Second Fourth

This is Max enjoying the fourth of July fireworks with his friends in Michigan. He was a little nervous about the firework display.

Kate, Max, Sam, Linsey & Sophie

Watching the fireworks, except for Sam who revealed his pyro tendencies at a young age. Couldn't keep his seat in his seat.

The whole gang!

More Max in Mackinac

Max has his first boat ride over to Mackinaw Island.

Hanging out on the boat with Daddy.

Max at his post as 'keeper of the water bottles' during
our bike trip around the island. In actuality he couldn't keep his
little hands off the water bottles!

Max in Mackinac

This is Max and his Pamma on the porch enjoying the beautiful view from our hotel. He loved sitting in the rocker with his Grandma and watching the passers by (especially if they were the four legged variety).

First Fouth

Last year Max celebrated his first Fourth of July. He was only a few weeks old and this picture is making me miss our home in Texas so much. It is also making me think I am crazy for posting it because I am super chubba dubba. Happy fourth of July little Max! This year you can try some of that delicious jello mold!

Max: One Year!

1. Max enjoys the company of others. He has been known not to go to bed for babysitters because he wants to hang out!
2. Max is getting his two top teeth. There is a large gap between them- so cute.
3. Although his only words are mama, dada, and sometimes burp, Max talks jibberish non-stop.
4. When Max doesn't want to eat something he throws it on the floor. Consequently, our carpet is peppered with vegetables.
5. Max splashes almost all of the water out of his toddler tub.
6. Recently Max found he can reach the power button on the TV. On...off...on...off...on.
7. Max is starting to take his blue blanky out of the crib and around the house with him.
8. Max is pulling himself up onto everything.
9. Today Max discovered milkshakes and gripped the cup fiercely with both hands AND feet if you tried to take the straw out of his mouth.
10. He loves to throw balls and chase them around the house. I recently found a stash he is keeping behind the toilet. eeeww.

First Birthday!

We had a beautiful day for Max's birthday party at the "Sprayground." Here are a few pics of the big day. Max had a full day and loved the playing in the fountains, spending time with friends, devouring his two cupcakes, and playing with new toys. He slept well that night (as soon as he came down from his sugar high. ) Happy Birthday to our baby!

Swing

We took Max out to the swings about a month and a half ago for the first time and he loves to swing. We keep going back now that the weather is nice enough. Here are some pics of Max's early play ground moments.