Xander's Guitar

It all started about a month ago, when Mom and Mark were nice enough to take Xander to the fair. I REALLY wanted to go, but knew the walking would be too much. He had a blast, of course, he's such a lucky boy.

They feed animals...

Broke a few rules while mom wasn't around...

Ate yummy fair food...

And grandma let him pick out ONE thing to take home. He chose a small, life like version of a guitar.

This is him playing it for Grandma at the fair.

Ever since the guitar came home we've had a bit of a little rockstar on our hands. He is actually pretty coordinated and can play and sing at the same time. When he's done he gives us a bow and we clap. It's pretty adorable.

He plays all the classics... Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, Itsy-Bitsy Spider, ABC's, Jesus Loves Me... He's pretty obsessed with singing lately, there's a whole set of songs they taught him at school he just wonders around the house singing. Things like... R-E-D spells red, firetrucks are Red, Stop Signs are red, R-E-D... or Y-E-L-L-O-W, I can spell Yellow... or 1,2,3 Jesus loves me! 1,2 Jesus loves you!... they go on and on. He seems to come home with a new song each week! He also loves singing along to the radio. He favorite song is "Life is a Highway" by Rascal Flatts (from the movie Cars) he sings it at the top of his lungs in the car on the way home from school.

AND lastly, for your viewing pleasure, his first music video... (Note: I didn't get my camera out in time and you can't hear great, but I think there will be MANY more to come!)

Michigan...

Last month we went on our LAST trip as a family of 3 home to Michigan. We were blessed to get to spend a wonderful week with our family.

Xander did awesome on the plane, this being his 3rd trip, he's kinda a pro haha He got his first pair of "real" pilot's wings. Flying was a breeze this time thanks to many snacks, stickers and books. When we were landing Xander commented on that funny feeling you get in your tummy when the plane goes down - you know that kind of weightless feeling- he said (loudly), "It feels just like when I pee Mommy!" haha He giggled and giggled the whole time, Chris and I couldn't keep a straight face.

The First day we arrived we were blessed to have everyone gather together for a great family picnic in Grandma & Grandpa's backyard. Xander's favorite part was getting to play with the "big kids", I think it was Grandma's favorite part too...

Of course there had to be a 4-wheeler ride... after this they all snuck off with grandma to pet the animals down the street, I'm told Xander chased a poor duck in circles haha

We went to Coney Island, I HAD to have a Coney dog while I was in town. Xander once again got the chance to chase ducks!

Xander really enjoyed Grandma and Papa's garden... Here he is discovering how green beans grow, he was trying to eat one off the vine!

His favorite chore... "helping" grandma do the dishes. (Note: this stressed me out more than you know, he was soaked, kitchen was soaked, Grandma just laughed and reminded me of the days I used to do the same!)

Wearing grandpa's shoes...

More 4-wheeler time with Daddy, they went on a ride every day the weather was nice...

Eating breakfast, ready to head outside for the day : )

And we made a nice trip to Port Huron to see the water...

Pretending to take a picture of Daddy taking a picture...

This boy sure loves his great-grandpa...

And lastly the plane trip home, this picture says it all...

First School Picture...

Xander's First Official School Picture!!!

Sadly, we were out of town the week before picture day, so I had no warning and didn't get to put him in his EXTRA cute clothes, BUT I think it turned out pretty great with what he wore that day. We were so thankful to have such a great photographer come to his school and take pictures of the kids!