strong, strong coffee).

merry christmas!

"Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time."
L. Wilder

santa delivers

Christmas Eve was celebrated with a children's church service and a dinner out for Chinese food. (Who else is open for dinner on Christmas Eve?) Christmas Day was sweet and quiet as Rex did not receive one electronic, plastic toy! Ahhhhh, so much to be thankful for! Family sent lovely gifts of books, clothing, wooden blocks and puzzles. Santa brought more fun gifts: wooden stacking toys, blocks, cars, mop and dust pan, musical instruments and art supplies including a double sided easel! Rex's favorite gift is his Learning Tower, he can stand on a platform that allows him to work at the kitchen counter alongside of Mom and Dad.