Road Trip, Part 1

Max went on his first road trip last week.  Michele and Max drove to Ohio to visit her family.  You read that correctly.  One woman, one 8 month old, in a car for 1800 miles.  How did he do?  Let's just say Max isn't ready for world travel.  The "ups" definitely outweighed the "downs" and we all had a fun time on this memorable trip.

One of our many stops.  Max enjoyed a picnic lunch at a rest area in Tennessee.

We were lucky to meet up with Stacy who was also in Ohio visiting family.  Max made friends with Stacy's dog, Bettis.

We finally made it to Grandma and Grandpa's house!

Max went for lots of rides in the wagon his mom rode in when she was little.  Mom didn't have this cozy custom-made seat, though.

Standing tall for Grandma.

He really liked the garden gnome.  Every time Max would go by him in the wagon he would stare at him.  

Fun in the Park

The baby swing is fun, but it's more fun to be on the big swing with dad.

Pulling Up

He pulled up for the first time yesterday and already he's a pro.  

Get hands in the proper position...

...tuck one foot under....

 ...then the other foot...

...and pull up!

He's so proud of himself!  And we are proud of him, too.  I guess it's time to lower the crib mattress.

Choo Choo

Afternoon in the Backyard

Watching each other's backs.  You never know when a squirrel might sneak up on you.

 Whistling.

Ricky must have said something funny.

"I can taste the sunshine!"

"Hi!"

Starting to get grumpy.

Getting your photo taken is exhausting.  It's nap time.

Flying

Bubble Bath