First, Maxwell is feeling better.  I really think it’s his teeth causing all the trouble.  His incisors are trying to bust through and it’s not fun.

Second, After the fire hat picture last week, my mom went digging through some old pictures of me and my brother to find this…

That’s my brother, Keath, around the same age Maxwell is now.  Fire Chief Keath looks a lot like Fire Chief Maxwell, no?!

She then sent these pictures and, while I’ve always thought Maxwell looks JUST like Robert, I’m starting to realize he has a little of my side of the family in him too!

Love it!  Two little curly blonde baby boys with chubby cheeks and big eyes!

I think, as a toddler, my brother had just as much energy and personality as Maxwell too!

Love it!

Happy Friday all.  If you live in the south, you likely know about the big AL v LSU football game this weekend.  #1 v #2. Some are even touting it as the “Game of the Century.”  Now, I am not one to talk about football.  I was a cheerleader all through high school, even captain my senior year, and it wasn’t until I met Robert that I even understood the rules of the game.  Yep, it’s true. I would cheer “1st and 10! Whaddya want? 1st and 10!” and really had no idea what that meant.  But I sure loved doing toe touches! It wasn’t entirely my fault.  My back was to the game the entire time so how was I ever supposed to see what was happening?  Right? Right.

However, football is a way of life in Alabama.  As a result, I’ve adopted the “when in Rome” philosophy and have chosen my team (as if I had a choice). Roll Tide!  Robert has patiently answered all my questions about yards and penalties and the quarterback sneak.  Beyond that, he’s taught me about the players past and present.  Being able to speak somewhat (a smidge) knowledgeably about the likes of Mark Ingram, Julio Jones, and Trent Richardson will take you surprisingly far in certain circles.  Plus, it’s amazing what you’ll pick up when you actually watch the game!

Maxwell is obviously learning young.  He’s ready to go with his red AL football…

So, it’s a big weekend in Alabama. For a little perspective on this game, check out this article on an LSU blog – Bama, A Team Worth Hating.  Robert sent it to me and I thought it was pretty interesting.  I told Robert that and he said, “You thought it was interesting because you’re with a winner. Football royalty.”  Royalty?  I like the sound of that! Want a little more? My sister-in-law linked to this one that humbly explains why AL is tops.

On Saturday night we will be decked out in our crimson shirts (well, Maxwell and Robert will.  I’m not quite that dedicated. But perhaps I should consider a crown if we’re royalty after all?!) and will be cheering for the Tide to roll all over the Tigers!  Go Bama!

In other news, it’s pretty funny to see what happens when you hand Maxwell the iphone with the camera switched to self-portrait mode….

Hilarious.  Have a great weekend everyone!

And, of course, Roll Tide!!

Remember how I said yesterday that Maxwell’s favorite part of the parade was the fire truck at the end?  Well, a few weeks ago Maxwell got to meet a real live fireman at the library.  He also got to see a real live fire truck up close.  To top it off, he got to come home with a real fake fire chief hat.  It might have been the best day of his life so far!

I snapped this pic on my phone of him in his new headgear…

Can we just pause for a moment to discuss his cheeks and his belly. It doesn’t get any cuter. I’m going to go so far as to say he’s the cutest baby ever. (it’s my blog, I can say that).

I really wanted to get a great fire chief hat picture with my real camera so we went out to the porch and…well…this is what happened…

After getting in on straight…

he just wouldn’t look at me…

Then he got caught in the elastic…what a mess.

After several more attempts, I finally got this…

The hat isn’t perfect but look at that smile!  I’ll take it!!

Fire Chief Maxwell, reporting for duty!