Visit to Dallas - July 14 - 19

We had a great time visiting everyone in July. This was the first trip that Max was able to play with other kids and be totally content for hours at a time. I was able to sit back and relax :).

4th of July in Bellevue

We took Max to Bellevue for the 4th. They have a great show, and we love staying at the Westin hotel which is in the heart of downtown Bellevue. It doesn't get completely dark until after 10 pm here in the Pacific Northwest, so Max was up late and cranky before the show even began. We watched them on the 4th floor balcony of the hotel, but we moved into our room to watch the rest of it. We had a great view from our hotel room and the sound was muted which was good for Max. We could see 10 shows from our room, mostly amateur ones though. Clear skies though which was a blessing.

Meet Max and Max

Max made a friend in his swim class, and we have been hanging out together. The boys like to go to the kids museum in Tacoma. These are pictures from the first trip. My Max started off a little reserved but now he is really outgoing there. Both Max's run wild now like they own the place.

Oops, I haven't been posting

I know, I know... I haven't posted in a while. I thought no one was reading this but I found out recently that that wasn't true. So I am back posting about my favorite little guy. Thanks to those who are still keeping up with us. We have had a great summer, and I will catch you all up on what has been going on.

Trip to the zoo

We took Max to his first zoo. Nan came up to Seattle to visit, so we all went to the zoo together. Max loved looking at the animals. He was not afraid of any of the animals. He was able to say some of the animal names though the puffins were called ducks and the tigers were called cats... so cute.

Baby turning into Toddler

Max is becoming more a toddler. He is walking really well and loves to play on the slide. He is a challenge to keep up with now.

1st Haircut

Max had his first haircut. I think he really enjoyed sitting in the plane chair, but the buzzing of the razor was too much for him. Poor baby cried the entire time. But, he was rewarded with a banana flavored lollipop, so he quickly forgot the pain.