Jeff's Birthday

Here are a few pictures from Jeff's birthday last week:

Cupcakes are hard to resist!

Make a wish! Max loved Daddy's birthday cupcakes.

I couldn't resist taking a picture of the yummy meal I made.

A Morning at the Pumpkin Farm

I took Max to a pumpkin farm yesterday with friends from our playgroup. When we arrived I realized that my camera's battery was dead. Luckily I have some very sweet friends who took some pictures of Max for me. Max was a boy in constant motion, so taking his picture was no easy task!

Tour de Nashville

My brother, Michael, visited us in Nashville for the first time since we moved here. We had fun showing him around our favorite spots in Nashville and Franklin and exploring a few places we haven't been before. Max, of course, loved having his uncle around and sometimes called him "Michael Wichael" which I think may mean "Uncle Michael." We spent one beautiful fall morning at Cheekwood Botanical Gardens which is currently displaying amazing glass work by the artist Chihuly. The artwork and gardens were gorgeous. Max was thoroughly entertained and did not once look at the camera as you will see.

Wait up, Michael!

Japanese Water Garden

The Sun

Checking out a fountain.

We spent another morning at Centennial Park which is home to The Parthenon, a full scale rendition of the actual Parthenon in Greece.

Saying hi to the geese and ducks.

Climbing the stairs to The Parthenon.

Lots of places to run!

P.S. For both excursions Max insisted on carrying a car in each hand and could not be convinced that not carrying a car in each hand might be more enjoyable.

Long Time No See

I've been a terrible blogger lately. Here's picture of Max in case you've forgotten what he looks like.

County Fair

Jeff and I took Max to the Williamson County Fair last weekend. We had heard there was a nice children's area with a pretend farm and farmers' market. We also knew that Max would have fun seeing live animals up close and personal. Full disclosure: The main reason we went to the fair was so that I could eat a funnel cake.

Heading into the "farm" with basket in hand.

Strictly business.

Picking apples.

Max was very disappointed that he could not eat them.

Planting corn.

Don't tell Michael Pollan.

Off to see some real animals.

Cooling off with an ice cream sandwich.

Big Boots to Fill

No caption necessary...

Choo Choo! Max is two!

Max turned two yesterday. Two! Everyone told us how fast time goes with children and it so true. He is growing up so fast, too fast! We celebrated his birthday with a party on Saturday night with some good friends. Since Max is into anything that moves we had a train themed party. Jeff and I got him a train set and he got lots of great cars, trucks, boats and balls from friends. He is a happy two year old! Here are a few pictures from the party and his birthday.

Blowing out candles.

The cake

Opening gifts with a little help from his friends.

Pinata time!

(non-violent toddler version)

The loot

On Monday, his actual birthday, Jeff and I gave Max his new tricycle and helmet. It was storming so we had to do it in the playroom.

He can't quite work the peddles, but he loves his bike!

Checking out the trunk.

I think he likes it.

Train cake aftermath.