Megan, Cash, and Baby Mike

While in Milwaukee, we got to visit with Megan, Cash, and Baby Mike, visiting from CA. Mike is 4 months now, and weighs in at 20 pounds, and is 28 inches long! I guess when your parents are both over 6 feet, you are going to be off the charts! He has changed so much since I first met him in CA in May. He is the sweetest thing, and was smiling and laughing the whole time, no matter who was holding him. What a complete ham! We're looking forward to seeing them on Sat. for Max's baptism.

Cousins

We went to Milwaukee last Sunday and stayed at my parent's new place. Katelyn was there and got to play with the girls and on Monday before we left, we hung out at the house so Lauren could meet Max. Lauren and Katelyn really enjoyed their new cousin, and Lauren was just as shocked as we were that it was a boy! We finally got some cute pics of all the kids together...my Mom's dream! If you notice in the picture, Max looks like he has both hands on his face as if to say, "4 girls at once, ahhh!" I thought it was pretty funny. Our girls loved their new puppy, Jameson. What a cutie!

play date

Last week we went to our friend's house in Portage. Kristin has a Madison, and Jaxson. The girls played nice together, and we got a great picture of them in the pool. The boys played really well too! Barely heard a peep from Max, while Jaxson showed off his cute smile and laugh throughout the morning! Kristin just said that Madison got a new doll and called her Macy...how sweet!

First bottle

I had a night out with a group of friends at the dueling piano bar in the Dells on Thurs. Max had never tried the bottle, so I pumped and made 2 bottles, one for when I was gone, and one to practice before I left. Not only did Max drink the bottle fine (and extremely fast), but Madison gave him his first bottle! I guess Max doesn't really mind how he gets his food, and who gives it to him, as long as he isn't missing a feeding :) We are so impressed with Madison and what a big girl she is. She is now even helping Macy into her car seat before buckling herself in, talk about a time saver when you have three kids!!!

Play date

On Thurs. morning, we went to Portage to play at our friend Kristin's house. Her Madison just turned 3 this summer, and her baby Jaxson is around 4 months. The girls had fun in the pool and at the "park." The boys had fun chillin' on the blanket with us Moms! Thanks for a fun day, Maass family!

Surprise Shower

My good friends Keely and Tara threw a surprise shower for me Tuesday night. They even got my Mom to come! I was completely surprised/shocked, and still cannot believe that did that, and kept it a surprise! There were many friends there who spoiled us royally! Max will be VERY well dressed his first year of life! Max slept through most of the shower, but loved being held by all the beautiful ladies! Tara made the cute rattle cake. Thanks so much to everyone who came and welcomed our big guy! We are truly blessed to have such wonderful friends!

One week pics

Our friends came over to play, and Tara took some AWESOME pics of Max while he was napping. She got a very nice new camera from her husband, and I told her she has a great hobby lined up if she wants to make some extra cash when not teaching! Here are 3 favorites...