Four Month Apt?

Xander just had his four month apt, even though he is almost five months old.  He turns five months old on June 10th and had his appointment today, June 1st.  What do you do?  The Dr couldn't get us in sooner.  Regardless, here are his stats:

13.5 lbs

26 inches long

45% Head

25% Weight

60% Height

So he is still a little low on the weight, but higher than average on the height, so tall and skinny.  And his head isn't that big comparatively.  He is just growing like a weed.  I snapped the above photo on my phone, so it isn't the greatest quality, but he was so cute playing with his froggy in the crib, I couldn't help myself.  He's getting so that he can actually entertain himself for a few minutes at a time at least.  We feel very lucky.  He sleeps through the night mostly.  He goes down about 9-10 pm and gets up one time for a bottle at about 4-5 am and then sleeps again at least until 7:30, sometimes later.  He is a good sleeper.  He also takes at least one nap during the day.  He laughs a lot and is a lot of fun to tickle.  He is getting his own little personality and it really getting to be fun.  He can't sit up yet, and he can't roll from his back to his stomach yet, but he is close.  We will keep working with him.  He is a very happy baby and generally in a good mood.  He really is a joy!!

Salt Wars VII

Dave and I were in charge of Salt Wars this year.  Its an annual event in Amtgard that is up to hosting 150 people or so.  We ran the event with two of our great friends, Sable and Mirrim, which I am sad to say I failed to get a good picture of either at the event.  It was difficult keeping track of the little one and still trying to get things done that were my job.  However, things ran very smooth, all of the people we had helping us were fantastic and the four day event went off without a hitch.  On top of all that wonderfulness, we also made money for the kingdom, about $1700 profit.  We were stoked.  It was a fantastic time seeing friends we only get to see once a year and others we love to hang with!  My mother-in-law even brought up two of my nephews on Saturday.  It was over at Castle Park in Provo, so not far to travel.  They enjoyed the bouncy castle and the kids quest.  That is when I got a chance to really take some photos.  Jane was kind enough to watch the baby.  Dave's new household Legion was there in full force and were a great adversary.  Here are some fun pictures from the event.

Xander Chillin' under the Trees

Mommy and Xander

The Kids Quest-Dave is the one with the skeleton chest with the shield over his head.

All the Un Dead army Legion prior to the kids quest.

Lireal and Ceowulf

Black Jack and Masquerade (aka: Ryan and Luke)

The Master Archer about the take the field.

Masquerade posing in his mighty pose!

Xander cuddled up to Grandma Maxfield

Black Jack in the Bouncy Castle.

Ceowulf armed to sword fight in battle.

Arrow in flight.

Right as the caravan battle began.

Xander entertaining Daddy and Mommy

Daddy and Xander

Bath Time!

Xander seems to really like bath time.  I like to take him in the bathroom and turn on the shower while I bathe him in his little toddler bath.  It keeps him warm while he is naked and it seems to help keep the chin shivers down.  Since he has been so small I have been using these small hooded towels I got.  But last night I decided to pull out the BIG hooded towel that Sani gave me.  And when he was all bathed and bundled up in his big towel, he looked so cute I had to snap some photos.  Thanks, Sani!  Its a great towel.

Cutest Baby Contest

So I entered Xander into a cutest baby contest where the winner gets diapers and wipes.  And who can't use that.  The way that the winner is chosen is votes from the customers.  Anyone that can get down to the Macey's in Tooele between now and Saturday, please go vote for Xander.  Above is the picture chosen for the contest.  I think he's cute enough to win without friends/family going to vote, but every little bit helps.  If you can't, then its cool, but I thought I would put that out there.  Wish Xander luck! 

SLC Marathon 2009

This weekend we went to see my brother Loren and his wife Maren run the SLC Marathon.  26.2 miles.  Holy cow!  I can't even imagine that.  But they were so awesome!  They did a fantastic job and both looked incredible!  Great job, guys!  You truly are inspirational.  I am actually debating running the 5K this July.  No promises yet, but I am thinking about it.

The Cheerleaders!

Xander Pictures

Easter Weekend!

This weekend we had the Maxfield Easter Party on Saturday.  My mother-in-law made hats (Easter Bonnets) for everyone.  They were really cute!  We put them on for the Easter Bonnet Parade.  I loved seeing everyone in them.  Dave LOVED his pirate hat.  Then the kids had an Easter Egg Hunt in the front yard.  Here are some fun photos of the hats.  

Then on Sunday, Dave and I decided to go up the Tooele Canyon and enjoy the nice weather.  Blaine was in town and decided to join us.  Here are some cute photos from Sunday.

A fire never was started.  They tried and tried.  But that was okay boys!  It was still fun trying, right?