Max and Alex and Bruce

Max does love straws.


Max and Alex describing the finer points of a brew.


No room on the couch? No problem!


Bruuuuuce who got into the trash?

A Boy and His Dog

Max really, really loves Bruce. Bruce really, really tolerates Max!

Grandma and Grandpa's July 2010!

Max was a champ, as usual flying up with me to see G&G Glen. We got an upgrade on the way up and sat up front. We lucked out and sat next to a dad of 5, who was very sweet and understanding. Then again, Max didn't yell or cry once, so it was easy to be nice to him! We had a fantastic weekend with the grandparents, Max slept well and stayed on schedule and generally charmed everyone. After a wonderful visit, including the big cat sanctuary, I flew home with a very tired baby. All in all, a terrific visit!

More Birthday Fun

Max's First Birthday

We enjoyed a terrific party with tons of family and friends celebrating Max's first birthday. As usual everyone was way too generous and Max got a huge haul. We didn't even unpack everything and plan to give him a new toy or two the next couple months.
We can't thank everyone enough for their generosity both of gifts and time. We are blessed!
A birthday beer with Dad.

Max's cake matches his shirt!

Getting ready to try some cake!

Testing out the smash cake.

Not crying, mostly yelling!



Max and Rylee
Max and Sadie go for a ride.

I'M ONE!!!!

The Max is now officially one year old.

Easter 2010

One thing I'll always remember about Easter is in 2009 it's the day Max came home. That year it was just a Sunday to me, the day my first baby came home, no need for church or a big meal or anything else. I just wanted to spend the afternoon in my own house with my new little family. Well this year, we had an almost-1 year old! We enjoyed church then took Max home for his nap. Then we went over the big house to enjoy Grandpa's delicious signature steaks off the grill. Max was very dapper in his suit and tie. Unfortunately I only got a few shots before my camera died!