Big Boy Max

Max tries his first apple on a hay ride at the Erie Apple Orchard. Let's just say he liked it a little too much!

Max is starting to roll around pretty well. Always making time to strike a pose.

We help him get up on his knees and he can hold himself up. He'll be crawling very soon.

Just look at those eyes!

Doesn't he look older than 5 and 1/2 months in this picture?

Here we are at home on the ranch. Oh right, we don't have a ranch. We were at cousin Braeden's 1st B-Day party.

Max and Bailie hanging out up at Andre's house. (literally)

Cupie doll Max after big Sis gave him a mohawk.

Max taking a nap in his favorite spot. I keep telling him that he shouldn't sleep where he eats.

Max gets a little mad if you give him food he doesn't like. He takes his food very seriously.

Himmmmm.... should I poop now or wait until I get in the tub?

Livia loves her little cousin Max...... most of the time.

How can you not give him anything he wants when he makes this face?

And the winner is: BAILIE SCHIRA!

Bailie did it!!! We're here in Las Vegas at the LA Dance Magic national finals and last night my beautiful little girl (young lady actually) won the competition for Magic Performer of the Year in her age group! That means she was the top dancer in the entire country this year! We are so proud of all the hard work and everything else she has had to go through to achieve such an amazing goal. We're also very thankful that she is getting recognized by her peers for her efforts because we see the incredible effort she puts in on a regular basis to both excel in school and follow her dreams in dance. She is one fantastic kid!

I don't have any pictures of the event available to post just yet, but I will get some out here ASAP. The picture I've included is from when we were down in Florida.... but at least it looks like I'm holding her up on my shoulders in celebration of her title.

Congratulations Bailie!!!!! We love you!!!!

Finally a new post!

Sorry that it's been so long since our last post. We've been very busy getting used to life with our new little guy. He's finally starting to get a little pudgy but he's still as cute as ever..... although I may be just a little biased. Anyway, here are some newer pictures of Max. He will be 3 months old on July 13th.











This is one of mom's favorites. Trust me, he's not as innocent as he looks.



















He hasn't quite mastered the whole sitting thing.




















Here's Max hanging out at Grandma's pool with Mom and Big Sis.















Cousin Braeden and Max probably won't be this quiet when they get together for much longer.













Hey! Look what I can do!
















Attack of the killer bird!















What do you want to do. I'm bored.















Just a picture of the rest of the family so you don't forget what we look like.














If he could only be this peaceful all the time.

Play Time

Am I safe in here Dad?














It does look kind of fun.















What the heck is that thing?












Is it nap time yet?

This is Max's world.

Sleep all day, up all night...

Max wants to sleep all day so we have to keep him on the move.

Max Gets a Bath

Max likes to have his hair washed and toweled dry to look his best.

Proud Grandmas

During the day she poses as a mild mannered nurse, but when there's a child in need of help she becomes...... Super Grandma!











This Super Grandma can't believe we actually have a new boy in the family.

Max Comes Home

Tired Mom and.....









Tired Dad.....










Take the little guy home.

Max... The Early Days. (also known as the only days)

The thinker.








Long Day at the office.








Peaceful.






























Laying around waiting for something to happen.

















Showing off his first outfit.











"Look... He has my....... and your......"


















Big Sis dressing her little brother.



















Max and most the girls.










The first time Max sees a Sadie Bug.


















Livia..... This is your cousin. His name is Max.