Long time no see...

Alright, I've been working a lot with Jenna on spring break this week and Scott on spring break last week I ended up picking up a lot of shifts. The paycheck was great! Thanks Uncle Scott & Auntie Jenna!!!! Anyhoo, all is well here. Maddox is growing and developing by leaps and bounds talking up a storm and getting into everything. Now, if I can't understand what he's trying to say he does gestures or says other similar words to help me figure it out. Yesterday we went to lunch with Angie, Rowan, & Grandma Michelle and he wanted this toy horse. He kept saying it, but I couldn't figure it out. Then he said, "Neigh!". I got it after that. It's so cute to see him get frustrated and try to solve how to tell me what he's trying to say. Alright here's the last few weeks in recap:

Wednesday night I had to run an end-of-the-year meeting for volleyball, so Maddox headed to Bumpa's house for the evening while Corey was at a Twins game for work. Maddox had an absolute blast that night. As soon as he heard the garage door he went running for Grandpa and gave his a hug that lasted several minutes. It was so sweet!

Grandpa is in a beard growing contest at church and Maddox has grown quite fond of his whiskers.

Kiss! Maddox finally after checking out the beard for several minutes gave in and gave Bumpa a kiss.
Swimming Lessons! Well, Maddox has moved up to Dolphin Pups 2 now and he's lovin' every minute of it. This past Monday Jenna & I went to watch the boys in action.
Here's Maddox patiently waiting for class to start.

Here's some terrific videos for your entertainment. Doesn't he look so tiny in the water?


Kylie & Maddox at Black Sheep Cafe! We were going to go to an indoor water park, but they were doing yearly maintenance, so we ended up drinking coffee, playing and eating into the afternoon hours.Don't they almost look like brother and sister?
You could definitely tell who was the boy and who was the girl. Poor Kylie was trying to pick up the blocks, but Maddox kept dumping them everywhere and crashing thru them. It's so crazy how male & female behaviors can be so inate.
Playin' at the park with Daddy!
SNOW! Maddox is obsessed with snow.
Of course, playing outside always entails finding dirt, leaves, and sticks.

Easter evening at Corey's family's house. It was just the immediate family and was nice and relaxing. Maddox was quite busy though as usual.

"Hey, who are you taking a picture of?"
Boogie to Beat Breast Cancer! We had our 2ND annual event the other weekend and it was a SUCCESS! We raised a lot of money and boogied the night away. They silent auction went well and the band was terrific. Thanks to everyone who supported us!
My cousin Bekki is the lead singer in the band and Maddox was obsessed with getting on stage and having Bekki hold him. She was so sweet to bring him up there for one song. Thanks Beks!
Here's Maddox trying on my pink shades!

Angie & Rowan out on the dance floor.
And Amy & Hunter gettin' down and boogieing!
Easter on my mom's side. Here's us getting the kids together for a picture. Miley looked so adorable in her little pink Easter dress.
Rowan, Maddox & Miley


Here's Maddox hiding from me after he found his Easter basket from Grandma & Grandpa.

Here's Maddox drumming downstairs on the cement. He was a little wild so it was a good think he still had his helmet on from his motorcycle ride.

Cool dude in shades!
Our first time playing outside at our new house. A few weeks ago when it warmed up nicely we went out on a walk as a family. It was a blast and Maddox just wanted to RUN!

Here's Maddox running around outside. That's our house in the background.

Afterwards, when we got back to our house we all snuggled up on the couch for a little Elmo. We were all asleep in 5 minutes. Corey woke up a while later and took a picture of us sleeping. Nothing like a little fresh air to wear a family out.

Cute Moment...

I was putting down Maddox for a nap and after I laid him in his bed he got all snuggled in on his tummy and patted the space next to him saying,

"Mommy, Lay by you? Bye Baby?"

Bye Baby means he wants me to sing Rock-a-bye Baby. Isn't that so sweet. I laid my head down and started to sing and he fell asleep in 30 seconds. What a sweetheart!

Cute Video of Maddox!

Motorcycle Riding!

Motorcycle Part 2

Happy Birthday Auntie Jenna!

Auntie Jenna is the big 25 (tomorrow - the 15th)! Last Tuesday we headed to Don Pablos for a most excellent dinner and dessert. Maddox enjoyed the gathering, especially roaming around throughout the restaurant. He only has about a 15-20 minute attention span for going out to eat.
I had to put this one on there because he's just looking at that other chair like he just wishes someone would sit by him.
Eatin' chips. Maddox ate (and threw on the floor) lots of chips. He also enjoyed some chicken, beans and rice.
Can someone order me a beer?

Sorry, but doesn't that line just seem appropriate for this pic?

Here's Maddox getting all ready for the birthday party putting on all his new 2T dude clothes.

After dinner Corey & I went into Babies R Us and Maddox was obsessed with this Bert & Ernie firetruck.
We never really understood the draw for parents to put in a quarter, but I think we get it now.
"Hey, there's Ernie!"

My Toddler!

Well, Maddox is almost 17 months old and is now mister sweetheart! He's constantly giving hugs and kisses all day long. He also says "sit by you" and "lay by you" constantly when he wants to read a book, watch a show or take a nap. It's so sweet who could say no. His speech skills have developed so much lately too. If he drops something he says "Uh oh, dropped it" and then he'll pick it up and say "got it". So cute! He's also still doing great with the potty training. He asks to go occasionally and every diaper change we go sit on the potty chair. He always tries to go. He also tells me when he's going potty sometimes and always when he's pooping. He's also pooped 3 times on the potty chair this past week. Way to go Maddox!
Auntie Jenna came over last night to hang out with the little dude and he showed her how much he loves to read. We filled the bottom two shelves of the bookshelf in the living room with his books. He can't get enough. Jenna was pretty impressed with all of the words he knew.
Oh, and if you noticed, Maddox is wearing his new jeans in the photo. He got some 2T loose fit jeans from Gap. They are just adorable. He looks so toddler-like in them.
After all of the reading, Maddox decided to show off his gymnastic skills. It took both Jenna and I by surprise. We're not exactly sure what he's doing, but I had to take a picture.

"Cheese" and I'm done!
Okay, I took my eye off of Maddox for about 30 seconds to find him like this in the kitchen. Wow!
More sunglasses. Maddox just loves to wear his shades. Okay, they're not his, but still so cute.
I think the boys are still a little tired. Amy and I headed to the mall with the boys the other day right when it opened. I don't think they look quite ready for the day. They had a blast though and we actually did a little shopping. Well, I did anyway, but Maddox had outgrown everything. He's pretty much wearing a 2T in everything now.
We definitely wore them out! Sleeping like angels in their matching car seats.
New clothes! Doesn't he look like a little golfer? Taking after his daddy already.

Monkey towel! Auntie Jenna & Uncle Andy bought this towel for Maddox for his housewarming present. How appropriate.
Maddox's motorcycle. When Maddox was 2 months old, his cousin Eric bought him this motorcycle for Christmas. When we moved into our new house the basement was a perfect place for him to ride and he even had a helmet already courtesy of Tina, one of the nurses I work with. Thanks all!
Oh, don't you love how he has to have his tongue hanging out when he concentrates. Too cute!