COUSIN ABBY

I met my cousin Abby today. She smiled at me and I think she wanted to hug me, but I wasn't sure.

She also discovered my feet...and squealed at them. I didn't know if it was a happy squeal or if she was yelling at me. So, I did the only thing I knew to do: cry. *sigh* Girls already confuse me.

-maddox

TEN TOES

The doctor told Mom to put me in my carseat after I eat, thanks to something called "acid reflux." It helps me spit up that stinky white stuff less. But what's really cool is that the other night -in this very seat- I discovered that I have the power to MOVE my feet.

I can bring them together to touch or kick them apart. It's so much fun.

Before, I just thought my hands were cool. But my feet...well, I am in awe of them.

-maddox

PUMPKIN GETS A FACE

Grandmas are a lot of fun. I have...hmmm...1,2,3,4,FIVE of them! It's hard to keep track.

This is my mom's mom. Today, we gave the pumpkin a face! (Well, to be honest, I just watched...I can't quite handle a carving knife yet.)
Even though he is smiling, I am a little scared of him and would rather keep my distance.
I mean, he is cute and all, but my smile is way cuter. Don't you think? -maddox

I HAVE...

...so many faces. The I'm-a-deep-thinker-face:

The I-am-going-to-shriek-if-you-don't-get-me-out-of-this-bouncy-seat-right-now-face: And of course, the Please-keep-playing-with-me-face. -maddox

THE GREAT PUMPKIN

Mom dressed me in overalls today and we all set out on a journey to find the perfect first pumpkin for me....

The journey ended about 1/2 mile down the road at a "pumpkin patch." My buddy Jacob and I were a little overwhelmed by all the orange...
...and by all the different sizes, colors and, um, textures. I never knew pumpkins got warts. Gross.
But, Dad finally helped me decide. Turns out, it's not for eating, but for carving and "looking at." Honestly, I'd rather sleep! -maddox

EYES WIDE OPEN

I like my bouncy seat, BUT...that blue bird is always staring at me and it creeps me out. So, I stay awake, and stare right back. -maddox

MOST OF THE TIME...

I am serious. I like to listen, look and furrow my brows.

But, if you catch me in the right mood, and sing "patty cake patty cake" about 10 times, I smile like there's no tomorrow.

-maddox

BOOK WORM

It's a conspiracy - Mom is trying her best to morph me into a book worm. I mean, c'mon, the book is bigger than me! I will admit, though, that swatting at those annoying pop-up animals is pretty darn fun. -maddox

HEY DAD...

Wake up and play with me!

THE REAL THING

I've finally mastered smiling in my sleep AND my awake time. Here is the first real one caught on camera...now if only I could master laughing....

-maddox

FIVE GENERATIONS

I got to meet my great-great Grandma Catherine today. I can't count yet, so I'm not sure how old she is, but I think the great-great part of her name makes her a lot older than me.

But, even with the age gap, we found some common ground.
-maddox

COPYCAT

When no one is looking, I like to sport a mohawk. Turns out, I have a

copycat.