Unpluggits

We found this really great place here in Edmond that Max can go play and do crafts. It's called Unpluggits and for those of you that are local it's between 15th & 33rd off Kelly on Enterprise. Of course we went with Maxwell's crew that consists of Kacee and Nicholas. It's a fun place because there is a room for crafts and things like a play-doh station, a chalk table and an easel to paint at. This time we went in the playground area instead. It was good because there was a toddler play area and a "big kid" play area. Max really fell in love with this Little Tikes tree house they had. After he had his fill at the tree house he wanted to go to the "big kid" playground. He really wanted to climb it but several older kids came and since he cant walk he was almost ran over a few times. I knew he was done after he hit his mouth on the slide and took a nose dive off the stairs and I had to catch him by his face. Jeff would be quite proud seeing as how he claims I cant catch (I cant.) But this was precious cargo. I'm sure it was funny to anyone who saw it. He started to fall and I put my hand out catching his face right before it hit the ground. But there was another good reason for going. I was thinking about getting Max an outside sand table for his birthday. He couldn't have been less interested so at least I found that out now before the $100 had been spent. And my absolute FAVORITE part... it's all indoors! It was cool and fun and we all loved it.

An afternoon of crafting.

Jeff was at an early baseball game today so during Maxwell's nap I finished a project I started last month. It was a bed roll that I was hoping to take to Texas when Max and I went for Eric's graduation but I couldn't get it finished in time. Well I got motivated to finish it today and it turned out really cute. I wish I had an embroidery machine so I could stitch his name into the pillow, but oh well. Also I have been noticing a trend that in my blogs lately that Max seldom has pants on. One of two options either he is turning into his daddy... or he had just gotten up from a nap and had a diaper change. Also Max really seemed to love the nap mat. He kept laying on it to watch a movie. I would say that this project ended up being a success!

Hot Lava

So Jeff might kill me for this but I thought it was hilarious. About 15 minutes before these pictures were taken Jeff was telling Max not to let his feet touch the ground when he was getting off a chair. I yelled out hot lava and took Max to the kitchen. Jeff then proceeded to demonstrate hot lava to Max all the way from the living room across the kitchen to the fridge. It was hilarious and he even managed to get a glass of water. Have no fear Jeff never touched the hot lava! Now the only thing you have to ask yourself is why does my husband think it's okay to put his bare feet all of the kitchen cabinets?

Splish Splash

Jeff and I bought Max a new water toy. It is so cute, however, one of the parts kept falling down. The good part is I think that Jeff figured out a way to fix it for next time around. Max really is a fish in water. The part Max is in was the alligator pool that shoots out water. The one next to that is an elephant that blows water out of it's trunk. Lastly what isn't pictured is a giraffe waterfall. Also Jeff signed us up for a program that the city puts on where if you don't have a tree in your yard then they come and plant one for you. The tree is a London Fur I think and if we would have had to pay for it I think it would have cost us about $400. Edmond loves it's trees and I'm excited that we are benefiting. Before we moved to this house the previous owners took all of the trees out. Crazy I know but we have a tree now. We had to sign a contract saying that we promise to water it. Also a city employee has come to check on it twice. Thank goodness we have been watering it. Unfortunately for us we have had 3 trees that we have planted die. We are determined to make this one live! In fact I plan on hanging a rabbits foot from one of the branches. I figure it cant hurt.

Father's Day

I have a confession to make first before I put on record the Brown's 2nd fathers day. First of all I was kind of under the impression last weekend that it was fathers day then... oops! Well I made Jeff's favorite dinner and a chocolate cake made from scratch with homemade icing. Very tasty but it turned out to be for absolutely nothing. Why!?!? Because I found out Saturday night that fathers day wasn't the next day. I had to work overtime last Sunday so I made sure that I had everything ready by Saturday night. Ugh! At least my husband knows I care. So today, on actual fathers day Jeff soaked it all up. My dad took the baby to church today so he stayed the night with him last night. Meaning that Jeff got to sleep in. When I got home I took Max out to run some errands. Then I watched the baby all day while Jeff did whatever he felt like doing. Then I was REALLY nice. I made another homemade chocolate cake and after we put the baby to bed we watched UFC. So bloody and mean. I wonder if these guys even like each other in real life. But I digress. So after 2 homemade cakes and a day of relaxation I would say that Jeff's fathers day was pretty good. You would have to ask him about that though. Until next time!

This was actually cake #1. I didn't take a picture of the 2nd one. It's fairly easy to make and VERY tasty. If anyone is interested in the recipe let me know.

Daddy and Max enjoying some cake together. Max is anticipating his first bite!

And this is when I took the cake away to try and get him to look at the camera. You can see how well that worked out.

I don't want to repeat this day ever!

Well today was CRAZY! Jeff took Max to a ball game last night because we had to keep him up until midnight. After being asleep for on 3 tiny hours I had to wake him up at 3:00am. I actually thought to take a picture so you all could see my poor sleepy baby! After the EEG Max and I came out to find Jeff sleeping in the waiting room. It's good to know that at least Max and Jeff got a small nap. After the appointment we just drove for an hour and a half so Max could sleep in the car. Then off we went to meet Dr Norman. Of course Jeff was incredibly impatient (shocker) and Max was still so tired he was cranky. Turns out that the EEG came back normal and there was no signs of seizures. The doctor is chalking up his seizures up to all being fever related. She has scheduled an MRI but that wont be for about a month. I'll let you know when I find out. According to his doctor there is definitely something wrong we just don't have the answers yet. Also Chiari is still a definite possibility. Thanks to everyone for the well wishes, and keep thinking of us!

Messy Messy

This is what happens when I had to work overtime on Sunday. I got home on Sunday at 6 and found the baby wearing only a diaper and there was a ton of white stuff all over the floor. I asked Jeff what the heck happened and he told me that Max got out a bottle of baby powder and started shaking it. Lucky for me Jeff took a picture of it!

A nice little Saturday planned.

What a week! The Brown's have been busy little beavers since coming home from Texas. The first week back we were trying to get Max feeling better and catch up on everything that had been neglected (LAUNDRY!).Well... Max is as good a a little boy that has 3 teeth coming in can be. And I have dwindled the piles of laundry down to nothing. Also my days off changed to having Friday and Saturday off. Jeff and I haven't had a day off together consistently in so long that I cant even tell you. The new work week started on Saturday so I was off and it was a great day. Some might think it sounds boring but I loved it! We started off by going to breakfast, then Jeff and Max went to the grocery store with me. Next is the really great part. After we fed Max his lunch we ALL laid down for a 2 hour nap. Oh it was glorious. I dream of sugar plums and faeries dancing in my head. After we woke up we played with Max and Jeff took the baby to a baseball game leaving me at home to craft! During play time Jeff got out a bag of chips that we bought at the store. Some new brand of salt and vinegar chips. I had never tried salt and vinegar so I tried some and man are they stout. Of course Maxwell being the curious little man that he is wanted to try some. They made his poor little face pucker, but anytime you took the bag away he wanted them right back. Too adorable! Also a small side not... sorry about the red eye I couldn't fix it here at work.

Welcome Back!

Wow what a weekend. My nephew Eric graduated from high school on Friday and as I posted before I left I went down early for some sister time. It was a good for the most part. However, there does seem to be something about Maxwell and Texas that don't get along. Since my wonderful sister in law Andrea who is a nurse and experienced mom was there she helped tell me what was going on with Max. He has croup. It's a horrible seal sounding cough and I was up with him each night with him and maybe got a total of 8 hours of sleep over two days. He was pitiful but seems to be on the mend. Here are some pictures of the fun weekend we had!
I don't know if you remember but Max feel in love with Saddie when we went to visit in February. It may be hard to tell but Max is actually laughing not crying. Also this shot is right before Saddie jumped and knocked Max over. Kind of funny but sad.

All the grand kids together.

Eric waiting for his diploma.

Congratulations Eric!!!

Happy Memorial Day! (ignore the girlie floaty it's all that was available)

She'll be coming round the mountain!

Ignore my messy unmade bed, but this is the sign that I made for my nephew Eric's graduation on Friday. I wanted to so something REALLY embarrassing but I think a huge sign and me screaming at the top of my lungs will have to do. The whole family is going to try to make it and the only person that might not is my Jeff. He cant get off work until noon which really means closer to 1pm. So unfortunately I think he is not going. I'm going down on the train (http://www.heartlandflyer.com/) tomorrow morning and having some sister time before the family gets there Friday. Papa has graciously offered to bring Max with him and we will all come back Saturday night. A quick trip for some but I'm excited to spend time with my sister. I'll take plenty of pictures and post as soon as I can when I get home.