James' R&R

James came home April 5th and left yesterday. He got a few extra days than normal but he had to report to Ft Riley those days to 'work'. Macen took to him immediately at the airport. They had a great time bonding while James was here. James would leave the house for whatever reason, say goodbye to Macen and Macen would cry when he left.

The pic with Macens hand on James' shoulder was Macen helping daddy look for things under the stove. Macen got the Leapfrog fridge set for his birthday and took a liking to the 'O' and 'Q' (for unknown reasons) and both ended up getitng "lost". So James was hauling things out from under the stove and I do mean hauling. Myles loves playing with his mice toys and he pushes them under the stove so far to see if he can get them back out himself (which most of the time he can't). James thought Myles may have pushed it under there . Anyway, at any given time there are atleast a dozen toy mice under there so it's no quick check. Macen was trying to help daddy by using the fly swatter as well as climb on James' back. Not to worry Ken & Stacey, the 'O' and 'Q' have both been found, they weren't under the stove and Macen is happy again.

While James was here we had Macen's 1st birthday party. For me, it was important that James be here for it. James did alot of work on our fabulous yard and the vehicles. James and I also had a night out and went to the Daughtry/Bon Jovi concert.

We had a great time while James was home and miss him already. We wish he could have been here longer but we're grateful for every minute we got with him.

Mustang Car

Although Macen is too little for his pedal car, he has gotten some use out of it. With foot power, who cares about gas prices. Oh, and check out his shirt Tammy.

First trip to Hooters

Yes, we are those kind of parents. Yes, Macen enjoyed it. Macen went to Hooters for the first time and he got to share the limelight with cousin Carson. The fathers probably enjoyed it more than the boys but everyone had a good time.

11 months old

Macen is getting more entertaining by the day. He got a new tooth last month. He has started shaking his head yes alot. I can ask alot of funny questions and always get a yes from him. I guess its better than a no. He has become interested in anything going on ontop of the stove. He wants to watch so he now gets daily cooking lessons. Hopefully he will be a good cook like his dad. Macen also found his shadow the other day and that was hilarious. First he saw his arms and legs moving. Then he moved his fingers and watched them move on the floor. He has gotten lots of outdoor time and has taken to picking grass.

On a downside, he has already started biting. Sometimes its due to teething but mostly its when he is angry or frustrated. He may have gotten the impatience from me :)

We have had a rough week with Macen spiking a fever Friday. I took him to the doctor Monday where he was subject to a catheter for a urine sample, blood work and an xray only to be told everything was fine. We got back home and his fever finally went away only to have a rash appear all over his body on Tuesday. So back to the doctor Wednesday where they confirmed he had Roseola. They claim Roseola babies are rarely crabby. Well Macen had a complete personality change. I held him nonstop when he hardly ever lets me hold him and even then he would break into screaming/crying fits. He has gotten back to his happy natured self for the most part. The only good thing that came from the doctors appts is that I found out how much he weighs. He is currently 17lbs 13 oz.

Happy Easter!

In keeping up with putting Macen in things for the current holiday, I found a basket just his size. But as he nears his first birthday, this is the last time he will have endure my photo sessions of being in something.

Furry People

Its rare to get a pic of Maggie but Mariah was able to snap it while they had the bunny ears on her. She has been afraid of the camera for years. Mo is as laid back as ever. Macen has taken to grabbing both hands full of hair and pulling but Mo doesn't seem to mind most of the time. Myles is the spitfire of the family. He's on call to play 24/7.

Laughing

I deflated the air mattress some so that Macen could play on it. He loved it and I got a new laugh out of him.