Silly songs

Alex likes to put her own twist into everything she does. Here is her singing "Old MacDonald."

Alex also has many original songs, which are very stream of conscienceness oriented. I like the first one which ends "I am the Alex". :)

More walking videos

In the last 2 weeks, Alex's walking seems to be making some nice progress. She doesn't have to rush to the chair, her steps seem more controlled and she is maintaining her balance (much of the time) between taking steps. She is very aware that she is "learning to walk." Very fun! Here are some of her best runs to the chair (so far, the TV is the only "carrot" worth walking for).

This one isn't her best run, but we thought her candy comment was rather amusing. :)

Playing with independent steps!

Alex has gotten interested in playing around with taking independent steps on days when she feels particularly strong (well-rested, not sick, etc.). Usually, she is getting 2 or 3 step runs in right now, but we did manage to catch a really nice 6-step run on camera last night. We are definitely at the beginning of a long road, but we are pretty excited to be starting it!!! (And Alex was seeming pretty proud of herself, too.) :)

Elizabeth and her Mommy and Daddy came to our neighborhood to go trick-or-treating. Jim and I hadn't planned on dressing up, but Joanie and Jim twisted our arms by bringing over a Pooh costume for Jim, so I found one of Jim's old karate uniforms (from a long, long time ago) and threw that on last minute. I don't know that Alex was super excited about wearing her costume and going door-to-door, but she was excited about getting candy and finding all the jack-o-lanterns and "scarecrow guys."

Carving our first Jack-o-Lantern

Fall Pictures

The Birthday Party

We had four toddlers over for Alex's first real birthday party. Alex was so excited and all morning told us that it was her birthday and now she was 3 years old!

During the actual party, Alex needed a few check-ins with Mom and Dad, but that aside, she and all the other little kids seemed to have a great time. Her face absolutely shone when we all sang "Happy Birthday" to her. All in all, very fun!