Tricks and Treats

Alex the Monkey, Hendrick the Dino, Emma the Butterfly, Annie the Kitty Cat, and Mya the Bunny

Yesterday was our Halloween Playdate Party. The kiddos dressed up and we brought yummy treats. It was fun, except the trick my lil monkey played on me...no nap all morning! So the party was not as fun as it could have been for Alex. But he loves being there so much, he really was a trooper! Too bad when it came for picture time he was not in the best mood and I had just taken his ears off.
*So yes, America voted and the Team Isaacson Halloween poll helped put Alex in a monkey costume. I told Travis not to post those precious baby models bc it is only getting your hopes up. We did not purchase a 60$ costume- are you kidding me?! But ours does the job, right? The banana even squeaks!! I just wanted something lightweight seeing as it can be hot here no matter what season it is! :) Thank you to all of you out there who rocked the vote! Ha!
(BTW, I hate this picture. Come on Mom, pink background! What are ya doing?! I will get better ones later!)

I just got this one from Brandy. TOO FUNNY!!

My dirt pudding "graveyard" treat...I am so proud. I never get crafty like this. (Too bad the pumpkins look gi-normous!)
This has been my go-to dessert this month, as I took it to bible study too!

Jumping Bean

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(sorry the video is so long!) I have been meaning to post this for a while... Alex learned how to jump and has found his passion! ha! He is thinking about going pro. Check out the skills. PRO.
He really cracks us up every time. The video is from a while ago even. He is really good at control now. It cracks me up that he yawns and then starts jumping again! and I love the spin around.
And he can go for forever!! I am talking 30 minutes of straight jumping!!
The drool is unstoppable when jumping...its out of control! and since there are no toys at hand, blowing bubbles is the obvious option for non-stop entertainment! He likes when I open the blinds on the back door so he can look out the window while bouncing. He also likes to have someone sitting nearby to talk to him and "cheer" him on. It is great for when I am getting ready for the day.
The only problem is that now he wants to jump all the time -if you are holding him and even when nursing. Those legs can't stop! I love my little bouncing boy!

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Fun Foto Friday

We enjoyed the cold front that came in and the beautiful weather by going to the park yesterday. Alex got to wear his new hoodie it was so chilly! Too bad it was covering his eyes when I went to get him out of the stroller (once we were at the park)! Poor guy!! :) Who knows how long it was like that!? SUPER mom!

He loves to swing!

Weekend In The Woodlands

Well, we survived the car ride to The Woodlands and back. I didn't know if we would make it alive since, well, you know how Alex feels about the car. Not really his favorite thing to do. So a three hour car ride was taunting me. BUT we made it and it wasn't too bad... only one lil battle scar and he did it to himself. : ( He scratched his face in one of his full out fits, poor guy. Since he can't seem to sleep in the car but for about 30 minutes (seriously.), I sat in the back with him and did every funny face I could think of, I sang a million verses of "Wheels On The Bus" (his favorite these days), and fed him bottles even though I knew he wasn't starving- thank goodness for the car adaptor for the pump, what a great invention! Needless to say, I was exhausted by the end...and did it all over again on the way home! :)

Dont get me wrong, the trip was worth it. The weekend was a great time!! We stayed busy busy and had so much fun!

Saturday morning we went into Houston to do the Walk For Autism with Travis' cousin Holly. It was great but Alex didn't really think that being in his stroller was a good idea so he hitched a ride with Dad. Figures. (Don't ask how I am gonna get through my 5k in a couple of weeks! eek!) We were so glad that we could be there to support a wonderful cause and our wonderful family! We love you Zachary!!

The whole group- Zachary's Angels

Alex liked Zachary's Hair :)

I think Alex sucked his thumb the entire walk!

Dad was excited to see the Troopers and get Alex in on the Star Wars action!

We went to dinner at Lupe Tortillas! Mmmm! Alex is eyeing Leah's margarita

Alex took a bath and got his foot WAY in his mouth...super fun! haha

GrandDot came over on Sunday morning to meet her Great-Grandbaby for the first time!

Alex loved being at Grandpa Steve and Honey's house!

Not so sure about Dexter yet, but intrigued :)

5 Months Old

Alex is now 5 months old! The teddy pic this month was a little more difficult. It was actually quite comical so I have included some of the outtakes. I had to do it on my own, since Travis was out of town for a few days, and that made it even more difficult. As you can see, Alex is now a man of curiosity and movement.

There's that foot!

Whoa buddy!

Oh, soft chair!

But it tastes so good!

You gotta love me!

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(I also added it to my links on the side here)

The gangs all here!

Here are the latest pics from playgroup. They crack me up! Alex still needs to work on his sitting skills :) poor Mya was not happy with him....and he was rolling all over poor lil Mary Jane, our newborn (!!) of the group, in the other. Its always a fun time and we are so thankful for the friends to play with!