Jeff and Lori Collins' Anacreon.net

Photos from our son Alexander William Collins

Last updated Saturday, December 13, 2003. Newer pictures are at the bottom!

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Lori and I continue to take care of him at home, each working half time and caring for him half time. Lori works mornings and takes care of Alex in the afternoons. Jeff takes care of Alex in the mornings and works in the afternoons.

Photos from Apr 2003-Jun 2003 are here. Photos from Nov 2002-Mar 2003 are here. Photos from the October 2002 time frame are here. Some photos from June 2002 are here. Older photos (before June 2002) are here.

(Pictures--click to enlarge) (Newer pictures are at the bottom)

(Note: When you click on the pictures, it will bring up a half-size version of the original. These are easier for most web browsers to display and take up less disk space. If anyone wants hi-res originals, let me know

(Posted 12/13/03) Taken Jun 20, 2003. Auntie Chrissy finished grad school at Yale, moved back in state, and has an easier time coming over to visit. Her reward is to have Alex steal her jewelry!

(Posted 12/13/03) Taken Jul 12, 2003. Looking cute playing on the sofa.

(Posted 12/13/03) Taken Jul 19, 2003. Visiting with Jeff's grandparents in Berkeley.

(Posted 12/13/03) Taken Aug 5, 2003. Having fun with Auntie Jul & Auntie Chrissy.

(Posted 12/13/03) Taken Aug 7, 2003. Alex catching up on some assigned reading. Quiz tomorrow.

(Posted 12/13/03) Taken Aug 24, 2003. Having fun with his new outdoor climbing structure!

(Posted 12/13/03) Taken Aug 29, 2003. Having a good visit with Lori's mom and Aunt Karen. You talking to me?? I want some dessert too!

(Posted 12/13/03) Taken Sept 1-16, 2003. Taste testing his toy staple gun. Quick visit with Jeff's Aunt Vivian and Uncle Jay. Showing us that those doorknobs aren't quite the obstacle they used to be!

(Posted 12/13/03) Taken Sept 9, 2003. You can't see me! I'm in my secret backyard hiding place! Escaping from hiding place--Outta my way!!! And going "wheee" down his little slide.

(Posted 11/27/03) Taken Oct 3-8, 2003. Trying on his new tool belt (part of his Halloween costume). Rare picture of Alex sleeping peacefully. Using the toy shelves in ways we didn't plan on.

(Posted 11/27/03) Taken Oct 11, 2003. Having fun during his first visit to a pumpkin patch!

(Posted 11/27/03) Taken Oct 30, 2003. Making sure he's all set for Halloween. (Alex will be Bob the Builder.) Trying out all the tools, including carpenter's square.

(Posted 11/27/03) Taken Oct 31, 2003 (Halloween). Can we go now?? Starting to walk around the neighborhood. What do you mean I ate all the candy already????

(Posted 11/27/03) Taken Nov 2, 2003. Having fun with Mama in the backyard.

(Posted 12/13/03) Taken Nov 27, 2003. Thanksgiving at Jeff's grandparents' house in Berkeley.

(Posted 12/13/03) Taken Dec 8-12, 2003. It's a tough life being a baby! Pants?! I'm not wearing any pants! I'm still not wearing any pants! And no pants, but going on the potty (yay!!).

(Posted 12/13/03) Taken Dec 12, 2003. Alex's 2nd Hanukkah/Christmas season is upon us!