Music and Dance the Greatest Gifts

I have discovered that Alex really likes music. He has always shown interest when ever there is music playing or if he can make the music himself. My sister teaches a children's music class so Alex and I started going and so far he seams to really like it. The other day I was able to catch him in action. There is a good chance this video could be come a blackmail video when he is older (snicker snicker). I think he is destined to be musical because for Christmas he got a little 4 key piano and for his birthday he got two musical pianos and some other instruments. I can't wait to see what he will do with this wonderful talant. Alex has also just had his first birthday to see pictures and video vistit http://picasaweb.google.com/Jaskowickpics

And there he goes.

Alex has been testing his balance more and more this last month. In the last couple of weeks has taken a few steps mostly when he wasn't aware. When I was at my mothers house on Tuesday we were talking and then Alex just took off from the chair, almost the length of a couch. Both of us just stopped not wanting to say anything to stop him. Sorry about the bad quality of the video. After he had done so well I wanted to capture these fun wobbly fist steps before they were gone so we got him to walk again so i could record and all I had was my cell phone. I can't believe he is growing up so fast. He will be One on Sunday the First.

Does he like it?

This video makes me laugh. He wants to try to rock but is so nervous about it at the same time.

First Time Swimming

This last week we spent a few days in Park City with our family for a little vacation. We had a lot of fun but I think the most fun Alex had was going swimming for his first time. He was nervous at first but quickly discovered the fun of splashing and enjoying the water. The last video Alex was playing with Emma on her dolls horse.

Walking alone!...well almost.

Alex loves to walk, but only with the help of someone else and he has had to hold both of your hands. Finally, last week, we tried again with this walking toy and he just took off, he loves it. He likes to walk down the sidewalk since there is a lot more space but we have to keep correcting his course since he seems to want to go off roading. He has now started to find the balance and confidence to try only holding one hand but just for a few seconds. I just can't believe how big he is getting.

Alex also loves to play at the park and the swings he was just swinging along and then when it stopped he leaned forward and started being crazy I was very happy I had my camera with me.

Easter Fun

Since Alex really doesn't understand Easter we didn't do much, but thanks to Nana Jaskowick and Macey's grocery store, Alex got a really cute bunny and some Easter eggs. He could care less what was inside the egg but if it made noise he loved it.

We had to give him some time to play with the wrapping it had some great crinkly plastic.

Making Noise