Long overdue!

Estella feeding Maxwell at Balloonfest

Griffin and Maggie swinging together

Comparing bellies!Hillary, Nathan, and Maggie with our familyMaxwell's first bath Enjoying the heatSwim time with GrandmaNap time! Grandma, Maxwell, and Bailey!ORNERY BOY!!!Griffin in the bounce house at Landon's 10th bday

Taking a spin on the farm! Aunt Mandy and GriffNate had to show everyone up...needless to say he went to the chiropractor the next day! Lovin' the corn on the cob!Checking out the donkeys and goats

Griffin petting the goatGriffin with his buddy, Cuyler for Cuyler's 1st bday

Hunter and GriffinMi amigo, Maxwell! Our friend, Heather got Griffin this onesie and it's now passed along to Max.  El mas guapo=the most handsome

Nate and Liz got Griffin his 1st golf set...all the way from Disney World!Talked the men into soaking their feet since Liz brought over her Mary Kay goodies. Lol! One of my most favorite friends, Elizabeth and I relaxing, too!

How handsome is this lil' captain! SO HANDSOME!

Grandpa Anderson and GBalloonfest...this picture is from our backyard

Caden, Garner, and Griff having funThis is one of the BEST pictures! Griffin taking a spill which is typical! You can tell by daddy's reaction, but look at Uncle Matt racing to catch Griffin.  LOVE IT!

Someone sat in the mulch

Griff at Balloonfest watching the hot air balloons fly over usOur favorite, the monkey!Some of the crewMax enjoying his time at BalloonfestLucy, Max, and EmmaGriffin was feeling the love for his brotherMy sister's face is priceless The glow!Nikki and Griffin

Grandpa cuffed GriffinAdam and GAdam and MaxAnderson, Griff, and Grandma

Hello all! So first off, there is something funky going on and some of these pictures are in random order and the captions are all out of whack.  I've spent for what seems like forever trying to straighten it all out and decided to give up. 

Anyway, the days are flying by! Maxwell turned 7 weeks yesterday and Griffin turned 16 months last week.  Where has the time gone?! It seems we are always on the move, always something to do that keeps us busy.  Hence, I haven't blogged for a month or longer. 

Max is making more sounds and facial expressions as the days go by.  He really kicks his legs and moves.  He has started smiling which melts my heart.  Before we know it, he'll be walking and talking and defending himself from his big brother! Max seems to be a better sleeper than Griffin was when he was a baby, but he seems harder to soothe.  He is doing fairly well through the night, but this momma and daddy will say how they can't wait to sleep through the entire night!

Speaking of, Griffin certainly keeps this household busy! Anyone who has watched him always tells us how busy he is.  Yes, indeed he is! He is always on the go! The other night, Nate was washing his tray off from dinner and I was in the living room feeding Maxwell.  Literally, within seconds, Griffin had climbed up on the dining room table and was swinging the chandelier! The next morning I was doing the same, washing Griffin's tray from breakfast and had let the dog out.  The front door was open, but the storm door was latched shut.  I came out into the living room only to find Griffin on the front porch! We've noticed over the last week he has started to imitate some of our actions and tries to say words.  He now raises the roof, tries to say, "oh brother" and "oh baby." Nate thought he was trying to say "Bailey" tonight on a walk.  He does the sign language for "milk," as well.  He LOVES music and loves to dance.  He's quite the hoot.  Nothing is quiet or boring with Griffin around!

So, how do we keep our heads above water with these 2 boys?! Well, we're not sure on some days, but we are managing! Though it's super crazy having a 16 month old and a 7 week old, we wouldn't trade it for the world.  God sure has blessed us with 2 beautiful, precious boys. 

I think that's about all for now...it's about bedtime, hopefully! Thanks for sharing in our journey!

Much love,

Nate, Joy, Griffin, Maxwell, and of course, our dog-Bailey