4 Month Max Stats

Weight: 13 lbs, 5 oz (25%)
Length: 25.75" (75%)
Head: 16.5" (45%)
Likes: Smiling, giggling, watching Addie, yoga, kicking, grabbing toys, hair jewelry, or anything he can get his hands on, debt-limit bill being passed
Dislikes: Shots, long car rides, the heat and humidity, rainy days

We were surprised by Max's percentages this month - tall and thin!? Where is he getting those genes??? We are having so much fun with our little guy. He is still so sweet and smiley and brings so much joy to everyone around him. Max had his first day at Tina's house this week and was a hit over there as well. He has now started rolling over from front to back and back to front. We are thinking of starting him on solids soon, as he seems hungrier lately and has been showing quite an interest in our food for a few weeks now. I have just 4 more weeks home with Max and then it will be time to get back to work. I can't believe how fast the past 4 months have gone and how much he has changed!

Heat Wave!

It has been HOT! I have been doing my best to find some "cool" outdoor activities for the kids, but we have still spent more time inside lately than I would like. We have even needed to set up a new sleeping space for Addie as the attic has been deemed inhabitable. Here is a picture of here in her 2nd floor sleeping space, and despite the heat, you can see that Max is still not a big fan of the water!

HPA Babies of 2011

Even though HPA was closed a year ago, I have still remained close with a number of my coworkers from there. Some of us got together recently for a play date with the four HPA babies of 2011! Think how crazy this spring would have been with four maternity leaves in our one little school!


From left to right there is Max, Quinn (Eric), Griffin (Lesley) and Charolette (Keidra)

Happy 4th of July!

We spent our 4th of July at the cabin and had a wonderful time! It was the first weekend all summer that the weather was warm and sunny enough for us to spend our days on the water. Here are some of the highlights from the weekend:



Swimming, Jet Skiing













Parade, Boat Rides, Sparklers and Fireworks!

Tyke Time!

We've been wanting to sign Addie up for some sort of activity through community ed., but have had a hard time finding things for 3 year olds. I was able to find a park program that runs from 9:30 - 11:30 Mon. - Thurs. during the summers in St. Anthony. Since Tina was closed this week we figured it was the perfect week to give it a try. The theme for this week was U.S.A. and each day the kids did a craft, song, story, and game that was centered around the theme. The week ended with a 4th of July Parade that the tykes put on for the school-aged kids. I was a little worried how Addie would do since this was her first time in an activity like this and she was most likely the youngest one there (we mis-read the age guidelines when we signed her up!). And the verdict was... she loved it! So much that we have agreed to sign her up for another week at the end of the summer!