4 months already?

I can't believe our little guy is 4 months old already! Seems like just yesterday we were heading to the hospital to meet him for the first time. Yesterday we had Maddox's 4 month check-up. He weighs 15lbs 15.8oz and is 25.5in long; he is 75th percentile for both height and weight. The doctor said he looks great and is developing wonderfully.

Maddox recently started rollling from his belly to his back (he never wants to do it for the camera, but I am determined to catch it on video.) He loves to play with his toys and watch everything that is happening around him. He is our little observer. It is so awesome to see him learn new things and I think I am more excited than he is!

What a little ham!

Meeting little Jameson for the first time. Could there be a budding romance in the future?

Maddox Montana? Rocking his little aunt's Build-A-Bear Hannah Montana wig. He will be pissed about this picture sometime in the future.

Back to Work!

The time I thought would never come is here and I am back to work. My work is really understanding and has allowed me to create my own schedule, but it has still been kind of a rough week. On Monday and Tuesday I work in the afternoons, so Maddox and Daddy get to spend the afternoons together, then the rest of the week I work full days so Maddox heads off to "school." He seems to like school ok, and the infant teacher says that he is a super genius (well not in so many words, but I am sure that is what she means). So far things are going pretty good, and I am sure they will get better as we all settle into a routine :)

Here are some pictures of our recent excitement. There never seems to be a dull moment and I wouldn't trade our new little family life for anything!

This is what happens while I am at work. In Trey's words "Meet Mario"


Maddox's new jumper

Maddox and cousin Logen playing

Trying to get a picture of the boys in their matching outfits. I am sure some day they will yell at us for dressing them the same.

Road Trip!

So, at the beginning of our trip I was truly inspired and wanted to title this blog entry "Klug vs. Wild" but after much ridicule and teasing from my mom and Trey we are stuck with the lame and boring title of "Road Trip." Thank you readers for looking past the title and reading on.

This last week (the last week of my maternity leave) the Klugs plus Grandma Barb were lucky enough to head east through the Rocky Mountains to Butte, MT, or Butte America as the locals would say, to visit family. Maddox road ten hours both ways like a trooper (thanks to Grandma Barb) and was able to meet his Great Grandma LeeAnn, Great Grandpa Gil, Great Aunt Sue, Cousin Jennifer, Betty Jo and Gary (plus a few more visitors throughout the week). We had a great visit! Maddox ate up all the attention ad loved every single minute of it. He also slept through the night the whole trip (must have been the Montana air because those wonderful nights are now gone). It was a very very special visit and I am so happy we were able to make the trip.

To close out my blog before heading into the pictures I give you the top 5 reasons why you know you are in Butte America (no I am not knocking it, I was born there and am a proud Buttite).

1. There are more pasty shops than Starbucks

2. The bars don't serve Hefeweizen

3. There is a casino attached to everything, even the gas stations

4. At the bar your bill for 17 drinks will be $25.00

5. The people in town are friendly and seem to know everyone

Four generations

Maddox trying to roll over

Maddox and Dad

Laughing at Great Grandma's friend Carol

Maddox and Great Grandma LeeAnn

Maddox's name has officially been added to "The Stick" He better stay out of trouble!

Maddox and Great Grandpa Gil (Maddox is trying to sneak a peak at the TV)

Maddox playing with a 40 year old car that everyone in the family has played with.

The view from Grandma and Grandpa's living room

A Golden Birthday and a 2 Month Check Up

We had a very exciting week last week. On Tuesday I had my golden birthday, turning 26 on the 26th. I am now on the uphill climb to 30, yikes!! Tuesday we had a great time eating dinner at McMenamins with the Revord crew and my Mom and Doug. Friday Trey threw me a growler party at our house. For those of you that don't know a growler is a BIG jug of beer filled at your favorite brew pub. Although Maddox had a major melt down it was a really fun night with friends and family. Saturday the birthday fun kept on going with a homemade dinner at Klugs. Vanessa did an awesome job of making jagerschnitzel and we had fun playing a few games of spoons. I was very spoiled with a whole week of birthday fun!!

Yesterday Maddox had his 2 month doctors visit. I can't believe 2 months have already passed, our little guy is growing so fast!! He now smiles non-stop (it is next to impossible to get on camera) and talks up a storm. Maddox weighs a whooping 13 lbs 6.8 oz and measures at 24.5 in; this puts him in the 97th percentile for height and weight! He brightens every single day for Trey and I and we can't imagine our lives without him.

Brian and Kaelen at McMenamins
Logen the lady killer

Graysen bringing the cheese

Maddox hanging out waiting for his cousins to arrive

First Family Vacation

This last weekend we were lucky enough to go with Grandma and Grandpa Klug and family to Seaside, OR. It was Maddox's first long car ride and much to our relief he slept, well, like a baby the whole way. The weather on Friday and Saturday was great and we only had to deal with the rain and wind on Sunday.

Our weekend was filled with a ton of fun! On Friday we went with Aaliyah and Samantha to the arcade. Maddox had a fun time watching the girls play games from his baby carrier. On Saturday we started the day with doughnuts covered in Butterfingers; they were oh-so tasty! The rest of the day we took advantage of the sun and walked the beach and through the shops and Trey even spent some time in the pool with his sisters. Saturday night the family all spent time together to celebrate Jasmyne's 5th birthday. Sunday we headed to Cannon Beach before we had to go home. Maddox had his first trip to Mo's, but unfortunately he is not quite old enough to try the chowder yet, maybe next time.

The Resort at Seaside

Maddox and Isabella hanging out


Maddox and Dad relaxing

Yippee for our sunny day!

Yummy

Maddox discovered TV

Updated Pictures

Things have been going great around the Klug house. Maddox is doing really good; at one month he weighed 11lbs and was 22 inches long, he's a big boy!! Maddox now smiles (which is almost impossible to catch on camera) and "talks" to us. He is sleeping pretty good, waking up only one time a night, which Mommy and Daddy really enjoy. There is never a dull moment and he keeps Trey and I entertained.

This weekend coming up we will be going on our first vacation to Seaside, OR with Grandma and Grandpa Klug and the Klug crew. It will be a great time and I will be sure to post pictures as soon as we get back.

A partial Maddy Man smile

Hanging out in his new high chair. On a good night he will sit in here while Mommy and Daddy make dinner.

Chillin in his crib with his homies.

One of Maddox's newest tricks, blowing spit bubbles.

Koda and Maddox - Best Buddies

When we first got pregnant we were worried how our first little boy Koda would react to having a new brother. It took a little time, but now it seems that the two little boys are the best of friends.

Cuddle buddies

Koda taking his turn napping on the Boppy after Maddox was all done.

Hanging out watching TV