Thursday, April 23, 2009

Giggles!

Max is a giggler! You heard me - a giggler! 

We couldn't resist sharing this video. 

Enjoy! 



Friday, April 17, 2009

April Update

Hi everyone, 

I know it has been ages since we updated the blog and I blame it totally on Max and the fact that he is so cute I can never pick what pictures to put up! :) 

He is doing great! Getting big finally (not such a scrawny little peanut) and definitely coming into his own. He has absolutely found his voice and loves to chatter all day with us. His favorite is a high pitched little squeal which we hear when he is really happy or really annoyed. He has also discovered mirrors. The other day I caught him fake crying into a mirror and watching himself do it. I couldnt' stop laughing. He has finally started to giggle but the moments are VERY few and far between yet. But he will be a laugher! Other then that he has big smiles for us all the time and he is pretty good natured (when he isn't tired in which case watch out for the grump!)This weekend we are starting him on rice cereal. He can't stop staring at our food and he is guping bottles by the ounce so we have decided it is time to step it up with him. 

He is a great kid and I'm going to miss him terribly when I go back to work (starting next week). Thank goodness he has such good care when I do. For those of you who don't know - Nick has decided to be a full time stay-at-home dad! Max and I are both SO excited about it! Daddy and Max will have so much fun together. I'm excited for them (and so sad for me because I will miss my little guy). I made them promise to come visit me at work all the time! 

We have a doctors appointment in 2 weeks and we can't ait to find out how much Max has grown. We will keep you posted! In the meantime, here are some new pictures of Mr.Max!

Hello camera!

Watching TV
We love the spit bubbles!

Entranced by the jumperoo - everything is fascinating!


Playing with Uncle Seth!

Who can cry louder?

Max hangs with his girlfriend Amaia and her mommy Belinda

Max and Daddy

Max loves the bath!

Just hanging out..

Smiles for Daddy

Standing for Grandpa

Enjoying our new hat

Daddy wants to eat those chubby cheeks!

Hope  you enjoyed those! We miss you guys lots and hope to see you soon!

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Max's Trip to Montreal!

Just a quick update with new pictures of Mr.Max (pictures some of you may have seen on Facebook!)

Max and I headed to Montreal to introduce Max to his Montreal family and friends. He was amazing on the plane - a real trooper even during the 11 hour return trip (which included 3 hours on the runway in Montreal). He was a superstar!

He had a great time hanging out with everyone there - we both did - and wanted to share some pictures with everyone! 

We can't wait for more visits! 

Max is doing great... growing nice and big (his dad swears that he almost doubled in size after his 10 days in Montreal). He has adorable chubby little legs and arms and finally enjoys his bath. He LOVES books. He just can't get enough reading. He has also finally started grabbing his toys and us (inluding my face and hair which he can't get enough of). He is all smiled in the morning and is almost enjoying a reasonable sleep routine.  He is eating like a star and will soon bestarting solid foods! SO EXCITING! :) We can't wait. We absolutely adore him. 

And now..here are the pictures ;) We miss all of you and love you lots! 

Enjoy! 


Here is Max in his new bear hat. HILARIOUS!
The bear hat again..it is bigger than his head

Max hangs out with Zaidie Michael and Uncle Ryan.

Hanging out with Aunt Madison
That is me in the GIGANTIC boots! Madison couldn't resist taking a picture of me in those borroowed beauties! 
Uncle Seth hanging out with Max and his guard dog Trixie. 
Aunt Madison gives the STARVING baby his bottle! 
Max can't stop staring at Aunt Madison - he LOVED her! 
Max and Grandma! 
Max, Uncle Ryan, and Aunt Madison partake in Max's favorite activity - reading! 
Grandma feeds a once again STARVING baby! 
Max is suffering through tummy time! 
Max and Uncle Seth! 
Max relaxes during his bath in the kitchen sink
Post-bath naked baby and his mommy! He is definitely the cute one here :) 
Max in his winter wear! 
Uncle Ryan feeds the - you guessed it - starving baby! 
Aunt Madison, Grandma, and Max hanging out and watching Charmed! 
Uncle Ryan steps in to save Max from all the ladies!
Max and Grandma
Max and Aunt Madison
Uncle Ryan fills Max in on the facts of life
Mr.Maximilian


Uncle Seth's morning hair
Zaidie Michael and Max
Max models his new clothes (including his sweet lookin' shoes!)
Sittin' up! 
Another iresistable outfit to go with his irresistable smile! 


Sunday, February 1, 2009

Hi out there! How is everyone? Staying nice and warm I hope (it seems to be cold everywhere but here. I'm not complaining!).

Max is now 8 and a half weeks. I can't believe how fast the past 2 months have gone. Max is constantly changing but is still our adorable and irresistable peanut who stays up all night. All he wants to do is be around us. We have some nasty habits of his to break already. But we'll get to it all soon enough. Right now we are just enjoying every second of him. 

He sleeps best in his  Babybjorn. He can conk out in there for HOURS! 

Max and I are heading home to Montreal at the end of February(the 27th through March 8th) and we are SO excited to see everyone! Max is dying to meet the Canadian contingent of the family (almost as much as he looks forward to heading to the UK later this year!) and have his first taste of cold snowy Montreal winter weather. We will be bundling up and staying inside where it is nice and warm. He can see the snow from the inside looking out. It will be ineresting to see how he does on a plane! Poor little guy will have a long day of travel. But as long as there is a mommy to cuddle up to and lots to eat..I think he will be just fine (and inevitably the center of attention as he already is). 

Other than that - all is well. Max is making us laugh constantly. He has a lot of spirit and attitude. He is great company during the day. Hates being on his tummy. Finally is learning to love his swing. LOVES his pacifier (or someone's clean finger).  Really enjoys books and stories. Has his own iPod filled with Max music including Raffi, Sharon, Lois, and Bram, and Disney soundtrack music. Enjoys taking a shower.  And overall is just awesome! 

And now I am off to get him ready for bed while daddy gets ready to give him a bottle before sleep. Here are some new pictures of Mr.Max who can't wait to meet all of you soon! 

Enjoy!


Max falls asleep and nothing can wake him - other than us putting him down! Sleeps with his mouth open - where did he get that from? 
Umm...no comment...
Max looks right into the webcam so we can take a picture to send Daddy at work so he knows we miss him during the day.

Max sports some stylin' post-shower hair! 

Grandpa came for a visit and Max happily used him as a pacifier!

Daddy and Grandpa shared the stroller pushing duties. 
Going in for the nose pick! 

Mommy and Grandpa!

The Many Faces of Max! 
Happy Max! 

BIG Yawns! 


Daddy's favorite expression!
Smiling at Daddy

Laughing at Daddy!

And that's it for this update! Stay tuned for more photos and Max updates soon. He has his next doctors appointment in 3 weeks so we will let you know what happens with him then. I expect him to be at least 15 pounds (ok..maybe closer to 8). We love you guys!