Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy!!

Always SO Happy!!

He looks SO proud on Daddy's shoulder
My Sweet Baby's Laugh

Weekend with Ben

This weekend we went to Pine Bluff to help Linda with Ben while Linda did her reunion stuff. (It meant that we missed Teresa's shower for baby Caleb, but that's ok. It made us a little sad but we heard it was GREAT time - we can't wait to meet baby Caleb.) Ben is such a BIG boy! He is sooo smart and super cute. I LOVE his little curls. Kelly had curls as a little boy like Ben's so I hope Max gets them too. Ben knew his letters and even which letters certain words started with. He LOVES his books! We read a book, The Pokey Little Puppy. It was one of my FAVORITE books when I was a little girl. In fact, I don't think I'd seen it since I was a child. He has another really cute book called Mouse Paint. It is really a good book that can grow with your little one. Max liked it too. (Check out the pictures below of Ben reading it to Max and Sugah) It was so much fun reading to Ben. Linda is working on potty training Ben and it seems like he is already catching on. Just today (about 3 days into the training) he asked her twice, to go the bathroom. I think it shows just how smart he is and what a good Sugah he has in Linda. (Guess we know where we will send Max when it's his turn!!) There were, however, some missteps along the way (well when Pop, Uncle Kelly and Aunt Tabitha were left in charge), like when Ben tee-tee'ed in Pop's chair and then Kelly sat in it. Poor Kelly - we have so many laughs at his expense, like the diaper/poop incident at Snow Whites with Max this weekend - Good Times! Ben is also quite the little performer. He sang us some songs! It was the CUTEST, SWEETEST thing. His sweet little voice combined with his cute little hand motions were enough to melt anyone's heart. (My face hurt from smiling so big at him.) Pop was interested in the songs too. Pop said Ben was going to be a politician because of the way he moves his hands while talking - Watch out!! Last night, Kelly was suppose to keep Ben and Max while I went to a party for a high school friend. Well, it didn't quite work out which was for the best. So, Max went with me and his FAVORITE people, Clay and Melissa, kept him while I "partied" for about an hour and a half. It was really good that Max went with me because Max got to meet some of my oldest and dearest friends - Rob, Jay, Grant, Michael, Barrett and Brandon, just to name a few. I can't wait to get the pictures! Now we are off to OKC to see our family visiting from Japan! Wish us Luck and say a prayer - it's about a 5 hour drive. At least I'll have help. Carolyn, Barney, Evelyn and Luke are all going with us. Hope you all have a GREAT week!!

Ben reading to Sugah and Max

Max is VERY interested in Ben's book

Ben is such a BIG boy showing the book to Max

Sweet Cousins - now for Augusta Grace and Baby McNulty to join us!

Ben "performing" - he's holding Max's hand!

He's even letting Max get in on the Action (Ben's face in this one cracks me up)

Big Boys!!

Kelly and Max are just growing up so fast!! Last week, I had some drama with the computer and a brief - it was terrible and I spent LOTS of hours working to re-do all the work I had already completed. Needless to say, I was EXHAUSTED! Well, sweet Kelly came home from a LONG day at work and took Max so I could take a nap. Well, I napped until morning!! So, Kelly and Max were on their own. Kelly, who had never fed Max cereal or even mixed up the cereal, was the PERFECT dad and husband. He made cereal, fed Max, bathed Max, dressed him for bed, got a bottle ready, gave Max his bedtime bottle and put him to bed all without my help and without even asking me one question!! The next morning he woke me up and had drawn a bath for me!! I was so rejuvenated from my sleep and then pampered the next morning before work. What a wonderful guy!!
Just wanted to share what a wonderful dad and husband Kelly is to both of us!
Hopefully, Max and I are traveling to OKC to visit my relatives who are visiting the US from Japan. Say some prayers for us because Max has NEVER been in the car for that long of a stretch. I'm really nervous and am just praying I don't have to do it alone!! Also, we get to hang out with Max's big cousin, Ben, this weekend while Linda celebrates her reunion. We are REALLY excited. I hope we get some good photos for you all!
Say some prayers and take care!

Slowly but surely!

Well, Max has rolled over a few more times - he's slowly getting the hang of his new trick. I'll be honest, I don't think he is really interested in rolling over. He is quite happy laying in his bed watching his mobile. He squeals so loud at his little friends as they spin around. He rolled over from his tummy to his back for the first time last night. He was really happy to do that because he was finished having tummy time and wanted to see his mobile. His mean 'ole mom kept rolling him back to his stomach so as to encourage him to roll over again - he did not appreciate me doing that to him. I guess I just need to find some motivation for him. Today I watched him roll over from his back. He acted like it was no big deal and just easy as pie - until he got his leg caught in the slats of the bed. I'm not sure what to do about his legs. The doctor told us to get the bumpers out of his bed until he was stronger, so he wouldn't suffocate, but I kinda feel like he needs them for extra protection - I guess we will figure it out.

Yesterday, he started showing some sensitive tendencies. We were practicing all of our tricks in his bed and the top of his head barely grazed the slats on his bed. Well, it REALLY hurt his feelings because he started crying and would not stop unless I was cuddling him (It might have been my fault for over-reacting a little when it happened). If I tried to put him down, he just whined. For some reason, I thought it was so funny because there was NOTHING wrong with him. Nonetheless, I cuddled with him while I giggled. (You'll never get any complaints from me regarding snuggling with my baby!) He kinda did the same thing today while he played with a water bottle. He couldn't get the water bottle to do what he wanted so he started crying, well kinda. It was so funny and sad all at once. He got over it really fast. So, he might be a sensitive young man - isn't that what all the girls say they look for in a man? Ha!! Well here are just a few new pictures!

Having Fun in his Exersaucer

He played REALLY hard!

Rocky giving Kelly and Max some kisses!

Max is just now starting to show interest in Rocky!

Drama King!!

So, Kelly aka Mr. Drama King had a dirty diaper to change today. He opened the diaper and screamed, "Eww, gross - I can't do it!" He even ran into the bathroom and started fake gagging. (All I could think about were stories about Mr. McNulty! HA!) I told him too bad - he could handle it. Kelly held his breathe, tucked his head in his shirt and went to work. (I grabbed the camera and took some pictures while rolling on the floor laughing SO hard I had tears coming from my eyes - in fact, I keep giggling as I type this!) The pictures are not near as funny as the real thing!

Breath held, Head Down and Ready to Work

Mr. Mom!!

We made it through!!

I just love my husband! He sure provides us with LOTS of laughs!
Below are some cute pictures from more cereal time and Max "feeding himself!" (I don't think it is a coincidence that Max is so healthy and that we have so many pictures from meal time!)

Love my Cereal!

Trying to feed myself

It's a hard job

I don't have video or pictures but Max rolled over again today. I don't really know if it counts because he was on the daybed and there was a slight lean, so it was really easy for him to roll over. However, he did go through ALL the motions and get himself on his belly, which made his mother proud nonetheless!

Growing Baby Boy - 4 Month Check Up

First, Happy Birthday to my mom - we still haven't quite decided on a name that Max will call her. We just can't seem to find anything we like. Zach likes bubbe. We may just have to wait until Max can talk and he'll decide!
So, we went to the doctor today for Max's 4 month check up. He weighs 18 lbs and 5.6 ounces, which is the 94% for his age. His head measured 17.5 inches, which is in the 93rd percentile. He measured 27.5 inches which is the 98% for his age. So, he's gained 9 lbs and about 9 oz and grown 7.5 inches since he was born! His head has grown 2.5 inches. Dr. Stewart says he is PERFECT - tell us something we didn't know! She kept telling us over and over again just how beautiful he is and we didn't object! The nurse stated that he was a very proportional baby. Dr. Stewart did give Max a little lecture about rolling over from his back to his stomach before rolling from his stomach to his back. Apparently babies are suppose to roll from their stomachs to their backs first because it is suppose to be easier. I told her that he didn't get that memo. So, she shook her finger at him and told him to start reading the same baby books I read and follow along! So cute! He's developmental on task and has reached all his "scheduled" milestones! She says he will really start developing his own little personality and that things are about to get even more fun! I just can't wait.
He got his second set of immunizations today. He did really well considering. (Mom did worse this time around - it just hurts my feelings to see him cry, which he NEVER hardly does. I act kinda the same way with Rocky too! It's ridiculous! I just don't like anyone to be in pain.) Max stopped crying and was just fine as soon as she released his legs. He's such a big boy!
Max is napping now so I'm off to do some work! Hope you all have a Wonderful Wednesday.

My Little Wiggle Worm and Daddy's Alarm Clock!

I was able to post yesterday because Max was napping in his bed and Kelly was napping in the day bed in Max's room. After I posted Kelly called me into Max's room to see Max's new position. As you can tell from the picture, Max stuck his legs through his bed and was banging the chair against the wall. Needless to say, it woke Kelly up! Max looks pretty proud of himself, doesn't he? Only 4 Months old and already a Little stinker!

After our nap time fun, we had friends over for dinner. Here's Max hanging out with Lauren.

More Pictures!

Took a few more pictures today and thought they were pretty cute, so we thought we would share! Happy Birthday Uncle Joe!!

Not really sure what this face is but it's awfully cute!

This is NOT how I placed him in his bed

I think these are just so cute of him sleeping and sucking that thumb!!

We hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend and had a fabulous Fourth of July!

Happy Birthday Max and Happy Fourth of July!!

Max turned 4 months old yesterday!! I just can't believe it! He has started this new fake cough. It is REALLY cute! I hope I capture it on video. Max has become SO verbal in his short 4 months - he MUST be my child, which means he's a McLemore (whatever will we do!!) He hasn't rolled over again, but he rolls onto his side A LOT and has even started sleeping in that position. I've been stalking him with the video camera in hopes that I'll catch him rolling over. He just plays with my emotions! He'll roll onto his side and look as though he's about to roll over, then I jump up and start recording, but it never fails, he sees me, immediately stops what he was doing, rolls onto his back and starts smiling at me. Melts my heart but I'd really like him to let me get some video footage of his MAJOR milestone. Max goes for his four month check up on the 9th, my mom's birthday! We'll update his stats then.

I had to go to the dr yesterday. Max and Kelly tagged along. I wanted Max to meet Dr. Harrison, since Dr. Harrison brought Max into this world! I think after everything we put Dr. Harrison through he deserved a few Max smiles!! Dr. Harrison is the sweetest man ever. He gave us the cutest little burp cloth that said, "Dr. Harrison delivered me." So cute!! Here are some pictures of Max on his 4 month birthday.

He looks like he is up to something!!

Just growing so big, so fast!

So tired!

Being home alone wore them out!!

Max went to play with Harper this week. Max is already "biting" his friends! (Guess he is ready for a something a little more solid than cereal, huh?)

"Ahhh, Come here and let me get a taste of you"

Uh, Oh, Caught - Red Handed!

Happy Fourth of July!!

My two Handsome Boys on the Fourth!!

Below are just some cute pictures of Max worn out from celebrating the 4th of July with his friends.

So tired and just sucking that thumb - I LOVE IT!

PASSED OUT!!

WARNING - New Mom who is learning to BLOG!! (and quite out of control!)

So, I know I've already posted today, but this was just too cute not to share! I just COULDN'T help myself. I realize that eating cereal really doesn't seem like that big of a deal, but it really is! Tonight was only his third time to have cereal and he looked like a pro! He would open his mouth when he saw the spoon and actually squeal in delight! (The video really doesn't capture it all or do it justice!) Tonight when we got to the end of the bowl, I think he actually wanted more - imagine that! It was so sweet and we had some video footage so I thought I would share. ENJOY!! (Remember, I'm a new mom and just can't help myself. I think EVERYTHING that Max does is just wonderful and amazing. I would have never thought I could be so goofy, but I wouldn't have it any other way.) Have a good night!

P.S. Everyone's comments are SO sweet! I just love 'em. You guys are the best!

I'm on a ROLL!! More funtimes!!

So here is a picture of Max's first cereal experience!

This past Saturday we took Max and Rocky to the dog park. It always amazes Kelly and I when Rocky starts crying (excitement cries) before we even turn into the park. We just can't believe he remembers where he is and needless to say, he LOVES the dog park. Max LOVES being outside and looking at his surroundings. We met a GIANT great dane at the park. (I swear it was the biggest one I'd ever seen.) Kelly wanted Max to take a ride-Mom ruins all their fun! Take a peek!

We went swimming again today. His best friend, Harper, bought a little kiddie pool for he and Max to play in! Max just hung out in the bumbo. Even though I don't have pictures, Sally was great fun. She pulled Harper around in the Bumbo just like it was his own jet ski!! So cute! (Not that you could miss them but be sure to check out my baby's ROLLS!! I LOVE 'EM!! )

Here is Max helping Daddy water the plants. (If you look really close you can see where Max has his hand on Kelly's so he REALLY was helping.)

Getting ready for bath time. Dad is so silly!

And finally worn out from all that fun!!