Friends

Max got the chance to play with his buddy Aidan a few weekends ago.  These guys play so nicely together, it's just great having him around.  We don't get the chance to see this little guy enough, but sure love playing with him. 

TROUBLE

Max has turned into a boy. OK, he was born a boy, but he has become so mischievous and really likes to make a mess and knows it drives his mama crazy! His new favorite hiding spot is in his closet where he pulls all his blankets out and anything that is put away in shelves.

Easter Egg Hunt

My posts are a little out of sync, but I'll proceed anyway.  Our church playgroup organized an egg hunt for the kids in Lincoln Park.  Max wasn't sure what to do at first and was completely happy with just one egg, but then he caught on and started collecting.  He had a great time putting the eggs in his basket. 

Mr. Singer

Last week we headed to the zoo to see Mr. Singer perform.  Max has had "music class" with Mr. Singer for some time now, but we've never gone to see any of his performances in the community.  Luckily he plays at the farmhouse every Wednesday.  I got a little snip of Max dancing, which was a shock because he is usually pretty sober and still during class.

Look at this kid.  He is obsessed with wearing these sunglasses everywhere he goes.

Video of Pump It Up

I couldn't figure how to get these 2 things on the same post, so here is the video I shot at Pump It Up.

Pump You Up!

Our new favorite place, Pump It Up!  On a cold, rainy, Chicago Saturday we took Max here and he LOVED it.  We could have been here for hours and hours. 

Kody

One of Max's favorite things to do when we visit my parents in Colorado is chase their dog around.  The problem:
1. Kody is 14 years old
2. Kody is blind
3. Kody hates kids
4. Max loves Kody more than any other toy

Do you see a problem here?  Poor Kody spends his days hiding or trying to get away from Max, mostly bumping into walls doing so.

I Love these Boys

Max and his cousin Ben.  Blanket buddies!

Bath Time

Max had fun playing with ALL his cousins in Colorado, even if it was in the bath tub!  I wish I had Sydney's natural tan...jealous!

Down on the Farm

Our first stop in Colorado was to venture to the SouthEast corner to visit my grandma, cousins, aunts and uncle, who all live on a real live working farm!  I was super excited to see what Max would think of all the animals because he goes crazy making animal sounds whenever he sees them on TV.  I should have known, but all he was interested in were the dogs.  Oh well...I had a blast and it was great being in the middle of no where and getting some fresh air!

Grandma and Great Grandma Casebolt

My cousin breeds Golden Retrievers and happened to have 2 litters while we were there. Max and Samantha checking them out.

Max chasing Snickers (another dog)

In the pen with some of the older puppies, clearly not interested anymore.

Really not interested anymore.  After the novelty of the puppies wore off he was more interested in the mama and daddy dogs...which all seemed to love pushing Max down in the dirt and using him as a play toy.

Riding along while the cows eat.

Checking out the pig pins.

Last attempt at playing with the puppies.  The wood chips were more fun.

I love the farm!

Lollipop, Lollipop, oh Lolli Lollipop...

I was testing different things to see what would keep Max busy, happy, entertained, etc. through the plane ride to Colorado.  Guess which was the winner...

Tired

This is what happens when I leave to run errands during naptime...daddy let's Max sleep on the couch (with boots still on).

All Set and Ready For Colorado....

Now, only if I could find where Max is hiding

(Colorado pictures to come...)

We Love the Zoo

And especially the gorillas

Could It Be Spring?

We've had some nice days lately. I took these pictures a few weeks back, but they are so fun to look at and watch Max enjoying the sunshine. He has also become slightly obsessed with finding "woof woofs" (dogs) every time we go outside.

My Boys

Max has always been a snuggly little guy and I thought it would have worn off by now, but he will usually snuggle with me on the couch for about 20 minutes each evening.  He doesn't do it much with George, but the other day he actually tolerated George laying next to him....I love these guys!

An apple a Day...

Doesn't keep the doctor away.  Max had his 15 month check up today.  All is good in the toddler world, except an additional 3 shots...boo!  I can't believe how many shots these kids have to get before the age of 2.  Anyway, here are the stats:

22 lbs 6 oz
31 inches
head size = off the charts!

Boys are messy...

What does it look like when you let Max feed himself: