Happy New Year!

Cutest Badger fan in the world!

Happy New year!

Alex got dressed up in his Badger gear to watch the Wisconsin basketball game on Wednesday. We then went over to our friend's house for a relaxing evening of dinner and games. Alex was on his best behavior and enjoyed the party. Despite the fact that midnight is normally a peak time of alertness for Alex, he just wasn't quite able to make it last night and slept through the turning of the new year.

One Month Old

Alex and Naomi

Alex shocked that he is already over a month old

Jennie, Steph, and Alex

Steph and Alex- the birthday kids

It's hard to believe but Alex hit his one month birthday on Monday. We celebrated with his first trip to a local bar to meet some friends for dinner. People claimed to be there for Steph's birthday but we all know they were really there to celebrate Alex's one month birthday.

First Christmas

Snuggling with Greta and Aunt Rachel

Rosco opening his gift from Santa

Alex with his first gifts from Santa

Chilling with Mason and Greta

Alex with Aunt Sara and cousin Greta

Four generations of Ausman men

Christmas lunch with Great Grandma and

Grandpa last Sunday

Alex had an exciting week of meeting new people, sleeping at Grandma and Grandpa's house all week, celebrating his first Christmas, and getting spoiled rotten with gifts and constant love and attention. He got to meet Great Grandpa Ausman, Aunt Rachel and Uncle Sam and cousin Greta, and good friends Nicole, Jeff, and their little guy Mason for the first time. As much as Mom and Dad can't believe it, Alex is already 4 weeks old today and is changing by the day. He's spending more time awake during the day, is starting to track things with his big blue eyes, tolerates bath time more, is "talking" more, and is growing bigger by the day. Unfortunately for Mom and Dad, he is still not sleeping much at night but luckily we are both still off from work and can sneak in naps periodically during the day.

Alex's First Outings

Alex went on his first public outings this week to places other than the doctor. On Thursday we ventured to the Mall of America for some Christmas shopping. Alex was all geared up and ready to go but fell asleep in the car on the way there and did not open an eye again until we were back home. On Friday Beth took Alex to meet some co-workers for lunch. He was well behaved as once again he slept the entire time. I'm not sure how much he took in but at least his first outings were not a disaster.

Lerner Visitors

Alex's wrinkly forehead look

"This is my Grampinator."

Aunt Jill

Uncle Beavis

Alex got to meet his Grandpa Jeff, Aunt Jill, and Uncle Kevin this weekend. He is starting to be a little more alert during the day and will occasionally surprise us with a decent night's sleep....only to resume his normal nocturnal ways the next night of course. He has also been fighting frequent bouts of the hiccups recently which he has not been too excited about.

Grandma Barbara Visit

Grandma B came from Texas to visit from Thursday-Tuesday. We all appreciated the extra help, home cooking, and good company. Alex liked his new outfits too. Come visit us again soon, Nona!

Ausman Visitors

4 generations of Ausmans

The Grandmas

Aunt Sara, Grandma Mary and Grandpa John, and Great Grandma Bev all came to visit Alex last Friday. Alex was a good boy and enjoyed meeting everyone.