Maxnificent Max

So, this was opening weekend of the horse races. Unfortunately, Kelly and I didn't make it. I've had a lot of work lately and working from home (with busy little Max) usually translates into a lot of weekend work with Daddy Daycare, but we sure hope Pop and Sugah won big!! Max is just getting so big and continues to amaze us every day. He has really gotten the hang of crawling. He crawls everywhere and gets faster every day. (It's still an army crawl of sorts.) We have him blocked out of the other rooms pretty good, but as soon as he sees an opening into another room he is right there in a flash!

It seems like he is eating all the time. He LOVES eating solids and has started to wean himself (I definitely think we're on target to be finished at the year mark). He seems to prefer bottles these days because they allow him to move around while drinking. He'll lay in his bed (at nap time) with a bottle and play for about an hour and then go to sleep. This week we started putting his milk in a cup so he'll be ready for a cup once he's on regular milk. He doesn't even seem to notice.
I can't believe Max is so close to being a year old. It just doesn't seem as though that much time has past. I've started working on his invitations for his first birthday party - I may have mentioned it, but I'm making them. I think they are so cute! I'll share later. I figure if I don't start now then I won't have them ready in time to mail!

This weekend is the march for life. I think this year, more than years past, has more meaning now that I have Max in my life. I've always had such a respect for life but being a mom just gives a completely new perspective on the miracle that's life. It's so amazing. I am (Kelly too) so blessed. I just thank God daily for my sweet baby boy. We plan to attend mass with the group from St. Micheal's including Mary Jo and Susie.

Well, here are some pictures from the last couple of weeks. I hope you enjoy them (we sure enjoyed taking them!)

Here's Max trying to feed himself
Doesn't he look like a little boy in this picture??

He's got his spoon and is ready to go.
(Check out the WILD hair!! It reminds me of Ace Ventura)

He's trying to get mommy!

I sure love this face (even the hair!)I must say that his hair has been really wild lately. It is acting as though it is going to curl. His daddy had really curly hair as does his cousin Ben. So, we may have a curly headed little boy!! It's getting pretty blond too.

What a sleep position, huh?

Here's our little stinker, playing with his diaper bag!

We hope you all have an amazing week!