6 Months

First Astros Game



More like 6 1/2 months...but close enough! We are thankful for a happy healthy 6 month old. Max had a great check-up (well, other than the shots). He weighs 16 lbs and is 25 3/4 inches tall. He's such a happy baby. He smiles at everyone and loves to talk to them too. He definitely keeps us entertained. He sits by himself now but still doesn't like to be on his stomach for very long and only rolls over when he feels like it. Otherwise he just gets mad and waits for somebody to pick him up or roll him over. Max is also a great sleeper, at least at night. We've had nights when he's slept from 8 pm to 7 am. Typically he goes to bed a little after 8 and gets up about 6. Naps are a different story. He's just started clapping, and he will entertain himself in his exersaucer for 15-20 minutes. He loves that thing! Max has also started eating Cheerios. After he discovered how to chew them, he really like it. He uses his whole hand to try to pick them up but isn't too successful, and even when he gets some in there, he doesn't realize it. I am already starting to dread going back to work in August. I think it's going to be harder than going back after my maternity leave. At least I'll only be working 3 days a week - that doesn't sound so bad!

Who's that cute baby?

4th of July

The Boy Likes to Eat!

Max has been eating some solid foods for almost 2 months. Avocado is one of his favorites, but no matter what he eats, he says "mmm" through the whole meal. He definitely enjoys the experience and lets us know! Hopefully you can hear him - might have to turn up the volume!

Indiana

We decided to use our vacation money to go see Ellen in Indiana. She's leaving there by the end of the summer, and we thought it would be a good opportunity for her to see Max again. We also got to see my aunt and uncle, cousin, and grandma while we were there. I was a little nervous about Max and the airplane, but he was great. We took his car seat in hopes that there would be empty seats on the plane, and there were on all but one flight. On the way there, we didn't have to change planes but we stopped in Dallas and Kansas City. The only time Max woke up was while we were waiting in Dallas. He ate and promptly went back to sleep. He woke up happy when we landed in Indianapolis, and after he flirted with the flight attendant, she said he was the best baby she had ever seen on a plane. On the way back we were fine from Indy to Chicago, but Max had to sit on our laps from Chicago to Houston. He's really not a lap baby for that long, especially when he's tired. He would rather be in his own space when he's sleeping. We had a great visit with all the family. Max got to see his first (of many I'm sure) campfire and was mesmerized. We saw some of the IU campus, a covered bridge, went to the Bloomington farmer's market, and ate good food. It was a really fun trip and we're so glad we went!

Oh and we put pictures on our photo website - http://mattandemilye.shutterfly.com/

Bath Time

We're so glad bath time has gone from this

to this!

Pictures

I updated our picture site tonight. I'm not done but I added a lot! http://mattandemilye.shutterfly.com/

Happy Birthday!

Today is Max's 3 month birthday. I can't believe it! Of course, everyone says how fast it goes and now we understand. We took a day trip to Waco over the weekend for his first visit to Baylor. Max enjoyed the car ride - he slept the whole way there and almost the whole way back. It was nice just to get out of town and this is such a great time of year for a drive.
Max has seen his first soccer game and first t-ball game in the past few weeks. He also really got into the NIT tournament but was pretty disappointed that the Bears lost in the final. Hope the boy likes sports!
Max's newest skill is talking. He loves to sit on our laps and carry on conversations with us. I think laughing is next - we can't wait for that first one!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

A smile caught on camera!

Max has started smiling more and I finally got a picture. He's 2 months, 1 week now and is also making more sounds, trying to hit his toys, looking around at everything, and sleeping better. He had his 2 month check-up last week and weighed in at 9 lbs, 14 oz and 21 1/2 inches long. This week is spring break so I'm having fun staying home with him. We're having lunch with friends, visiting cousins, and hanging out with Nanny and Great-Nanny. We also have exciting plans for yardwork this weekend - hopefully the weather will cooperate. I love spring break!