Stuff

Alright, so last post was a bit of a hodge podge and this one won't be much different.  The pictures are a little bit out of order.

I should also provide an update on our good friend Jack.  I'm sure 15 years from now he will give us grief on Max getting a new post every 1-2 weeks and him getting one every 3 years.  Well, long story short you are a handful.  As we speak you are getting out of your chair and standing.  You are 7 months old, you shouldn't be doing that.

As you will see in the pics below, he is now pulling himself up to his feet.  He has been crawling for about 1 month now. Progressing a lot faster than Max did, we were not ready for that.

Anyway, onto the pics!

 Monster Jam show at the dome, in a word, coconuts.  Probably 95% capacity.  Trying to navigate the crowd with 2 kids was a bit intense, but we made it.  The jam, as always was a good time.  Nice way to end the metrodome experience.   

 Long Hair

 Thulsa Doom Haircut tradition.

















The climbing machine. 

 Pulling himself up on anything. 

 Little wrasslin' practice with Simon.  The girls at daycare said Jack has no issues with crawling right over the other babies to get where he needs to go. 

 Enjoying some jello at daycare for Valentines Day.  He was a little unsure at first, but then started wolfing it down.

 More monster truck pics.

 Lego Movie with uncle Eric.  I'll give it a 8/10.  I was actually expecting it to be a little better with how many great reviews it got. 

And we're back!

Hello devoted followers,

8,455 apologies for the lack of postings lately.  I looked at when we started and I was averaging one a week, now it looks to be once a quarter.  Let's pretend I was doing something constructive instead of what I was probably doing, taking a nap or watching TV.  Got Jack in my lap now too and he's a squermer, Hopefully he cooperates and I can provide some color commentary. Onto the Pics, we have a lot to catch up on!!!


** Pictures are all out of whack for some reason.  Tends to happen when I throw a bunch on there and am too lazy to fix.  ****

 

 First snowboarding trip.  We just went up to the park by our house.  Overall, went well.  Didn't give him any instructions, just bomb it and fall on your butt if you feel like you are going to fall.

 Pic from the hockey game.

 Getting his new orange belt.  He got to break another "Board".  Luckily this time he didn't kick the instructor. 

 The abominable Hovde getting ready for the outdoor gophers hockey game.

 Weather was not too bad.  Didn't really get cold at all.  There was plenty of people that didn't dress well though.  I think the bathrooms were the only heated places.  There was always dudes just standing around in there.  So either they were cold, or they were wierdos.  Lets hope the latter.

 B-Day party for Martin at the Monkey House.  Not picture - Jeremy getting housed in a game of American Gladiator style joust. 

 Superheroes for Halloween.  Me and Max went around the neighborhood.  Not a ton of kids, but a decent amount.  Probablky 20 or so came to our door (Statistics provided by Samantha)

 Visor buddies!

 Hanging out at the apple orchard.

 PERRRRRRRY !!!!!

 First library card. 

 Jack and his lady friend Kelcey. 

 Making it rain!!!!!

 Simon and Jack.  I think Simon probably has the weight advantage and Jack the height advantage. 

 Twins?  Celebrating Maxwell's b day at his favorite spot, Applebee's.

This feels like it was about 19 years ago.  It was Max's week for "all about me".  He drew a picture of his fam, told everyone what he wanted to be when he grew up - santa claus and then he changed his mind, and some other stuff.

Should have another post coming shortly......  Stay tuned.