Family Raking

Our yard was long overdue for a rake job (slash lawn mower job). So, the four of us - Lindsey, Mae, Chicco, and I - took on the task of a mountain of leaves. Our front yard is small, but that was definitely the thickest. We had a good time though! SOMEBODY (Mae) kept wanting to take breaks though...c'mon Girl! -T

Let's get to work!

Our poor neighbors and their clean yard have to put up with us

She's a trooper

Having Chicco's help was very beneficial
Mae used Chicco as sunglasses

Our happy little family
It's really hard to get us all in with the leaf pile as well - sorry Mae and Chicco, this was the best I could do
Mae really does have a face - promise

See
Sometimes Mae took too many breaks
This is me pulling her out from hiding from the work
Then she just wanted to act like she did it all herself
No bigger than a leaf almost

What Lindsey Does During Conference Call Presidency Meetings?

Have you ever wondered what Lindsey ACTUALLY does during primary presidency meetings that are over the phone? See for yourself... -T

Well at least she gets some good shots!

Yea for cute babies!

Yea for cool babies!

Yea for smiling babies!

Yea for laughing babies!

Yea for calm babies!

Yea for sleeping babies!
Yea for Mae!

"I hope this suffices for awhile to all those out there who want to see my picture so badly. I'm sick of flashes in my eyes in all honesty so it better be!"

First Bath in the "Tub"

So it turns out, Mae loves baths! Her first "bath tub" experience ended up being a success! -T

It seems as if she was a little unsure of it at first

Is it just me or is she totally posing for this picture?
Oh...this girl is LOVIN' life!
I could be wrong, but I think she wants back in

Happy Halloween!

Mae's first Halloween! We weren't "those people" though and didn't take her trick-or-treating, a.k.a. using our children for personal gain (candy). We had good family time instead. -T

She's a basketball!
"Dad! Seriously, stop trying to be funny!"

Oh right...she's a pumpkin! Thanks Aunt Laurie!

Big "yawn" for Grandma!

"Hey Grandpa! Is there a cute baby on that piece of paper? Otherwise I can't imagine why you're not looking at me staring at you!"
Burped by Grandpa
"Thank you, Grandpa...now, just give me a second...burping is like a massage for babies and I am very relaxed."

"I think Mom and Dad made a mistake giving me sugar already."

"Sugar...is...AWESOME!"

"I WANT MORE SUGAR!"

"Sugar! It does a baby body good! Or is it chocolate?"

"If Dad were ever on Dancing With The Stars, I wanna say he'd have a goofy picture that looks kind of like this (minus with me)."

Look at my cute Halloween girls...
"Seriously...how many pictures can you take of me in this outfit? Mom...I need something to wash down the sugar...you got somethin'?"
"Typical Mom...always instigating."
This girl loves football...Lindsey told me they get A.D.D. if they watch TV too young...so here's me avoiding Mae's potential A.D.D.

It's a Generation Thing

4 Generations (from L to R): Grandma, Mom, B-Bobb, Mae J

Timeout for Cuteness

Let's take a brief intermission and just show random shots of our beautiful little girl. -T



Mae - And that's more than a name it's an attitude...which is why these pictures will show her own personal thoughts...

"I don't even need to smile to be cute...I'll just cut the cheese instead of say cheese."

"Getting my arm to here was exhausting! Now...how can I get my OTHER arm outta this!"
"Yeah...hey! Mom! Are you gonna feed me or not?"
"Whoa...what was in that milk this time?"
"Oh Dad...you're not funny...here's a courtesy laugh."
"Finally! Freedom from that swaddle!"

"Don't take my picture...it appears as if snot is coming out of my nose and well, that's just not the case!"
"Don't move me! If I were any more comfortable, I'd be back in the womb."

First Bath

Mae's first bath was pretty much just a wipedown. She seemed to like it, but then not really. -T

Here: Happy and seemingly lovin' life

Here: Not so happy
Here with Dad: We'll never really know

Under a Year Old = Best For the Parents Not the Baby

Since Baby Station was in our room to start, we realized that the most covenient place for Mae to sleep was on the changing table, and when we say changing table we really mean the shelf below. It was bed level...perfect...right next to Mom! Is this bad parenting or showing her who's boss!?

She liked it there!

See...totally convenient!

Take A Walk

At 5 days old, we attempted our first stroller ride. After five houses, a slow wife, and a crying baby...we were done.

This is how most of the stroller ride went

Because someone wasn't a fan quite yet