7 months.

7 months. What is new in the life of 7 month old Maxwell Joseph? Sitting, trying to crawl and somehow getting across the living room without crawling, babbling, chewing on everything, eating oatmeal, and a variety of veggie and fruit blends, laughs...still laughs the most at Emma, did I mention chewing on everything and drooling.

Bathtime is always a good time (so far). He has fun spalshing in the tub and chewing on the toy. This is sooooo different than our experience with Emma and baths. She was not a big fan of water in her face but Max just takes it all in with a smile. (As long as he can find a toy to chew on)

Meeting new friends.

Emma and Max have been meeting new neighbors and having fun. The Evans kids are 9 years to 11mo. We often have random meetings on the corner that turn into playtime. The group shot here is from a day at our house when we pulled out the slip and slide....then of course we had to have popsicles. Oakley (11mo) and Max enjoyed some face time. This photo was taken just before Max was sitting. Since Oakley is already cruising around she loves to go to Max and play with him.

Max met another 'lady friend' in our neighborhood. This is Ruby (8mo) and she lives across the street. This is our first official "Max and Ruby" picture. (For those of you who know the cartoon.)

Patriotic Emma strikes again.

Check out Emma learning a new song. They have started to introduce this one at school. Phil found some different versions of it on You Tube and now she likes to watch them and sing along. Needless to say it is a work in progress.

6 month update.

OK. No photos...sorry. Max survived his 6 month well child check up today. He is 18 1/2 pounds and 28 1/2 inches. Needless to say he is wearing 9-12 month clothing and has a hearty appetite. Luckily he is also getting stronger and sturdier everyday so that he can handle Emma's lovin' (she gets a little excited sometimes around him.....still). Time flies when you are having fun!!!!

Max meets squash.

Max has met squash...and conquered it. Since this posting, he has also taken on peas and was victorious. Let's keep our fingers crossed that his palate remains open to these yummy vegetables. Emma got very excited to see him eating and wanted in the action. Bon Appetit!! (These photos were taken with my phone...hence the quality)

It can be done.

There is hope that Max will not have the same hair do his entire life...thanks to our neighbor John. John, his wife and their FIVE (that is not a type-o) kids were sweet enough the other night to watch Emma and Max while Phil and I went to dinner. Apparently Max's hair was a source of entertainment (along with the 6 other children in the house.) Ha!

The Do.

So I have had a few questions about Max's hair. The answer is "no," we have not cut his hair and I have not tried to comb it over. IT JUST LAYS THAT WAY. Cracks me up. I try to mess it up and I can't!! I think he is channeling his inner 'evening news anchor' personality. The other update...The SECOND bottom tooth has appeared (right lower central incisor).