Pumpkin Patch

What's fall without a pumpkin patch? And hayride? And hot apple cider out of John Deere mugs? Thanks to my uncle Tim and aunt Donna for hosting such a fun morning for the kids -- and the kids in all of us! Max mostly loved being so close to a tractor and carrying around his "ball" (i.e., pumpkin).

Rookies

Maxwell's cousin, Harrison, loves baseball. Since Max wants to do whatever Harrison is doing, sometimes he likes it, too. And sometimes he prefers to watch from the sidelines.

Labor Day Fun

An LA Vacay

Justin and I just got back from a whirlwind trip to LA. We wanted to get away before Baby #2 arrives. I had never been to LA before, and we wanted to get some beach time in as well as visit some friends and family who live in the area.

We stayed at Maison 140, a historic Parisian-themed boutique hotel in Beverly Hills. Despite a postage-stamp sized room (including the smallest shower I've ever seen), it was adorable and within walking distance to Rodeo Drive shopping and lots of cute little restaurants.

Our trip was at the end of August, so we weren't able to partake in any 9.02.10 festivities.

We didn't take very many photos, and none of both of us together, but here is Justin in front of a mural on Abbot Kinney in Venice.

We got to spend a little time with Justin's sister Lauren and our nephew, Leo, who might be the cutest (and most easygoing) baby ever.

Working at the Carwash

Cool Treat

We also introduced Max to the Popsicle recently. He has a hard time finding the right end and taking his time savoring it, and I think it gets a little too cold for comfort.

Max vs. Sloppy Joe

It's no secret that Max loves to eat. But I recently served him a mini sloppy joe, and he devoured it. We did some prep work by stripping him to his diaper before dinner and lining the floor with a splat mat. I think we've discovered his new favorite meal.