Capturing our adventures one photo at a time...
It’s mine! Happy 32nd birthday to me! I can’t think of a better present than getting to spend my day with this little guy….
Getting to take the time out to go get my haircut last week was a pretty nice present to myself too. My hair needed it! Here I am post cut with a nice blow-out. In my opinion, there are few things better than a great blow-out…
Hope you all have a good day…and a great hair day! 🙂 I plan to!
Maxwell had another pediatrician appointment yesterday and things look good! He’s up to 10 lbs, 1 oz!! My little chubster! He’s grown to 22 and 1/4 inches and his head circumference is 15 cm. Growing boy! He’s still in 50th % for weight and 75th % for height. He did have to get a shot in his chubby little thigh which was no fun…for him or me! But, we survived and after a few tears (him, not me) we were happy again.
The fall weather has definitely arrived and yesterday morning was pretty brisk…just cold enough to need a “light wrap” as my grandmother, Susu, likes to say! Luckily, Maxwell just got this super cute sweater and cap in the mail that Susu knitted for him! It was the perfect thing for the chilly morning and he looked adorable for our big outing to the doctor. The nurse at the doctor’s office even commented on what a sweet little sweater it was! Thanks Susu…Maxwell loves it and it fits just perfect!
Here’s a picture of Susu with my mom from a few months ago…she’s the best. She’s also one of my most loyal daily blog readers! A very talented painter and sewer, Susu can whip up just about anything you want! I’m so lucky to have her as a grandmother and can’t wait for Maxwell to meet her…hopefully very, very soon! 🙂
In other news, when Robert got home from work last night we had a little family birthday party, just the 3 of us. First, the birthday boy spent some quality time with his baby boy…one of them was a little happier than the other!
We then had a good dinner, opened presents (he got a Kindle) and finished with cake! What more could anyone want for their 34th?
See you all tomorrow!
Every night after we give Maxwell a bath Robert brushes his hair. We’ve got to keep our little guy looking sharp, you know! Maxwell has quite a bit of hair for a baby and sometimes, just sometimes, we like to get a good laugh and give him a fierce comb-over! I can’t tell you how hard Robert and I were laughing while taking these pictures. Maxwell does not seem amused…
After seeing his hair in the mirror, the shock and horror sets in on his face…
He’s quick to point out that this hair-do simply will not do! He’s not The Donald after all…
He then resigns himself to the fact that, until he can hold the hairbrush himself, he’s going to have to put up with us making him look silly every now and then.
Sorry Maxwell! We promise to never embarrass you again… 🙂 Maybe you should stick to hats for now…
It’s Robert’s birthday!!
Happy Birthday Dad! Maxwell simply could not have asked for a better father. Even in the first month, you’ve already proved that you’re going to be the BEST dad in the world. I think you’re going to be just as good a dad as you are a husband! 🙂 I know I make a lot of jokes about how Maxwell looks exactly like you…but there is really nothing that makes me happier. I hope he grows up to be your spitting image, inside and out! We both love you very much and hope you have a fantastic birthday!
Maxwell has something he’d like to say…on his shirt…
He can’t wait for you to get home from work so we can celebrate your birthday and party all the time…
party all the time…
party all the time!
So hurry home Dad. We’ve got some fun surprises waiting for you!
We love you!
Maxwell turned one month old yesterday! I can’t believe it’s already been 4 whole weeks. What a ride! He’s a great eater and is like a little alarm clock going off every three hours ready for a feeding. We have had a few stretches at night where he will go 4 hours…let’s hope those stretches get even longer this month because mom and dad are tired! We often refer to him as our little piglet because he makes these adorable grunting and snorting noises when he’s waking up and when he eats. He’s starting to be very wide-eyed and take in the world around him…including making eye contact with us! He likes both his swing and his vibrating seat but really prefers to be held…all the time. 🙂 I don’t mind. There’s nothing better than my snuggly little baby curling up in my arms. Warning – lots of pictures today. There were just too many cute ones to choose from!
Let me also just apologize now to my baby BOY for the fact that your 1 month sticker is pink. The ones I ordered were supposed to be orange, not pink, but that’s not what I got in the mail and I didn’t realize it until today. I promise to never dress you in pink again!
Look how good he can hold his head up!
I told Maxwell that today was his 1 month birthday and he was so excited he cheered!
He then gasped with horror when I told him he had to wear a pink sticker…
He then said “shame on you, Mom!” for making him wear pink when he’s a BOY!
I then brought in his friend Little Al and he was happy again…
We’re going to take his picture with Little Al every month to see how much he grows over the course of the year.
Even though Maxwell looked this unbelievably cute during the photo shoot…
his patience with me quickly grew thin. Here he’s thinking, “Alright, that’s enough. I gotta get outta here.”
He then thought he could distract me from my camera and get me to stop taking pictures. “Look Mom, over there! It’s a real live elephant!”
I couldn’t be fooled easily though and just kept snapping away. Maxwell persisted, “But Mom, behind you! He’s got a giant trunk and everything!”
I just kept going in for the close up though. Maxwell was beside himself, “Mom, why are you still taking my picture?! the elephant! over there!”
He finally realized I wasn’t giving up and gave in himself. Good thing there wasn’t a real elephant behind me, it was just Little Al’s reflection in the mirror. phew!
By the end of the photoshoot he was totally worn out. It’s hard work being this cute!
Happy one month birthday Maxwell, my sweet baby boy! Dad and I love you more than we ever thought possible.
Have a great weekend everyone!