Party Time

Happy 2nd Birthday Max!

2 years ago we were busy staring in awe at the brand new baby boy we had created. We admired fingers and toes (yea, he had 10 of each)! We looked at the amazing full head of hair (we were convinced he was going to be bald).

We cuddled. We held. We rocked.

We fell head over heels in love with our 10.2 pound, 22 inch, brown haired, rosy cheeked baby!

Now, here we sit 2 years later and we are in awe of the 2 year old we are raising. He walks and runs. He tries his hardest to jump. He has opinions and is not afraid to let everyone know what they are. He loves dinosaurs, animals of all kinds, Star Wars and trains. If you ask (and offer chocolate) he will count to 10 and tell you his name is Max Nelson.

We still cuddle. We still hold. We still rock.

We are still head over heels in love with our 29 pound, 35 inch, blonde haired, rosy cheek boy!

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!!!

The other day at school there was a huge Monster Truck parked across the street. Max was so excited and we had to go look at it at least 20 times during the 2 hours we were there.

So, as an early birthday present to Max we went to Monster Jam 2009 today. He lasted almost 2 hours and really seemed to enjoy it. We did not bring the camera (doh!) so the only photo I got was taken with my phone. He doesn't look too happy, but trust me, he LOVED it.

When we got home he had lots to say:
"Monster Trucks" and "big wheels" and "very very loud" and "Max scared".

Happy Early 2nd birthday Max!

4X4X4

So, I've been needing to post. I've been lazy, I will admit it. So, I was reading over on another blog, Jenneink, and she had posted a challenge called 4X4X4. This seemed like an easy way to get a post done and get to be lazy for a few more days.

The rules were this:
1. Go to where you keep your pictures and go to the 4th folder.
2. Go to the 4th picture in that folder and post it.
3. Explain the photo.
4. Tag 4 bloggers to do the challenge.

I'm totally ignoring the 4th part of the challenge because it takes a lot to get me to participate in stupid chain letter like things. But, I will totally participate in the first part of the challenge because I loved the photo it brought up:

This photo is FABULOUS and is a great representation of Lane's photographic style! The baby toes of course belong to Max and I blame the toes the for mess underneath too. That high chair is long gone and while I am thrilled to have that huge contraption out of my kitchen this photo makes me miss a little bit the days of babyhood. This photo is also great because it reminds me how far we have come. Max is soon to be two. Let me repeat that just because it is so monumental: MAX IS SOON TO BE TWO! Wow, how crazy is that. These cute little baby toes and the messes that they made turned our life upside down. I can't imagine what Max's big huge toddler feet will do to our world!

American Idol 2023

In honor of American Idol starting up last night, I thought I would introduce you to your future American Idol. The first video is shot in a much better perspective, but our little soprano realizes quickly that the camera is on. So, the next two were shot on the sly, which explains the ridiculous angle!

Potty Training 101

I dread the day I have to actually potty train Max. The other day I asked if he wanted to sit on the potty and I got a resounding NO and then he ran away. So, I don't think we are ready yet.

However, Max is starting to try and identify what is in his diaper.

"No poopies Mommy, pee pee".

Let's just say he isn't always accurate and I have learned to not take him at his word.