How Cute Is Alex?

For Your Consideration

2009-11-09T23:59:00.007-05:00

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's . . . .

2009-10-31T11:54:00.004-04:00

Recent Keepers

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Triple Threat

2009-08-11T00:06:00.001-04:00

Alex at the Beach

2009-07-26T21:57:00.009-04:00

Pics from Auntie Mel

2009-06-24T23:24:00.004-04:00

Some pics taken by Alex's Auntie Melissa, shutterbug-diva-all-around-cool-person.

Recent Keepers

2009-06-19T22:59:00.017-04:00

I Said "No Cameras!!!"

2009-04-18T21:44:00.000-04:00

Alex and Ella

2009-04-18T21:43:00.000-04:00

Mugging for the Camera

2009-04-18T21:42:00.000-04:00

Another Update (with funny faces)

2008-12-06T21:50:00.008-05:00

The Latest Pics--Sans Commentary

2008-12-04T14:40:00.006-05:00

Blogging Vegas

2008-11-15T13:26:00.013-05:00

Okay, I'm going a little off-message here, but I wanted to share our Vegas pics with those who wanted to see them. So here they be:

The view from our hotel room--gorgeous!

Another view--the Palazzo at night.

The lobby of the Palazzo--this does not do it justice.

The Sphinx is kinda freakin' me out.

New York, New York (duh)

Some chick with a torch and a book.

Alex's mom and dad share a blessedly quiet moment in their room.

Barely upright (but smiling) after mojitos and martinis at the Wynn.

Chillin' at the Venetian with Alex's aunties.

Back at the Palazzo--possibly hung over.

Some unsavory street person on the Strip.

Holy Haddock, It's Aquaman!!!

2008-11-03T22:32:00.006-05:00

Ah yes, another Halloween, another superhero costume to hastily assemble. Oh sure, most kids want to be Batman or Iron Man, but for the discerning toddler, only Aquaman, King of the Seven Seas will do. Who needs a utility belt or a flashy suit of armor when you can mentally IM with trout and catfish? There will be more of these thrilling and dynamic pix to come, but I wanted to put a couple up just as a teaser. Enjoy. Oh, and in case you haven't gotten enough of an Aquaman fix, this clip is for you.

Cutie Pie

2008-09-02T20:47:00.004-04:00

Guest shutterbug Auntie Melissa (the Diane Arbus of our circle) captures the many moods of our
little fudge-pot.

A Blast from the Past

2008-08-15T12:12:00.001-04:00

This is a picture from last year (that for some reason got misfiled on my computer) at Alex's retroactive baby shower, with one of his very favorite people!

My Father's Day Present

2008-08-15T12:08:00.001-04:00

The best part of my Father's Day was having pictures taken with my sweet little monkey.

Life's a Beach

2008-08-03T00:07:00.011-04:00

A spicy and swinging spring for Alex

2008-08-03T00:05:00.001-04:00

Feb 2--A whole year with our little groundhog

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In the Bleak Midwinter

2008-08-02T23:57:00.007-04:00

He's Baaa-ack!

2008-08-02T23:29:00.013-04:00

Due to someone busting my nuts (I'm looking at you, Kristin) I have finally been shamed into posting new pictures of the kid. I hope you all enjoy this update, because it may well be another six months before you get another fix. So pull your monitors close, you lucky people, and prepare to soak up the uncanny cuteness of my sweet little monkey.

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Hey, who do I have to buy a gin and tonic for to get picked up off the floor?

2007-12-28T22:56:00.001-05:00

"Dude, I am so going to be ridiculed if anyone from my playgroup catches me in this ridiculous getup."

2007-12-28T22:52:00.001-05:00

"You know, Daddy, if you would empty your underwear basket in a timely manner, then I wouldn't be able to unceremoniously dump it on the floor. You just bring stuff like this on yourself."

2007-12-26T20:32:00.001-05:00

"Don't get me wrong: while I do believe that the whole Webkinz thing is some kind of cult, the plushies themselves are soooo cute."

2007-12-26T20:19:00.001-05:00

"Dude, I am totally rockin' the velour hoodie, and no one call tell me I'm not, even though Daddy thinks I look like one of the Jawas from Star Wars."

2007-12-26T20:13:00.001-05:00

"Hey, check out the cool music table that Santa brought me for Chrismasolstikwanzaahannukah! Now I can start composing my own songs, just like Debbie Gibson."

First Official Word!

2007-12-17T20:21:00.000-05:00

It's official! Alex is now speaking and his first official word (not including some random Dadas) is: Ella!

2007-12-16T12:50:00.000-05:00

I think this one speaks for itself. No witty caption necessary.

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"Here I am sitting around in my pajamas at 2:30pm on a weekday, just like Daddy does."

2007-12-16T12:39:00.002-05:00

"Apparently those people who call themselves my parents have mistaken me for a plushie again, or perhaps for one of those delightfully evil Chucky dolls. I just love that guy's work."

2007-12-15T17:08:00.000-05:00

"The best thing about the play area at the mall is watching other kids fall down and cry--it just gives me a warm feeling inside."

2007-12-15T17:01:00.001-05:00

"Where did my rum and coke go? I was just holding it, and then--poof! Daddy's awfully smiley right now, so maybe he snatched it. His breath does smell like Captain Morgan, but then, it usually does by this time of the morning."

2007-12-15T16:59:00.001-05:00

"Yes, Mommy, I love you too, but my tiny little bones are starting to crack."

2007-12-15T16:56:00.001-05:00

"Beep beep . . . outta my way, evil genius coming through!"

Still Warm and Cozy

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Warm and Cozy

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2007-11-08T22:10:00.001-05:00

"I just love playing in laundry baskets, and there's always one available because we just throw our clothes on the floor . . . isn't that right, Mommy?"

2007-11-08T22:06:00.001-05:00

"Honestly, I'll be fine. Champagne always has this effect on me. Now be a doll and fetch baby a warm washcloth and a couple dozen aspirins."

2007-11-08T22:00:00.001-05:00

"Just when I thought these people couldn't sink any lower, here I am being washed in the kitchen sink like a I'm a head of cabbage. Just wait until they're old and feeble--they're going straight to Shady Pines!"

2007-11-08T21:58:00.001-05:00

"It's hard to tell where the Cheerio ends and my finger begins, but hey . . . it's ALL good."

2007-11-02T12:04:00.001-04:00

"I just hope this wasn't made in China . . . "

2007-11-02T11:53:00.001-04:00

After a fierce struggle, Captain Marvel finally overcomes his greatest foe, the evil Lissy-Witchy, by sinking his sharp little teeth into her nose. Hurrah!

2007-11-02T11:40:00.001-04:00

"Yes, I'll smile for your picture, but you better get the name right: it's Captain Marvel, dammit! Why do you people keep thinking I'm the Flash? My lightning-bolt insignia is WAY chunkier than his, and he doesn't even have a CAPE, for Pete's sake! When I get back from this photo-op, I'm going to fire that overpaid, Armani-wearing PR hack . . . [unintelligible grumbling] . . . "

2007-11-02T11:34:00.001-04:00

"You know, Daddy, if YOU got down on the floor more often, maybe you'd stop living in denial about the dust-bunny situation I've been telling you about."

2007-11-02T11:31:00.001-04:00

"I'm no structural engineer, but I can say with some certainty that this structure will remain upright for . . . oh, about one more second or so."

2007-11-02T11:25:00.001-04:00

"Tell me honestly: am I wearing the hat, or is the hat wearing me?"

2007-11-02T11:21:00.000-04:00

"I just LOVE my highchair! Can't you tell?"

2007-11-02T11:17:00.001-04:00

"I know what you're thinking. You think this finger is about to go into my nose, but I can assure you that it's not. Nose-picking is SO last week."

2007-11-02T11:16:00.001-04:00

"Yup, I'm THAT damn cute."

2007-11-02T11:11:00.001-04:00

"Grover has a big red nose like Uncle Fred. Does that mean Grover's an alcoholic, too?"

2007-11-02T11:05:00.001-04:00

"Hmmm . . . 'Miss Spider's Tea Party' is good, but 'Mommy Hugs' has a subtle, nutty flavor that I find so satisfying when I gnaw on it."

2007-11-02T11:03:00.001-04:00

"Dis da beh-room. Dis where da magic happen."

Alex Playing "Follow the Camera"

2007-08-19T23:44:00.000-04:00

Yes, I actually bark at my son to make him smile. Help me.

Alex in His Swing

2007-08-16T21:21:00.000-04:00

Bathtime for Bubba

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You will need the DivX Web Player to view this video. If you don't have it already, you can download it here, and it should only take a few seconds to install.

Alex Playing with His Squishy Toys

2007-08-14T16:09:00.001-04:00

You will need the DivX Web Player to view this video. You can download it here, and it should only take a few seconds to install.

Alex at the Beach

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You will need the DivX Web Player to view this video. You can download it here, and it should only take a few seconds to install.

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Hmmm . . . needs ketchup.

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Alex posing among his squishy-toys.

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Alex beaming in his Boppy pillow.

Pool Boy

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Smiling at the pool.

Smiley Boy

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A smiley boy in his car seat.

Mommy Singing to Alex

2007-08-14T11:51:00.001-04:00

You will need the DivX Web Player to view this video. You can download it here, and it should only take a few seconds to install.

Fans of "The Muppet Movie" should enjoy this.

Daddy Bugging Alex at Bedtime

2007-08-14T11:45:00.000-04:00

You will need the DivX Web Player to view this video. You can download it here, and it should only take a few seconds to install.

Alex in his playmat

2007-08-12T03:14:00.001-04:00

Alex having fun on his playmat.

Good Night, Sweet Prince

2007-08-12T02:31:00.001-04:00

Alex dreams of bottles of formula while he sleeps.

Meowing to Alex

2007-08-12T02:15:00.001-04:00

Me and Mommy making funny noises, including meowing, to make Alex laugh. We need a life.

Pillow fight with Alex

2007-08-12T02:14:00.001-04:00

Trying to amuse Alex by bopping him with a pillow . . . please don't judge me.

2007-07-20T11:57:00.002-04:00

Alex during tummy time, from a couple months ago.

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Alex ponders.

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Fun with Daddy.

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On his back in black and white.

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Mister squashy-mouth.

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Mister Bubba in his Bumbo.

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Like a beetle on its back . . .

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Happy family.

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Just us guys.

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Alex doing some self-soothing.

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Alex and a friend.

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Chillin' in the saucer.

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Alex does the Mona Lisa Smile.

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The king on his throne.

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Must . . . get . . . to . . . formula!

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Mesmerized by his mobile.

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Naked and loving it.

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This looks like a nice enough card for Daddy.

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Disgruntled, perhaps?

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Mister Smiley in his Bumbo chair.

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Stretching and yawning after a nap.

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Alex poses during tummy time.

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Baby's first cereal.

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A post-squash bath (note the caked remains in his nostrils).

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Baby's first veggie (squash, if you couldn't tell).

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Sniffing the baby, or begging for attention?

2007-07-09T00:16:00.001-04:00

Soaring, flying . . .

2007-07-09T00:13:00.001-04:00

The aftermath of baby's first bath.

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Baby's first bath.

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Look how tiny he is . . .