Growing Boy

Whoa...2 postings in one week?! What's going on? Well, I figured since Maverick went to the doctor today for his 15-month well check, I better keep everyone posted. He weighed in at 22# 2 oz, and is 32 1/2 " tall. He grew 2 inches in 3 months! He's still a tall skinny boy. The biggest thing we need to work on is his words. The doctor thinks that since Maverick has been so focused on physical feats (stacking blocks, using his fork), he's put talking on the back burner. I'm sure he'll be talking up a storm in no time.
Yesterday, Maverick was bound and determined to go outside even though it was chilly and 50 degrees outside. He was going crazy in the house and practically clawing at the door, so I gave in. We went and had our first excursion at the park. We had fun walking around and climbing on toys.

He really enjoyed going down the slide. It'll be fun when he can do it on his own so he can go as much as he wants. My arms were getting tired!!

Pokey and Pookey

Last weekend, Jesse's dad and Grandma came to visit us from Michigan. I think they were pretty surprised by how much Maverick had changed since Christmas. It is so fun to see Maverick play with his only great-grandma!
Grandma came up with the name Pokey for herself since she uses her cane to get around. So, there's Pokey & Pookey!!

Grandpa Greg and Maverick got the bike buggy out for the first ride of the season. They were out for over an hour and Maverick loved it! I'm excited to get out there with my bike.

Last weekend, before Greg and Grandma got here, we were in Sioux Falls for our annual Ramada water slide trip. We also celebrated my niece Joslynn's confirmation. Here we are at my sister's house. We figured we better get a good dress-up picture since we forgot on Easter...oops.

This is a picture of all of my immediate family. We had a really fun day together! Lisa made a lot of good food which we grazed on all day.

Maverick and his cousins at the pool. Maverick wasn't so into the water. It was a little chilly for him.

Maverick and his carrot. He loves those carrots!

Happy Easter!!

Today, we went to lunch at some people's house from church. We were very excited to eat meat again!! I made the ice-cream Oreo dessert which Jesse and couldn't stay out of. They also had another Easter egg hunt which was a lot of fun! On Wednesday, Maverick and I ventured to the nursing home here in Vermillion for their annual Easter egg hunt. I have never seen such a madhouse!! Man, I couldn't believe it! I could go on a rampage here about parents picking up eggs for their children...but, it's the Easter season and I'll just keep my lips sealed! Maverick tried to lift up the mask of this here Easter bunny. I don't think we'll keep him tricked long about the Easter Bunny or Santa!!
Here's Maverick and his friend Georgia. They also go to daycare together. They are so cute together-they hug when they see each other! It cracks me up.

When he's not eating candy, carrots, or turkey dogs, Maverick can be found eating the stalk of broccoli. He loves that stuff!

Last weekend the Easter Bunny visited early along with Oma Carola, Aunt Ahna and Nick. We had a great time!!

Nick, Ahna, and Carola were gracious enough to help me blow eggs for my MOPS group. Carola was a champion! I had to bring a total of 18 eggs. I would have went nuts if I had to do them on my own.

On Saturday night, Nick, Ahna, Jesse, and I went to the last Sioux City Musketeer's hockey game. We had a blast! Since it was the last game, they were cleaning house. We got 2 shirts, 2 hats, 2 little footballs, and necklaces. It was a success!

When Maverick sleeps...We play Guitar Hero. Anyone up for "Eye of the Tiger?" Carola?? Blue, Red, Green, Green...No, the other Green!!

Oma and Maverick enjoying the nice day.

Ahna, Nick and Maverick. What is that on your head Nick?? Oh, a bubble!!

Maverick and Aunt Ahna had a great time playing outside!!