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Hey fam and friends! It's been a few weex since the last post and as Xavier gets closer to his birthday he is doing more and more. I thought he'd go straight to walking but no, OUR BOY IS CRAWLING! And walking with support! as well as climbing stairs. I'll write more on this a little later today, but here are some pic's in the meantime


...so it's later, and let me just add a few comments. As Sonia wrote in an earlier posting, I have been holding down a second job. that means more work for both of us for awhile. Me, for obvious reasons, and Sonia, because she has a just about 11 month old, creepin, crawlin, pullin himself up, walkin, and fallin, teethin' (still no teeth!)baby. He is SO active now! He's all about being on the go, and so inquisitive. As you can see by the picture above, he just keeps goin until he cant go anymore...thats usually all day. He still naps, but it's more like "pass outs" thats usually when we scoop him up, and gently place him in the crib.

1 year here we come!

Happy 10mths, even though he was in alot of discomfort from his gums. I hope his teeth come out soon and give this poor baby some relief!

ceremonial touching of the cake


pulling the fondant apart, I rolled it a little thicker this time


I was about to cut the cake, then Xavier grabbed the cake cutter out of my hands. And kept dropping it on the island, over and over again.

had a little taste of the cake, but was more interested in the sound of the dropping cake cutter

10 months!

Wow! It's the 4th of july weekend already!?! where is the year goin? I guess when you're about the business of bringin up baby, time just speeds by. So our little prince is now 10 months old! At ten months Xavier likes to be on his feet more than just about anything. While holding on to me or Sonia, he puts one little foot in front of the other like a pro. Mommy even has him walking down the steps as she holds his hands. He's still so tiny, so that looks hilarious. He's funny too. He can make me laugh until it hurts, and now he laughs with me. His sense of humor may turn out to be as twisted as his parents. (uh oh!) Unfortunately, he's not feelin very festive today. The teething thing has really been kickin in as of late. Still no baby teef yet though. But it's gotta happen sooner or later, so we're all just hangin in there with him, and praying he gets some relief. It's not all aches and pains though. when he's feeling good, he's just as cute and lovable as ever, as you can see in the pictures.

Here's X on friday with his cousins Cira, Nicholas, Camryn, Roman, and Ashton!..oh and there are some teeth in the upper right hand corner...they're mine...LOL


Aww, he LOVES the swings, AND as it turns out, he also loves the slides. To hear him laugh at the playground, is just music to our ears everytime.

One more picture at the park, and then it was time to go home, eat dinner, get changed, and...

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee......

....BOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!.....

....BOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!.....
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...head over to the OTHER park for the big fireworks display! As you can see by the looks on his face, Xavier had a great time! We all did. It was a glorious weekend. Our son is 10 months old, happy, healthy, and strong. Thank God so much. I pray to always be worthy of this blessing.

Oh, and I must say this because history might not make it clear for my son. Rest in peace Michael Jackson. May God keep him, because we can never judge a soul. All I know is he was an insanely talented, complex, and unique individual, who is in the guiness book of world records as being the most generous philanthropist in the world. And my gosh, did he make ya body move! while at the same time making you cry at some of his more introspective songs. He was the total entertainment package son. Recognize him, so you dont get fooled by the imitators. as for the freaky look? Thats between him and God now, but I think I know something about being judged wrongly by my appearance. And inevitably, you will too son. what you can learn from M.J., is always be yourself. ALWAYS. People might not always understand you, but when you are called back to our loving God, pray that the legacy you leave behind will be appreciated by those who know that judgement and salvation is with Allah alone.
Thats it! God bless, happy 4th everyone, and X, happy 10th! Mommy and Daddy love you!