LIFE AT HOME WITH BABY

Daddy getting some wonderful baby time with Max.

Max just loves to lay on the floor and look into his mirror Britney Hudson gave him.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA RINEHART

Joe had a great idea to email a birthday wish to Grandma Rinehart on her special day. This was the only way she could see them on her birthday. Bay and Jackson worked very hard to make a nice birthday sign. I hope she enjoyed the photo.

MAXWELL'S NURSERY

I had high hopes of posting nursery photos before Max was born, but it just didn't happen. On the list of priorities that one was toward the bottom, but I did want to share the pics with you guys. Joe did all of the painting and really was motivated to get the room ready. It's been done since mid August, but honestly, I just didn't go up the stairs very often. It would completely wear me out and sometimes bring on contractions. That's part of the reason the photos are just now getting up. Now that Max is here and I am recovered going upstairs for photos was not difficult.

a view of his changing tower, toy box and the closets. Bayley got that toy box for his first Christmas. Later he shared it with Jackson, and now it's on to Max.

We still had our furniture from when Bayley was born so, of course we reused that. Joe painted the changing table white to help breathe new life into it. After using it with both the boys and my sister it was in need of a little "refreshing" for another phase of use. The wall letter were a little project of mine in the last few weeks before Max came. The colors make it warm and cozy while the jungle animals keep it fun for a little one.

The stuffed monkey in the corner is from Aunt Jacque, Uncle Zac and the girls. It went right into his crib as soon as we put it together.

Max at 2 weeks old checking out the nursery for the first time.

SOCCER BEGINS

There is always a lot going on at our house, but this year there is even more with the arrival of Max. Of course, it's fall and that means sports are starting back up with the Muscle Shoals Parks and Recreation Leagues. This year Bay decided to play soccer instead of flag football and Jackson is playing soccer again. One night mosquitoes are thick and a few nights later you need your winter coat. You never know what you'll get with the weather down here.

Bay plays for the Trojans Black Team in rec league soccer. He really seems to enjoy it. He jumps right in and plays hard.

Jackson is the second child from the right in this photo. He plays for the Express, also in the rec league. This is his 3rd year playing soccer. Joe is helping to coach Jax's team this year.

Starting the game off, Jackson kicks the ball to get it going.

BIRTHDAYS AND BABIES

Another photo of my favorite baby boy sleeping.

What a great to spend my days!!

He's already getting so big! 5 wks old

My birthday was October 4th and my chosen sister, Anji, sent me some beautiful flowers. She always does the sweetest things to make me feel special. Thanks Anj, they were great!! She also included a couple cute items for Max. How thoughtful, thanks.

HAPPY 11TH BIRTHDAY BAY!!

Well, this year my first baby turned 11 and we had another baby. Lots of changes this year...I guess Bay is officially a pre-teen with all of the fun that goes along with that. He has gotten so tall, before I know it he'll be looking me directly in the eye. He is becoming a wonderful young man...sniff,sniff.

Jackson, Bay and Evan singing Happy Birthday to Bay and waiting for him to make a wish and blow out the candles.

Bay had a sleep over to celebrate his birthday. Jackson, Bay, Evan and Tate all get along so well it is a pleasure when they are together. We didn't have lots of kids over this year since Joe and I are doing our best on what little sleep we get.

The day before his birthday, Bay received 4 cards from family in Illinois. Wes and Katie Cammon, G&G Cammon, G&G Rinehart and Great G&G Daugherty.

Two guesses who sent this card...thanks Wes! Yeah, I know you picked it out. By the way, it was Bay's favorite.

MUSCLE SHOALS HOMECOMING 2009

One of our babysitters, Kerrigan, is in the last row on the far side holding a flag. I haven't been able to make any of the football games, so I wanted to see her in the parade. She did a great job!!

Muscle Shoals has such a great band! This is just the end of the kids. It's definitely one of those bands that get you pumped up for events.

Max at the Homecoming Parade. The weather was perfect and it was a great day to try out the new stroller.

Jackson, Maxwell and Bayley showing their Trojan spirit...Ok, so max isn't in red and black, but you get the idea.

BABY DAYS

Max just loves to hear his brothers talk to him. Little man was 4 wks old in this photo.

There he is again, fixed on everything his brother is saying.

Bay just loves the photo op with his "favorite Max".

Max relaxing in his swing that Grandma Debbie and Grandpa George gave him while snuggling under the blanket Grandma Rinehart crocheted.

Hang'in out on the blanket Anji gave us, and of course, comfy under his favorite blanket.

MAX AND THE BOYS

Max and Bayley chillin on the sofa. When either of the boys talk to Max he just studies their face and takes in all of the sounds.

There they are, the Three Amigos.

Sweetly resting in his little Pooh Bear gown. We had a gown just like this one for the boys when they were babies. It just happens to be Joe's favorite.

He gave us a little sideways grin while Joe was talking to him.

A sleeping angel...My favorite thing to do!!!

MAX'S FIRST BATH AT HOME

When Max had his first bath at home it was another family affair. Bay and Jackson helped while Joe took most of the photos. The above photo happens to be Bay's handy work.

Max kept eating his hand during his first "spa treatment". He just relaxed and looked around. He really seems to enjoy the bath, warm water and all of the attention.

DAILY LIFE WITH MAX

Max cuddled in and sleeping...Jax leaning in for a pic with his brother.

Jackson enjoys feeding Max, and of course Max loves to eat!

I thought this was such a cute little shot with his "I rule the kingdom" onesie and the lion blanket Miss Layla gave us.

How precious!! That is his monkey, affectionately named Ford, and he is napping in his monkey chair. Yeah, we like monkeys...after all we do have 3 running through our house now. HA!

OUR FIRST DAYS AT HOME

This is the beautiful view I get to enjoy everyday!!

Here is the little man, not even a full week old.

Lots of baby sleep in the beginning....

Traditional Hospital Photo

We had been home a few hours and remembered it was time to remove our hospital bands and "make it official". There are only a few times in life you get to "take the tags" off of your new baby.

TAKING MAX HOME!!

We had just got home and of course, it was picture time. Thanks Wes for taking such a great shot!

Max in the car as we are pulling away from the hospital. Wow, we are taking home another baby!!

Waiting for the elevator with my "crew". Sherry D., RN is another one of the awesome ladies I work with at the hospital. She took us down to the car for the big drive home.

One of those shots I wanted before we left, Max by his personalized sign.

Another nursery nurse, Cindy RN, getting his footprints just before we left. She was super helpful!

MORE HOSP PHOTOS

Beautiful roses my family in Illinois sent. They smelled great, thanks!

Max quietly resting in his crib. Behind him is his monkey that Hudson gave him. The black stuffed animal is the little dog Jackson brought to the hospital for Max to have. Of course, I had to get a photo of Max with his animals. Did you notice he has that little hand up by his chin, just like in the 4D ultrasound?

Grandma Debbie with Max and his cousin Maya.

The gorgeous flowers my boys brought me in the hospital. What amazing fall colors, thanks guys!!

Jackson's Nursery Nurse, Wendy. She was great with him and even brought him to me while I was in recovery following the surgery. That meant soooo much to me, THANKS!!