Alexander Joseph

     Alexander is a little over 2.5 going on 5! This kid is a S-M-A-R-T and knocks me off my feet everyday. All the credit goes to his Daddy (genes) and the fact that I have read to him everyday of his life since he was 2 weeks old.

Foods/drinks he loves: apples, bananas, peaches, pizza, spaghetti, chicken salad, egg whites, pb&j sandwiches, oranges, waffles, French toast, Ants on a log, yogurt, cereal, chocolate, ice cream, apple sauce, Italian food in general, coconut milk and WATER.

Loves to: watch Mickey mouse clubhouse, chugginton, backyardagains, leap frog series (thanks Uncle J), read, wrestle with Camden/Daddy, run circles around our house, rub Camden's head, color, paint, playdough, puzzles, make crafts just for "Dadda," take baths, dig in the dirt, swing, collect treasures outside, play in his sandbox while Daddy is grilling, run errands, help dust and vaccum.

   One of the biggest things about Alexander is he doesn't know a stranger. He has the most sociable personality! Last summer a stranger was running down the street exercising and they stopped to ask me when I was due. He threw his chalk on the ground, took off, ran over and gave this woman a hug like he hadn't seen her in ages. She was completely shocked, but hugged him right back than apoligzied to me for how sweaty she was. He was on the verge of turning two, but has been like this since we was born! He loves everybody and has to say "Hello" to everyone we pass by while grocery shopping. We do get lots of dirty looks from unfriendly strangers, but I just smile and nod my head. My kid is happy, loves life and wants to greet you with a"hello" no matter who you are!

   Alexander loves his grandparents and asks about each of them daily. They both spoil him rotten always baring gifts and yummies! He looks forward to seeing them and refuses to nap if we tell him ahead of time that they will be over later! We have learned to let grandparent visits be a surprise, otherwise he will stand at the window ALL DAY waiting! :)

   All in all Alexander is a BLESSING! He has lifted our spirits time after time as we have gone through this rough season in our life. I know in my heart the Lord blessed us with Alexander first to help us get through life in the beginning with Camden. I have HUGE dreams and aspirations for this little boy...ones I know he will one day fulfill. He is amazing, brave and all BOY..he is my Alexander Joseph!