Alex has been keeping us busy...as usual. He is becoming much more mobile, still not walking on his own, but he pulls up to everything and will walk along the walls.

An update on baby Hickman #2...everything is going along great. We went to the doctor yesterday for a belly check and the heartbeat was in the 160's, which is perfect. We go March 18th for an ultrasound and to find out the gender.

Alex loves pulling himself up to the mirror

This Tigger airplane is so funny!
This is Alex's favorite toy, he dances to the music after he makes a basket!

Things my mommy says I shouldn't do (but they are so much fun)...

Happy Valentine's Day

We have been busy. We had snow on Tuesday, only 4 inches, but enough to close schools and daycare. JB stayed home with Alex all day, since my work was still open. Unfortunately, the snow had a layer of ice on top, so we couldn't go out and play in it. Maybe next time is snows Alex will be able to make a snow angel!!

Alex has been busy (as you can see in the pictures below). He has found out many things that he shouldn't do, even though he thinks they are so much fun. Below are some pictures of when I was trying to clean up the kitchen, he makes the process much longer, since you have to redirect his attention to somehting he is allowed to do.

Alex has discovered Clyde's bowls. He thinks playing in the water is great fun! Of course, we don't approve of this, so he was told "no" shortly after taking these photos. He is such an explorer!!

Climbing in the dishwasher. I turned my head for a second and he was IN the dishwasher, he moves so fast!!

Peek-A-Boo is so much fun...

Alex had a great time playing peek-a-boo after his bath!

Alex at 12 1/2 months...

• Weighs 20lbs 8oz
• Has 4 teeth (two more on the bottom are almost past the gum line)
• He knows what he wants, and will do anything to get to it
• Is a Momma's boy
• Loves to be out in public
• Explores every nook and cranny of the house
• Favorite foods are bananas, peaches, nutri-grain bars, cheerios, yogurt
• Army crawls like a pro, starting to crawl on all fours
• Pulls up to anything
• Walks with the help of a toy or if you are holding his hands
• Loves to clap
• Has a laugh that will melt your heart

Happy February...

It has been a long time since we have posted anything! Alex has been sick with a gastrointestinal virus, so we have been dealing with that. Luckily, he is feeling much better. I have had "morning" sickness every evening, so hopefully that will end soon. We are on the road to recovery...we hope February will be a healthier month for us!! Alex reading "Bright Stanley"

Alex's first lollipop, he got it from the doctors office, he thouroghly enjoyed it!

Reading the newspaper, he loves to sit up on his knees

Big Smile! Alex loves walking with his toy hippo. He is getting more balance each day, so one day soon he will take his first step!!

A short video of Alex with his hippo (press play)...he is screaming with delight!