Building My New Easel, Table and Chairs with Dad...

Ella!

My good friend Eleanor came over to play a couple of weekends ago. She and I shared our beloved nanny Cristina for the first year of my life... we had a blast! Here I am playing in her new little sister's car seat. Hard to believe that I used to fit in that myself!

Back to the Beach!

Indoor Fun in the Wintertime...

We have all gotten a lot more creative in this rain... lots of indoor activities, like making big messes, playing on Dad's computer, and wearing goofy Mr. Potatohead shades...!

I've missed you!

Mom is finally getting around to posting some long-overdue pictures... we are all well. The winter is fading, days are getting longer... I am talking more and being more and more of a delight every day - probably because I am getting better at communicating :) Hope to see you soon! Love, Xander

Fun in Long Beach on the way home...

Yello brick roads... gardens... sunglasses with Leeloo... the Apple Store... and a Merry-Go-Round! What is not to LOVE?

Running at Sunset... and a Balloon!!

Drumming!

Early in the morning with Dad

Some Long Overdue Pictures From Our New Years Travels

Right after Christmas we made a trip down to San Diego for a week-long New Years retreat at Liberty Advance. Here are some of the fun photos of our adventures starting with a series of me being very active on the land in the fresh air and sunshine!

Good morning!

Some photos sent to Mom while she is away

Dad and I had a great weekend. He took me to the Academy of Sciences, the beach (twice) and to visit Uncle Beau and Auntie Page. We also sent Mom this cute picture of us waking up this morning. We all miss each other - Mom sure appreciates the pictures! (In fact, she is posting these from Cannes to share!). x

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We have many photos and videos from our New Years travels, but are still working on getting them posted due to a camera issue. In the meantime, here is something for fun. xx

Merry Christmas!

Thank you, everybody, for all of the love and amazing gifts. Enjoy the rest of the holiday - we'll see you in the New Year. Love, Xander.

Loving Making Christmas Cookies with Dad

What to do on a rainy day?

Drumming!

Getting bigger every day!

The Age of Activity

I am all about "doing" these days. Whether it is building something, putting things in containers then taking them out (again and again and again), or playing with water (my FAVORITE) I am definitely a doer! Here are a couple of shots of me playing in the sink and at the nearby kids store. Mom took me out on the town on Thursday - an indulgent treat for us both.

Family Shots

Well, this time of year inspires efforts to get a great shot of the family together... well, our efforts have not been entirely successful, but we thought we'd share some of the runner-ups :) xx