Happy 8 months Maddox!

Another month has gone by too quickly!  Maddox continues to be so content and happy!  And.... he has started sleeping through the night!  I hope the trend continues (of course I have just jinxed myself!)  He continues to rock forward on his legs and hands in an attempt to crawl but no movement yet.  He has started blowing bubbles and sticking out his tongue to make noises.  He reaches for you when you hold out your hands and I think he has said the word "boo".  Stay tuned to see if that is officially his first word or not! ;)  He is still in 12 month clothes and goes between size 3 and 4 diapers.  He is able to feed himself puffs and yogurt melts (although he is allergic to the strawberry melts).  He loves all the various baby food options he is given and even tried two very small bites of spaghetti sauce with meat.

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Grammy and Grandpa watched the boys for our first night away since Maddox was born.  We were able to go out to dinner, hike and check out a nearby vineyard/winery in the less than 24 hours we were away!  My mom got me a yummy birthday cupcake (which I inhaled on the drive to dinner!) and Zack got me beautiful flowers.  It was so fun to spend time with my main man and have uninterrupted conversations (our two boys usually occupy any discussions we have!)  It was a wonderful way to spend my birthday and document another year older.  I was able to pump when needed and it seemed like everything was perfectly planned!

And now a few other pictures from our countdown to summer break!  I am officially on break as of Friday.  We have already been to a friend's pool where Zander used "puddle jumpers" for the first time (jumped off the side, floated some and kicked some).  Maddox went into a pool for the first time and was so content floating in his flotation device.  I also had to include a picture of the boys taking a bath together for the first time!  It was hilarious how they both took turns splashing in the water.  Zander had already unplugged the bath so that is why there is little water left!  haha
Stay tuned for our weekly updates from our summer adventures!

Happy Father's Day 2016!

Even though Zack has been very sick for a few days now, I was able to get him upright for a quick picture in the backyard with his boys!  I took the kids to church so he could have some uninterrupted time to recover.... we will have to celebrate Father's Day when he is well!  

 Daddy and his girls at church.....

Showing daddy love all weekend.... Zander's shirt says "Daddy's First Mate" and Maddox's shirt says "Good Looks Courtesy of Daddy".

I took the kids to the grocery store..... Zander is intentionally not looking at the camera....it appears that Maddox is playing along!  These two were precious the entire time at the store!  They even got stickers and balloons to take home with them from our cashier.

Countdown to Summer Break!

I have two weeks left of work and then I am a full-time stay at home mama for SEVEN whole weeks!! (Somehow I am getting an extra week this summer compared to the last few years.)  As we are counting down until our uninterrupted mommy and her boys time, we have had a busy couple weeks (hence why this blog hasn't been updated lately!).  Zander started things off with his ear infection.  Then, I had a cold that turned into an ear infection and this past week Maddox had a double ear infection!  We have definitely not been able to enjoy the nice temperatures outside and it is somewhat confusing to be sick this time of year!  I haven't been able to hear out of left ear since May 29th and still can't hear out of it.  We took Maddox to the ENT on Tuesday for a follow up to his breathing issues and the ENT was able to look at both of us.  With the congestion Maddox has and his ear infections, we were scheduled a follow-up with the ENT for Mad Man at the beginning of July to make sure his breathing is going well and he no longer has the ear infections.  These boys are wearing me out! haha  Without further ado... I will include some pictures to catch you up on the last couple weeks....
We had Super Hero Day at my school.... my boys wanted to match! ;)

 We moved my grandparents in to their apartment in town..... it is so nice to have them close by!

 Maddox enjoyed hanging out at Great Grandpa and Great Grandma's new place!

 Maddox got a 2nd tooth!

 I just love this face! haha

He had an allergic reaction to strawberry yogurt melts but has been doing fine with the orange ones... Can't figure out what specifically he is allergic to.... maybe strawberries??? Stay tuned......

 I will add he is doing an awesome job picking up food and attempting to put it in his mouth!

Above:  Grandpa and Zander cutting up!
Below: Two cute dudes in swimming trunks!

Zander decided to draw on his arm with pen while I was in the other room with Maddox....he is upset that he is in trouble!

 Still smiling at the ENT even with a double ear infection and congestion!

 Zander made friends at Skate Night for my school!

 Zander loves giving Maddox a bottle!

 Maddox loves chewing on his toes... he is so flexible!

I had a Spa Day with my mom and sister.... it was so nice to get away for a day of relaxation and manicures!  Zack held down the fort and I was able to pump a couple times to keep up with Maddox's milk supply!

And I don't know if I have put it on the blog or not..... but my sister is pregnant!  I am going to be an AUNT!!!!  I am so excited that I will have a niece or nephew in November and my boys will have their first cousin.  They are not finding out the gender until Baby K arrives.... I am predicting GIRL!