We have stayed busy this summer with activities, parties, and gatherings!

Alex is 10 months old now and just continues to grow in so many different ways. 

His personality is sometimes unknown to us... What I mean by that is that many of his characteristics are not from neither Jason or myself. Jason and I were both quiet and shy babies/children. Alex has a personality that in a way shines. For the most part, he is always so happy with a big smile on his face.  His curiosity just amazes me. He is cautious, yet at the same time a great investigator. He is affectionate with other babies, yet very slow to warm up with adults (especially males).

We signed up for a music class and are apart of a group of probably 7 or 8 other mothers & their children.  During this music class, the parents and babies participate in different activities that include motor skills, listening skills, sensory skills and of course fun! Most of the other babies either sit on or at their mother's laps.  Not Alex!! Alex crawls to the middle of the circle and claps and squeals and just enjoys himself without a care in the world!! When new toys are being passed around in class Alex just gets so excited (possibly even over stimulated). We had to learn about "delayed gratification" in class because Alex was quick to crawl over to another baby and take their toy out of their hand.  He wasn't doing it to be mean (of course), he just saw what he wanted and went for it!! After he got it in his hands, he would shake or tap or whatever the toy was!

As I was telling Jason this story he shook his head and stated, "He didn't get this from me!"  I told Jason the same thing, "He didn't get this from me!"  I was always raised to be seen and not heard! It's funny how genetics play in families because Jason is convinced that Alex's outgoing personality is from his sister, Gina!! Alex just dances to the beat of a different drum!!

So, along with music class Alex continues to play outside as much as possible. We try and spend the majority of the weekend outside! It keeps him from getting restless and gives him the fresh air he needs! Plus we get to play in water and take walks in search of a garage sale!! Not sure how we will handle the next few days since it's hot & humid!!We went to Alex's Laurie's house this past weekend and he got the chance to get into a pool!! He seemed to like it at first, yet got a little cranky the second time around.

Father's Day was great and we had a nice time as a family.  Here is a picture of the boys...