Communication

First off, I apologize for the shabby quality. I apparently need to make some adjustments to my camera, but I find this video too hilarious to pass up. I really wish I knew what Alex was saying!

It's Bumbo Time.

That's right. Although some find this seat controversial, I find it to be a godsend for the baby who loves being upright. My only concern is that Chris loves to leave Alex on the coffee table in the seat. The chair specifically says 'Do not place on a raised surface.' However, when questioned, Chris stated "But he can't see the TV from the floor." OK, then.

Is this child abuse?

Since Gabe refuses to come in to sit on the potty in the house, and rarely is wearing clothes outside these days, I thought that I'd bring the potty to him. Unfortunately, peeing in the grass is way more fun than actually going in the potty, so it still remains unused (I doubt that Babies R Us would take it back, though). Perhaps when winter comes again, I'll have to get a potted plant or something.

Such a good helper

These days, Gabe loves to do anything his dad does. Perhaps it's because I spend so much time with Alex, but he seems glued to Chris every time he steps outside. Obviously he must be doing something fun, like mowing the lawn. How much longer until he can push the real one?

This counts as a bath.

Forget spring, we just hit summer. The high was 87 degrees in the Grove. Gabe enjoyed the pool, but only a little after exclaiming that it was too small and was for "babies." Guess that we will be pool shopping this week. Alex enjoyed a sunny day in his bouncy chair as well.

Who you callin' fat?

At Alex's 2 month check-up this week he weighed in at a whopping 14 lbs, 10 oz. That puts him in the 90th percentile. We think that he has serious Offensive Lineman potential. Maybe someone can come over and help me clean between his rolls of fat.

It's called 'Pumpernickel' Zebra

Pumpernickel is Gabe's new favorite word. I blame Barney, who has a whole song about different types of bread and now Gabe has realized how much fun that word is to say. And since we went to the zoo today, everything started with "pumpernickel," pumpernickel zebra, pumpernickel penguin, pumpernickel little brother. It's really out of control.

5 Days in Bend

Here are some highlights of out trip to Bend.
While Alex slept:

Gabe played airplane with uncle Ryan and learned to ride his tricycle with Papa.

Graduation Night

We are so proud of Chris, who, after 2 years of night and weekend classes has finished his Master's degree in Teaching from George Fox University. Now let's all pray that Oregon starts hiring teachers again!
Chris and Jen with Chris' parents

Chris and Alex (Psst, don't tell Gabe what he missed. I couldn't imagine a 2 year old sitting through a graduation ceremony, but apparently other people could, as there were kids everywhere!)

Chris and his buddy Adam

My sweet pedicure. (I had to throw this in, because I have never had flowers on my toes before!)

Alex's Photos

Please enjoy these photos of Alex, taken at 3 weeks old.