Getting the Hang of It

Max is really getting good at riding his tricycle.  We keep it at the new house so that is one of the reasons he is always excited when we go over there.  His steering still not great and he has yet to learn that you cannot ride on the grass, but other than that his riding and coordination is much improved.  He can even ride backwards (which is great so I don't have to go and pull him out of the bushes every time)!  The remodel is coming along and I am really looking forward to posting some after pictures!!!

Move over Maria Sharapova...

there is a new grunter in the tennis world.  And please don't worry... no filmmakers were harmed in the making of this video.  

Under the Deadline

Phew!  I just made it!  Since starting the blog I have posted something every month... but I almost made it through April with no new pictures or videos for the two people who still look occasionally.  Things are really hectic here.  My semester is wrapping up in a week or two and Curtis has been extra busy at the office lately (which is a good thing... it just means less time home with us on certain nights).  We are also knee deep (literally, there are massive, gaping holes in what is supposed to be a beautiful master bathroom) in the remodeling of the new house.  This weekend we are headed to Carlsbad for a quick visit and to see Sadie dance in her end of the year recital.  Max has been talking about seeing Sadie dance and keeps talking about going to the beach with Lili "tomayo"which is Max speak for tomorrow.

Here are a few pictures from last weekend.  Waco had a family festival and touch-a-truck event.  The truck and tractors were a BIG hit with you-know-who and still talks about the backhoe nearly everyday.  I have a couple of videos to post as well, but they may have to wait for May!

Sitting in the Fire Truck.  Good thing we did this part early because it was gone when we left.

This tractor was fully loaded... and totally huge!

 See what I mean?  Those are some big wheels!

This is the first and LAST time I ever want to see Max in the back of a police car.  It was hard to get a good picture because the glare was so bad and I didn't want him to get scared with the door closed.

"Scoop and dump!"

He was not interested in either the baby cow or the miniature horse in the pen.  The chickens were a big hit on the other hand.

This is Max... sitting with Max.

More turkeys

The white turkey was really quite friendly. She sat down and let us pet her... consequently I now want a pet turkey! Curtis figures it is a self defense technique. You can't eat her if she is cute and cuddly!

Max and his ice cream

He sure does enjoy it! He just needs to learn to stop once he hits styrofoam! Haha!

Talking Turkey with Cousins

Last week was our spring break and we had a fun visit with cousins Toby, Melissa, Garrett and Vivian. The kids kept each other well entertained which was nice since all of our usual weekly activities were cancelled. We spent one day out at Homestead Heritage farm having lunch, dessert and walking around.

Playing in the rocks with Vivi.

"Show me your cute face Max!"

That is one BIG turkey!

Mmmmm... Strawbelly ice cream.

Bear Walking!

Max's Garage Band

Ok, so maybe this was the middle of the living room instead of the garage. He is still currently looking for a few additional members to round out their sound. We will also be holding auditions for a new drummer in June after his current drummer and best friend is moving home to the Netherlands. Sigh! We will miss Jasmijn... Anne and Victor too.