Puppies and a Big Boy Bed

Max is getting so big. He is talking more and more every day. The cutest thing is when someone sneezes, he'll say 'besh you'! My heart melts a little each time. This past week was a warm one, but Max and I cooled off at the pool one day. He had so much fun and went to bed super easy that night! We might have to have more evening trips to the pool in the coming weeks! :)
We recently upgraded to a king size bed, so we sold our bedroom furniture. Well, the lady came to pick it up today, so we finally were able to start moving Max into his new room. I want to paint it, but can't decide what color...any suggestions are welcome! We just put the mattress on the floor for him right now. He seems to sleep better in a big bed, so I'm hoping that this will be the beginning of getting him out of our bed every night. He took a nap in the big bed this afternoon and I have to say, he went to sleep for his nap so much easier. Usually, it takes us about an hour to get him to finally give up and go to sleep. This afternoon, it wasn't that hard. We laid down, read a few books and his little seahorse played lullabies. I fell asleep and when I woke up, he was snoring beside me. Didn't take a really long nap, but enough so that he wasn't grouchy this evening. It was not as easy get him to sleep tonight...Eric had to tag in, but he is snoozing away now.
I am so amazed by how much he is growing. His temperment and behavior has gotten a lot better. He does continue to test his boundaries, but he knows when he is told to go to his step that he went too far.
This weekend, Grandma and Grandpa Wilbanks stopped by and had some puppies to show us. They were so cute and Max had fun petting them. At one point, he pulled the basket over and lifted one right out of there. He loves dogs and has to go say hi to every one he sees. So, that is the update for now...puppies and a big boy bed...and here are some pictures!

Summer is moving along...too fast!

 I can't believe we are already in July! We have been having some fun this summer. Swimming, grilling and just being outside. Max loves it. He just likes being outside. We have gone on a few bike rides and he enjoys ringing the bell as we ride through the neighborhood. He does like to grab on to my arms though and I have to tell him no and show him where to put his hands (we have a seat for him that mounts on the front of the bike).
We just finished a week of visiting with Grandma, Papa and Wyatt. They drove up from Texas and were here for the 4th of July. We went to the wonderful Ely Pancake Breakfast and watched the parade in Coralville, swam with our neighbors and grilled out. Max passed out that evening and Eric had to work, but the rest of us watched some neighborhood fireworks and had some fun with sparklers. It was a great visit. Wyatt and Max had a fun time. I missed seeing Doug, Mary and Cora though. Maybe next time, they can all come up.
Here are a few pictures from this summer so far. As always, I'll try to post more frequently, but I can't keep any promises!