When we told Alex about the possible end of the world he did got a bit scared. Quickly he put on his special camouflage.

Painting is the perfect stimulation of the creativity of a small little boy. Alex even demonstrated he had quite some talent! No only did he paint a very nice abstract interpretation of something on the available paper, he also painted his hands, his pants (originally plain red), his socks and his shirt.

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Alex’ first steps without a helping hand. Although we try and help him and catch him when he falls it is a difficult task because he wants to walk by himself all the time. Usually he falls on his ass, but sometimes he falls painfully on his face, still he does not quit. Our hero!

The local beach here is called Canteras. It is located in the middle of the city and it is the ideal place to spend a hot 30 degrees weekend. Alex really loved his stay at the beach.

Een paar filmpjes:

The past weekend we went to the woods with Alex. We spend two days in the only Parador on Gran Canaria high up on the mountains in Tejeda. Alex loved it. He was playing with pineapples while his father was drinking a nice wine. Alex was impressed by all those trees and animals he encountered.

Things are going very well with Alex. He is already trying out a couple of sports, and that with only one year.

Alex diving in the local swimming pool.

Alex starting walking and playing soccer at the same time.

Soccer is not something Alex got from his father. From his mother is also very unlikely. There is really just one possibility. Alex got the gene to play soccer from his Dutch grandfather and -mother!