On the Road...again

For Memorial weekend we visited Clu's family in Arizona. What a great quick getaway. It was a long drive, but beautiful scenery makes it go by a little faster. We went to the flea market (we were a little early at 11am! Most people apparently aren't up and going by then), spent time with Clu's mother and even stopped by to see his grandparents. Max was a total trooper in the car. The ride home took 11 hours compared to the normal travel time of only 8 (we won't be traveling through price on that day again)! Max didn't get upset until we hit Provo and on our way back from G&G McDonald's and stuck in traffic (at a stand still for two hours) he didn't cry once even although he was hungry! The nice truck driver next to us offered us his "silk" milk for Max, but he was okay for the time being - it is so great to know that we still have good people out there.

Gloria (Grandma G), Clu & MaxGrandma G & Max

Bath time at the motel

Passing time at the Motel. We did a lot of waiting and Max was creative at finding things to do

Dad was helping with the creative part

Discovering the camera

He threw the phone on the floor to try and reach the light switch to play with it. His efforts were in vain. He still couldn't reach the switch.

Grandpa McDonald, Clu and MaxTommy (Clu's biological father) Roxanne (his half sister),

Grandpa McDonald, Curtis (Clu's Cousin who takes care of G&G), Grandma McDonald, Clu & Max Max with his new Bolo from G&G McDonald.

He loved to play with it. Can't wait for him to wear it with his new cowboy boots or moccasins from Grandma G. Clu, Max & G&G McDonald Everyone waiting for the accident to be cleared. We just waited in the car

One of the great views on our drive

Morning with the Birds

While Hayden was having a special sleep over at Grandma's house we went to the Tracy Aviary. The boys were really interested in all the birds, Max loved to watch the peacocks and flamingos. Hayden loved the Bald Eagle. He said it was "looking serious". The boys watching the peacock (Hayden is taking a picture with his pretend camera).

Bird watching
The "boys" (the male peacock is struting his stuff)

Grandma taking Hayden to the Bald Eagle

Reading about the birds

Hayden was sure that he was just as tall as the tallest bird. He is "so big".

After a morning with the birds

B-day #2

In SG the birthday was low key. We had the all the family there and had cake and ice cream (thanks to uncle marcus....and blue bunny) Max wasn't so cure about the cake (it was costco cake with the big blobs of icing balloons) Uncle Marcus teasing Max

Max ate a little and played with the rest

Throwing the cake

(check out some of the mess on the ground)

Yeah, it was really fun to clean up the mess. He had it everywhere!

We brought the bath to him, outside. He loved splashing (you can see the ground all wet. By the time Clu was done he was soaked too)

Thanks Uncle Lee and Aunt Tia! He loves his car

He couldn't wait to play with it

Riding on his new car

Checking out the wheels

It was a lot of fun to watch Max dig into the cake and laugh about it.

Oh the Birthday Boy!

Oh this cute little birthday had a birthday overload! He has had three birthdays and a BIG slice of cake at each one! We have been traveling constantly the past 6 weeks and so that is why we haven't posted these earlier....enjoy a little late!

Oh...the birthday boy! Nana Deb brought birthdays hats to celebrate in style That is gonna hurt! Oh he was not a happy camper after that one. (great job dad! you caught it on film)

Opening the presents....

Toys are so fun! Sharing the toys with the cousins Best part - The CAKE!!! It took him awhile but he finally dug in and then got a bath with the cousins.

little bit o' birthday

Just thought you all might enjoy this little video. This is Max and Taite playing with the toy Nana Deb bought for Max's birthday. Kids are so much fun to watch. Much more to come...soon!

We Love PINK!!

On Saturday; we got up bright and early (along with Aunt Deb) to support our very own PHYLLIS in Race for the Cure. She is such an amazing mother/M-I-L, grandmother, sister/sis-in-law (SIL) and friend! This May is her 10 yr. anniversary as a breast cancer survivor! She is such a fighter and example to overcome all of it and to still be here for of us. We love you!!