Happy First Birthday Max!

Maxwell turned one and we threw him a farm themed party. It was a hot summer day with his family and godparents. All the kids enjoyed playing in the pool before dinner, cake and presents. Max wasn't interested in opening presents, but his cousins and brother were happy to help him out. In true one year old fashion, the ribbons and boxes were more exciting than the presents. After all the excitement was over, Max was able to fully enjoy all the presents.

First birthday, first cake

Yup, loves the cake

Opening presents

Sam is eager to help

Who needs presents!?

A tractor? For me?

Summer 2011 - Part 1

Summer has just begun and we're already having a blast. Both the boys are taking swimming lessons. Max has started walking (video to come). We're making the most of the few nice days we've had and hoping more summery weather is on it's way.

Sprinkler fun

Sam and his bobble-head at the Brewers game.

Max and his friend Brynn at the Memorial Day parade.

First time fishing...didn't catch anything.

Max being photogenic.

First time swimming.

Maxwell On The Move

Another...well, only the second in a "series", if you can call it that, of our children on the move. This time, with a bonus at the end that is worth the wait. OK, it's a little on the long side at 3 and a half minutes, but I had a hard time editing it down to that.

Enjoy!

Easter 2011

Tons of fun was had on Easter. We spent the early morning at church and then headed to De Pere to visit the family and have an Easter Egg Hunt. Becky and the boys dyed eggs a few days earlier.

 Dying Easter Eggs

 One second later those ears were on the floor

That's a lot of stuff!

 Sam was not ready for Easter...

...after some "convincing", he came around

 On the hunt for some Easter candy

Max's New Ears

This past Tuesday Max had surgery to put vents in both of his ears. When we arrived at the hospital, he was a very happy little guy despite not getting to eat most of the night and that morning. He charmed all the nurses beforehand. The procedure only took 15 minutes and he was less happy after. This was probably the aftereffect of the anesthesia and due to him being a very tired boy from such an early, exciting morning. He also seemed to be uncomfortable for the next day or two but his ears seem better now. He is sleeping more soundly and hearing us more clearly.

Hopefully the vents will be the answer to his problems. Only Max can make that hospital gown so adorable.