Latest Stats

Birthdays bring fun presents and cake, but also a trip to the pediatrician.
Here are the latest stats:

Max: 43 1/2 inches (95%) and 43 pounds (90%)
Josie: 31 inches (93%) and 21 lb 9oz (54%)

So, Max has gained 6 pounds this year, which shows across his shoulders that are now too broad for most of his T-shirts from last fall. And Josie is sticking to the growth curve she's been happy with, so no complaints.

Happy Birthday Max!

Max has now had four trips around the sun! Happy Birthday!

The fun started with a now-traditional bus cake with friends. He opened the biggest present in the pile... a guitar. He did not open any more because he was instantly transformed into a sullen acoustic guitar musician. Actually, he does just love to play it and make music.

Then we had the cake on his actual birthday. Continuing the transportation cake theme, it was a train.

More Birthday Fun!

The frosting was a big hit, but mostly for it's advanced application as a hair product.


Josie had a rough Birthday week, battling a stomach virus and teething to boot.
So, these photos don't reflect the goofy kid we usually see. Even so, she did enjoy opening and playing with all the presents.


She was soon back to her usual self, climbing on everything to get to the next thing. Yes, she's on a not-so-stable rocking chair. Note the bruise on her forehead from a previous escapade like this one.