Destin

We went to Destin for my cousin Troy's wedding. We had a great time. We stay at the same place as our honeymoon. How romantic!!! These are some pictures of Xander at the beach. He definitely did not like the water. I think it scared him.
This is how we spent out time at the beach.

This is my favorite picture.
Emma and Jude had a great time in the water. She is getting so big.

4 months

Xander is getting to be so big. He measured 18.3 lb and 26 1/2 in. at his 4mth appointment. He is in the 95 percentile for height and weight. The pediatrician said Xander is doing really well. He is becoming such a "ham." I swear he knows to smile when there is a camera. We can thank Nana for that.

"Tummy Time"

Laughing at Uncle Mike

Only a face a mother could love.

Emma still adores Xander. It's adorable!

Xander 3 Months

Xander keeps getting bigger and bigger. We went to the doctor at 12 weeks and he was 16.4 lbs and 251/2 inches. He continues to be in the 90th percentile.
He has a lot of new tricks this month. He can hold his rattle and shake it. He blows bubbles and makes rasberry noises. He also babbles and coos. The best is he laughs, but only a few times.

He is humongous!

My favorite outfit. Jude thinks he looks like a little preppy.
Xander blowing bubbles.

Xander's big belly. He loves being naked already.

Xander at 2 months

I cannot believe Xander is 2 months. It seems like just yesterday we brought him home from the hospital. He currently weighs 14 lb 4oz and is 24 inches long. He is in the 90th percentile for both. He is definitely more interactive this month. He can see you, smiles, and coos. It is awesome! He loves music. I make a fool out of myself singing to him. Jude is the human boom box. It is crazy the things you will do for a smile.

Xander's wonderful smile.

He used to look so small compared to his bobby pillow.

This month Xander has found his hands. He loves to suck on them.
Bath time!

We have definitely found a nighttime routine. Routine starts at 8pm, bath, bottle, and bed. Xander is almost sleeping through the night. WHOOO HOOOO!!! This is Xander after his bath. Too cute, right?

Emma loves Xander

Emma absolutely adores her cousin, Xander. She hugs and kisses on him everytime she see him. Her favorite thing is to hold him. Here is a video of her singing to Xander. It is so cute.

Xander's Baptism

Sunday afternoon Xander was baptized at St. Dominic. Xander did great, he hardly cried. Father Bob did the honors, which was special to us. He was the same priest that married us, and he baptized my brother and I. After the baptism everyone came to our house for a reception. It was our first hosting event. Everything went well and was a lot of fun.

As you can see all the grandparents were very proud.

We dressed Xander in the traditional garb. I think he looks adorable, but Jude definitely disapproved.

Mike and Corey are the godparents of Xander. I think they will be great!

Xander Smiling

Here is a video of Xander smiling. He is absolutely adorable. I love that he is starting to interact with me. It makes motherhood that much more rewarding.