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Nothing much to say, just a cute video of the cutest girl in the world.

"Growing like a weed", as my grandma would say.

Wende took Macie for her 6 month check yesterday. The doctor was excited to tell her that our daughter would be soon trying to sit up. He said it was only a matter of time until she could do it on her own. Macie being the overachiever of the family has already been doing this for weeks. Thought we would share some photos.










Macie and Grandma Scholzen.






Bath time!!! Dang she's cute.

Lions, and tigers and kangaroos?....oh my!

To tell you the truth, I have never been a big zoo fan. Oh, I have fond memories being a kid and going there with my brothers and parents. But I guess as you grow older, you grow out of it. But then you have a little one of your own and you want to show them everything. Just taking them to the grocery store is awesome as they stare in amazement at all the bottles and cans on the different isles. Then you realize that this kid has never seen a bag of Lays or a box of Corn Flakes. So I guess that is what makes the zoo so fascinating as a kid. It's all new.






I had to work on Monday, but Wende and one of her friends took the kids to the Phoenix Zoo. I know you are thinking, what kind of animals are they going to have in cages in phoenix? Crips, bloods, illegal immigrants? But she said it was actually a really good zoo and they saw some stuff they didn't think they would like a giraffe and kangaroo. Unfortunately Macie was asleep during the kangaroo part. But I thought I would share some photos anyway.






On a different note today we are taking our 36th trip (and definitely not our last) to Babysrus. But not for diapers or formula or even clothes this time. Today I was watching Macie while Wende attended a friend's baby shower. I got Macie up from her morning nap and placed her on the floor with all her toys in the living room to play. I thought to my self, "good, she's happy. Now I have 5 minutes to check my e-mail". So I actually took more like 10 min and I was ten feet away and I could hear her playing. But when I stuck my head around the wall to check on her this is what I found:



Not only was she wedged between the two couches and the coffee table, she had straddled the TV stand too. So to say the least she is starting to wiggle herself all over the place. She is even up on her hands and knees:

Looks like it is baby proofing time. We are headed out to the store to buy some of those little electrical outlet protectors, cabinet locks and whatever else we get suckered into. Have a great week.

Lederhosen, Bratwurst, Prost!!!!

Phoenix is not the first place that comes to mind when you think of Oktoberfest. But, Tempe actually puts on a good time. This past weekend we headed to Tempe town lake for some brats, polka music and Boddingtons. The weather was perfect for spreading out a blanket on the grass an watching Macie learning to sit on her own.










Here is a video of Macie sitting up on her own. At least with a little help from mama.

Wende's update

I thought it about time that I post an update on Wende. Since I have been in school, she has been working full time to help support us. Recently she took a part time job at a Spa in Scottsdale doing Botox injections and Sclerotherapy (spider vein removal). The business is new, but the clientele is really starting to pick up. She really enjoys it and hopes to turn it into a full time career down the road which will give her more time at home. She would love to stay home all the time with Macie and can't imagine life without her.






Of course she still works full time at the hospital, but is eagerly awaiting Oct 1st which is the day I start my new job. Then she will go part time at the hospital working in the NICU two days a week. She loves working with the babies and is one of the most competent, hardworking nurses I know. She makes me very proud with all the praise she receives from her co-workers and parents of the newborns she takes care of. I don't know how she takes care of all those sick little ones, day in and day out. It takes a special person to work in that environment.

Not exactly steak and eggs.....

Last week Macie turned 4 months old. To celebrate Wende thinks she is ready to eat with bowls and utensils. I of course not wanting to see my little one grow up too fast, think she is still a newborn. I studied about these little ones in school and the milestones they go through. Other parents have told us about this too. Solids are supposed to be started sometime between 4-6 months. So you get a plastic spoon and some rice cereal and just feed them right? Oh no. We have to buy a high chair, plastic bibs, plastic kid bowls and small little plastic spoons. So two hours and $150 later, we leave Baby's r us armed for the first feeding. In all seriousness, it went pretty well and Macie actually enjoyed it. Matter of fact she ate more than we thought she would. Tomorrow, steak and eggs!!

I hope she likes Starbucks coffee and Pearl Jam

This past week our good friend and Macie's unofficial Godmother, Erin, left the valley of the sun for a wetter, greener climate. I can't believe she would leave all this dirt, cacti and summer temps that melt your face off, just to live by the water. Erin has been a great friend of ours since we started the PA program together over two years ago. She kept me going in school, helped me pass numerous tests I couldn't have passed on my own, and always came to visit Macie. As you can see she was always fun to go out with.

A long way from her home of Georgia, she took a job as a Physician Assistant in the Seattle area. Although we will miss her one-liners, sense of humor and good times, we can't wait to go visit her in Washington. Peace, love and coffee houses.