Out with the Old

In with the NEW!
Today we moved Maddix into a front facing car seat...

He LOVES IT!

Ten Months

Last week Maddix turned 10 months!

I can't believe how quickly time is flying by.

We spent most of June indoors because of the stinkin rain. It was a very long couple of weeks! We are so glad that the sunshine is back!

We went up to Idaho Falls for a week to spend the 4th of July there. You learned some pretty cool tricks from your cousins. They let you borrow a walker and this is now your favorite place to be! You eat snacks in it, walk all over outside with it, and can get pretty much everywhere on the main floor!

Milestones this month:

You are so mobile! You love to crawl everywhere. You also think it is pretty cool that you can move from one piece of furniture or toy to another.

Stand up by yourself, you did this for a couple days and now have decided you are over that trick.

Babble all the time. It sometimes seems like you are having your very own conversation.

You were also left with your first "babysitter." We have left with family and close friends but no one that we ever had to pay. We went and played Tennis with some friends and had a great time (But mommy missed you!)

This week we have spent a couple days at the Lindon City pool, we love it!

You are really starting to like the pool!

I love how you can see Eric outside in this picture, Maddix would not sit down the whole bath!

Maddix Loves:

Throwing the ball with dad.

Playing basketball with dad

Your Binky and silky.

You love apple juice! I can't get you to drink water out of a sippy, just Juice!

Love food! You are still such a great eater.

To play with mommy. You are mommy's best friend and her constant companion!

When daddy comes home! You love to play with him and especially love it when he gets you out of bed in the morning.

The book: Where the wild things are. We have to read after you wake up, after every nap and before you go to bed!

You also love your touch and feel alphabet book. Your favorite are the pigs, mommy oinks like a pig and you fake cough!

Being outside!

You tube videos of: Blackbeard Pirate song, I am a gummy bear, and Choco Choco Gummy bear, actually most kid You tube videos you love!

Maddix hates:

Sleeping! Most of the time you actually sleep pretty well but there are still those nights where mom and dad want to pull our hair out!

Doing one thing for too long! You have to have a constant change of scenery!

Getting dressed, getting out of the bath, having your face and nose cleaned.

We love you Maddix!

The greatest place...

For the 4th of July is definitely Idaho Falls!

Maybe I'm a little biased but I love it. I love all my family's traditions, I love the parade, the swimming, the BBQ's, and the fireworks!

This year was a little different...both my parents rented hotel rooms down by the river so we hung out there most of the day.

In the morning we went to the Parade, Maddix is a little scared of...well everything, so I thought he would for sure freak out with all the loud cars, music and horns, but he didn't. He did so well and actually really seemed to like it.

Then Eric flew in to town so we went and picked him up then went down to the river for a bike ride and then some swimming.

Then we just kind of hung out until it was time for dinner and the fireworks.

Maddix again did great during the fireworks, he just sat there and watched them.

Thanks family for making it such a great 4th and thanks to Eric for coming up to good ol' IF for less than 24 hours, we really did love having you there!

America…the other greatest place! We are so blessed that we live in this beautiful nation. I am grateful for all those who give so freely of themselves to help protect us, Thank You for all you do!

Idaho Falls

I love going to Idaho Falls.

It was my home for about 19 years! I love being able to spend time with my family when I go there.

We had a great week, except for the fact that Maddix cried all night every night that I was there...yep still crying throughout the night :)

I was able to go to Kendahl's last T-Ball game, she did such a great job!

Maddix enjoying himself at the game...and look at cute little Dhylan in the background!

Dhylan also taught Maddix some new tricks...He loved this walker so much that I had to get him one when we got home. He is all over the place, and with our wood floors it makes it so easy! He seriously is so happy whenever I put him in it!

Maddix also got his first haircut while we were up there. Both of my parents cut hair so we took him to my dad first and he cut the top...as you can tell he was not happy about this. He wouldn't let my dad get close to him after that!

Then we took him to my mom and she trimmed the sides...still was not having it! He was so upset. It's going to be a nightmare when it comes time for a "real" haircut!

Our new Hobby

For Father's Day Maddix and I got Eric this baby carrier...I figured if I got it for Eric then I wouldn't have to carry Maddix, so far my plan has worked!
We have been on a couple different hikes and have had so much fun. Maddix loves it! He just smiles and looks around the whole time. At the end of this hike it was close to Maddix's nap time and he keep almost falling asleep!

We will definitely be doing this more!

Travels and Birthdays!

Well this last week Maddix and I were able to travel with Eric to New Jersey and Boston. We had such a great time and Maddix was such a great baby! We decided we would go this trip so we could spend Father's day with Eric and also my birthday. I didn't take any pictures the whole trip!
Thank you to Rachel for keeping Maddix and I entertained in Jersey and also to Staci in Boston. Thanks Stac for letting all of us crash at your place!
I also celebrated my 27th birthday while we were there! Thank you to all of you who called, sent emails, texts, cards and gifts! I had a great day! Eric had to work so Staci helped me celebrate all day, I was even able to have my Molten chocolate cake from Chili's! It was so delicious!
I wish I could have been able to spend it with my sister, it's so weird not being together on that day. I hope you had a great Birthday Nic and I love you!
Here are some pics of Nicole and I through the years! So funny!

Happy Fathers Day!

Just wanted to wish Eric a very first Happy Fathers day! You are the best dad to our little man and he loves you so much! Thanks for being the best!

Also Happy Fathers day to mine and Eric's dads! We love you! We could never express how dear you are to both of us.

Sorry I'm out in New Jersey so no pics...

Nine Months

Maddix turned nine months old this week.

It is crazy to think that he has been out of my tummy longer than he was in it! I can't believe how old he is...
Maddix had his 9 month check up and he is doing great.
18 pounds 15 ounces (25%- just a skinny mini!)
28.5 inches (50%-dr was a little bewildered with this one, he thought for sure he would be off the charts!)
48.2 cm (97%-of course, we all knew that would be the case!)
Maddix milestones this month:
Starting to army crawl. He really wants to be mobile and gets so frustrated when he can't get somewhere.
Waving. He loves to wave! We think it is so adorable!
Sleeping so much better! Still wakes up a couple times a night but so much better than he was a couple weeks ago.
This month has been a crazy one. Eric has been traveling a ton but we are so glad that we have been able to see him as much as we have. Maddix loves his daddy and just gets so excited whenever Eric is around.
We were able to go up to Idaho Falls for a week and spend time with our cousins. We had a great time.

Kendahl the spider and Payton the Monkey! They did so good at their recital!
Taking baths with his cousins...

Learning to use his walker, he thinks he is such a big boy!

First bloody nose :(

This happened just today, he was such a big boy and barely even cried. So sad!

Maddix Loves:

His Binky. Must have it at all times.

Bath time. We are still taking baths in the kitchen sink and he loves it. Loves to splash and play with his cup.

Eating. He loves his baby food, snacks, and especially strawberries, yogurt melts, and little baby cheese puffs.

To pull on anything that is connected to Mom. Hair, face, mouth, eyes, shirt, necklace, earrings...ANYTHING!

To be outside. I know I have said this before but he loves it! Walks, sitting on the lawn, going to get the mail, watering flowers...it can really change his mood immediately.

Mom and Dad. He is definitely becoming an even bigger mommas boy than he already was. (I secretly love it :)

His silky, not so much during the day anymore unless he's really upset and always when he goes to sleep.

To laugh. I love that I can still get him to laugh at the simplest things. He thinks I'm hilarious :)

Maddix Hates:

Not being able to crawl or walk. He gets so frustrated and usually ends up just crying.

Having his face cleaned or wearing a bib...these too kind of go hand in hand.

When I leave him alone for too long.

Not being rocked to sleep.

Getting dressed and having his diaper changed, he's hated this since birth.

We love you Maddix!