smiley

Finally got some good smiles from our little girl!

I scream, you scream.....

Will screams for ice cream!!

daddy

Matt's such a terrific dad I had to take a minute to brag about him! After a full day at work he's happy to come home and take Will off my hands until bed-time. I didn't realize how much I appreciated it until our "new" addition joined the family! Thanks Matt/daddy for all your hard work on the job and for taking care of us so well, we love you!

visitors

We had a great time this weekend with Matt's parents visiting. Will enjoyed chasing Pa Pa, playing hide-n-seek, and sliding at the park. Mimi got some snuggle time with Annely Blake. We're all sad to see them go tomorrow :(

boys

No one warned me about having boys. I guess the same people who decided not to issue Parenting for Dummies to all new parents leaving the hospital also thought it wasn't important to tell those who didn't grow up with brothers how much energy little boys can have. Will is in constant motion, flitting from one thing to another and never playing with something for more than two minutes. These first two pics were taken from inside the house as Will was playing outside after I locked him out. Cruel? I think not! Only way I can get things done sometimes, and besides, it was only for ten minutes!!

Will's new move. I think he invented it for Annely Blake's enjoyment. Or as he affectionately refers to her now: air-brake. When corrected- "Will, it's Annely Blake,"- "oh, Annely air-brake." Air-brake it is. And for the new move: I think it might be better than Monkey Joes!

Back home

Well, we're back home- a more rested, tanned, relaxed group. The week went by way too fast as we were so busy with the kids. I couldn't choose just a few pics so bear with me.....lots of memories captured!

Our house: Salad Days
Aunt May May and Annely Blake on the beach

Dad- chillin on the porch

Mom doing what she loves best

Will and Matt riding waves

Riding bikes was one of Will's favorite things to do

I got not one but three nights out without the kids! One of them was with some friends I met up with from Columbus, Heather and Susie. Here we are at Cafe 30 A.

Two date nights with Matt. First was dinner at D & K's, and second was tapas at Cafe Rendez-vous.

Aunt May May making Annely Blake laugh like no one else can!

Wow! Look at those legs!

She almost roasted in here- the beach was way too hot for her so she spent most of the week back at the house with grandma "KK".

Will's favorite thing was definitely the water.

Perfect little spot for him.....don't think he's napping though- this was a time-out.

Riding bikes with Dad.

Toasted ravioli at Cafe Spiazzia....mmmmmm!

Making sand castles. Is he the cutest thing or what?!

Off to the beach...

Just wanted to let all of you faithful followers know I'm setting the blog aside and spending a week soaking up the rays with the fam. We're leaving tomorrow and coming back next Saturday, hopefully with lots of great pictures and stories to tell!
Look out Seaside.......here we come!

sad face..... happy face....

tough crowd

I tried and tried but couldn't get her to smile for these. I can usually capture a few in the morning when she's well rested or if Matt talks to her (she loves the sound of his voice.) We think she's turning out to be much like her brother; fairly laid back and easy-going. Although judging by these pics she may end up being the serious one of the family... don't think Will's going to win that award anytime soon! She's now consistently sleeping 9+ hours at night which is great for the rest of the Maxey fam!!

forts

yesterday was one of "those" days. one of those, don't get out of your jammies day, sit at the window and wait for daddy to come home from work at least 1/2 hour before he's expected home day, mommy tries to find creative things to do all day while it's raining outside day. we built forts which were good for about 5 minutes of fun before Will tore them down. no nap for Will = loooooong day for mom. how much longer until he's old enough to go to school???