We baby proff our house, do you?

When we moved into our apartment I specifically asked for large cupboards because my baby like to climb in them. What do ya know they had some! When we were shopping for various household items at Wal-Mart(I know, I know...WAL-MART!! Sue me.) we couldn't leave without some baby proof latches for all the cupboards. At Grandma Tyler's Max had free roam of the kitchen cupboards and drawers and he loved it. Me too, but now that we are in a smaller kitchen and tall items such as a large box of Cheerios, Pam and even syrup do not fit in the top cupboards. We are forced to put them down below. Much to Max's dissatisfaction we had to baby proof all the cupboards in the apartment. Even though they are all locked he still tests each and every one to see if maybe just maybe it will open. He even pushes me far away from them just to make sure I am not touching it there by making it stay closed. So tonight when I was doing the dishes he did his little routine of testing each one. I opened one for him because I was running out of ideas to keep him occupied before bath time. He fit perfectly inside and it kept him entertained just long enough for me to finish cleaning the kitchen.

Don't bother me, I'm watching baby signing time...

Max's favorite movie is Baby Signing Time. He loves them! He would sit for hours on end if I would let him. This is the assumed position to watch Rachel, Alex and Leah. Nothing bothers him either. He is totally in the zone. It was awesome this morning to plug it so I could get ready for church!

So thanks Grandma Derrick for the b-day presents. And Happy Birthday MOM!!!

Florida Beaches

We drove down to Daytona Beach the other day. All I can say is that I was definatly missing Kialua Beach. It was cold and the sand was like gray clay and stuck to everything. Ok, I do have to say that it was overcast, cold and really windy. So, maybe if it wasn't for that the beach would have been fun and closer to Hawaii standards.

Max really liked it though. He would get down on all fours and grab the sand and move it around. For a split second I took my eyes off him and he totally put a handfull of sand in his mouth! Sick! But he didn't really seem to care so whatever.


Neither Ben or I know that much about Florida yet, but I hear that Daytona is not that great of a beach to go to. It would be like going to Ala Moana Beach in Hawaii, sort of. So hopefully we can find a Kailua Beach out here. I want to try Coco Beach next. I also want to go to a Nascar race! We drove past the big raceway and it looked like it would be so fun...you have to do it at least once I guess. It is good that I'm in a new place with things to do, now I will have something to blog about. Ha!











Here is Max returning to sea.

Missing the snow...NOT!

I love being back in the sunshine and humidity! I was looking through some random misplaced pictures and found these. Although I love SL and had lots of fun this winter I most definatly love being in my swim suit and slippers! On one of our adventures we took Max cross coutry skiing up East Canyon. We had a lot of fun. Max loves being in the backpack and going places. It must be being up high where he can see everything?? It was actually pretty warm this day and really sunny. Max looked so cute in his red santa claus snowsuit. To bad Ben didn't have a matching one this picture would have been so much cuter!

Happy Birthday Max!!

Max is one year old today! Before we left Salt Lake I threw him a early birthday party. I wanted to have everyone there for his number one so we had a little party on the day we were leaving. (I will post on it later)But, since today is the actual day we had to do something. The UPS man delivered a b-day present from G & G Derrick. Signing Time DVD's!! Max's favorite movie! Max and I went swimming and watched signing time. When Ben got home from work we walked down to the local 7-11 and got birthday ice cream sandwiches. It was really funny to watch Max eat his ice cream. His took a huge ol' bite and just sat there for a couple minute and let it melt in his mouth. After a few minutes he held up his hand "ice cream sandwich"! We love being parents! Max is so fun to hang out with and is such a happy little guy.
ICE CREAM!!

Moving

It is finally here! We just finished packing our moving truck, well almost. I am so tired so I had to take a break. Ben is so excited for the 4 day road trip he can hardly stand it. OK I lied there too, but we really are excited to finally be moving to Florida. Ben will start he exodus on Wednesday and I will leave Saturday. We love you all and will miss everyone! But don't you worry we will be back! Chao!!

Viva Las Vegas

Here are some pictures from when we went with Ben to Las Vegas for his interview with Allegiant Air. Max won big and he was accused of counting cards.

So we smuggled him out in the suit case.