Fall fashionista

Here comes winter!

Good morning, Grandma and Pa

Max woke up this morning and his dream came true- Grandma and Pa were still there! But mommy and daddy were still very far away- celebrating the wedding of some of his first visitors ever- Jeff and Jackie- the newest Mr. & Mrs. Waters.

Jeff and Jackie in December 2011 and today, October 26, 2013, their wedding day!

Missing Max

Max is on a stay-cation with grandma and grandpa (a.k.a.- "Pa"), who were nice enough to come to Virginia while David and I crossed the country for our friends wedding.  I have never been on the west coast, but leaving Max for so long is a much greater shock to the system.  Knowing he is in great hands makes it easier, but videos and photos make it even better! 

22 months old!

Just another day at the office

Helping mommy at work- returning calls with the computer mouse.

In the drivers seat

First aid

Max is a wild child by nature, but add a laundry basket over his head and ever-present straw cup hanging from his mouth, and a bloody chin is bound to happen. And it did. But not only did Max recover swiftly, he eagerly assisted it cleaning his wounds.  And licking them.  He must have picked that up from Pawley.

Hydrogen peroxide doesn't sting the general

Typical

Goof balls goofing around

Topless

Max learned how to take his shirt off today. During his nap.  Consequently, the nap did not include sleep; just sheer excitement over the new found skill.

Now I can show off the belly whenever I want!

Target date!

This ride is so much fun!
(and free!)

Fall-ing in love Festival

Today Max went to the festival at Frying Pan Park, where he shucked corn, cored an apple, and took a romantic wagon ride with Sadie.

This straw is broken.

What a comfy seat.  Empty box of wipes in the middle of the hall.

Friday night lights

Max had a busy, sports-packed Friday! 

Why didn't my mom bring me a football?

Thank goodness the game is finally over so Max can get some shots up

         Best Buddies basketball game

Fore!

Farmers Market Wednesday

BBQ date

Hung up on hanging

Sunny day

Thanks to Columbus, rainy weather did not trap Max inside all weekend.  He enjoyed the last leg of the three-day weekend running wild in the warm, and finally dry air.

He also displayed some interesting behavior in the patience department today. This morning he simply could not wait for breakfast.  He demanded his waffle straight from the freezer.  It was completely frozen.  And completely gone in thirty seconds.  Later at the park, however, he kept his cool while waiting in line for the carousel.  He missed getting on the ride by one kid.  Twice!  But each time he waited patiently, token in hand and his arm extended, ready to exchange it for a ride on a shinny horse. 

Maybe this frozen waffle will make my teeth feel better.
And my belly feel full.  Fast!

                    

Driving with Neil

                   

Hug bye

          

It's the Great Painted Pumpkin

Playing a prank on himself

  

Color me Max

"Color"

Ready for the rain

Oktober Fest rides with Grandma and Pa

Rides are yummy

Let him eat cake

Especially if he will help clean up after, with a gigantic smile on his freshly sweetened face.

Purple cat, purple cat

What do you see?

I see Max lovingly laughing at me.

Sadie's cat, Pawley, is by far Max's favorite feline, but purple cat is a close second. 

Strawberries are hilarious!