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Thursday, October 15, 2009

6 months old!

I can't believe I'm already a half a year old!!! It's gone so so fast, but I've learned a lot in these 6 months! I am now a rolling over pro, I can sit up all by myself for extended periods of time, and I'm even trying to get up on my knees to crawl. I love to babble, laugh & squeal, and I also know how to cry to get exactly what I want. I love water--baths, hottubs and pools are my favorite! I enjoy traveling, I've been to Texas, Missouri, Kansas & even Massachusetts! I like to eat rice cereal & I just recently started eating some fruits & veggies.
I am such a big boy...just had my 6 month check-up & I weigh 19 lbs 8 oz (90%) and am 27.5 inches tall (also 90%). The doctor gave me straight A's on all my milestones and says I also have a big brain (head circumference 75%) and will be super smart! Can't wait to grow & learn more!

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Boston Trip

We had so much fun in Boston & took lots of pics!!!Here's Max on the airplane. He cried just a little bit on the descent on the way there, but didn't cry at all on either flight on the way back. Everyone around us commented on what a good baby he is! (Especially since there were 2 screaming babies in the back of the plane & Max didn't make a sound!)
Here is the fam in front of the USS Constitution
Max with aunt Chels & Keri
In the stroller, sightseeing
With his daddy, at an fellow's induction ceremony for my residency director
The whole family, after our "duck" tour that took us around Boston on land, and then turned into a boat for the water part of the tour

Max, with his monster hat, on the duck.
Trying to keep warm!
Max all ready for the Red Sox game!
Max on his first subway ride!
Max, on our way to Fenway Park!
The Shipman Fam at the game!
Max at the end of the game! Unfortunately, the Red Sox lost by 1 run, I think that's why Max decided to pass out early...
More sightseeing!!!
Celeb sightings! Max spotted a filming of an Adam Sandler movie at our hotel...here's a pic of Kevin James & Rosario Dawson (I couldn't use my flash--that's why it's blurry)

And yes...that's Ben Affleck smiling right at Max, they were filming his movie in Copley Square, right outside our hotel.
We had tons of fun...but it's always nice to be home!

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Boston or Bust!

Tomorrow Max will embark on his 1st airplane ride, to Boston, MA with Mom & Dad. We are going for a medical convention, but there will be lots of playtime too. In addition to the convention, we plan on sightseeing, eating lots of yummy food, and going to a Red Sox game. Lots of our fellow residents & attendings (and spouses) will be there as well, so there will be plenty of babysitters/babyholders. We are excited! We'll post lots of pics when we get home... Hand me your clothes mom, I'll help! I fit in the suitcase Mom!

Let's hit the road, I'm ready to travel!

Friday, September 25, 2009

Happy Birthday to all!!!

Max wants to wish all his friends & family who have birthdays this week--a very happy, happy birthday!!! Jeff (aka Dad)Sept. 21
Aunt Angel Sept. 22
Meggie Sept. 25
Aunt Erica Sept. 25
Uncle JJ Sept. 25
Grandad Ron Sept. 27
Great Aunt Ruth Sept. 29
and finally...Aunt Tessa Sept. 30
Max with his daddy celebrating his 31st!



Lots of love from Max--hope all your birthdays are wonderful days!!!

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Gigglebox

Max loves to giggle, & we caught him on camera today being quite the little gigglebox. He thinks certain things are super funny--like being tickled & nodding. Love to hear his precious laugh!

Friday, September 4, 2009

Are you ready for some football!

Max has been busy gearing up for college football! He has quite a few Cowboy & Jayhawk outfits, so he's been wearing some of them this past week to get ready for kickoff tomorrow. Go Hawks & Go Pokes!!!







Thursday, September 3, 2009

Picture Potpourri

Here's a "potpourri" of random pics we've recently taken!This is Max so proud of himself after rolling over from front to back! He's great at rolling both ways now, does it all the time! He loves to roll onto his tummy in the mornings in his crib.
Some smilin' pics in his jailbird pjs!

Hammin' it up!
Cracking up at daddy's silly faces
Have fun playing with Toran on a recent playdate
Mama's little angel!
With Cori, Max's new nanny. Max loves her!
Am I cute or what?
With CeCe & Papa during a recent visit