Alexander's First Hanukkah

 I was looking at old pictures at my mom's house and came across these two pictures of Alexander's first Hanukkah.  I thought they would be fitting to post because Hanukkah started last night. It is also turing out to be Alexander's favorite holiday.  Whenever anyone tells him "Merry Christmas" his reply is always "Hanukkah is first, then it is Christmas." 

Gingerbread Houses

Yesterday we made "gingerbread houses" they were actually graham cracker houses but they turned out very cute. Alexander and Jaxon put on their aprons and went to work. They were so excited to construct their yummy homes. They both did a great job. It was such a fun family activity. The boys can't wait for the real Santa to see their houses when he comes down the chimney. I am pretty sure he will love them.

Juicing for big muscles

This morning I found Alexander watching an infomercial about juicing. It was the one with Jack LaLanne. He is very impressive, at 92 he still looks amazing. Alexander was very intrigued and after watching for about 20 minutes without letting me turn the channel, he was convinced he need a juicer too. "Mom, we have to get one of these so we can get big muscles."
It was Dad to the rescue, when he told Alexander we already have a juicer. Jason and Alexander had to immediately pull it out and start juicing everything they could find. Lemons, oranges, cucumbers, cantaloupe and mixed berries were in their first concoction. It was delicious and very healthy.
I am so proud of my little health nut, he even finished his entire juice. Watch out Jack LaLanne, Alexander Dayne is ready to take over for you!

Picture with Santa

This past weekend I took the boys to the Festival of Trees.  They were very excited to see the "real' Santa.  Luckily, it was the first day in weeks Jaxon decided to wear something non-super hero.  They both loved sitting on Santa's lap.  Alexander threw the poor guy for a loop when he asked if they were excited for Christmas and he replied, "No, first I am excited for Hanukkah!"  

Happy Thanksgiving

This year we had a wonderful Thanksgiving at our home.  Jason and I prepared the dinner with a lot of help from Alexander.  The food was delicious.  Alexander's favorite part of the meal was the big turkey leg.  Mema and Tio both joined us for our feast, it was great having them both with us.  Jaxon loved having his Tio read to him.  It was a very relaxing and enjoyable day.  Alexander and Jaxon both wished their Nana and Poppie could have been here too, but look forward to spending Christmas with them.

Mr. Personality

Jaxon loves dressing himself and posing for the camera.  I thought I would post some of the latest and greatest.   He loves surf shorts all year long and thinks they go nicely with his "police" shirt.  The Christmas p.j.'s pair perfectly with a green super-mask.  And yes, he did paint his own fingernails with white-out from his Mema's office.  

Alexander's self style

          


The other day Jason was shaving his beard down with the clippers.  Alexander was watching and wanted to "help".  He asked if he could turn the clippers off.  Jason agreed, handed over the clippers and turned away.  Alexander thought he would give himself a little shave before actually turning the clippers off.  He now has a really cute circle shaved in the top of his head.    

Way to go Dad, super smart move!  

Oh well, he is still the cutest 4 year old in the world.