What Max has been up to

This pic has nothing to do with the post, but as I was looking for pics I came across this gem, and I LOVED it, so I thought I would share.
Max nibbling on his delicious giraffe, he loves that thing (thanks Sara L.)
He sits up on his own, the boppy is behind him for the cases that he gets so excited he falls backwards
Eating a bitter biscuit, it is messy, but he loves them
His cute little chompers

Besides getting cutter everyday, Max has also had some recent accomplishments, that most people might not care about, but it makes me one proud momma, and I must share!! First accomplishment, is Max is now sitting all by himself, which has now become his knew favorite position. Now, for the best.....Max has two teeth!! He is so cute with his teeth and loves to nibble on anything he can get his hands on!!

Game Night

Mark was really hoping Ben did not pass gas

I had to throw this pic in there, he is just too cute!

Now, for most people that know me, know that I am not a lover of games. However, I heard about this game called 'hoopla' and had to play it!! So, we had a few people over for game night, and it did not dissapoint, it was sooooo much fun, and I will hopefully be playing it many many more times! Also, it was a chance to get to know our friends on sometimes very personal level.

6 Months

Max had his 6 month check up yesterday ( he is not 6 month until Feb. 5th)!!! I cannot believe how old he is getting!!!
Here are his stats:

Weight: 16.8lbs, 40%
Height: 26 in, 40%
Head Circumference: 90% (i do not remember the actual size)!!

So, our kid is solid, and SUPER smart.

Here are some things that Max is learning or has mastered so far:
-smiling
-laughing
-Only wakes up once a night to eat, but when he has had no nap during the day I can get a solid thirteen hours of sleep out of him
-rolls over, but prefers to scoot on his backside to get to different places
-He is not and never has been a cuddly baby, too much to do for him to lounge around
-Loves a hard surface to lay on, the harder the surface the better
-Is super alert and LOVES to people watch
-LOVES to go on grand adventures (Grammy's words), and hates to be inside with his mom all day
-Still hates his carseat, and now we found out hates his stroller too
-Prefers to be naked, when he starts to get fussy we just take off his clothes and let him chill in his diaper and he is happy as a clam
-Has started rice cereal, and is slowly getting the hang of it. He loves to watch people eat and opens his mouth when you put food to your mouth, I think he wants to get past the rice cereal and get to the good stuff!!
-He is fascinated with hands, and wants to put everything in his mouth
-Likes to grab anything and everything he can get his hands on!
-He is a chatter box, and has a lot to say, and he will not be ignored!!
-Loves his baby Einstein and gets to watch it when momma needs a break!
-Loves to spend quality man time with his dad

We LOVE Max soooo much and are soooo grateful for the time we have had to be around him, and cannot wait to see what the next 6 months has in store!

Disneyland

Max ready for his first look at the magical Kingdom

Disneyland all decked out for Christmas

Us infront of Disneyland

Auntie Ash putting on Max some special Mickey ears





Ashley and her boyfriend Zack asked if Max and I would chaperone them down in L.A., all expenses paid, so naturally how could we resist!!! We had so much fun going to Disneyland and staying at a beach house in Carlsbad (more pics to follow). It would have been the perfect vacation if only Ben could have been there, but unfortunately he had school, and has been studying for his boards part 2. Thanks to Ashley and Zach for such a great trip, Max is still talking about it!!!!

The Beach

We had so much fun down in Carlsbad, the weather was beautiful, and of course Disneyland was amazing.
They had just started (unfortunatley had not yet finished) to set up their Christmas decorations while we were there.

We then headed to the beach where the weather was beautiful. My parents were nice enough to come down and spend some time with us.

Ashley and Zachary enjoying a romantic sunset!

Grammy and Grandpa enjoying the beach with Max who is tuckered out by soooo much fun in the sun!

It was so nice to get away from the cold weather of San Fran (even though we missed Ben) and be with family (and of course Max LOVED all of the attention!)!!

Happy Halloween!

Family shot at the pumpkin patch

Max was getting a lot of love from the ladies!!!

Max liked being on top of his dad's shoulders.Max's first experience with pumpkins, I think he was confused.

We went to the pumpkin patch with some friends, Max liked it for a little while, but then was over it and wanted to go home. At least we got a couple good shots for memories sake!!

The mullets makin a comeback

Business in the front.....

and PARTY in the back!!!