Alex's Grandpa's Art Blog

We wanted to tell you about Alex's Grandpa's blog! My dad is a watercolor artist and has stared his own blog where he posts small paintings that he paints several times a week. He focuses mainly on rural landscapes and farms scenes. We may be a little biased around here, but we think he does a GREAT job and we hope you will visit his blog at www.gibsonfineart.blogspot.com. Hopefully Alex inherits some of his Grandpa's artistic talents!!

Go Tigers!

We're having one of those teething days today and haven't managed to get a chance for any pics, so I thought I would post pictures of a happier day--the 4th of July! Ryan's Father's Day present from me was tickets to a Tigers game, and since I know my folks love ballgames we decided to go together on July 4th. We had a GREAT time! This was my 3rd game at Comerica Park, but my 1st to see them win!! Alex made it through the entire game and behaved like a gem, even despite the fact that I made the hugest mom "uh-oh" of all time and forgot the pacifier at home. He got a little concerned a few times when the crowd got kind of crazy, but seemed to enjoy watching all the people and the bright lights--had a good time "talking" to the folks in the row behind us, too!! If you have a chance to go, I heartily recommend a night with the Tigers!

A Big Birthday Surprise!

Ryan and I had fun surprising family and friends at Alex's bday party with the exciting news that he is going to be a big brother!! Yep, Coonie #2 is on the way, due February 7, 2008! We wrapped up this t-shirt and gave it to Alex as his last present of the day. When we pulled it out and held it up to him it was fun to get to see all the different reactions: some tears (happy ones), some semi-screams, some clapping, mostly shock!! So, in light of this new development we had to make some minor changes to the blog--give the baby a ticker (see above) and rename the whole blog (see left). After all, we're not just two coons and 1 baby any more...

Need a Wish?

Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Share Photos - Free Video HostingWell, as you can see my son missed his birthday wish this year. Mainly because he had absolutely no idea what was going on! Here he was, really just wanting to play with his new truck, when we stick this big cake in front of him and start singing like a bunch of crazy people. :-) So daddy blew out his candle--well someone had to--but there is still a birthday wish out there floating around...so, if you need a wish, and you can find this one, it's yours for the taking!!

Lexington, MI

As part of the "Michigan Experience" we had to take Ryan's folks up to see the lake. One of our favorite places to go is Lexington. They have a great break-wall and marina, a nice little "downtown" area to shop and walk around, and a GREAT pizza shop called Smackwater Jack's. Lexington is only a few miles from where I grew up, so it's a little trip down memory lane for me, but for the Mitts it was a whole new experience since they had never seen a lake so BIG before!! Alex really enjoyed the sand and especially trying to eat the rocks and really took the whole trip well (since it was a 2 hour drive there)! We all went to bed early that night!!

Oh, What to Play With Next?

My livingroom may be teeming over with toys, and I know it sounds crazy to say this, but I am very thankful!! Alex had been getting pretty bored with his infant toys and needed some "big boy" things to play with, so I am so glad he received MANY such things at his party. Now the problem is what to play with next!

The Story of a Birthday Party

Wow, what a fun birthday party we had for the little man! It's kind of sad that he won't actually remember any of it, but thankfully we have lot of great pics of the day to show him. We really had kind of an entire weekend of fun, since the family that came trickled out from Sunday through today, so I will post different sets of pics from the weekend during the next few days. A big thanks to all our family and friends who came or called and helped us celebrate Alex's 1st birthday!!!

Happy 1st Birthday!!

This morning I congratulated Alex on making it through his whole 1st year with rookie parents!! When I see how big he is I feel like the year flew by....when I think of all the sleep I've lost I feel like the year went by slowly!!! Well, the big party is tomorrow and we're looking forward to a fun time with family and friends. I am now the parent of a one year old---aren't I too young for that??? (no need to actually answer that question!!) Anyway, Happy Birthday to my little man!

Yet Another Sound Effect!

Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Share Photos - Free Video HostingLast week Alex started clicking his tongue--totally out of the blue!! Not something we were teaching him, nor a noise we make at him ever that I can think of! He probably heard or saw it somewhere, but we get a kick out of it!!!

I Think I Can, I Think I Can

So ever since the boy figured out that he can reach this door handle, he has been trying and trying to get it open! No luck so far--to my relief and his frustration.

The World's Next Musical Marvel

Mozart...
Beethoven...
Schroeder...

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If You Give a Kid a Pancake...

then he'll definitely want some syrup on it...
he may even share a piece with his daddy...
and he'll make a huge sticky mess...
but he'll thank you with the biggest smile ever!

First Trip to the Zoo

Standing on His Own Two Feet

Photo Sharing - Upload Video - Video Sharing - Share PhotosThe boy gets braver every day! He has been standing up for a long time, but mostly while holding on to something. About a week ago he started letting go and trying his precarious balancing act! He's doing really well, no real bumps or bruises to show for all the times he falls down--thank goodness for squishy diapers!!! We'll see how long it takes for him to try walking...watch out world, Alex is on the move!

A Superior Breed??

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When we first got Toby they told us that Terriers are incredibly smart dogs...I guess it's the Poodle in Toby that knocks his IQ down a few notches!!! We love our dog, he's a crazy mess, but we have to laugh at him sometimes. This video is of Toby chasing the sprinkler. Great entertainment. Alex will watch this and just laugh and laugh. He laughs at Toby a lot, actually! He especially likes it when Toby sneezes!! Well, our dog isn't exactly a Lassie, but at least he's good fun!!

Showing Off Those Pearly Whites!

In just 2 weeks this boy cut 6 teeth, yes, 6!!! He went from 2 teeth to 8 in a matter of days!! And let me tell you, it was a bumpy ride! They are still bothering him somewhat; in fact we bought some more teething tablets today to help get us through. Things are on the mend though, sleeping better, eating better, less clingy!! Or at least I thought so until the other day when things got rough again...and do you know what someone told me?? "Maybe he's staring on his molars!" You've got to be kidding me!! Alex looked at me and started to cry, literally!!! I told him I felt like doing the same thing!! Good thing teething doesn't last forever--this too shall pass, right??!!

Reading or Snacking?

From the looks of things we would assume there is some

intense reading going on here...

When actually, the boy is just looking for the

tastiest book in the box!

Why read when you can snack?!?

Our Newest Game

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Snacks, Anyone?

The way to a man's heart is through his stomache, right? Well, that statement seems to prove true from birth on up! His current faves are Cheerios, Grahams, and Kettle Corn. He also loves watermelon & bananas! He usually has a small snack in the morning and the afternoon. And I never, ever, ever leave home without snacks for the boy. Bored in line at the bank...here comes the sippy cup. Fussing in the grocery store...pull out the cheerios. We actually made quite the mess in Meijer yesterday with Cheerios. He got the baggie open and they went flying all over the dairy aisle!! Thankfully there was a guy sweeping the floor at the end of the row who said he would take care of it. Boys will be boys!

Alex and the Girls

We had a fun visit with Mom and Jen this past week and a half. We did some shopping, watched chick flicks, and enjoyed a few Starbucks! Jen left on Saturday and Mom flies back today, but we will all be back together again in less than 4 weeks for Alex's 1st birthday party--and the fun just keeps on going!!!