Tuesday, April 29, 2008
The swing does the trick...
Max had a tummy ache yesterday
and nothing seemed to soothe him but
the swing. Odie and Jeremy have
passed on all of their stuff for Max
to use while he is here. We are liking
Gillette - except the snow. It was quite cold
last week but yesterday the high hit 70. We
are going to the doc on Friday and I
am anxious to see what Max weighs.
I wouldn't be surprised if he is 15 pounds! These
little overalls are 6-9 months. My sister in
China sent them home with Josie, and
we hadn't got them out yet and she told
me we probably should or they
won't fit, she was right! 
Monday, April 28, 2008
Max is 10 weeks old!
One way he sleeps - propped up!
You can definitely see his Chinese phonebook. What a crazy face!
Aunt Odie and cousin Bridger with Max
Church boys - Max will be able to take Bridger in just weeks.
Max is a BIG, healthy BOY!Saturday, April 26, 2008
Unsere Geschichte
Just a quick note... (and then I will get some pictures on here for you, Brig!)
I left on Monday for Gillette with Max and my little sister, Josie (who flew to Lawton to travel back with us.) We said good-bye to Brig. (It wasn't pretty but it felt good after the initial tears to finally get it started so the return comes faster.) We stayed the night in Wichita with my grandparents and then arrived late Tuesday night. Max is a great traveler and loves the car. We had a system going, I would feed Max and change him while my sister filled up with gas or went in to get us something to eat. I drove a whooping 2 hours - that is more then I drive when Brig is with us! I am staying with my other little sister, Odessa, her husband, and their little 1 year old boy for a few months before going on to Ohio for a visit with the Waldmanns (my other little sister). BYU accepted me back and I have registered for fall classes in Provo.
We had moved out of our apartment on Wednesday, the 16th. It was a bit stressful because Brig was still working and Max would cry if I put him down. My friend Kim came over and rescued Max and helped us clean so we could get it all done. We have gathered a lot of stuff this past year... I don't want to move every few years!
Brig didn't leave Lawton until early Friday morning. They had problems getting flights due to the airline delays and bankruptcies. It was a bummer that he was there a little while longer and we weren't together but everything worked out. He made a pit stop in Germany before arriving in Kuwait early this morning. He called to let me know he had made it safely. We were able to talk for 7 minutes.
Max responds to voices and if he really likes you, he will giggle. He still wakes up 3 times a night to be fed and is a little porker. My nephew Bridger isn't sure what to think of him. He has this little lisp and calls him - Masks. He is jealous though when Odie is holding him. He doesn't like it when he cries.
We have been going to the rec center in the evenings - and I have cooked a few meals. Yesterday, Lucas and Steph came for the weekend and I made baked chimichangas, Spanish rice, and cheese cake. I was 1 for 3. The rice was hard - and Jeremy said it was good except for the taste and texture! The cheese cake was lumpy. I need some lessons on the rice. Any suggestions?
I left on Monday for Gillette with Max and my little sister, Josie (who flew to Lawton to travel back with us.) We said good-bye to Brig. (It wasn't pretty but it felt good after the initial tears to finally get it started so the return comes faster.) We stayed the night in Wichita with my grandparents and then arrived late Tuesday night. Max is a great traveler and loves the car. We had a system going, I would feed Max and change him while my sister filled up with gas or went in to get us something to eat. I drove a whooping 2 hours - that is more then I drive when Brig is with us! I am staying with my other little sister, Odessa, her husband, and their little 1 year old boy for a few months before going on to Ohio for a visit with the Waldmanns (my other little sister). BYU accepted me back and I have registered for fall classes in Provo.
We had moved out of our apartment on Wednesday, the 16th. It was a bit stressful because Brig was still working and Max would cry if I put him down. My friend Kim came over and rescued Max and helped us clean so we could get it all done. We have gathered a lot of stuff this past year... I don't want to move every few years!
Brig didn't leave Lawton until early Friday morning. They had problems getting flights due to the airline delays and bankruptcies. It was a bummer that he was there a little while longer and we weren't together but everything worked out. He made a pit stop in Germany before arriving in Kuwait early this morning. He called to let me know he had made it safely. We were able to talk for 7 minutes.
Max responds to voices and if he really likes you, he will giggle. He still wakes up 3 times a night to be fed and is a little porker. My nephew Bridger isn't sure what to think of him. He has this little lisp and calls him - Masks. He is jealous though when Odie is holding him. He doesn't like it when he cries.
We have been going to the rec center in the evenings - and I have cooked a few meals. Yesterday, Lucas and Steph came for the weekend and I made baked chimichangas, Spanish rice, and cheese cake. I was 1 for 3. The rice was hard - and Jeremy said it was good except for the taste and texture! The cheese cake was lumpy. I need some lessons on the rice. Any suggestions?
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Proud to be an American...and have a soldier serving our country!
Today was bitter-sweet. I went to a graduation ceremony with Brig, and my cousin Tressa. Brig's cousin, Ben, and Tressa's boy, Tom graduated from Basic Training. It was an inspiring event. I realize that being a soldier is not for any sissy. I was moved by their desires to serve and what they were willing to give up, their personal identity, to join a unit which is truly a band of brothers. I had to give props to Brig - I missed that part of his life (having met him right after he graduated from OCS.) I got a call to repentance, of sorts. We are lucky to be in America and lucky to have willing men and women to fight for our country.
This afternoon, I attended Brig's Deployment ceremony. Brig stood at attention behind his Commander, as the battalion's s4 (the Supply Officer). If Max could talk, he would have said, "There's my daddy!" The prayer that was spoken was beautiful, although it was different than what I am use to. The Chaplain asked for two things - that God would go before their unit as a shield and banner, and that the soldiers would continue to keep their morals and sound judgement. The Brigade Commander spoke of courage and honor and that all would return home having bettered their lives and those whom they love. He asked families to better the communities and thanked the kids for being so brave at home. Brig has worked hard and prepared well for this and I am grateful to know I have such a good husband. I hope I remember these feelings throughout his time over there. I thank my Father in Heaven for the blessings I have.
This afternoon, I attended Brig's Deployment ceremony. Brig stood at attention behind his Commander, as the battalion's s4 (the Supply Officer). If Max could talk, he would have said, "There's my daddy!" The prayer that was spoken was beautiful, although it was different than what I am use to. The Chaplain asked for two things - that God would go before their unit as a shield and banner, and that the soldiers would continue to keep their morals and sound judgement. The Brigade Commander spoke of courage and honor and that all would return home having bettered their lives and those whom they love. He asked families to better the communities and thanked the kids for being so brave at home. Brig has worked hard and prepared well for this and I am grateful to know I have such a good husband. I hope I remember these feelings throughout his time over there. I thank my Father in Heaven for the blessings I have.
Road Trip to Arizona
This is the only driving Maxwell did (which was more than I can say!) and the only time Brig could produce milk. We stopped at this
original little cafe along Route 66. The waitress was so 'hometown'
that she took Max right out from underneath us so we could enjoy our
meal. She danced with him around the restaurant... the only problem -
being paranoid first-timers and living in a crazy world and having seen too
many movies - we didn't enjoy our meal until Max was back with us.
Grandma Risa and Grandpa Barry just adored him. Grandpa bamboozled him very softly and Grandma sang to him and
stared at him, saying how many hours a day she could waste doing just that!
I have wasted many hours!
We took a siesta together, now that is a REAL vacation.
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