Play Date

My wonderful friends planned a visit to meet Maxine and brought us brunch, gifts, and entertainment!  Melissa, Brooke (& Carly) & Mason, and Amanda & Ruby came over Friday morning for our first official play date (for ladies and kids!).  So fun!

Melissa pleased Cole with doughnuts and unphotographed matchbox cars!  Mason opted to snack on apples, oranges, and carrots.  His mama must be doing something right!

Brooke & Ruby

It's so funny to think about how much life changes in a few short years.  It wasn't long ago that we rarely got together for much other than cocktails!  Now here we are talking about work, relationships, and kids.

The kids had so much fun: Cole trying to boss Mason, Mason doing his own thing (and eating healthy!), Ruby yelling, and Maxine nursing (as usual!).

Aunt Melissa.

The birthday buddy boys. (Mason was born on Cole's first birthday)

The girls.  They will be in the same grade, here in the same town - I can't wait for them to be friends!  Maxine has already borrowed clothes from her!  I know Ruby's mommy was a great friend to me as we grew up together!

What a great day!  Thanks to my wonderful friends!  I can't wait for future playdates - with or without kids!  ;-)

May 1 {Opa}

smiles all around!  : )

Opa came to visit today.

He leaves for Florida for a few months this week so we enjoyed a visit with him, nice lunch, and cake! 

Have a nice trip, Opa.

We will miss you!

Copy Cat: A photo a day in May

A big part of blogging for me is to focus on the little things...find the good...record my favorite parts of life to relive in the future.  So, as I strive to enjoy every minute of my maternity leave, Maxine's new baby goodness, and time with my two favorite boys - I am stealing inspiration from a blog that I love.  I will try to capture more moments by taking and sharing a photo a day each day in May. 
stay tuned...

Before I miss it....

Time goes too quickly. I am trying to soak up every moment of sweet little Maxine before she isn't so little, and has moments that aren't so sweet (sass comes too fast too!).  

This newborn time is flying by already.  Soak this up!

tiny naked baby...peed right after I took this. 

tummy time...no interest in raising her head.

sweet awake and content time.

so small

big brother love

less than perfect moment...trying to love all of the moments.

mommy & max day out shopping

tense little toes

always letting us know that she's hungry

Hoppy Easter! *2011*

To celebrate Easter, Cole (and Maxine) and I dyed our eggs on Friday evening. Cole was a wonderful dye partner.  We loved our bright our eggs came out!

Sunday morning we woke to Easter treats from the bunny!  That darn bunny left too much candy!

While Daddy bathed Cole, the bunny snuck back in and hid eggs (darn yucky weather!).

After we all got cleaned up, we headed to Na's for brunch. 

We celebrated with Gigi, Josh & Courtney, and Na & G.  Na cooked a wonderful brunch and held Maxine while Derek and I both got a hot meal!  What a treat!

Cole got to hunt eggs outside a Na's.  He had a huge cheering/direction giving team with the rest of us.  He scored really well with golden dollars, paper dollars, quarters, and candy!  He even learned a bit about money along the way.  He has since put all of his money into his bank to save for a toy!  :-)

Maxine didn't care much for hunting eggs but seemed pretty content until it was time to go.  Poor baby's belly started to hurt.  :-( 

We headed home and all got a nice Easter afternoon nap.  Hope everyone had such a 'hoppy' Easter!