Snuggles

Someone asked me if Max has ever held Maddie. I thought about it and I realized that I have never even tried it, in fact I generally try to keep him away. When he does I watch him like a hawk! Although I have to admit there has been the accidental kick, slap or poke--but she has survived them all, what a champ! So I decided I should try to ease into it, and this is the outcome. They both loved it. Maddie loves looking at her big brother, and he thinks its so fun to tickle her toes. In the mornings when he wakes up he calls for me. When I get Max from his crib he has always asked for Daddy or "dayi". Now he even asks for Maddie or "mayi". LOVE

The paci

Love my son. He loves his paci. I do not like his growing attachment to it. The struggle begins....

Dewberry Farm

Keeping busy is what we do lately. We had a playdate to Dewberry Farm with the ladies from Baby Bootcamp. It was one of my first "big" outings with both kids. The double stroller came in so handy, but Max didn't want to stay in it for too long. I had him dressed in my favorite type of outfit, a john-john style overall. He looked so cute, I may be a little bias!! I dressed Maddie up too, but it got way to hot. I have the cutest outfits for her, but I have come to realize that nice comfy cotton clothes are my favorite to dress her in.

Max was shy with most of the activities. He refused to ride in the little train, which really surprised me. But, I think it just takes him a while to warm up to things. He enjoyed our picnic under the tent and seeing the farm animals. We only stayed about 2 hours, but I was so worn out after. I was sure he would take a long nap as soon as we got home. Not so much, barely 30 minutes!! That's okay though, Shawn went out and got us a new vehicle so we hit the road again to check out our new Expedition!! Pictures to follow later.

Max didn't know what to think of the tractor pulling us on the trailer, but he loosened up eventually.

Jaxen and Max enjoying the ride

Look at this face :)

This smile makes waking up at 6 o'clock in the morning so much sweeter. Love the way she scrunches he left side of her nose when she smiles. So blessed and proud to have such an amazingly beautiful daughter. God is good!

HATS

These days Max has quite the personality. It is amazing to see how he is maturing daily. He never used to wear hats. But lately he enjoys puting them on, signing and saying hat.

Army boy

Train conductor

Feeling better

Max is feeling better after about a week of having a stomach virus. He hardly ate and I think he may have lost a pound or two. We are so glad he is feeling better and has his appetite back! Maddie's stomach issues also seem to have gotten better. Looks like my diet can be a little more flexible from now on. She is a much happier baby and loves to smile. With them feeling better we've tried to go out more. I think it is so important for Max and I to get out of the house at least a few times a week. Madeline is usually good on our outings, but she doesn't like being in her car seat because she gets too hot. Can you blame her? Here are a few pictures from the past week.

Fun with chopsticks at Shogun

Playing with the horses at Clay's Restaurant in Houston. This was a fun place to visit. The kids can feed horses, goats, etc. They also had a really nice cat and peacocks walking around. When Max saw the cat he said "roooaaar". Guess he thought it was a tiger. If only it were about 15 degrees cooler it would have been fabulous. We hope to come again in the Fall and have more fun with the animals.

Shawn and Maddie @ the Rutherford's house. Max loves to go play with their kiddos and I know when Maddie is older she will too!

Emma, Megan and Nathan

S-T-R-E-T-C-H!!

Look what my mommy and Mema did to me!!

So, his bangs were getting a little too long. Not sure if it was me being cheap or not wanting to cut too much, but I asked my mom to trim his bangs. Lots of screaming and wiggling is all we got out of our precious boy. This is what he got: crooked bangs, but a big SMILE!

I think we might get it fixed this weekend, what do you think?