Yikes I’ve done it again I’ve gone weeks without a blog
post. It’s so hard to stay on top of these things I swear, especially with so
much going on. Since my last post we – as usual – have been very busy. We celebrated Max’s FIRST birthday –
with a small family party, traveled to Florida and then attended a close friend
of mine’s wedding and again celebrated Max’s FIRST REAL BRITHDAY!
I guess I start with a short recap of everything then I’ll
get sappy and talk about my beautiful baby boy and how he’s become a walking,
talking toddler. So let’s start with Max’s Birthday Party! Wow… did I almost
bite off more than I could chew.
It’s a lot of working planning and implementing a party. I should know
this as I do this on the regular for work, but nope I just can’t help myself
and as always stretched the entire family to it’s limits. Oh well, it was worth it, because
afterall when are you going to celebrate a little baby’s first birthday ever
again – ok we did but that’s not the same. Ha!
Max’s party was on June 23.. 2 weeks before his real
birthday. We celebrated it early for 2 reasons… one our nephew and niece were
up from Florida and two we would be traveling over the course of July making
throwing a party nearly impossible.
I personally have never had relatives that have lived close to me,
especially extended family relatives so it is very nice that Kevin does. I had
originally wanted to keep our party small, just immediate family – aunts &
uncles and stuff – but after talking it over with Memaw we decided that it
would be nice to invite Kevin’s Aunts and Uncles and Cousins as well.. I mean
jezz we live only 30 minutes or so from each other why not. And I have to say
it was a good idea.. it’s so nice to get together with family… so nice! It
means so much to us and we love them all so dearly!
It was a nice day – not too hot, which it was a few days
earlier. Kevin made some amazing
bbq and I went all out on decorations. We started getting ready for the party
around 9 a.m. and did not finish until just before it started – okay didn’t
finish until it started. I’m sure I didn’t look my best – as I had no personal
time to get ready – but it didn’t matter the party wasn’t about ME or anyone
else – JUST MAX! My little man and his FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY!
Since Max has taken a liking to Big Bird and Sesame Street I
went with a Sesame Street theme. I
made all the water bottle labels, invitations and favors myself and had my
printer print them for me. They
turned out sooo cute and it was a good way for me to use the baby food jars –
recycling people! Max got lots of nice presents and he’s already been playing
with most of them. He’s such a cutie!
It was such a FUN day and Max took a nice long nap afterwards. Did I say how much “I love him” yet??
So the week after Max’s birthday party was a complete
blur. I had my annual sales
meeting at work and Kevin was being bombarded as well since we were leaving for
vacation that Friday. I honestly
don’t remember I single thing from that week. It was crazy! And we were all ready for VACATION!!
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Sunny Florida – how we love thee! So vacation was
wonderful! We enjoyed everyday
that we spent with Maxwell it was some much needed family bonding time. We flew out of Youngstown – which is
awesome and I totally suggest everyone do it. Maxwell was very good on the way down – probably from being
so exhausted all day – the way home he wasn’t quite so good. Ha! And the flight is short and direct. We made it to Orlando by 8:20 or so,
got our HUGE SUBARBAN rental car – free upgrade people – and were on our way to
my parent’s house. We were all settled by 10 p.m. and Max was asleep for the
nite. It was lovely!! Kevin and I
had a few drinks and unwinded and actually I went swimming – the pool was the
perfect temperature and it was a blast.
We spent the next 6 or so days, swimming, going to the
beach, visiting Disney World, golfing, eating, drinking and enjoying each
others company it was a blast. Max
is quite the fish and absolutely loved swimming in the swimming pool. We took home
movies and will have the memories for years. I’m really not sure who was more
excited for the swimming though – us or him – haha after a while it was
definitely him!! He holds his breath and everything. He goes under the water on
his own and even blows bubbles. Like I said everyone a FISH!!
If Max is a fish – then Daddy is a pro golfer. Daddy got to
go golfing twice while on vacation and I’ve got to say – he’s getting really
good! Not to jinx him though I shouldn’t say that.. but it’s true!! Secrets people. I also went once, when Aunt Kerry came
down to watch Max and I too should go pro. I’m great… except for putting who
has patience for that nonsense.
So let’s talk about the MOUSE – as in MICKEY MOUSE!! OMG
it’s been so long since I’ve been to Disney I forgot what an enchanting place
it is and I’ve got to say we are the single luckiest people in the world to
have a brother who works for Disney so we got to go free, plus he went with us
so we had our own private Disney University Graduate Tour Guide. We choose to go to Magic Kingdom as
that’s a good starter visit. Max
really didn’t know what was going on – let’s be real here people he’s only 1 –
but he did enjoy watching the people and seeing everything. We took him on the
“Small World” ride and he did love it. I’ve never seen his eyes so wide. I
think he was wondering how he could get up on stage and dance with the puppets.
It was great. We also sat in the front of the boat so we had an amazing
view. We also visited the Swiss
Family Robbinson home and rode the Dumbo Ride. Again another big hit. Instead of waiting for the Dumbo ride
you get in short line and head into the tent, once inside the tent they give
you a pager and the kids get to play. It’s great and I think for some families
actually better than the ride.
We only stayed at Disney for 4 hours, but I think that was
enough for our little man as this was his first visit and he is still young. It
was fun and I can’t wait to take him back when he’s a little older. Needless to say, after our 4 hour tour
Max collapsed in my arms and slept until we got to the car. I love it when he falls asleep on my
shoulder reminds me of when he was a baby!!!
So the day after Disney was a beach day, but first mommy got
up early so that I could get a much needed massage – I totally suggest everyone
get one at least once every 3 months or so… I’d go more if I had time &
lots of money! Anyways, after my spa morning, we packed up and went to the
beach. Max was in awe! And really enjoyed himself. He played in his tent and
even went with mommy and daddy in the ocean. Daddy built Max a sandcastle and Max played in his water
bucket. Even I went in the ocean,
it was so hot I could not resist! It felt amazing and thankfully sharks did not
attack us! Yippie! We survived – b/c afterall the ocean is a jungle people.
The rest of our vacation was pretty lazy… which we enjoyed.
Aunt Kerry came up one day and watched Max so we could go golfing - which was
nice! We had such an amazing time
we feel so blessed to have gotten to spend a whole week with just us and Max.
It was soo needed.
Below are some pictures we took at the beach of us as a family!! Aren’t they
cute!!
Okay I know I've got more to write... to be continued...
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