Why, oh why can't I keep up on this blog........

Well, I would like to start out by saying BLOGGER KILLS ME WHEN UPLOADING PICTURES!!! If you know an easier way to get these dang things on here, please clue me in! Any who, I will once again make my vow to blog like I've never blogged before.

A lot has happened since my last post, so here are a few painfully loaded pictures to catch you up.

Ahhhh, let's start at Christmas

An early spring trip to OMSI showed us Maddox's future as an astronaut

or a chef?

Meeting baby Jack Riley Hellner for the first time

Trying out Maebel's (Jesse and Lacey's newest addition) kennel. I am pretty sure he has way more fun in there than she does.

Anybody seen my blocks?

Easter! Maddox loved his new hoop, and turned out to be a pretty amazing shot!

2011 Woodburn Tulip Festival

Dang you Blogger, sticking this Easter pic in the wrong spot

Memorial Day weekend on the Oregon Coast

First summer trip to the zoo

On tip-toes trying to catch a glimpse of the monkey

Apparently, the petting zoo doesn't smell the best

Cousin snack time

Summer 2011 trip to Montana - first stop Great Grandma and Grandpa's

Little Brooklyn

The second half of our MT trip took us north.

Kootenai Falls swinging bridge

Testing out the local fare

A day in Glacier National Park. Maddox found his new favorite activity - throwing rocks, he is a boy for sure!

Avalanche Falls - a view worth the four mile hike

Cow patties?

Jesse and Lacey relaxing in our new favorite spot, the Buhman slice of paradise in Troy, MT

Maddox loves his best friend Maebel and wonders why his brother Koda won't play like this

A rare moment of rest for our little explorer

Well, here they are, the pictures that sum up our fun for the past few months. It only took me the whole length of the movie Lincoln Lawyer to get them loaded!

Watching Maddox grow has been incredible over the last several months. He makes everyday an adventure, and teaches us endless lessons in love, patience and living life to the fullest. Today is filled with head stands, flips and constant dancing and we can't wait to see what tomorrow holds!