Photo Shoot

I couldn't resist posting some pictures of our photo shoot from this afternoon.

Max received a very special gift in the mail this week from his biological great-grandmother. A handmade fleece hat/scarf/mittens set. So adorable!

Sam and I wanted to send a heartfelt thank-you note with photos, so we bundled Max up in his new gear for this special photo shoot.

It was as if he knew we wanted these photos to be extra special. The perfect looks. The perfect smiles. The camera loves this little man! 

And don't you just love the new winter accessories?

Max, You Can Do It!

Remember that old song by Paula Abdul with lyrics that say "two steps forward and one step back...?"

That is the only way I can describe Max's non-interest in crawling. He can do it. We have seen it. But, it is like two steps forward, and then he either sits back on his bottom or throws himself forward on his tummy as if to say...

"Whatever you are taunting me with? I don't need it that bad." 

He is content. He is cool. He is collected. He could care less about crawling. 

And if he does get frustrated? Well, that's when I sweep in and pick him up. [My poor little guy...he needs me, right?]

Come to think of it...do you think this non-crawling thing is my fault? 

One Happy Blue Jackets Daddy

Sam was in all his glory last night. 

We took Maximus to the Blue Jackets hockey game. We let him stay up way past his bedtime so he could experience all the excitement and buzz about our hockey team [they are in the hunt for the playoffs this year - Go Jackets!]. He was a little gem! He sat on our laps the entire game! And was completely into the game, the Jumbotron, and the other fans.

Here's daddy with his future hockey player:

Nine Month Update

Max at the doctor's office

Hammin' it up!

We received a perfect report at Max's nine month well visit!

He weighed 19 lbs 1 oz - 25th percentile.

He measured 30 in long - 95th percentile.

He is a happy and healthy little boy. We are so grateful!

Nine Months Old!

Today Max is nine months old!

Max,

We can't possibly imagine life without you! These past nine months have been more than we could have ever hoped, or imagined, or dreamed. You, sweet boy, are amazing!!

Love,

Mommy & Daddy

Bed Head

Max woke up to a serious case of Bed Head this morning. Let me explain further.

Since Day 1 Max has always slept in the same position - on his back, with hands stretched above his head. Not moving an inch. Which means, his hair is perfectly in place every morning. No need for a brush!

However, lately [since his Crib Parties!] I find him every which-way. On his back, his side, his belly. Bottom in the air, bottom not in the air. Legs crossed, legs not crossed. In the middle of the bed, by the bumper, sometimes body parts even on the bumper. You get my point. The only thing that's consistent anymore - his blankie. No matter where he is in his crib, the blanket is snuggled right up next to him.

Ok, back to Bed Head. Which I cannot explain through typing. I must show you pictures.

Good Morning Sunshine!

Notice one side perfectly in tact.

The other? Bed Head.

And a side view.

Just because it's funny.

And one more while eating breakfast.

I just couldn't stop taking pictures!

My New BFF

The Dum-Dum

Max at the grocery store!

Oh sweet Dum-Dum. How I love thee. Let me count the ways:

1. You keep Max's attention throughout the entire. grocery. store.

2. You are colorful and taste wonderful to little Max.

3. You will not be dropped on the floor [a fun new game Max likes to play with mommy] because you are so yummy and the little man cannot bear the thought of parting with you.

4. You are good to the very last lick. And oh, it sure does take awhile to get to the very. last. lick!

5. You make my little boy so very happy. Which, makes me so very happy!