Little Boys Rock!

I'm still alive - just busy.

2008-10-27T22:39:00.000-07:00

I know it's been forever since we've posted here, but life has just been generally busy. After a nice summer full of visits and summercamp, Alexander is now settled in school, and he's learning about falling leaves and doing crafts with the best of them. Thanksgiving was very nice - we had a big turkey and a nice visit with Wayne's mom and Doug, and now we are getting ready for Halloween - I am desperately trying to find a costume, since they all seem to be sold out by now.

The biggest excitement of the last few weeks is probably that Alexander went on a schoolbus for the first time (fieldtrip). Isnt he cute in the picture?

Well, that's it for now!

Our Little Boy is in Pre-School!

2008-09-12T08:09:00.000-07:00

After weeks of strep throat, antibiotics and no blogging, I am back to trying to update you - our family and friends - about day to day stuff with Alexander. He started Pre school this week, and was a little hesitant the first day. By the second time there, he was happy to put away his lunch bag and sit on the letter carpet to read a book, so my guess is that he will grow to love it. His teacher is wonderful, and her assistant sweet, so I know he will be well taken care of.

Happy Little Boy

2008-08-13T18:56:00.000-07:00

A picture of Alexander after a busy (and dirty) day at camp. :)

Alex's new little table!

2008-07-31T22:14:00.000-07:00

Alexander got a little table and a couple of chairs, and I think it is so cute (and useful) how he uses it for his crafts, and sometimes lunch. Just wanted to show it, since I think the picture is cute!

Dance Dance Revolution

2008-07-27T12:10:00.001-07:00

2008-07-22T19:12:00.000-07:00

Monster Weather

2008-07-16T15:32:00.000-07:00

Today we had the biggest hailstorm I have ever seen. The hail was the size of large marbles, and there was a LOT of it!! Alexander was amazed at the "ice from the clouds in the sky" and the river in our parking lot, and he was worried about our car being "in the river". Of course now - just an hour later its all melting.

Min første Leverpostei

2008-07-14T23:14:00.000-07:00

Slippery Fish

2008-07-12T13:11:00.000-07:00

I am a Pizza Video

2008-07-12T10:03:00.000-07:00

Stampede

2008-07-05T18:21:00.000-07:00

Every year in early July, people in Calgary suddenly all wear cowboy hats, boots and incredibly loud and obnoxious western wear. It means it's time for Stampede. The cool thing about Stampede is that there are free "stampede breakfasts" everywhere - consisting of pancakes and sausages, along with a country band, games for the kids and things like that. Today Alexander and I left at 8:30 (already been up for almost 3 hrs by then anyways) for our first one this year. He loved the pancakes and "hottie dogs", as well as the toys and balloons. He even got to sit in a firetruck, and meet real firemen. It was a nice start of our day :)

Tigers and Butterflies

2008-07-03T13:42:00.001-07:00

We went to the farmers market today, and Emma and Alexander had their faces painted. Nathen wasn't sure about it, but I'm sure he'll do it next year. Are they cute or what??

off to camp

2008-07-02T08:21:00.000-07:00

This morning Alexander went to his first day of summer camp. I was all worried that he'd be sad about me leaving him, but noooooooo. As soon as we found his room, he sat down and started coloring, then found a boy and started playing cars. As I was saying bye, he didn't have time to give me a hug, as he had to hurry back to play with his new friend... This makes it seem that preschool won't be a problem this fall.

Oh.. and he doesn't agree that he's at camp. According to him, he's at school. And why is that you wonder? Because he brought his backpack - and school is the ONLY place you bring them apparentlyl. I tried to correct him, but he doesn't seem to believe him... so maybe it is summerschool then :)

He did it!!

2008-07-01T23:52:00.001-07:00

I count today as the day that Alexander became officially potty trained. He now only has 0-2 accidents in a day, and he tells us when he needs to go! He is still in diapers at night, but it's great to see his cute little bare butt through his shorts, and his even cuter little-boy underwear.

Like they say in the commercial.. "I'm a big kid now!" He sure is!!

hmmm

2008-07-01T09:52:00.000-07:00

Since we are potty training over here, I use all kinds of reasons for why Alexander needs to wear his underwear. One reason is that only boys who wear underwear are allowed to go to school, so he needs to be a big boy so he can go to pre school this fall. Well... now, every time he puts on his underwear, he gets his shoes and begs me to go to school.

Kinda shot myself in the foot there I think - considering school is 2 whole months away..

I DID it!

2008-06-25T16:20:00.000-07:00

I finished the apron, and it actually turned out super CUTE!! Definitely masculine, with a sports theme, so daddy can't get mad ;) This makes me want to take up sewing!!

Heritage Park

2008-06-25T15:47:00.000-07:00

Today we spent the morning at Heritage Park with Carla & Emma and Skye & Nathen. Alexander insisting on bringing his stroller (the one for a stuffed animal or.. soccer ball.., not the one he goes in). The kids loved the rides, and Alexander was very happy to get to ride the shuttle bus twice, and then the train and a paddle wheel boat. He was a very happy boy.

Here's a link to a slideshow with more pictures from today :)

http://www.skyalbum.com/album2/2008/200806/20080626/camillahjones/4862c9dd258/heritage.swf

Sewing 101

2008-06-24T16:10:00.001-07:00

I've decided it's time to pull out the sewing machine and try to make a little apron for Alexander ( with a matching chef hat hehehe). Of course Wayne doesn't want him to have a apron, but ohwell. It will be good for when he helps me with cooking and baking - and also for pictures! Wish me luck - hopefully it will turn out cute!

C Train Adventures

2008-06-20T12:12:00.000-07:00

So after being coped up inside for 4 days with bronchitis, Alexander suggested we go on the C-Train today. So we got our stuff together and went to the train station. This is one of Alexander's most favorite things to do ever. We ended up getting a whole train car to ourselves, and Alexander was very happily announcing things like " there's another train", "there's the bridge/tunnel /car" and "this is not our stop". We took the train a few stops down, got off, then waited on the platform to take the train back home and went to the playground. He's such a joy to be around!

At The Playground

2008-06-16T20:54:00.001-07:00

Isn't He Lovely!!

2008-06-16T20:46:00.000-07:00

Big Mess

2008-06-09T14:41:00.000-07:00

So although he is at the grand old age of 3 (if you ask Alexander, he's 4 by the way), he still is a messy boy if there is something delicious to be had. Here is a shot of him after having a small bowl of chocolate ice cream.. He's so cute though.. chocolate covered face or not!

Photoshopping

2008-05-26T22:39:00.000-07:00

This last week (and for months, I'm sure), I have been trying to learn how to use photoshop.. here's a couple of my first attempts at playing with the painful program.

Animals

2008-05-17T21:10:00.001-07:00

This is the video of Alexander at the petting zoo - sorry about having the chickens in twice, but i just don't want to go back and change it. Enjoy!

Our New Balcony

2008-05-17T11:28:00.000-07:00

I know it might seem lame, but I am all excited about the new patio furniture we got. It is really not much, and not very fancy, but - after living here for 2 years, this will be our first summer with a nicer looking balcony. The little green set it Alexander's, and it will be nice when one of his friends visit.. they can have their snack in their chairs and table, and the mommies can stay at the other one. Yay!!

Butterfield Acres

2008-05-17T05:19:00.000-07:00

As I had mentioned in my last "blog", Alexander and I went to Butterfield Acres - a beautiful petting zoo. He loved seeing all the animals. The chicken and the baby goats were his favorites! We didnt even get to see the Llamas and cows, but there's always next time (we got a season pass).

The video is a little long, but i know many of you (i.e. grandparents) want to see Alexander, so I figured it was ok.

I'm a blogger now I guess

2008-05-15T18:17:00.000-07:00

So in order to be able to reach family and friends without having to maintain a website (I just plain don't have time), I will post blogs, pictures and videos here on the blogger. As nice as the website was, I have finally come to the conclusion that it is not something I am able to keep up with - Alexander just keeps me too busy.

Feel free to leave comments etc - it is always nice to hear what people think.

Summer seems to finally be here, with a wonderful 27 degrees today. Alexander and i mopped the balcony (it was DIRTY), and washed off the chairs, wagon and slide/castle, so now we are ready to spend our days outside. Tomorrow we'll be going to a petting-zoo for pony rides and visits with sheep, emu's and a variety of farm animals - I think Alexander will enjoy it, and I'll be sure to post some pictures of it tomorrow afternoon or evening.

The videos are of Wayne and Alexander playing soccer (he is REALLY good!!) and of Alexander and his little girlfriend Ava being silly and cute. Enjoy!

Little Love Birds

2008-05-15T11:56:00.001-07:00

Little Boys Rock

2008-05-15T11:44:00.001-07:00