Dexter is 11 months

Can my baby really almost be a YEAR???

Michael and Dexter

These two became best buddies this last trip to California.  Michael was so good with Dexter!  It was so cute to watch the two of them swing on the swings, play in the grass, snuggle on the couch, play Mario Brothers, and talk to each other.  I know Dexter misses Michael.  Good thing he is coming for EFY in a few weeks.

This picture explains their relationship so well. 

And this one...precious!

Cousin Andrew Graduates High School

Andrew is the first Strong Cousin to Graduate from High School.  Will and I couldn't be more proud of him.  He is a wonderful role model to our boys!

Not so much a WATER baby!

Dexter has never really loved the water.  Even as a newborn he screamed.  He loves a warm bath.  And the water must be VERY WARM.  A pool, sprinklers, or a hose has cold water coming out of it.  He hates it. 

We went to a pool the other day.  He cried pretty much the whole time. 

As soon as he was out in the sun he was loving life again. 

So opposite of Max who will play in any type of water all day if we let him. 

Max is THREE!

Happy Birthday Max!
We love you so very much.
We are so proud of you.

I posted pictures and a video on Max's blog.

Our cute little crawler

Dexter is officially crawling!  All over. 

My perfect day date

Today I went out alone with Max.  He didn't have his Dad, he was on a date just with his Mom.  We held hands, we made three different stops, and we looked at trucks.  He didn't tantrum, he didn't run away, he held my hand.  It was perfect.