Max's First Taste of Fall in Utah

Laying in the leaves

Trying to eat the leaves

Ready for a walk with Mom

Max loves Flounder and the color yellow. 

My sweet boy

October 28, 2011

Fall Break 2011

This Fall Break Will, Max, and I took a trip to California.  Will's Grandma was sick and it was good to be at the house and spend time with her.  We also had a blast with the Pettit's and the Ventura California Strong's. 

Max at the SLC airport getting ready for his first flight.

Will and I waited until everyone was off the plane to ask this adorable and super nice pilot for a picture.  He was thrilled, and even put his pilot hat on Max.

First time in a jumparoo - he loved it!  Thank you Aunt Rebecca for letting Max borrow it.

Play time!

Cousin David helping Max out.  David kept wanting Max to talk to him. 

More play time

To too cool!  Waiting for the Poly High Homecoming parade to start.

Dad and Max

David and Ethan

David and his rad wheels

I made "Pettit #53" onesies for Max and Cousin Marley.

Andrew on the VARSITY football float

Jenny, Max, Marley and Tiffany - Max and Marley meet for the first time.  Nathan took a ton of super pictures, I will post them as soon as I get them from Nathan.

3 weeks apart.  10 pounds apart.  5 inches apart. 

Cute Little bums

Poly vs. King - Poly won!

Max slept through the whole first half.

Looking for Andrew?

Marley also slept.

Aunt Rebecca, Max, and Marley

Swing time with Dad

Family Photo -  Fall Break 2011

Mom and Max on the swing

Brios with Michael, Ethan and David

Jacob, Max, David and Ethan

Max and Great Grandma Strong

Fall Break 2011

The Pumpkin Patch

Today we had a very fun family outing.  We went to THE BIG RED BARD, in Santaquin Utah.  It was really fun and the weather was perfect. 
We went with our good friends the Henry's, Jason and Bryce. 
Max slept right through everything. 

Dad and Max looking awesome in their sun glasses.

What a little stud. 

Nohea and the little wagon.  I really like this picture!

Adorable Nohea!

The big truck at the pumpkin patch.

Max and Mom.  (Max is sound asleep)

The Family

Will being Will, silly.

Jason did come, but he didn't want pictures.  So here is the pumpkin he picked out for me.

Pumpkin Patch 2011

Max Rolled Over

Max rolled over 3 days ago and it was awesome!
He shows off to Will all the time - but has only showed me his moves once.  I think he still wants mom to think he is a little newborn...or maybe that is just what I want?

Love my two boys so much

Watching CARS together.

They both fell asleep.

Nothing could be better than these two boys snuggling on the couch.

Spoiled Rotten

My Dad sent Max a few outfits the other week.  He "heard" from me that Max was growing like a weed and needed some clothes.  A lot of what he sent reminded me of my mom, and I think that is what he was going for.  They were perfect. 

Outfit Photo Shoot #1:

I just want to hug and kiss him all the time - wouldn't you?

Conference Weekend

This weekend has been such a blessing.  I love listening to General Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  It makes my heart full of joy and love toward my Savior.
This time last year I didn't know I was pregnant with Max yet.  I remember the whole time I listened to conference last year I would pray that Heavenly Father would bring Will and I a child.  I was praying with my whole heart that there was a birth mom out there who would give us the greatest gift on earth.  Will and I wanted to be parents, and I wanted nothing more than to be a Mom.
Now this year as I sit and hold Max in my arms and listen to the words of a living Prophet, I can't help but think how blessed I am, and how much Heavenly Father loves me.
I thank him every day for Maxwell.  I love having him in my life, he is my favorite.
Listening to General Conference has a different meaning to me now.  It is a reminder of how I need to trust that "Everything happens for a Reason" and "Heavenly Father does listen to all our sincere prayers."  I love my family and I love the Savior!

My Happy Little Man Max

My two favorite boys - love you bunches and always.