I have been a lousy blogger this month. We have had so much going on that I have hardly had time to shower, let alone post pictures. So this post is a little on the excessive side because there were so many great pictures I just had to share. Happy Summer!
Alexander is quite the chatter box these days. His favorite thing to say is "dada." He sometimes says "mama" but most of the time it comes out sounding more like "baba." Once he even said "up mama" (which was followed by considerable praise and oohs and ahhs, but has not been duplicated since). Lately he loves to say "uh-oh" and "bye-bye." He also says bird but it sounds like "birt," and he growls like a tiger (very cute).
Recently, we had a fun visit with the Locy side of the family in Madison, AL. We stopped at Peach Park on the way up, and Grandpa let Alexander "ride" the pony.
Alexander always finds Grandpa's glasses case when he is around. Who needs toys when you can have a...ummmm... glasses case?
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Hanging out with cousin Liam in his room
Grandpa has a lap full of boys!
We got to see Sam and Thomas play baseball while we were in Madison. What athletes!
Anna performed in her dance recital. She is quite the super star!
The kids and Uncle Steve played an entertaining game of backyard baseball for all their adoring fans. Uncle Steve was definitely sore for a few days!
All the Gladdens took a family vacation to the North Georgia Mountains (Blue Ridge) in early May. The chalet where we stayed was beyond amazing. This is just PART of the game room in the basement.
Padre playing hide-and-go-seek with the little ones.
Those goofy Gladden brothers.
Alexander and Daddy taking in the georgia mountain views.
Steven took Alexander to check out the hot tub, and Alexander was so excited he got in to splash around for a few minutes.
Our chalet had a stunning view and awesome deck to take it all in.
Steven and Padre
It is hard to believe, but our little man celebrated his 1st birthday a few weeks ago. He had a great time partying it up with his family.
The happy birthday boy enjoying Aunt Shannon blowing bubbles.
I crown you "The Birthday Boy Who Does Not Like Wearing Hats."
Sweet daddy kisses for the birthday boy.
The satisfied (and a little sleepy from all the excitement) birthday boy!
Yum!
Grandpa taking Alexander for his first wagon ride.
Birthday Party Eve- what is it with babies and balloons?
So proud of himself that he can easily push his little walker toy. Still not walking on his own yet, but he's getting awfully close...
Our good friends Heidi and Michael tied the knot in late April. Heidi's 80's themed bachelorette party was a hoot!
Alexander was a huge flirt at the wedding rehearsal.
Michael and his best man.
The Gladdens at the wedding.
Alexander normally LOVES Ms. Heidi, but he just wasn't too sure about the wedding day updo.
My two smiley-faces at the reception. You should have seen Alexander party it up on the dance floor with his daddy!
A few other pics of little man all dressed up...
I have been telling my devoted blog-readers for months that it was about high-time little man got his first hair cut, but I was just too in love with those little baby boy curls. I figured he needed a trim before his big birthday, so we finally made it happen. He was such a trooper!
So proud of himself for being such a big boy...
He can't believe she is STILL cutting his hair!
I celebrated my big 30, and my fabulous husband took me out for sushi and sake. Yum! My hunk of a date even came with a tie and a freshly-shaven face. Wowee!
The Locy clan gave Steven an awesome Christmas/birthday present this year: a travel photography class in Atlanta held by National Geographic photographers. He came home and took this incredible picture in our backyard. What a talent!
Unfortunately, we came home from a fun weekend with family to find our home had been burglarized. Safety Steve has been diligently working to make a few changes around the homestead that will hopefully ward off any thieves who decide to make a return visit.
This was the temporary fix that has now been replaced with a brand new door, courtesy of All State and our homeowner's policy.
