Banana's for Breakfast

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1st Braves Game July 2010

We went to Max's first Braves game.  He had more fun looking at all the lights and people than watching the game.

Tommy and Lindsey came with us.  Lindsey pointed out that Max has more Brave's clothes than she does. 

You would think Max would be sleepy but he never got tired.  We left early so he would go to bed!

1st Tooth & Crawling

Max cut his 1st tooth on the 4th of July weekend but we were not able to get a picture until the 15th.  The right bottom tooth came in first and the left bottom came in just a few days later.

Max also started crawling on the 4th of July.  We dubbed it Max's Independence weekend.

4th of July

Once again the Jordan's invited us to watch the Marietta fireworks with them right off the square.  Max was excited to see the Jordan girls.

Sara was looking good!

Claire decided she needed a rest before the fireworks started.  What better place than in her Dad's lap.

We were trying to get a picture of Max with a firework but he was scared.  He knocked his earphones right off.

This was the best we could get.  Right after this shot Max and I went and sat in car until the fireworks were over.  He fell asleep just about the end of the show.

On the 4th we went down to watch the Peachtree Road Race with Heather, Joe and the kiddos.  It is amazing how fast the elite runners move.

Max was clapping for all the runners.

Father's Day in VA

Max took his first plane ride Father's Day weekend.  Brian was going to Train School for the week so Max and I flew up with him the weekend before so Max could meet his Great Aunts on the Rooney side of the family.   I was the middle seat with Max and Brian was several rows back on the aisle.  The nice guy beside me traded so we could all sit together. 

After an hour and half delay to replace a light bulb we were on our way.  Max did great waiting and waiting to get going.  When they had the 1st 15 min wait update I got up with Max and let him sit in my seat and play so that he was not "pinned down" for so long.  Once we got going he was out like a light for the rest of the flight.

My Dad was able to fly up from Jacksonville to see us and the "girls" for the weekend.  Max could not stop staring at he Grand-Paw since the last time they saw each other my dad had a beard.  He keep reaching for his face like he was missing something.  It was really cute.

The hotel room had a crib, so we brought our own sheet and Max had no problems sleeping somewhere new.  Well except it was smaller than he was use to so after moving around a bit in his sleep his feet were sticking out of the crib.

On Saturday we had breakfast with the whole family.  My cousin Jackie laughed when I brought in the high chair cover.  Like he was going to be let go of long enough to sit in a high chair....not.going.to.happen. 

All of my aunt's were so cute holding and loving on Max all weekend.

Here is Max and his Auntie - Aunt Joan.

And flirting with Aunt Ellen. 

And laughing it up with Aunt Carol.

Grand-Paw had to fight the girls to get his cuddles in.  It was so hot sitting outside at the Cracker Barrel but we sure did enjoy the rocking chairs and the visitation.

While everyone did their Saturday errands we walked around the downtown area of Norfolk.  We checked out the USS Wisconsin and had a little time to walk through the Nauticus museum.   It was neat to see all the Navy history with my Dad who retired from the Navy before I was born. 

They had a kid's area to play make believe life on a ship.  Max was very interested in the hat, he would not leave it on his head.

For dinner on Saturday night the whole family went to the Freemason Abby.  Downtown Norfolk has a service called FRED - Free Ride Every Day - that will shuttle you around down town for free.  I think we wore out the battery on the shuttle cart.  It would hold 5 passengers at a time, and since we were a party of 6 coming from the hotel we had to split up into 2 groups.  It was a really nice ride and the driver gave Brian some great tips on places to eat around the Norfolk Southern building during the next week of classes.

On Sunday Max and I flew home while Brian stayed for school.  I got a bit emotional when they would not let Brian go through security to walk us to the plane.  They were mostly helpful at security but it was challenging to do the stroller, car seat, diaper bag, purse, Max and myself thru the whole show.  The Atlanta airport was a bit easier but there were 2 of us and it was to the side so I did not feel like I was holding up the whole airport like I did in VA.

On the way home Max was a bit fussy and tired but I figured it was due to crazy naps and meeting new family.  It was actually the start of pink eye.  We spent the next week home on quarantine. 

We had a great time visiting with the family.  I wish it was possible to live everywhere so could see all of our family that lives all over America a lot more often.

Father's Day in Virginia

Coming Soon

Smyrna Concert Night

We went the 1st Smyrna Concert Night last weekend.  Max was a hit with his ear phones and chick magnet t-shirt.

It's always a fun time when we get to hang out with Rich and Heather.

Stephanie and Max were enjoying the sun shine.  I forgot Max's sun glasses so Stephanie was trying to block the sun for him.

High Museum

We went to the High Museum to see the antique car show.  Max was really excited to be there.  He fell asleep walking over from the parking deck.

It was hard to get a good picture of the boys and the cars because you were not allowed to use flash.  The cars were really pretty, I mean cool.

Brian was going to buy this for Max in the gift shop but we decided his first car should not be a Porsche.

7 Months Old

I just realized I never shared these with you.   Max started sitting on his own right at seven months. He also started clapping.  He started really enjoying his fruits and veggies.  And he moved up to the next room at daycare. 

Pictures in the Park

A couple of weekends ago we met with Danielle at Laurel Park in Marietta and had some pictures taken.  Max was a charmer, just like always.  Here is the link to Danielle's blog to see the pictures.  We bought the CD rights to the session so I will be able to print these once I get the CD.

www.pictureyoustudios.com/blog
 

Random cute pictures

chilling on the couch with my monkey

brussel sprouts

cake

or what I think his face will look like since he has not tried either so far!

Max has started sleeping on his stomach with his tush in the air.

A working man

We have been meeting with Stephanie, Michelle and Joan to talk about the party for Heather.  I should probably say Max has been holding court while we talk.  I was not able to get a picture of the WHOLE glass of water that Max poured in Joan's purse.  I did not know what to do.....take my baby back or try to get the ice out her purse!!  Thankfully Joan was not worried even though I was.

Susan G Komen 5K

Mom was able to come and walk with us for Mother's day this year.  We joined the Norfolk Southern team again and we were able to raise $310 of the $9000 raised by the railroad.

Bitsy and Emily were able to walk with us this year.  Emily has been a great walker her whole life (you may remember Bitsy wore Emily for 5 miles when we walked 2 weeks before Max was born)

I would like to say I pushed Max all 3.2 miles but I really just did the last mile or so.  Max was perfect he slept for most of the walk.

Emily has a habit of falling asleep mid walk.  At least this time Bitsy was wearing her on her back so she had a place to rest her head.

6 month check up

Max's 6 month healthy check up was also a sick check up.  After we got home from Emily's baptism, Max had a fever of 103.4 and after talking to the nurse line we decided to take Max in to Scottish Rite to get checked out.  Everyone there was so nice and made us feel like Max was in the best care.  Turns out he had a very sore throat - herpangina - it looked like blisters on the back of his throat.  No wonder he did not want to eat!  On the following Thursday we already had an appointment so in addition to the regular check up Dr Hopkins did a follow up for his throat.  His stats were length 28.5 inches (83%) weight 17 pounds (38%) and head circumference 17.75 inches (83%).  He also got 2 shots and an oral imunization.  He did great just a few tears and all was well.

After the dr's office we took Max to visit Brian's work.  He was a big hit!!!

I've been working on the railroad all the live long day.

Happy Mother's Day

I am behind on pictures for you but I had to share the flowers that Max and Brian sent me at work this week for my first Mother's Day. 

This is the first card Max made for me.  At his day care they gave me a Mother's Day gift from Max that included this card with an orginal Max foot print.