Elijah Alexander Switt

Alex's first school recital!

2010-11-28T10:22:00.000-05:00

At "special friends day" at Alex's preschool the class prepared and presented a Thanksgiving show for all. Alex's special friend was his baby sitter Miss Kelsey, who he likes very much. She's very popular with the class because she has been an assistant at the school before and knows many of the kids. Enjoy!

Trip to visit the Emmerich's in NC

2010-10-30T20:44:00.006-04:00

Alex's last soccer game

2010-10-23T13:49:00.006-04:00

Oh man, this picture will embarass him the first time he brings home a date!!!

2010-07-18T16:39:00.002-04:00

I call this "allowing Alex to dress himself." Randy calls this "Urban Cowboy." Note the backwards baseball cap, underwear, boots, and sword.

Horseback riding

2010-07-17T11:01:00.002-04:00

Catchup time

2010-04-22T17:39:00.003-04:00

Spiderman!
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Alex and Princess Tiana

Alex's Spiderman Cake
Alex hunting for treasure

Alex's pirate birthday party

Easter egg hunt at Emma's/Hampstead Park

I am SO behind on this blog; facebook makes it easier to post pictures. I am going to try to post all of the pictures from the last few months, and hopefully tag them with comments...this might take awhile, so please be patient!

Old picture

2010-01-02T21:06:00.000-05:00

I saw this picture on Pop's desktop and asked Seth to email me a copy...I think this is the coolest "Sobel" family picture! (and I am two months pregnant in this picture, so technically Alex is there too!)

Snow

2009-12-31T15:19:00.005-05:00

American Idol Season 9 auditions

2009-12-30T11:07:00.002-05:00

Alex gets down after Christmas with his new Guitar! Check out those moves!

Our son...a complete "ham"

2009-08-20T08:24:00.002-04:00

ISR Swimming Lesson

2009-08-12T07:03:00.003-04:00

This week Alex will take his last ISR (Infant Swimming and Response) swimming lesson when he demonstrates that he can get out of the pool by himself while wearing a long sleeve shirt, long pants and shoes! The video below is from a few weeks ago about midway through the course.

I highly recommend these classes for young children and even infants as young as 6 months, they're amazing! They can be found at www.infantswim.com. Alex has no fear of the water (he wasn't particularly afraid before, but he didn't like to put his head underwater) and has learned how to get out of the pool if he falls in. As a side benefit, he *loves* to swim and jump in the pool now!

Picture People Aug 2009

2009-08-04T20:52:00.002-04:00

Picture people sitting "back to school"

Picture catchup

2009-07-31T18:35:00.004-04:00

I have a ton of photos that I need to post, so I am just going to do it! Hopefully I won't overload you.

Old McAlex had a farm...

2009-07-26T21:31:00.004-04:00

We have started taking Alex's friends with us to visit Mickey Pony (one friend at a time). Today was Ava's turn, since they are moving in a few weeks (Alex is going to be heartbroken). They shared very nicely today, and even rode Mickey together (and look like models).

Oldie but goodie

2009-07-13T21:10:00.002-04:00

It's been forever! We need to upload Alex's swimming lessons on video, and Disney pictures, but I can never find the time! Here is an oldie but goodie that my friend Lisa just posted on her blog. The kiddos are all right around 1 in this picture. How they have changed!

Alex's 2nd Birthday Party -- Finally

2009-05-25T19:36:00.002-04:00

Ok, ok, ok, after many verbal beatings, I'm finally uploading the video of Alex's 2nd birthday party! Enjoy!

Alex names the dinosaurs

2009-05-25T19:30:00.002-04:00

First day of spring...Jackie took these

2009-03-24T20:35:00.001-04:00

Picture People March 2009

2009-03-24T18:57:00.004-04:00

Fun at the park (the day before Jess went into labor)

2009-03-17T13:25:00.002-04:00

A few more horse pics courtesy of Joe

2009-03-14T11:06:00.004-04:00

A few cute pics courtesy of Jackie

2009-03-04T19:33:00.001-05:00

Alex riding a horse (video)

2009-02-24T20:10:00.002-05:00

Alex and Ava playing at the park

2009-02-24T19:14:00.002-05:00

Alex rides a horse

2009-02-24T19:07:00.002-05:00

Alex got a pony for his birthday; his name is Mickey!

Cute video of Alex wearing Randy's shoes

2009-02-24T17:47:00.002-05:00

Picture People Valentine's Pictures

2009-02-03T18:59:00.003-05:00

Alex on swing at birthday party

2009-02-01T15:44:00.002-05:00

Grandpa Joe's birthday

2009-02-01T14:43:00.002-05:00

Alex and Sam putting together a puzzle

2009-02-01T13:56:00.002-05:00

Here are some old videos that never got posted

2009-02-01T10:27:00.003-05:00

Connor's bd party

2009-02-01T06:56:00.003-05:00

These pics are courtesy of Jackie W.; we have some too that will get posted later today.

Alex the Tiger

2009-01-16T07:17:00.004-05:00

Alex has now taken to roaming the house as a tiger. Also to walking backwards. I'm not sure where the moonwalking comes from, we haven't shown him any Michael Jackson videos.

Cute!

2009-01-06T09:17:00.002-05:00

Holiday cookie party

2008-12-18T21:54:00.001-05:00

Dinner time

2008-12-13T18:46:00.003-05:00

So here's a random video of Alex eating dinner. First he thinks I am taking his picture ("say cheese"), and then he breaks into the alphabet spontaneously. I think it's really funny because it's a typical meal with Alex.

Alex swinging

2008-12-07T18:32:00.002-05:00

2008-12-07T15:08:00.002-05:00

Heidi's birthday party

2008-12-07T08:25:00.003-05:00

Alex's self portraits

2008-11-28T14:44:00.004-05:00

Well, he didn't take these pictures, but he specifically requested that I take these pictures. He said, "Camera," and then he said, "Smile," and "cheese." He kept re-posing himself in different positions. So cute!

Picture People Thanksgiving portraits

2008-11-16T20:52:00.003-05:00

Some miscellaneous pictures

2008-11-06T22:01:00.002-05:00

Disney

2008-11-06T21:52:00.002-05:00

I finally got our Disney pictures back. We forgot our camera, so used a disposable camera. Only a few are post-worthy, but the ones that came out came out cute!

A few pics from today...more to come

2008-11-05T14:34:00.004-05:00

We had such a wonderful time riding Ava's pony today on her grandmother's farm in McIntosh. I will have more pictures of Alex actually riding, but they weren't taken with my camera since I was holding Alex while he was riding. They should be posted hopefully by tonight! (hint hint to my friends who need to email them to me).

Trick-or-treating

2008-11-01T10:35:00.007-04:00

Yes, Randy made this pumpkin! He loves getting creative on Halloween. I requested a spider...I think this is the best one yet!

So when I actually take pictures, they still stink. I stopped after a little while and just videotaped the rest of the trick-or-treating. We will post the video once it is edited...there will be a lot more footage of Alex.

Halloween party at Virginia's and Pumpkin Patch

2008-10-27T07:25:00.004-04:00

I am so horrible about taking pictures!!! Luckily Jackie always takes great pictures of Ava, and since Alex is always with Ava and Emery...well, at least I have some record of his childhood.

Ok, the picture right above has to be one of my new favorites. They think they are so funny!

Halloween pics

2008-10-26T13:29:00.001-04:00

Spends too much time with girls

2008-10-24T14:14:00.002-04:00

Alex carrying a "purse" and wearing a "hat?"

Festivals in Gainesville

2008-10-21T06:47:00.003-04:00

This past weekend we went to several events. We went to the Butterfly Festival at the museum. Alex enjoyed making wings, walking through a cave, and looking at the butterflies.

Oktoberfest was a street festival with food, and wine and beer (though LO wasn't very interested in that).

Enjoying the last days of summer

2008-10-09T07:00:00.002-04:00

Day at the farm

2008-09-30T13:57:00.003-04:00

Alex feeding the sheep.

Looking for the corn on the ground to feed the chickens.

Grandpa Joe showing Alex the cow.

Day at the park

2008-09-26T20:53:00.002-04:00

The weather has finally gotten cool, so after naptime we headed for the park. Jackie's new camera takes some really good pictures!

Pics from North Carolina Beach

2008-09-15T12:53:00.007-04:00

At the North Carolina Aquarium

Elise, Sam, and Alex
Our friend Adam is like 6'6", so this picture of him and Alex is funny.
View of the beach from the deck of our house.
View of the pool from our deck.
View of next door.

Come here, Alex!

On the slide, at the pool

2008-09-04T21:04:00.003-04:00

2008-08-26T22:54:00.000-04:00

Our kids aren't old enough to play dress up yet. So after the kids go to bed...it's mama dress up time!

O2B Kids 10th Birthday party

2008-08-24T11:43:00.003-04:00

Tropical storm playdate

2008-08-23T14:44:00.000-04:00

Sun Country day with both Ava's

2008-08-20T14:14:00.001-04:00

Fun at Emma's house

2008-08-20T13:58:00.004-04:00

I had a lot of fun at my friend Emma's house today, with her daughter Heidi, Ellison, and Ava.

"Ellison, will you dance with me?"
Jumping.

"Ellison, will you marry me?"

"Ava, it's ok, I still love you."

"Ring around the rosy."
"All fall down."

Homasassa Springs Wildlife Park

2008-08-12T07:34:00.007-04:00

On Sunday we went to Homosassa Springs State Park, where they have many native Florida Animals for rehabilitation.

My dad, Kristine and Michaela went with us.

They had an underwater viewing display of the spring, with lots of fish!

Alex enjoyed looking at the big birds!

Here you can see what he was looking at, a Greater Sandhill Crane.

The way into and out of the park was on a boat on Pepper Creek

It was a long, hot day, and Alex decided it was time for a nap on the ride back.

Shhh, he's sleeping!

Day at the mall

2008-08-11T20:40:00.002-04:00

Jackie says, "Oh, if I hold out my arm, I can get us all in the picture!" Well she did, and somehow Alex too!

"I guess I will let Ava drive...THIS time."
They are both totally cracking up at something (Ava is laughing hard, though it's hard to see her face).
"Where should we all go today?"
Alex being chauffered.

Ava pushing Alex in the baby stroller

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Cute playtime

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Francesca's baby shower

2008-08-04T08:40:00.000-04:00

Sasha's 3rd birthday party

2008-08-03T08:30:00.003-04:00

Alex trains for the Basketball team

2008-07-28T22:56:00.007-04:00

'Nuff said.

Some have said the above video is too small, below is one from youtube, you can blow it up to full screen size (you have to click it and open it on Youtube first though).

Library time

2008-07-28T19:34:00.001-04:00

Our group started doing our own library days where we reserve the meeting room and host activities. Technically anyone can come, but it's not advertised, so it's just our kiddos. Somehow I blinked in all three pictures.

2008-07-28T15:34:00.001-04:00

So to explain this post: Walgreens had diapers for FREE this week, after coupons and register rewards. So of course I know that my munchkin goes through diapers like there's no tomorrow (his favorite trick is to poop RIGHT AFTER I change his diaper, so of course have to change it again). I stopped at a Walgreens every time I passed one this week, and now have a six month supply. I am very proud!

Cute pics (courtesy of Phil and Jenny Kraver)

2008-07-18T09:37:00.003-04:00

That's MY boyfriend.

The Baughman center at Lake Alice.
But where are the alligators?

4th of July pictures

2008-07-10T17:20:00.001-04:00

We are so silly

2008-07-02T20:39:00.002-04:00

Museum day

2008-06-25T14:31:00.003-04:00

New Picture People photos

2008-06-15T20:07:00.004-04:00

St. Augustine

2008-06-08T22:38:00.001-04:00

Library time

2008-06-05T15:23:00.005-04:00

I know I am biased, but aren't these just the most GORGEOUS babies you have ever seen? (The one above is my favorite!)

First swimming lesson

2008-06-02T19:24:00.002-04:00

Alex had his first swimming lesson today. Afterwards, we were sitting on the steps talking, and all of the sudden Jenny grabbed Emery and jumped out of the pool screaming. There was a LOBSTER next to her on the steps (turned out to be a crawfish, but still). We have no idea how they got in the pool (there were two of them).

Breakfast

2008-06-01T19:48:00.007-04:00

Weekly visit to the Haile Plantation Farmer's Market followed by breakfast at "Sister's Cafe."

Slumber party pics

2008-06-01T15:15:00.003-04:00

Rides at the mall

2008-05-30T20:34:00.003-04:00

Here are some pics of Alex riding on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles bus with his friend Emery, as Ava looked on.

South Florida pics and pool playgroup pics

2008-05-29T14:39:00.008-04:00

Here are a whole bunch of picsefrom when we were in South Florida, and from a pool playgroup yesterday. I will label and go through them tonight; I just wanted to get them off of the camera.

Lion Country Safari

2008-05-24T17:52:00.002-04:00

Today we went to Lion Country Safari. It was a lot of fun, except for the heat and humidity! We enjoyed the part in the car...several zebras crossed the road back and forth in front of us, which Alex thought was funny. However, his favorite part of the day was the merry-go-round!

2008-05-15T07:22:00.002-04:00

Alex is taking his first steps, and we attempted to get some footage of him walking last night. He wasn't overly cooperative, but you can see that he's starting to get the hang of it!

2008-05-10T19:56:00.005-04:00

We went to the zucchini festival in Windsor today (a tiny town east of Gainesville). True to "rural" Central Florida, there were pony rides, bull rides, and lots of arts and crafts. Alex had a wonderful time with all of the animals...I think he has a future career in something animal-related, since his attention span is amazing (a dog show lasted fifteen minutes, and he started and concentrated the whole time!)

Friday at Sun Country

2008-05-09T20:45:00.002-04:00

Alex in the ball pit with his friends.

2008-05-07T18:53:00.002-04:00

We had a girls night out last night. We went out for Mexican food, and ended up eating ice cream in the parking lot of a Dairy Queen, sitting on a truck bed. Sounds like a high school experience!

2008-05-01T17:25:00.001-04:00

Today we went swimming in our friend Jackie's pool. The kids had a blast. Here are a few pictures. One sneaky friend actually videotaped us singing to the children. We won't be posting that video.

1st Birthday Photos

2008-04-26T20:53:00.006-04:00

Nana Judy sent us some really nice pictures from Alex's 1st birthday party, enjoy!

Mmm, cake!

And presents!

After all that partying, there's nothing like a dip in the pool!

But then we had to get clean. Good thing bath time is so much fun!

Bye, don't forget to check back for new pics soon!

First birthday photo shoot

2008-04-23T21:25:00.002-04:00

Everyone is asking for birthday pics!

2008-04-23T10:10:00.002-04:00

Our official photographer, Nana Judy, has mailed the cd's of pics, and we should have them in a few days. Until then, here are a few cute ones!

Silver Springs

2008-04-05T14:47:00.003-04:00

My friend Jackie and I took Alex and her daughter Ava to Silver Springs. They had a wonderful time on the glass bottom boat, feeding the giraffes, and seeing the animals at the petting zoo.

Playgroup birthday party

2008-04-05T14:25:00.003-04:00

Alex had a wonderful time at his playgroup birthday party at the park!!! More pictures to follow.

Model

2008-04-05T14:22:00.002-04:00

Alex and his friend Wyatt have their portraits hanging at Picture People in the mall for all to see.

Girl's Night out at Melting Pot

2008-03-30T09:41:00.004-04:00

Well this one was a bit smaller than the one last summer, but it was still a blast! We completely scared off any patrons I am sure by our very loud, enthusiastic conversation, and fits of giggles.

Girl at Melting Pot

2008-03-30T09:41:00.001-04:00

Well this one was a bit smaller

Kid's Karnival

2008-03-15T22:44:00.003-04:00

Today was the Kid's Karnival at the O'connell center. Alex is a bit young for most of the activities there, but we heard there was a petting zoo, so we had to go. Alex really enjoyed the baby goat and chickens, and LOVED the toddler play area (he kept opening and closing the window to a little play house). But his absolute favorite was getting to sit in the fire engine and pretend to drive. He is such a big boy!

2008-03-13T21:00:00.000-04:00

March birthday party

2008-03-12T07:57:00.003-04:00

How cute are the little girls in their matching tutus?
Alex hard at work with Eva (the "odd couple.")
As Jill put it, "Suddenly he got taller!"

Alex and his girlfriends on the baby swing

2008-03-04T20:55:00.005-05:00

Alex completely LOVES the baby swings. We found a cute way for the babies to swing together.

Yeah, baby, I give my thumbs up on this!
Alex and Ava.

Alex and Emery.

Birthday party Number 1,000,000

2008-02-14T20:08:00.005-05:00

And we still aren't halfway done! Alex loves playing, so he loves birthday parties.

2008-02-04T17:42:00.001-05:00

There are so many birthday parties right now! Today we went to one at a park. Alex had a wonderful time playing in the sand. I always forget to take pictures; luckily my friends all do so I just steal theirs.

Alex stealing something from Wyatt.
Alex loved the sand.
Alex, Ava, and Ellison playing in the sand.
Ava and Alex.