Mariners 2010

We were able to go to our first Mariners game of the year a couple weekends ago. We left Maddox with Grandma and took the older two. They were so good and we only had to go potty once. Mason can sit through a whole game with out getting up, well except to dance like a crazy man to try and get on the big screen. That boy LOVES attention!

T-ball - round 1

Mason's t-ball team is in full swing (no pun intended). I can't believe how excited he gets to go play even when it's 40 degrees and rainy. His practices have been rained out for the last few weeks and he is always so disappointed. During the day he throws a ball up and catches it over and over again. And yes, Derek allows him to play catch in the house. No matter how I feel about it, it will happen. I've only lost one picture frame so far. I suppose it's going to take a ball through the TV for Derek to say no more.

15 months!

Stats:
32 1/4 " (80%)
23 lbs 7.5 ozs (30%)
19 1/2 (95%) (head)

I would say he is getting so big, but he actually went down quite a bit in his weight percentage from 1 year. His doctor isn't worried at all. He is an active baby and would eat all day if I let him! He eats more then Reese and Mason at dinner so I know he is getting enough. Must be a lucky boy to have a fast metabolism!

Maddox loves to play and watch baseball right now. He puts the ball on the T and swings, it is pretty much the cutest thing ever. He loves to talk and I'm always surprised what he can say when I ask him to say something. He is champ when it comes to sleeping at night (12-14 hrs straight). I suppose he's making up for waking up 2-3 times a night until he was 12 months. I obviously love this little boy and can't believe this is most likely my last baby (unless I can talk Derek into it in the next 5 years).

Stay Tuned!

Well, you know me. You may have to wait a few days, but I promise to blog soon.

Who's a big girl???

REESIE!!

After 4 times of trying she was finally willing to put her stubbornness aside and potty train! We ran out of diapers for her Sunday night and Derek decided it was time, for the last time. She has blown me away with how ready she really was. I went out to the garage today for about 5 minutes and when I came back in, she had gone poop in the potty...all by herself! What a relief! I know there will still be accidents, but I'm very proud of my little girl for trying to grow up. Now she gets her big girl bed! Pictures coming soon!

1 year already?

This may have been the fastest year ever! At times it did seem long, but most of the year seemed to have flown by. It's amazing how fast babies grow. Maddox is a such a joy in our lives. He came A LOT sooner then we had anticipated, but we are so glad he is here and he is ours! He has been through a lot in his short year, but he thankfully will not remember any of it! WE LOVE YOU MADDOX JAMES!

1/29/09
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Look who's walking!

Maddox has been walking for a couple weeks now. He walks between everything. He still like to crawl because he can do it so much faster! But he did eye the laptop the other day with out anyone near it and sprinted towards it. It was funny, but the smile quickly changed to tears when I put it away. What is it with babies and computer/phones/remotes/cameras???

Goodbye Training Wheels!

Mason did it!! He taught himself how to ride his bike with out training wheels!! I honestly couldn't believe it. It only took him one try and he was riding around the cul de sac by himself. We are so proud of him. It's so great watching your kids accomplish new things!!

Fenced in!

I am so excited that we have a FULLY fenced back yard! I know it may not sound that exciting, but to a homeowner with small children that like to escape, it's a dream come true!!! My dad, Derek and my little brother worked hard for 5 different Saturdays over the last couple months and got it done. It is exactly what I wanted and I'm so grateful for all their hard work. My dad is amazing and planned it all out. We would have had to pay a fortune to have someone install it for us!!

No more little kids cutting through our yard to get the the neighborhood park!! As you can see, half of our yard was already fenced from the neighbors. It was nice that we only had to do two sides!

Lots of help!

Welcome Home!

(I had this post done a long time ago but just noticed that it never posted so I will post it now :) )

My brother came home from his mission on October 16th. We all went to the airport to get him. Mason had missed uncle Ike so much. Reese was 4 months when he left and Maddox wasn't even a thought! We are so HAPPY to have him back! It was a long two years, but really it went by fast (for me at least). It's been fun seeing him everyday and being with him again. He seems to be adjusting well!!

Waiting patiently!

Seeing him for the first time in 2 years! So exciting!

Trying to figure out how to go and hug him. Dang rope!

Maddox LOVES him so much!

He's been home for 3 months now and we are so happy he's back!!!!