Sippy Cup, Halloween and Sittin’ up

Alexis never took to a bottle, and has had a hard time taking a cup…here’s our 1st attempt at a cup! She was a sweet pea this rainy Halloween. Max wanted to be a fireman. It was icky and rainy! November 16th we caught this pic of our little Squiggles sitting up! Still pretty tiny, she is progressing well!

Our Little Cubby

Fall 2011 Max joined Awana Cubbies with Aunt Cheryl and Uncle Ted. He is usually reluctant to go, but always ends up having a great time. He recites his little verse every week, and has started developing social skills! Pardon the pictures...he is still acting a bit weird when the camera comes out!

We took Alexis to meet some more cousins in August. Max had a blast in the “pool flute” Uncle Bill got for Alexis. Alexis wasn’t so sure of the pool at first, but seemed to enjoy it after a while. I loved visiting with the cousins and showing off our little family! Alexis especially enjoyed a massive nap with Kim. Max especially enjoyed our trip to Nautica, and hanging with Will.

Movie and a Milestone

We joined the girls for a showing of the new Winnie the Pooh movie. I am not sure who loved it more, Max and the girls, or Cheryl and I! We also started Alexis on rice cereal (grow baby, grow!) She did NOT seem impressed!

Extras Extras...

Here are a few more spring/summer 2011 pics. I have been feeling a twinge of guilt at how few pictures there are of Max during the first few months of his sister's life. But at the same time, he would act silly or run off whenever the camera was on.

Happy 4th with Great Gran and Grandaddy

Little did we all know, this would be the last time we will see Grandaddy at his home. The Schoenling/Ferguson crews headed to Newton for another 4th of July to introduce our girls to the great grandparents. The kids enjoyed playing, and Grandmother got her “picture on the couch” As you can see, Max is NOT into pictures at this point.

A few more 1st few months pics…