Merry Christmas

I wasn't sure I wanted to decorate for Christmas this year because I learned a while back that if you get the decorations out, you have to put them away. But then I decided that I at least needed a tree. I think it was the mom in me that tipped the scales in that direction. I know that Max doesn't know that it's Christmas time and you are supposed to have a tree for Christmas, but I do. And even though he doesn't care himself, as his mom I decided that I did and that he shouldn't spend his first Christmas without a tree. I figure if nothing else he might enjoy looking at the lights. And if he doesn't I will.

And finally, a working washer/dryer!!!

I guess you know you are getting old when you get this excited about a washing machine. When I bought my condo it came with a washer/dryer combo, only the dryer function didn't work. So I hung clothes to dry and it worked okay. But a couple of weeks after Max was born the washer part stopped working too. We took some trips to the laundromat and I took many a trip to my friend Meg's house to do laundry. I enjoyed my time with Meg so it wasn't so bad. But I did miss the convenience of being able to do laundry in my own home. I especially missed it on days like I had the other day when Max peed, pooed and threw up on my in 5 minutes time. That day pushed me to action and we did a search on KSL classifieds and found this. It's not my dream washer/dryer, but it will do. (I guess you really know you are old when you have a dream washer/dryer!)

The day we brought him home from the hospital

Today, 2 months later.

Max enjoying his new bumbo before church

Doesn't he look like such a big boy?!?!

Crazy Hair

This picture should answer any questions about where Max got his crazy hair.

It's a little blurry, but this is one of my favorite of Max's many expressions.

Shots and Giggles

(look at those rolls!)

Max had his 2 month visit with the pediatrician today. I was surprised to learn that Max is actually on the smaller side of things. He is 11 lbs 9 oz and 22.75 inches long. This puts him in the 35th percentile for weight and the 43 percentile for height. He also got his 3 injections of immunizations today which broke his mommy's heart a little.

Max has always been a smiley baby (whoever said babies don't smile was crazy) but lately he has been smiling even more. And he has added a giggle to his smiles which is so wonderful to hear. Tonight he was playing on the bed while Jarek was working at his computer and I was in the next room getting ready to go out. Jarek and I laughed about something and our laughter made Max giggle. So cute! He did it again a little later when we were in the car. Jarek and I laughed and then we heard him laugh from the back seat. And then I was visiting with my friend Carrie and Max was sleeping in my arms. Carrie and I laughed and Max laughed in his sleep. This made me laugh, which made Max laugh again! I hope that Max is always so easily enticed to joy and laughter as he was today.

Today I took Max out for a walk. I wrapped him in a blanket and put a hat on his head to keep him warm. The hat was a little big on him, but he sure did look cute in it.

(Indoor shot. I love the look on his face, but not the yellow tint to the picture)

(Picture taken outside. It was such a nice and sunny day.)

Crazy Hair

Max has had a case of cradle cap. I read that one of the ways to treat it is to put cooking oil on it. I decided this sounded easy enough so I put some oil on, rubbed it around and washed it out. It worked great, but I don't think I was able to get all the oil out because after Max's bath I combed his hair and it molded like this:

I have tried combing it out and it just stays in this position. Looks like Max gets to rock this hairstyle until his next bath.


In my efforts to get a good picture of Max's crazy hair-do I took this picture. I think it is a great picture of Max. I have to admit, sometimes I feel pretty pleased with myself for making such a cute baby. : )

(I am getting over a cold..... and I like to believe that this is the reason for the way my voice sounds in this video.)

Meg and Rachel came over today for a craft day. I worked on Max's blessing gown while Meg and Rachel worked on some burp clothes. I guess all our crafting wore the kids out.

I set Max up with his gym to play with while I was getting ready today. I was so proud of him when I came back to find him grabbing hold of one of the toys. Good job Max!