A comedian, a children's museum and the Florida pumpkin patch

The other day the kids were playing so cute together on the bed I wanted to take their picture. When I said 1 2 3 and went to take the picture Johnny put the blanket on himself. He thought he was quite funny! Then he kept doing it when I tried to retake the picture. Finally I just gave up!

A new children's museum opened up in downtown Tampa. We took the kids there last weekend and they LOVED it!

Johnny got to be a scientist at the museum!

Alexandra practiced her veterinary skills.

Both kids loved the fire truck and especially the fire pole. Even Johnny went down the pole with a little assistance.

We also took the kids to get pumpkins last weekend. Here in Florida a "pumpkin patch" consists of either pumpkins gathered on the ground somewhere for sale or on a table. Not quite the same after growing up in Wisconsin but to the kids it is still exciting.

Halloween Countdown

Halloween is Coming.........we've put up our decorations.......we are wearing our Halloween pjs......
and our Halloween t-shirts......

........been trying on costumes....what will Johnny and Alexandra be?

School, Talking and Story Time

Johnny likes to get in things. Most days he just empties out our toy baskets and gets in them. One day though he insisted on trying to see if he could fit in the refrigerator of their kitchen. He was not successful!

My princess!

All is good here in the Lazaridis household. Alexandra is still LOVING school so that's great. She is so excited everyday to show me what she made at school and I am equally excited to see what she has done and to hear all about it. Johnny is good as well. Still not saying a single word but understands everything we say. He is still obsessed with his sister and copies her all day long. Surprisingly one of his favorite things to do right now is listen to books. Although he likes to listen to the same two books over and over. Up above is Story Time with Baba - happens nearly every evening when he gets home from work.

Hi!

The first two weeks of school Alexandra wanted me to take her picture everyday that she went. We have finally gotten past the picture taking this week. Normally, Johnny wants nothing to do with his picture being taken right now. Of course when its only about her he wants to be in the picture!

What can I say about this picture! Johnny needs a brother!

Alexandra's First Day of Preschool

Alexandra on her first day of preschool right before we left - too cute! Her first day went way better than I ever imagined - no tears! Her eyes just got a little watery when we got to her classroom but she asked me if I was going to come back and get her, I said yes and that was that. She went in her room and had a great first day. Her teacher told me that she kept telling her how excited she was.

Growth & Changes

Jabba is catching up in weight with his sister. I took him to his 18 month doctor appt a few weeks ago. He is only 4 lbs less than his sister! This was very surprising since he is not very interested in eating lately - just wants to play - and she continues to be a disposal when it comes to food.

Alexandra has had a big change over the past couple weeks and will have another next week. Mommy took her blankie away during the day. She only gets it to sleep with. Much to Nick's and my delight this means she no longer sucks her thumb during the day. Yeah! Next week she starts preschool at a church nearby. It is only Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-12 but will be a big change for her since she has always been home with me.

Playing Doctor

Johnny loves playing with Alexandra so he will do just about anything she wants him to. Here they are playing doctor, so cute!


All is good here in the Lazaridis household. We just had a great visit from Michelle and her girls. They came down to keep the kids and I company for a week while Nick was gone for work. He finally just returned home from being gone for an entire month straight. We are soooo happy to have him back!