The Adventures of the Snow Family

Max and Mom have been traveling for the past two weeks (the last couple of days Clu joined us). I now know how hard it is to travel with a new baby. I am REALLY glad to be home, but we had a wonderful time while we were gone. We started our trip in St. George where we babysat Emma and Alyvia. We then spent more time in St. George, but just at Nanny and Papa's. Clu joined us after being there for 10 days and we headed to Window Rock, AZ to visit Clu's family. After leaving Window Rock we went to Mesa Verde National Park for a pit stop. These are our stories.....

Babysitting Emma & Liv:

We spent a couple of days with the girls. Max did not know what to do with all the attention. He was always getting kissed and loved (even while he was trying to eat, which he did not like). Atia was nice enough to let us go swimming in her wonderful pool -

It was a blast! (Emma and Zac taking a dip in the pool)

Liv and my dad relaxin' after playing in the pool.

Max, Dodger and Nanny in the air conditioning (Max had had enough of the hot - he is just like his dad).

Tom and Britt we hope you had a great trip, cause we had a blast while you were gone!

Nanny & Papa's:

It is always so much fun to go to my parents house. They are so good to us and I don't have to worry about keeping a clean house. We got to see the remodeling they did (it looks great!) We had a wonderful time visiting and being smothered with love!

Max and Nanny out front (pre haircut)

Max found a friend, in which he was very intrigued

Max and Aunt Tia

For family home evening we cleaned the boat - Max and I helped and started a water fight in which I we didn't get wet Thanks Max- good idea!

Zac, Marcus and my dad (bet they didn't know this was going on the blog...maybe next time they will smile).

We even got to spend an afternoon with Grandma and Grandpa E. We just love going to great grandma and grandpa's they always make you feel so special! Another treat was getting to see Great G&G Stucki who were up from the Vegas temple and Great G&G Squire. We love to visit family while we are down.

My New Do!

Clu's cousin Alicia was nice enough to cut Max's hair while we were down. He was really starting to look like a girl. We would be at a store and we would be asked "how old is your little girl" I would politely reply “HE is 3 months old” they would apologize and say he is so beautiful they thought he was a girl. I would say that the hair throws you off, but now hopefully because it has been cut it won’t throw them off anymore. Aunt Tia came along to help with Max and take pics. Thanks T!

(Before the haircut)

"Honestly...do you really have to take this picture? This is so embarrassing!"

During the cut - Preston is keeping Max entertained :)

Max has his very own stylist!! Lucky kid!! (After the haircut with Alicia)

Time just flies! Before we knew it we had been in St. George for 10 days and it was time to head to Window Rock, AZ.

Window Rock, AZ:

We don't get to Window Rock nearly enough and so it was a treat to see Clu's family. They were so excited to see little Max and even threw us a surprise baby shower! We were not expecting that and barely had enough room to fit everything in the car. Everyone there was so generous and kind! THANK YOU! Clu's mother just loved little Max and couldn't get enough!

Clu's Mom, Gloria with Max

Clu's Aunt Evelyn and Max

Clu's niece, Emily, Megan & Clu's oldest sister Jennifer. (Emily has the cutest smile...when she smiles, she winks at the same time).

Clu's younger sister, Cassandra

(side note: we stopped to run into Wal-mart in Page, AZ to buy some tylenol and while we were there I ran to use the bathroom. Clu was holding Max and a woman came up to him and rubbed Max's head and said "Oh look at the cute little Indian boy." She asked Clu if he lived there and he replied "No, I am from Salt Lake." She said "Oh, I feel stupid now." It is amazing what people dare to say to others.)

It was time to say our goodbyes and get back on the road.

Mesa Verde National Park:

Mesa Verde was the first national park in the U.S.. It in Southwest Colorado and is also the nation’s largest archaeological preserve and features 4,000 known archaeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings from the pre-historic Ancestral Puebloan people. It was breath taking! We will for sure be going back. We could only do one of the hikes because Max was to little. Next time we will be able to see more of the park.

This is one of the cliff dwellings that you can view over the canyon (most are like this, I think that you can only hike to about 5 or 6 cliff dwellings) The Fam, with the canyon view behind, Max is just glad to be out of the car.

Max loved the hike. He was really good in the park. Clu and Max at Spruce Tree Dwelling.

Megan coming out of the Keva.

Spruce Tree Cliff dwelling. They are so amazing! You will see these little dwellings half way up the Cliff. They must've really been in shape to be able to climb up to these with food and water! I am thankful for all that I have and that I don't have to do that!Hiking back out of the canyon
Spruce tree dwelling behind M&M

Our last pit stop was to see the Monticello, Utah temple. It was a beautiful sight. We were only able to walk around the outside, because it was Monday and of course closed.

Max's view of the whole Trip:

"I think I got the worst seat of this trip! I speak SHOTGUN on the next trip!"

Max was such a sport. He was really good with all the traveling, getting in and out of the car, having people he did not know hold him and sleeping in unfamiliar places. What a champ!

Sleepy Head

I went in to check on Max while he was sleeping and this is what I found... He slid out of his blanket. He has to sleep on a special pillow to prop him up because he has been diagnosed with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease ) he has started medication and it has made a world of difference (thanks for all the help and advice Erika).


He likes to be wrapped up tight like a burrito and has slide out of his little wrap.

It didn't bother him, he was out!

St. George here we come....

We are leaving for St. George tomorrow, well just Max and me (Clu has to stay and earn the big bucks). I am so EXCITED (Max is excited too)! I can't wait for everyone to see how much Max has grown. We are going to have a blast, sorry Clu. Then next week Clu will join us and we are headed to Window Rock. A long ride, but will be a lot of fun to see Clu's other family. Many wonderful pictures and stories to follow!

Official Infant

As of today, little Max will be an infant, he is three months old! My how time flies when you are having fun. Max is growing so fast and learning/discovering new things every day. It seems like every morning I wake up to Max looking just a little bigger and a little different.

Max loves...to stand, smile, play with daddy, kick his legs, play with his baby wipe bag, baths, talking, mommy and max daily walks and has just recently rolled over.

He hates...

to wait to eat (he is not patient, wonder where he gets that from), his nose cleaned out, daddy burping, his fingernails clipped, and losing his binky.

I am so blessed to be able to be a stay at home mom and to watch Max grow! Thanks, Clu for allowing me this SPECIAL GIFT!!!!

Tummy Time

Max normally hates tummy time, but not today (I guess he thought it was better than taking his nap). This was such a surprise, maybe he will like tummy time for now on.

(Don't you love that hair).He was so happy and even rolled over! He let out a big sigh of relief

when he finally got to his back. Go little Max! (I don't think it was on purpose, but was sure fun to watch!)

Another great reason why I love being a stay at home mom!

Go Utes!

Football season is almost upon us (Clu has already started watching re-runs from last season). I thought that in order to get ready we needed to post a couple of pictures with our newest little "ute fan".

(Max is saying GO UTES!)

Clu doesn't like Max to watch TV, but I am sure that he will let him watch football games. I can just see the two of them on saturday afternoons laying on the couch with chips and a diet coke (it reminds me of my dad with Zac as a baby). Let the Games begin...it means nap time for mom...wahoo!(Max is ready, bring on the Games, but no soda pop for him...Milk please)

Happy Birthday Lee & Tia!

Uncle Lee and Aunt Tia came to visit today. They came up for a hot air ballon ride in Heber (which they would reccommend) and stopped by on their way out of town.

It was so fun to visit and see them. Max loved showing off his tricks.


Max is telling Tia a big story

Max is showing Uncle Lee that he LOVES to stand (no sitting please)!

P.S. Happy Birthday to both Tia and Lee!!!

White Boy

The doctor suggested that we put baby powder under Max's chin because he sweats a lot and gets heat rash really bad there.

I guess I put a little too much on.

Accidents happen...

This past week, Clu and I went on a double date with my brother Marcus. While we were eating dinner I left to feed Max. I came back about 10 minutes later and sat down with Max. All of a sudden I feel my hand getting really warm. I look at it and it has poop on it so I turn Max to check him and poop runs out on to my pants! Clu immediately picks up Max and takes him outside and I am left to try and clean up the mess all over me! It is down the front of my pants so I look like I have had a little accident myself. I tried my best to wipe it off because... the date is not over, I got to go miniature golfing with poop down the front of me. Thank goodness for green shorts.
Oh what memories we have to share! Who would've thought that I needed to pack myself an extra outfit.



(Marcus - You can thank us later for helping to make a great first impression with Teri.)

Peek-a-boo, I see you!

I saw this little face peeking out of this towel and thought it was so cute! Max is finally starting to like the bath. Before, he would scream the whole time and now he talks and kicks. It is so fun to watch him grow and progress!

I LOVE BEING A MOM...today anyway.

Look at this cute little face peeking out of the towel.

M & M after bath time.

Mr. Serious. Bath time is serious business.

How could you not love this little face!