5 Months

This little guy is 5 months old!  


Maxwell is wearing 9 month clothing and size 3 diapers.


He is such content, easy going baby.  He enjoys laying on the floor trying to grab everything in sight, being talked to, listening to books, and playing with his sisters.


If you smile at Max, he will always smile back.  He really only cries when he is super tired or super hungry (but I try not to let him get to that point).


This month Maxwell has mastered rolling from his back to his stomach and even started doing it while sleeping, which sometimes results in him waking up not very happy.


He is also doing really well going down for naps.  I just put him in his crib when he is tired with his paci and he will fall asleep on his own (most of the time.)


Maxwell also started giggling this month.  He saves most of his giggles for his sisters, but mommy and daddy can get some out of him if we're really silly.  


Just because it's fun, here's a little behind the scenes.  We all love this little guy so much.  Mia says, "mommy, how did we end up with the cutest baby in the whole world?" I say, "I guess we just got lucky!" ; )

Happy Birthday Joe!

Joe's birthday was a week and half ago; we went to dinner and had a little party at home with our family.  Mia claimed that grown up parties are so boring because nobody comes over!  Hah.  The girls had so much fun making birthday signs and hanging streamers and balloons.



I have been so proud of Joe lately.  I think this will be one of his best years.  He has adjusted to his new job, being a father of 3, and living in a new city wonderfully.  He is my rock and is always there to help me or offer a solution when I am in need.



Besides being so smart, he also has a big heart.  His big heart is mostly evident when you see him with the kids.  The girls absolutely adore their daddy and even though I sometimes think he's too easy on them, I am incredibly jealous of his patience.



I am so lucky to be married to this man.  We have overcome some hard obstacles but I am so glad we chose to stand by each other because you are so worth it.



Happy Birthday to my favorite guy!  May this year be your best one yet!!
I love you so much!

A Photo Shoot

I only took a few pictures on Easter. It was such a rush to get out the door to church that I forgot about a family picture. Oh well!  


These photos are from a spur of the moment photo shoot in the backyard a few weeks ago. They turned out so cute I just had to share.


Easter morning was so fun watching the girls gather Easter eggs and going through their baskets.


I'm not going to lie, I was really sad after church. Mostly because we had nowhere to go and I didn't make reservations or plan a meal.
 

Even though I was surrounded by my favorite people, it still felt lonely.


Living away from family is hard, but really hard on holidays.


We ended up ordering pizza and really trying to emphasize the importance of Easter with the girls.  Then, they played in the dirt in their Easter dresses and we enjoyed a low-key Sunday. It wasn't so bad after all.


Next year, I'll do a little better coming up with a full-day Easter plan. Anyone want to come celebrate with us??

Kids Choice Awards

Joe and Mia had an amazing time in Los Angeles last weekend attending the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards. I was hesitant to let her go because I didn't know if the show would be appropriate, but after some reassurance from Joe, I decided it would be a great experience for the both of them. As you can see from the pictures, the trip was so much more than just the awards show.




When they arrived on Friday, they went to this amusement park. Mia got to play tons of games and go on a bunch of rides with hardly any lines.


So proud of her prizes.


















While in California, Mia got to swim in the ocean for the first time.  My heart melted when Joe sent me these pictures via text.




Before the Kids Choice Awards on Saturday, Mia got her hair and nails done.











I'm so glad they got to share such a special weekend together.  I have a feeling it'll be one that is remembered forever.

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