Hello all! Just a quick post to say Hi and give you a couple of videos and pictures. More pics are on the shutterfly site. We had a great time in Vardaman last weekend! Can't wait for Max's first birthday coming up in a few weeks. Hope you're all having a great week!

Max & Aunt Em - she taught him to stick out his tongue. Bad Aunt Em!

New wagon! Thanks Oma & Jiggs!

Bathtime! Look at those lashes! Eat your heart out, Brooke Shields!

After the bath...so adorable! :)

11 Months...almost!

Hi everybody (esp Ms Karen...this is for you)! :)

I realize it's been way too long since my last blog. I have to say it's been a crazy last few weeks. This week is especially crazy for me at work, but I figured I better do it now or it may never happen. The most fantastic news is that I accepted a new job last week! I won't start until the 29th of this month, but it will be much more regular hours and less stress overall. I can't wait!!! I'm so excited to spend some time with my little man.

Max is growing like a weed. He feels like he's gained 5 pounds to me in the last few weeks since he got over the chicken pox. He eats everything in sight! He's not walking yet...he can stand on his own for 5-10 seconds at a time, but he can't stand up and steady himself without holding on to something. I can't really say he's saying anything consistently. Every once in a while you can hear "mama" in a string of other "words". We're working hard on "daddy." He's so much fun to be around right now! Can't wait to bring him to Vardaman next weekend to see everybody!

Here are some pictures from the last couple of days. I've been just as bad about taking pictures as I have about blogging. Enjoy! :)

This is one of my favorites!

So serious...

Daddy! Get off the phone and play with me!!

Chicken Pox!

Hey everybody! A couple of weeks ago, Matt found out he had shingles. He suffered with it for a long 10 days, and we've just been waiting for Max to show signs of chicken pox. Apparently the virus for shingles is the same as chicken pox, and since Max hasn't had them or the vaccine for it, he was most likely going to get them. Yesterday we started seeing the first spots, and now there's no doubt that's what he's got! So far he's been in a great mood...we hope it stays that way. Next couple of weeks will be hard - he's contagious for 2 weeks, so he can't go to Ms. Wanda's until his 2 weeks are over. He's looking forward to staying with Gamma for a few days and for Oma and Jiggs to come visit next weekend. Keep us in your thoughts, could be a rough couple of weeks.

Like I said, so far it's not bothering him...here is a video from this morning of his Daddy making him laugh. I challenge you not to giggle along with him...it's pretty adorable. :)

In jail...Jiggs put up our baby gate a few weeks ago. For the most part he doesn't mind!

Had to show this picture so you can see the back of his outfit from Oma. He has a tail! :)

Smiley baby!

Max had a great time hanging out with Aunt Em last weekend. Come back soon!!

Mama loves her monkey :)

First Snow! (Well, mostly)

Today Max got to play in the snow for the first time! We're about 10 hours into a projected 36-hour snowstorm. Here are a couple of pics (more are on the shutterfly site) and a video. Enjoy! :)