They're baaaaaccckkkk - YeYe & NaiNai return

Max had such a fun-filled weekend with YeYe & NaiNai. He certainly has a special bond with them and just lights up when they are here. He can not wait to be in YeYe's arms any chance he can get.

Max also showed off his copycat skills to his grandparents - like saying "ahhhhh" after taking a sip from his cup, or wiping your face when you are done eating (or in general), pretending to blow his nose, etc. It's a hoot to watch him and he likes getting the attention so he fakes a laugh too when we are all laughing.

Max had a great time with YeYe & NaiNai. We miss you both and can't wait to see you in LA next month!

Max shows YeYe how he uses the yoga ball for a walker

Touchdown in the hallway with NaiNai 

Fun on the swing at the park

Climbed up the play structure all by himself!

"I got this Dad!"

"Let's take a rest"

Walking with Dad & YeYe after lunch

Couldn't let go of the napkin

Wiping YeYe's face after lunch

Multi-tasking

So I wouldn't call it official yet, but Max is very close to walking. Tonight he wouldn't give up the phone after Leon called. It provided enough of a distraction that he didn't realize he was walking all over the place with it. Max managed to walk from his room, all the way to the living room with it, and then I caught him on video (quality not so great) walking a little more. 

He managed to call Leon and a salesperson at Wells fargo...more then once. Oh well! Whatever motivates him to move. Hopefully none of you got any prank calls in which you heard a babbling baby and a barking dog. If so, sorry!

I'm pooped

Here was Max when I had to wake him up from his afternoon nap after his time at the park with Hank and Angie.

As always though, this kid still wakes up with smiles, even when I have to wake him myself. Luv him :)

Max gets more Henry time

Since Max couldn't wait to see his BFF Henry again, we invited Angie & Henry to come on over yesterday afternoon for some time in the park. Henry showed his climbing skills while Max had alot of time on the swing and slide with Dad. I can't wait until Max walks so he can keep up with Henry :)

Angie gives Hank a snack (how cute is Ang preggers? I mean...seriously!!! Would you ever guess this woman is having twins?)

Henry on the play structure 

"Dad, how come I can't climb up there like Henry?"

Max gives Angie's sunglasses a whirl

Paulson BBQ for the 4th

The Paulson's threw a lovely 4th of July BBQ on Monday to celebrate Ann's bday, Brett's bday, & the USA! Angie had the cutest decor and her tres leches cupcakes were tres bueno!!! Thanks Paulsons :)

Here are pics from the day:

Max loves it at the Paulsons! 

Henry shows Max the ropes

Twin practice

"Let's get a move on...it's HOT!"

Henry has fun on the slide

Peter & Ann on the swings

Max with Leon on the slide

Tom conquers the climbing wall

Pre-dependence day

On Sunday my fam headed over for a pre-4th BBQ. It was blazing hot at 98 degrees (but not as hot as Stockton as my Mom liked to point out), but we managed to keep cool.

Ma had fun being the center of attention and showed off his new teeth and mobile skills to Grandma & Grandpa.

I am bad at remembering to take pictures, so I didn't get mine out until Max started playing with my sister's cam right before they left. Here's a couple photos of the two of them.

Max & Auntie Nga

Max w/Auntie Nga sans clothes...that's how he rolls

Sunday Funday

More time at the park today - this time in Redwood City with a cool snail statue that trickled water from the top.

Hope you are enjoying your Sunday afternoon. :)

Soakin' up Saturday

Today we were suppose to take Max to his first swim lesson. Epic fail. It's a drop-in class and we showed up 10 minutes before class to be told that they had no more room. What to do? Max already had his swim diapers and trunks on and was rearing to go.

Well, as luck would have it, Mitchell Park was right next door. Since it's summer now, the water area was in full force. Even though the water was cold, Max was having a great time and did not want to leave! I can't wait until Max can walk (he's been taking about 3-4 steps at a time now...he's very close) so I can see him play here all summer.

Who needs swimming lessons to have fun? :)

Fun on the swing

Checking things out

In the water area

How's this thing work?

Fun in the water

Daddy day

Please excuse me while I gush over my hubby and what a great Dad he is. Caring, fun (even if I do sometimes coin you NFD), and full of love for his baby bear Max.

We spent Father's Day eating at Cafe Borrone. Then a shopping trip to the mall (YES, this WAS Leon's request) where I could buy Leon whatever I wanted. Whoo hoo, and we did go crazy at Banana Republic. Leon drew the line at a paisley shirt...I tried I tried. Then we were joined by the Kavals who walked marched on over and shared a couple jack and cokes to top off the night, followed by a fun ride in Leon's new car.

We love you and hope you enjoyed every minute of your Father's Day, because you deserve it!

Max & Leon on Father's Day

This is Max's new trick. Holding something (anything) in his mouth and crawling around....see the examples your dog can set? :)

1 year stats

No doubt, Max is always at the top of his percentiles!

Max did great at his first year appointment - until the nurse with the "tray of pain" came in. I must say, she sure took her time with the vaccines. However, Max cried a bit with each of the 4 shots and then handled it like a champ.

1st year (and 1 week) stats:

Head - 47cm, 73rd percentile
Height - 30 in, 53rd percentile
Weight - 24 lbs 4 oz, 86th percentile

Playing with his maraca before weigh-in

All good times...for NOW 

Spotted something interesting 

Wondrous thermometer

Sleepy blog

I  know this blog has been sleepy as of late and I am going to try and be better about posting! Happy Sunday and hope you got to sleep in this morning :)

Bye bye to Ye Ye & Nai Nai

On Sunday we had to say goodbyes to YeYe and Nai Nai. I can't even begin to explain how much Max's face lights up when he sees his grandparents. He had such fun with them!

We went out to breakfast and to a local park before Ye Ye and Nai Nai had to hit the road. It started getting chilly (I know, right? It's the end of May for goodness sake!) so we made do with what we had in Max's bag in case you're wondering about his crazy outfit...lol.

We miss you Ye Ye and Nai Nai and can't wait to see you again!

Max & Nai Nai

Max & Ye Ye

Fun at the park

One year

My bear turned one yesterday. Yes, it went fast and yes, I can't believe he is already ONE.

On Saturday we threw a celebration. I really wish I got more pics of the set-up, but we were pretty busy. We did a sweets table with cupcakes, cookies, and milk. Guests got to take cookies home with them as a favor.

I also made a cake just for Max. Unfortunately, he was not a fan (or fortunately?), but it was great to see him dig his hands into it.

Max is getting more fun everyday. He has such a wonderful temperament, loves people, is 95% of the time smiling, and has a curiosity beyond words. I can't imagine our lives without him - LOVE my bear.

Here are some pictures from the party:

The only pic I got of the dessert table 

The Grandmas dote on Max

Birthday boy with his cake

Not impressed

Max lets loose after cake

WINNING!

Dad, Max, & Mom

I see the moon

Ok...this is gonna' be one of Max's blackmail pictures when he's older.

I have not fallen off the face of the earth...just been busy. Big catch up post coming soon.

For now, enjoy my baby's junk in the trunk bum.