ODS

Micah spent 5 weeks in Newport, RI for Officer Development School. He had to do lots of physical training and classes but he loved it all.

He said the hardest part was being away from Max and I. The hardest part for me was when they took their cell phones away for the first 3 weeks...but in the grand scheme of things, other military wives/husbands have to go through a lot worse so I'm counting myself very lucky!!

Waiting for the ceremony to begin.
Everything about Newport and the Graduation was beautiful.

The Officers.
"There he is, there he is!!!!"








We couldn't be more proud of you Micah!

June with the Grandparent's

Max got so spoiled at Grandma and Grandpa B's! He couldn't wait for them to get home from work each day! He was like a little puppy and would crawl down the hall to the door as fast as he could. Max and I were very lucky to be able to stay with them while Micah was at Officer Development School in R.I. for 5 weeks. They also helped me find us a place to live for when Micah was done.



Max cut 4 teeth this month...fun times getting up with him 5+ times a night!

11 Months Old!!

I AM OFFICIALLY A WALKER!!
Max is no longer a passive angel baby. He is an active little boy and I have mixed feelings about it.
He loves birds and dogs and can now go after them
He used to say "MaMa" all the time but now that Daddy is back that is all he says
He loves to eat chicken, ham, turkey, veggies, goldfish, veggie straws, and cheese

Juicy Doubles

Important News

So...
Never mind the fact that I'm now 10 months old.
Never mind that mom finally got around to making me a bow tie that I look smashing in.
Never mind that I am climbing stairs, standing by myself, and blowing kisses.

Forget all these things because I now say...

MAMA!!!!!!!!
I don't know what I was waiting for...maybe for Dad to leave and only have Mom to look at all day long.

Happy Birthday Alicia!

6/5/10
I love this girl!! What better way to celebrate than with an awesome pool party!

The guests and Max's best friends

He loved the pool

HaHa!!




Always a great day at the Norris'!

Behind the Scenes

I get behind on taking Max's monthly pictures because as you will see from the following sequence...it's a two person job.





But all you need is one, right?

4-27-10
Weight: 22 lbs 13 oz 75th%
Height: 29 1/2 in 95th%

I have 4 teeth
I love Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
I love to be chased and tickled
I love to watch and play with kids
I love to get rocked to sleep
I love eating whatever Mommy's eating

MAY catch up

Here is my recap of May...It was stressful/fun/crazy/sad/all the above!

Aaron's Graduation...between the four of us (Aaron, Mary, Micah, and I) we've been to everyone's graduation!

Don't you love these PJ's? They remind me of the baby's on "Labrinth"

First Mother's Day!

Cinco de Mayo/Alicia's Bday party


"LOST" Party
Micah becoming an Officer in the Navy
Max's Eye Surgery to open his duct...he pulled the tubes out a week later on moving day. :/



Micah graduates from UAB Optometry school
The Duffy's are lifesavers/baby whisperers



Giving his speech as class president
Goodbye Alabama Picnic


(Cutts)
Norris'
Duffys
The YW gave me a present and I cried. :( Katie and Alicia, my councilors, love them!!

We made it to VA, Happy Memorial Day!



My big 10 month old!!
Max loves stairs and climbs them faster when you chase him
He loves to blow kisses, wave and say bye bye and bite people's knees
He has stopped eating baby food :/ and is starting a snacking phase
He is standing on his own and will be walking soon against my efforts to stunt his progression. ;)