Alek has been a busy boy!
I had to travel to Italy for a conference so Nana Gaye was able to come down for 2 weeks to watch him and keep him busy while I was gone. We spoke or video-skyped everyday, which were highlights for mommy, but Alek was definitely loving all the attention from Nana... Unfortunately, Daddy came down with a flu, which turned into pneumonia and put him out of commission so THANK YOU Nana Gaye, you know we couldn't have done it without you!

We then had a wonderful visit with Aunt Kate, who came down early July for a week and was a HUGE help playing with Alek and keeping him busy at the park, at the beach, on car rides .... We all had a BLAST!!

Alek was also invited to Collin's 4th birthday party at Jumpers, which couldn't have been more fun for him. He LOVED the bouncy slides and obstacle courses and was surprisingly daring!

The BIG news is Alek started Pre-School last week at Children's Castle in Lighthouse Point. Collin also goes there although in an older class, but Brigitte really liked the school and after one week I can see why. Alek's teachers, Miss Rosa and Miss Keila are very sweet and gentle and PATIENT with him. Like any new student he needs to learn the rules, but they told me he was listening better every day he was there. It is hard to leave him on the mornings when he cries but he is always full of smiles and new projects when I pick him up so I'm assured it does not last long after I leave...

We are also planning for Alek's Baptism on August 2, which we decided to hold at St Timothy's in Pennsylvania. The reception following will be hosted by Aunt Valerie and Great-Grandparents, Wiley and Beryl. We hope it will be a good opportunity for all the family to meet Alek since it is difficult otherwise due to the distance to get together. I think it will be a wonderful day and we welcome all of our close friends and family to join us.

Overall, we are settling into a comfortable routine and so hope to have more time now to post updates on our blog more frequently...

Kristin