This summer we will have built in playmates living with us! I briefly mentioned it, but Brittany and Joe and their boys moved into our house while we were in Austin. (We purposely did that so they didn't have to stress as much about moving in if we weren't there and they had a few days to get settled.) They are going to be living with us for at least 6 months. Joe is trying to get a new career started at Costco and has stepped back an in-n-out. In order to help them save money, they are going to live with us. They have the whole upstairs - the bedroom, bathroom, closets, and game room. It's a good set up that gives them completely their own space and still gives us our space. It will be an adjustment having them in the house too but I am glad that we are able to help them out.
Lots of playing outside on bikes
Peter went on an overnight work trip for the first time since Max was born. This would be the first night I ever spent alone with Max without Peter. I was a little nervous about how it would go but it went great! (plus it helped that Brittany was here too so I didn't feel too alone) It was weird having Peter be the one that traveled. I like it better the other way around. :) But I LOVED the alone time with Max. He's such a daddy's boy that it was nice to be able to do some of the things with him that daddy usually gets to do, like lay him down to sleep at night. At one point he "shhhhh'd" me, which totally cracked me up. He has started begging. So, for example, if he wants a cracker and we say "no" then he will say "pleeeeeeeease". Joy.
Max was feeding himself and he HATES if his chin gets messy. He gets upset and stops eating until you clean it off.
Video - The boys are having fun playing together. Here they are counting and running.
We went swimming for the first time in our neighborhood pool.
Video - We are trying to teach Max his colors.
Video - I found this video on my phone, courtesy of Max. It's more a sound clip than a video. It totally cracks me up. It's Max, in the morning, asking for his iPad.
Silly boy
Playing in the backyard
Playing catch
Max wanted to say "Hi" to our neighbors
See my tomato plant? It's looking pretty good.
The view from their side - :)
Good fences make good neighbors!
Max at the park with Brittany - he finally played in the sand. Previously he wanted nothing to do with it.
Our new roommates
I had a work trip to San Jose. I took advantage of being back "home" to get some yummy teriyaki chicken!
I stayed at my favorite hotel anywhere - the Hilton in Pleasanton, CA. It was a fantastic visit until 4 am when the fire alarm went off. So much for getting a good nights sleep! Luckily there was no real fire (still not sure why the alarm went off). However, I've been through this before and was smart enough to grab my car keys, purse, and laptop in case I needed to hang out in my car if this lasted too long. It only lasted 1/2 hour and the weather was lovely. I didn't lose so much sleep that I didn't make it to the amazing fitness club attached to the hotel. I may not usually work out on the road but if I am staying here, I always work out!
Typical Max in the morning - sippy cup with milk and his cup of cereal (although usually he's clothed)
Learning to ride the scooter
Cheese
My tomato plant too a turn for the worse. I emailed my Grandpa Blank this picture and asked him what was wrong. He said that was the sickest tomato plant he's even seen. :( He suggested euthanasia and said he'd pray for my plant. Not a good diagnosis! I am going to try and keep it going.
We went to a local ice cream festival with Tida and Jason, Jess, John, and C. It was a fun way to spend the morning. Ice Cream in the morning is a good thing!
Max enjoying Momma's ice cream.
He really dug into it.
C enjoyed her ice cream too.
Checking out the petting zoo (C is 3 months younger than Max)
Max wasn't interested when we went in
Then he got scared
C was brave and had no problem, Max was clinging to me
At least getting close to an animal without holding on to Momma
Yeah! He warming up to the bunny
There we go!!
Fearless C petting the llama
My stylin' dude
Strutting around
He enjoyed jumping off the curb over and over again
No such thing as too much water!
That afternoon I made dinner (tacos, rice, beans, and all the fixings) for one of Peter's co-workers, Tim, and his family who just had a new baby. They had brought dinner over when I had Max and I was really glad for the opportunity to repay the favor. I am so grateful for all those that brought meals!!!
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