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...

Macy's first time holding, and Just like Daddy!

We haven't been in a rush for Macy to hold Max...she just doesn't sit still long enough! She hasn't asked until this morning. She did a very nice job holding him, and was very proud of herself (even when he started fussing a little). We're still working on one nice family photo, with everybody looking at the camera at the same time...we will continue to try! And how cute is the Daddy and Max picture! They even both were snoozing with a hand by their face! Too adorable!

Get-together

We have been doing get-togethers for the last few years at Mrs. Farmer's house in Madison. This year, Jenny was able to join us. Jenny is due in Sept., Molly has Evie (in her arms) and Eden (in the swing). We could not get Macy to join us in the picture, big surprise! We enjoy the couple of hours to visit with each other and our parents and other family members. Thanks, Libby, to always hosting!

Aunt Julie

Auntie Julie was in the Dells with John for a conference. She was able to come and visit on Friday, and then we went out for lunch and did some shopping. She also collected some Wilderness waterpark passes so we could go and enjoy with some friends on Friday night. Thanks Julie!

Grandparents are grand!

Since the birth of Max, he has met almost all of his grandparents, and great-grandparents! Here are pictures of Max and the girls with my parents, Jesse's Dad, Jesse's Mom and Grandparents, my Grandpa and Grandma School, and Great-Grandma Monte! We are truly blessed to have such loving family members, who care so much about our beautiful babies! Thanks for all the support, visits, well-wishes, and most of all, love!

First days at home

Here is a picture of Max enjoying his first swing ride. He loves being held by his big sister Madison! Macy is very into him as well, and enjoyed putting his nuk in his mouth today! So far she hasn't tried to steal them from him!!! Max seems to enjoy tummy time, as you can see from the video. We thought he was going to get up on all fours and start to crawl! He is really strong for a new guy, must be the size at birth :)

Coming home

Max enjoyed his car ride home from the hospital so much, that we ended up heading up north to my family's girl weekend an hour after we were discharged! He did wonderful the entire ride and at my aunt's place. While we were out of town, my friend Christine had a baby boy, so we were able to stop and visit them on the way home at the hospital in Neenah! We only stopped once on the way there in Green Bay...here is a picture of Nana holding him, and you can see the Lambeau field stadium sign in the top of the picture. What a good baby boy!