Growing Up

As Max nears 6 months of age he is growing fast and almost daily he provides us with evidence of this. He is almost too big for his bathtub, he can finally see over the top of his highchair tray, and he is able to sit in the shopping cart. What's next?!?!

Pink Eye

We have gotten our first experience of a not so happy Maxwell due to yucky pink eye. Ryan had it two weeks ago and we thought the rest of us escaped unscathed, but we couldn't be so lucky, and poor Maxwell is the one who caught it. Surprisingly when he woke up this morning with his eye swollen shut he was still a happy little dude, but by mid morning things went South quickly, so much so that Mom decided to load us in the car and take Max to the doctor. Everything else checked out clear so eye drops it is, and hopefully smiley little Max comes back soon!

***UPDATE***

Apparently a few eye drops and a nap is all that was needed...old Maxwell is back! 

Mommy's Heart Breaker

While we are getting way too old to wear cute little Valentine's shirts, this little Heart Breaker is more than willing to get all dressed up for the big day!

Sprecher Brewery Tour

Our friends the Lards came up today and after a little lunch at the house we decided to head to Sprechers and take a brewery tour. The tour itself couldn't have lasted more than 10 minutes, but afterwards we got to enjoy all sorts of crazy flavors of soda. The grape was the only one I liked as I am not a fan of soda. Although "spicy", it was sweet enough for me to be able to drink a little bit.

3rd Grade Stars

Tonight we entertained our families by performing in our third grade music concert. There was a little dancing, a little instrument playing, and a whole lot of singing. We put on quite a show and lots of parents commented on my drum playing and Lily's mad dancing abilities!

The Big 4-0

Today we celebrate Daddy as he turns the big 4-0! He won't be home until this evening, but we don't technically need him here in body to party! While waiting for his arrival, we stayed busy with my basketball game taking up a good chunk of time. My teacher even showed up for the game to cheer me and one of my classmates on. Even though we lost, I still have plenty of reasons to be happy, with one of them being the yummy French Silk Pie we have waiting at home for Dad...now he just needs to get here!!!

Tales of a Third Grader

Throughout the year my teacher, Ms. Degen, shares photos of our crazy classroom with my parents. The photos document many different things such as field trips, Drumming Up Character, classroom dress up days, and the day we had job interviews. Although Lily is not in my class, if you look closely, you will see Lily on the floor banging away in one of the drumming photos. I'll continue to add to this post as more and more photos are shared since this is my life as a third grader.

Love Notes

I left a little note for Maxwell today while I was at school to just remind him how much I love him!

Maxwell - Five Months

Where or where did the last five months go?!?! Maxwell is growing up so fast and changing almost daily. This month he has taken a huge interest in his body, constantly playing with his feet and sticking his little itty bitty tongue out at us. He has enjoyed trying all sorts of new food this past month including apples, peaches, pears, bananas, butternut squash, peas, sweet potatoes, avocado, and carrots. He is definitely packing on the pounds, and we can't wait to get an official weight at his six month checkup. He continues to be the happiest baby on earth and still only gets upset when hungry or overtired. He loves playing games like Peek-a-Boo and loves it even more when you give him zerberts on his belly or feet. He still loves listening to music, and especially loves it when you sing to him. He also loves watching basketball on TV! He is a MAJOR drooler, and chews on his hands until they are raw. He is a good sleeper, although he still doesn't follow a strict schedule as life happens way too much in our house. He usually takes it all in stride with a smile on his face, and he is a fairly willing participant in all of our shenanigans!

Mother-Son Cub Scout Camp Out

Tonight was the annual Mother-Son Cub Scout camp out. This year's camp out contained a lot of the same activities from last year (skits, camp fires, sledding), but the Moms really stepped up their game this year adding a minute-to-win-it competition as well as slime and armpit fudge. I discovered a hidden talent winning not only the group minute-to-win-it challenges, but I also was crowned grand minute-to-win-it champion of the whole camp! People were amazed by my speed, especially while stacking cups. It was a fun night for all of the first through fifth graders, and I can't wait for next year's camp to see what the Moms have in store for us!

Ryan and Lily - 9 Year Check-Up

I know this post is entitled Ryan's and Lily's 9 year check-up, but we weren't too keen on Mom snapping a photo of us in our hospital gowns so instead Max and Harley are going to grace this post. Maxwell had a big day with bath time and trying sweet potatoes, and Harley is always exhausted when Mom is home all day because it disrupts his naps. Like the title says though, we finally got around to having our 9 year check-up with Dr. Hagerman. All looks good and we left with a clean bill of health. I came in at 4' 3" tall and 63.5 pounds. Lily came in at 4' 2" tall and 61.75 pounds. Now it all makes sense as to why our clothes aren't fitting us anymore. I grew 2.25 inches and gained 8.25 pounds, and Lily grew 2.25 inches and gained 10.75 pounds. Apparently all of our extracurricular activities paired with the yummy food we eat is doing our bodies well! I believe Dr. Hagerman referred to us as lean, mean, fighting machines, and he couldn't be further from the truth!

Dinner Date

We decided to go out to dinner at the country club tonight so Maxwell got all dressed up for the occasion. He was the perfect date sleeping through the whole meal.

No Bib, Don't Care

Max is catching on quickly to the whole eating thing. We have yet to find a food he doesn't like and this includes avocado, bananas, squash, peas, and apples. Mom made a bunch of food last night too so we still have more of everything waiting in the wings with a few new additions as well. Tonight's meal included peas and apples and as you can see Max loved every bite!

Bring it On!

2016 was a year of so many adventures, with this little man being the highlight of the year, but we can't wait to see what adventures await us in 2017! Bring it on!