Saturday, July 30, 2016

Summer Break: Week Five

Recap of Week Five:
1.) We went through withdrawals of not being on vacation anymore... this took a few days!
2.) Zack's truck needed some work done so he used my car to go back and forth to work and we were stuck at the house for a couple days..... I have discovered that it is always nice to have one outing a day.... even if it is only to the grocery store or to fill up the car with gas!
3.) While "stuck" at home, we played in the sprinklers!
4.) I fit in a work meeting one day this week (Grammy to the rescue!)
5.) We ventured out to Music and Movement.... thank goodness we got our car back! haha
6.) Maddox is trying new foods... like pizza and spaghetti!
7.) Maddox has learned to clap and say "dada" and what might also be "hi". (Side note: Zander's first word was "mama" so I think it is pretty appropriate that we split this thing 50/50 so both parents got a "shout out" on the whole first word thing!)
8.)  We entertained ourselves at the house.... with simple things... like a laundry basket!
9.) Grannie and GranDan came to visit and we went to the science center!
10.) We celebrated Great Grandpa's birthday at his apartment!
11.) We enjoyed the simple things.... like a trip to the grocery store.... especially when you can get the cart you want! :)
















Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Happy 9 months Maddox!

How are we already 3/4 of a year into sweet Maddox's life?!  Where is the time going!?  Maddox is at such a fun age!  He is starting to clap and occasionally signal for "more" when wanting more food.  He rolls everywhere he wants to go and scoots backwards (still no traditional crawling for our Mad Man!)  He loves playing with his big brother's toys and also loves to stand when holding onto something!  He wears 12-18 month clothes, size 3 diapers (size 4 at night) and is nursing approximately 4 times a day.  Three times a day he will eat pureed baby food and puffs, and we have started cutting up whatever we are eating to introduce solid foods to him at each meal time.  He loves fruit (especially strawberries, bananas and watermelon right now), chicken, and ground beef.  He is starting to use a sippy cup... but hasn't quite figured it out yet!  His healthy appetite has even inspired big brother to try new foods he has rejected for a couple years now!  He has two bottom teeth and two more top teeth that are starting to break the surface.  He takes two naps a day (about an hour each) and continues to sleep through the night... Praise the Lord! ;)  He has a smile that is contagious!  Happy 9 months buddy!






Saturday, July 23, 2016

Summer Break: Week Four

Recap of Week Four:  Bakewell Beach Trip 2016!.... This is our fourth year visiting the beach with our extended family on my side.  And this was Maddox's first trip to the beach!  Also, Aunt Lindsey has a baby on board and we will be welcoming Zander and Maddox's first cousin in a few short months!  It is so much fun to get together and enjoy some relaxation with family.  Enjoy the pictures!


































































And of course.... a comparison of the last four years!
















 Until next year....