Holiday World

They rode these Monster Trucks 4 times


Brock rode the Rockets by himself & they went high



Brock with Holidog!!!!

We went to Holiday World on Wednesday and a great time was had by all. I really enjoy the place. It's big enough for us to have plunty to do but not to large that you can't do everything you want. The boys did great all day, especially Brock beings this was probably the first day in 2 1/2 years that he didn't have a nap! It was hot but we weathered through it with the free drinks and little fans. I didn't get a lot of pictures because it was hassle enough just trying to do things but we have a few. They absolutely loved the wave pool and the small kiddie rides. Max would say his favorite thing was the playground. Don't we have one here in town that you can play on for free? Brock will be the brave adventurous one when he gets a little bigger. He wanted to ride everything. There was a little kids drop zone and he stood at the gate for it yelling "I ride that, I bounce". He is not afraid of anything. Scary!!!

Swimming Lessons

We have completed 2 out of 5 days of swimming lessons with Max. Monday was okay but last night was definately better. He was kicking his feet on his back and stomach and making bubbles in the water. He is so excited about them and loves his teacher, Tara. She had him using the noodle to work with his kicking and also a kick board. She has been so great with him both nights and has gotten him to do more things then I would have expected. So far a success, three more nights to go!!!!

Choo-Choo!! All Aboard

21 weeks

All is well with the pregnancy! As you can see from the photo I am protruding. At 21 weeks I have gained 20 pounds. (Isn't that what I am supposed to gain during the whole pregnancy?) Oh well, I am not to worried about it. I gained 50 with Max & Brock both. Besides, I am still wearing some regular clothes along with maternity.

Saturday was a great morning with the family. There isn't to many Saturday mornings that we spend as a family, but this weekend they had train rides in town and we took the boys to it (Aunt Sally and cousin Kennendy joined us). We started off the morning at the White Front Cafe for breakfast - excellent and highly recommended and then boarded the train. It was a 20 minute ride and the boys enjoyed it. Max had his train whistle and was blowing it the entire time. It was a good time had by all.

Sunday Max went swimming again. He used the floatie by himself and the life jacket a little bit by himself. He is doing so well. He starts lessons tomarrow night without me in the pool! I think he will do great.

It's a. . .

Well it's official! We will be having a GIRL!!!! Dr. Pam looked 3 times and never seen anything poking around!!!!! Max is so excited and of course I am as well. Everyone is already asking me okay, now you will be having your girl are you done now? The answer is. . . I don't know. Let me get through this one first before I start thinking about being done or number 4. I'm just excited, happy and blessed that I will be able to experience both sexes.

We have discussed names a little but didn't settle on anything until we found out the sex. One of the names Max picked up on and stuck with was Madelyn. He has been telling us he wants a sister, Madelyn and kissing my belly. So, because that was on our list anyway, we thought it would be nice to have Max be a part of naming the baby. Therefore, the name will be Madelyn Elaine Maschino!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Baby Turns 4

Party Time at Pizza Kingdom

Max with Grandpa Mike and his first bicycle

I'm on my own!!!!

Birthday morning breakfast - he picked omlet & toast

Well it is official, my baby is no longer a baby or a toddler!!!! Max turned 4 yesterday and he was in full force. We didn't do a big party this year. A few of us just met at Pizza Kingdom and enjoyed, food, games and his gifts. He got his very first bicycle with training wheels and as you can see it didn't take him long to go on his own. He is growing up so fast!!!!!

Not a lot going on with me. I'm doing great with the exception of extreme back pain, but I can't do much about that. I have another doctor's appointment next week, so I will give an update then and probably a new picture of the belly!