Last year I found THIS recipe for these "Puh-bee Cuh-tees" (pumpkin cookies). It became a favorite and I made them again this morning. Max is addicted, as you can see below...he really knows how to "PICK" them...haha...
Erik started his clinicals yesterday! I took pictures of him before he left because he looked so handsome in his uniform. But, he told me I wasn't allowed to post them. Whatever. I snuck one in of him saying bye to Max and here it is. Don't they look so sad to leave each other?
He came home happy and excited about his shift. He gets to do a lot more here than he can at his regular ER job. He is working in Napa at the Queen (and is NOT wearing the uniform above- he was given hospital scrubs upon arrival at the hospital. The uniform will be worn more for his field internship). It will be a busy month with long hours. I'll report back as he goes along!
He found a metal kitchen mixer/spoon thing in one of the drawers and started hitting an empty milk container around the kitchen. He was giggly and yelling "Bun!!" (fun) over and over. What's the harm in that?
Here's the harm.
The devil is asleep now. Early nap today. I may need one too.We had a little morning photo shoot with the boys. Nothing to brag about but I wanted to get some photos of Alex smiling. I didn't get very far, but found out tonight he will smile at me at any time of the day now. I think he's going to be a Mamma's Boy.
Here's the closest I got with him smiling...
Sorry, it was the only clear one with both of the boys...just happened to be during a diaper change. Oh well.
Dirty toes? Leave it to Max to find the dirt in the parking lot. He had a blast in it. But the moment we sat down he insisted we take his shoes off...this was why. Ouch!
Max learned to say "Go A's!" and shoot his arm up in the air. He was really excited to yell that over and over (and over) again.
These two had a lot of fun together. Alex pretty much slept through the whole game. I pretty much stared at the boys during the whole game. In fact, I don't even know who they played. Oops! We met a big group of Erik's co-worker's there. Max enjoyed playing with the all the kids, Erik got to show off his new baby boy and I got to catch up with some old friends.
We enjoyed the fireworks after the game (well, not really. I never realized how LOUD they are until I brought a newborn around them. And yes, Grandma's we had their ears covered tightly.) They were fast asleep by the time we reached the exit of the parking lot. Everyone told me that after the baby came Max would seem huge. They were all right. I still stare at him and wonder how he grew so quickly. His hair, his hands, feet, even his face seems bigger. I took a couple pictures of him today that support this.
After our walk today he wanted to help water. He watered his pretzel first (pretzels need water too, right?) and took a bite when I took the picture. I can't stop staring at this. He just seems so big.
...and this boy...
... would like to wish all of their Grandparents a
(3 weeks, playing it cool)
Max is on top of everything and is happy to "teach" Alex whenever possible.
Sunbathing.
In the hospital Max was very concerned with Alex wearing his hat. It was really cute.
My three boys. It's hard to see but Max has on his "BIG BROTHER" shirt.
Typical c-section family photo. I always laugh because if a c-section was done, you will be sure to see this photo. 
