Max a million

Baby Max is 1 week shy of being 3 months

At his 2 month check up he weighed 14 lbs 1 oz

He is fitting in all of his 6-9 month clothes

He's starting to laugh and giggle

He loves being held and rocked, bounced or any other type of movement

He only cries when he's hungry or uncomfortable

He sleeps through most of the night, usually wakes up once or twice to be fed

He doesn't really like sleeping in his crib... something I am working on... anyone have tips?

I feel very lucky to have such an easy, good baby. Of course we have our moments... but that's all part of being a mommy! I love my baby!

Christmas with the Rothfels

We flew out to California for our Christmas vacation. We spent it with Suber and Jim in Pleasanton (a town very close to San Francisco). Max had his first airplane ride. He was such a good boy! I was so nervous but he ended up being perfect. (Our festive sweater party post below this one)

The two loves of my life

Getting ready to go into San Francisco

Sydney, Vanessa and myself.

The whole group about to head into the city!

We stopped at some street vendors...

Ate at a delicious restaurant ...

This lovely little couple got engaged! We absolutely love Derek. We could not choose a more perfect match for Vanessa. Congrats you two! Love you guys!

Suber, Jakey and Max.

Max met Santa Claus... he looks a little scared but he loved him! He told him what he wanted for Christmas... milk and cuddles.

Baby Max in him little beanie!

All the boys in their Christmas eve jammies!

The girls in their jammies... we just wanted to dance!

Baby Max Christmas morning!

Cosmo the Cougar is sad that Jake won't be on campus anymore so he gave him a box full of BYU goods for Christmas. Thanks Cosmo!

We had an awesome Christmas. It was so fun having a baby this year it gave Christmas more meaning. Thank you Suber and Jim for all you did for us. We love you! I missed the Nelson's but I'll be with them next year. I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!

Festive Sweater Party

The Hall's hosted the 3rd annual Festive Sweater Party this year. Tara did an AMAZING job of putting all of the games together. We played some of the games on "Minute to win it"

and it was so fun. I love our friends!

Myself, Jake and Max the elf.

We are laughing!

Tara super concentrated... Derek gave really good support.

Jeff and Allison were really good at this one!

Jakey getting INTO it! Good job baby!

Brittany and Connor won the event!

I almost won this! But Brandy teaches us that Almost Doesn't count.

Vanessa and Derek trying to get the gingerbread man in their mouth!

Mike won the candy cane game! Good job Mr. Hall!

Tara and myself wearing AWESOME matching sweaters

Vanessa and Derek... and Jeff super happy to see them.

Jeff and Allison... they didn't get the memo it was a festive sweater party... sorry guys! Ps. Allison is 6 months pregnant and you cannot even tell. She looks amazing!

Jon and Whitney... Aren't their outfits hilarious? I kept hoping they would break out in a choreographed dance. Sadly it never happened.

Brandon and the Keesh. Complete pro's at these games... They made everyone look bad.

So I've been wanting to dye my hair dark for a long time... But I can seem to muster up the courage to actually go through with it! I found this website where you can make yourself over... So tell me what you all think! I actually kind of like it!

Where'd November go?! Seriously I can't believe it's already December and my baby is already 2 months old!

For Thanksgiving we went to St. George and spent the holiday with my family. Since 10 out of the 11 kids were home we did a little family picture.

The Rothfels

The whole clan (except for Angela, we missed you sis!)

My baby is getting so chunky! I love it. He's starting to smile and coo. This is such a fun stage.

My friend Julie had a baby shower... She's due January 31st. She's one hot pregnant chick!

We blessed Max on sunday! Jake gave such a beautiful blessing. It was perfect.

I love my family!