So, I had to look back and see when the last time was that I updated the blog and was surprised to see that it wasn't that long ago...there was an update in December. We have done a lot since then...a road trip to Texas, Christmas, New Years and getting back to work and into a routine. I'm struggling a bit with that last one, but I'm sure once we start doing shows again, things will fall into place.
We had a good trip to Texas in December. Max did surprisingly well in the car for the long trip that it is. We discovered he does best on the first day of a long trip, so in the future, that will be our longest travel day. The first day going to Texas was a little stressful because he only napped for about 30 minutes. We didn't really feel the effect of that until around 8:30 when he was so exhausted and fighting going to sleep. Luckily, I was in the back seat with him and held his hand and before I knew it, he was out...about 15 minutes before we got to the hotel. I had a horrible feeling that once we got to the hotel, he would wake up and be running up and down the halls like a crazy boy. But, no. He stayed asleep and it was so nice to just rest without having to entertain a toddler in a hotel room. The next morning we got up and had breakfast. Max and I went for a swim in the indoor (not heated) pool before heading to Dallas. That was perfect as it let him get some of that energy out and he was in a good mood in the car. We got to Dallas and were able to hang out with some friends who have a little girl around Max's age. We spent the night in Dallas and after breakfast the next morning and then a quick visit with some other friends, we were on our way to Victoria. Max slept almost half the way there! We got to Victoria that evening and were so excited to see Grandma, Papa, Cora, Wyatt, Doug and Mary. We had a week of just relaxing, eating yummy Mexican food...Ventura's is my favorite...and visiting with family. We had Christmas Eve at Aunt Sherry's house and it was so fun to see everyone in one place. I hadn't seen some of my cousins for a long time and it was fun to see them and their kids again! Max had a wonderful Christmas. He loved opening presents. I think we could have just wrapped empty boxes and he would have been happy unwrapping them. He got on so much of a roll that he started unwrapping Wyatt's gifts. Needless to say, the day after Christmas, he slept until 10:00! We went to Cuero and drove through the park where they have a nice Christmas light display. We all piled into the back of Papa's truck and the kids thought that was so fun. All in all, it was a good time and it was nice to see my family. Now, we are looking forward to Spring Break when we'll meet up with them in Branson...woo hoo!
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| Playing trucks at Aunt Sherry's |
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| Such a cutie! |
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| He's up to no good! |
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| I think he was having the best time being the center of attention! |
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| With Aunt Sherry's 'happy trees' |
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| Helping Daddy open a present Christmas morning |
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| Max was a good boy this year! |
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| Present time with the cousins! |
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| He just kept grabbing and opening |
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| Running around crazy |
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| Playing Godzilla |
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| Me and Mary |
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| Looking at the Christmas lights! |
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| All of us packed into Papa's truck...we barely fit! |
Back at home in the new year, we've been taking it pretty easy. Max has a new addiction to his sunglasses. He has to have them put on every morning in he car whether it is sunny or not and a lot of times at night, he will insist on having his glasses on. We took him on a train ride on the Hawkeye Express a few weeks ago. He had fun on the train and seeing all of the dig digs, mixers and trucks that we passed. But, on the way back, he tuckered out...my tired little guy!
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| He likes to go in his tent and watch a movie or read books. |
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| Mr. Cool |
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| Waiting to get on the train! |
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| He was pointing to everything |
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| Finally fell asleep |
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| Here he is, at night, with his sunglasses on, watching a movie. |
