A Day At Mima's Beach House

Max had school off for Veteran's Day last Tuesday so we decided to go up to the beach house to see Mima (my grandma)--Max's great grandma :) Max also had Harry the bear with him. His preschool teacher told him to take Harry home with him over the weekend and take pics to document activities they did together. Boy did Harry have an adventure. Mima made bacon for breakfast, played Mouse Trap with Max, went for a walk on the beach with us and showed Max how to make seaweed "pop!". We also went on a bike ride to the park, wrote our names in the sand, made a seaweed sandcastle, and even went to the Santa Barbara Zoo for lunch. Mima is so amazing and we love going to her beach house! She has so much energy and does a great job at showing us all to love life and live it to the fullest! Thanks for the fun-filled day Mima!

Prop 8 Recap

Were we successful with Prop 8? YES. Is the fight over? NO. I don't know if you heard but there was a rally and protest march outside the gates of the LA temple last night. A few fights broke out, people were arrested, traffic was backed up. It amazes me how hard the adversary is working against us, still. No, I don't think this battle will be over for a long time....maybe not until the second coming. The neat thing is that our ward has become stronger than ever and it feels good to take a stand for what you believe in, even if it means being ostracized. After waiving Prop 8 signs one morning I took Max to pre-school and he told his teacher "I was waiving signs!". She said, "yep, there are a lot of signs because there is an election going on". Then Max said as he was flapping his hands in the air, "No, I waive signs like this and you yell YES ON 8, YES ON 8 like that". I'm glad he got the message. Too funny. It's amazing how much they pick up on. It's nice to know that I have so much control and influence over him for the time being. As parents I guess that's what we do. Teach them the values we believe in and then let them govern themselves. Josh and I were so busy with making phone calls, waiving signs, putting flyers on doors, placing signs throughout the community, watching those signs get stolen within a matter of minutes, putting Honey on the signs and video taping people, etc. that we seriously slept and vegged out for a good 24 hours after the election. Josh had a great experience toward the end of the election day. We were both frantically making phone calls (Max running around and Audrey needing to be feed) when Josh got ahold of someone who lost their absentee ballot. It was 7:30pm and the polls were closing at 8pm. Josh gave this nice lady the information she needed to go out and vote at her designated polling place. She said she wanted to vote yes on 8 but wasn't sure what to do with losing her absentee ballot and was gratefull Josh had called. I believe that even during the last few minutes of campaining our efforts for Prop 8 allowed us to make a difference.

Brother Makes Me Laugh!

Max is the first to successfully make Audrey laugh. Of course he would be. He is pretty funny!

Knott's Scary/Berry Farm and Pumpkin Patch

On October 17th we went to Knott's Berry farm which was decorated as Knott's Scary Farm. We seem to always celebrate my mom's birthday by going here ---or at least we did as kids. Elise and her sister met up with us and we had a blast. Thank heavens Kimberly was there to go on some crazy rollercoasters with me. I forgot how fun they are. Accelartion was my favorite but boy was it crazy. 0-83 mph in 1 second. Nuts I tell you. I figure I should enjoy it now while I'm somewhat young and not pregnant. Max loved going on the big train ride that went around the park-figures. This kid LOVES trains. His favorite rides were the train (the one you can pump with your arms), the ferris wheel and the big trucks since they had horns and rode on a track. Elise was a trooper and went with him on the trucker ride about 10 times while I went on some sweet roller coaster rides. My mom bought Audrey's Halloween costume for next year--cute green tu-tu and wings (tinkerbell). I bought my mom a cute bag with pics of knotts jam on it for her birthday. We met up with Josh for lunch at The Fried Chicken place where Max realized that he loves red jello. Then we went back to the park for more fun rides. My moms favorite ride was the swings and Max was bummed he wasn't tall enough or old enough to ride with Grammy.

A few days later for FHE we went to the Laguna Hills Mall Pumpkin Patch. Max loved the swings and since they were smaller he could ride them this time. He also mined for cool rocks/geodes, rode the train, and a pony. It looked like a Prop 8 convention was going on in the parking lot since many other people from our ward and stake went to the pumpkin patch for FHE too. We love this time of year and enjoy doing all these fun Fall activities.

Neil Diamond Concert

Yes, Josh and I went to a Neil Diamond Concert with my parents at the Hollywood Bowl. So what we were the youngest people there. We knew most all the songs anyways. The tickets to the concert were given to Josh for his birthday from my parents. Josh and I got KFC and ate dinner at a nice little park outside the Hollywood Bowl before. Of course my mom had to get a HUGE bucket of popcorn that we didn't even begin to eat. These 40 year old drunk ladies were dancing in front of us which was pretty funny (just ask my mom!) I had the opportunity to sit next to a 400 lb woman hooked up to an oxygen tank who was mad the seats weren't bigger(so was I). My dad wore his shades all night since the lights on the stage were too bright---I mean because when you're cool the sun shines on you 24/7. So funny. All in all it was a fun night and YES Neil Diamond ROCKS!!!!

Rileys Farm

The last week in Septemeber we decided to take a trip up to Riley's Farm in Upland with Grammy. We had so much fun! Max made Apple Cider which he got to take home and drink. He kept telling me he wanted the apple juice that "he made". The guy helping Josh and Max make the apple cider was quite interesting...he's the one with no teeth (and apparently he lives on the farm with his 7 children :)) Max also picked raspberries with Grammy and put them in a little basket until he started sampling them. "These are yummy" he says. After that Max and Daddy went apple picking. We picked a big bag of apples that we ate for the rest of the week. We had a yummy BBQ lunch while listening to a country band. Audrey was a trouper hangin out in Mom's snuggly all day. The only bummer was that Max touched a Stinging Metal plant when he went to touch the creek water :( He was brave though once we put ice on it. We also went to the Colonial Village, on a tractor ride, Max got his first cap gun and Josh and I ate delicious smoked cheddar cheese and summer sausage all the way home. What a fun filled day! It was a great way to kick off Fall time.

She's All Smiles

I'm guessing this picture will brighten your day. It makes me smile everytime I see it. Audrey is such a sweet girl. She already sleeps thru the night 10pm-7am. She is very content (as long as she's being held and someone is paying attention to her)---don't blame her on that one. What girl doesn't want attention. So smile today. Audrey says so.....and yes you will get attention for it.

Audrey's Blessing Day

Audrey was blessed last Sunday by my hubby Josh. We were so grateful to have so many people come see her that day. My parents were nice enough to have ALL of us over for dinner afterward at their home (including the Proffit side). Thank you all. It was a wonderful day :) Also, a special Thanks to my mom for the BEAUTIFUL blessing dress that's been sitting in her closet for 5 years. Yep, no typo here, 5 years. She hoped her first grandchild would be a girl (sorry Max). Hey, at least the #2 grandchild got to wear it before it collected any mothballs.

Swim Lessons with Uncle Russ

I know I was supposed to post pics of Max's swim lessons last month, so here they are :) Max loves his Uncle Russ and his best friend Emmy, so swim time is fun.

Kids Say the Funniest Things...

I figured I better get writing about all the funny things Max is saying before I forget! So here they are:

I'm a stinker, huh?

I don't want to be Captain Underpants (nickname dad gave him).
I want to be the Stink in Pink!!! (nickname dad gave Audrey).

Look mom, I take a wittle nap (he closes his eyes for 3 seconds).

I can't like orange juice!

I NEED chocwait milk.

You sad baby sis? Here's your passy. (and then he rocks her back and forth in her carrier).

She smiles at me Mom. I tickle her. AHHHH she pulls my hair.

(2am in the morning in whisper voice at catalina) Dad, there's boats out there.
(2am in the morning in whisper voice at home) Dad, there's sprinklers outside.

Daisy Don't DO THAT! GO LAY DOWN. YOU SMELL.

Playing with trains: This sign says "what the heck" and this sign says "ahhh man".(Thank heavens those are the only phrases he's picked up on while driving in the car!)

......Oh how I love this little boy. He definitely keeps us laughing regularly! I'll post more as they come :)

Good Kids, Great Pics!

So, Audrey and Max are doing very well. Audrey is a great nurser and is starting to sleep in 5 hour stretches at night (yippee). Max hasn't showed a day of jealousy towards Audrey thank heavens. He loves her sooo much. Just the other day he was holding her and then softly said "Mom, She's Beautiful!" ...as if I didn't know! Also, while I was changing her diaper the other night, at 2am, Max woke up and told me that he needed to help by throwing her diaper away. I told him it was o.k. and that mommy would throw it away for him since it was too late. Then Max said "NO MOM, Its my job!" So he climbed down the ladder from his bunk bed, threw the diaper away and then went back to bed. He's definitely taking this big brother thing seriously. Max started summer school again last week and is enjoying it. He's also been taking swimming lessons with his best friend Emmy. The coolest part of swim lessons is that his teacher is Uncle Russ! We'll have to post some swim lesson pics soon. 3 year olds are so cute!...Well so are newborns.

Audrey Emma Proffit is Finally Here!

Our new baby girl was born on July 23rd at 9:43am. Her name is Audrey Emma Proffit. She was 7lbs. 1oz. 19in. Max absolutely adores her! He is adjusting so well and loves to help mom with the new baby. He reminds me that I need to take care of her every time she cries and is sincerely worried about her well-being the second she makes a peep. So far he says "she looks like a Lizard" and licks his lips immitating her. Max has recieved a lot of attention lately with both grandmas eager to play with him. Labor and delivery was seriously the easiest ever!!! I love good epiderals and only hvaing to push twice! If every labor goes this well, I just might follow in my mother-in-laws footsteps...(10 kids). Just Kidding. Anyways, all is well, I'm looking forward to our Johnson Family Catalina vacation in a few weeks and visiting with my sister and brother-in-law next week. I LOVE having family close to help out. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

The Diamond X Ranch + Triathalon

Yes, at 36 weeks pregnant I drove with Josh and Max all the way up to Wyoming for a family reunion. I know I'm crazy since it was a 13 hour drive but honestly I'm glad I did it! Josh put together a Triathalon that was affiliated with the Diamond X Guest Ranch and did a great job. There were about 20 people involved in the triathalon but many others who watched want to sign up for next year! He had these really cool t-shirts made and sponsers and everything! GO JOSH! I helped him put the goodie bags and food together for the end of the race. What a rush! Also, we had some really cool family history experiences and even consequently decided on a name for this baby girl. All in all it was a great trip but I'm glad to finally be home. I should be having this baby any day now since I am 5 cm dialated and 80% effaced. We'll see...

Prego Pics

My good friend Becky Jones took some amazing pregnancy photos of our family. I'm so excited that this pregnancy is coming to an end soon!

Baby Girl Proffit

I had the wonderful opportunity to go with my sister in law, Elise and get a 3-D ultrasound. It was soooo amazing to feel my baby move and watch it all happen on a big screen TV at the same time! To all you pregnant women, I highly recommend getting this done. They even burned me a 20 minutes DVD of the session. Technology is unbelievable now a days. For some reason though, I thought seeing pics of my baby girl would help me and Josh agree on a name. Nope. We're not there yet. I guess we'll just have to wait and see her in person before we name her. For now she is just Baby Girl Proffit.

Memorial Day in Dana Point

Family Update and more cute pics of Max

O.k., I know it's been a while since I've posted anything of greatness (besides pics of Max), so here goes:

Josh has landed a great job working for a company called DynaSplint. He basically is in orthopedic medical sales and works all around north orange county. He loves this new job and is excited to get things going (meeting with doctors, fitting patients, organizing etc.) Meanwhile, I'm trying to figure out what to do with all these UPS boxes full of splints and other various products that are delivered to our house every day!
Max is LOVING preschool. I honestly don't know how he went a day without it. Come the weekend he's board and wants to do a different activity every 30 minutes! (such is the preschool routine) There are 8 other kids in his school and 4 teachers. He had Open House last Thursday and pretended he was the teacher and told Josh and I to sit in the green chairs b/c it was time to work on fine motor skills! He is growing up so fast! Also, he is fully potty trained and tells me that diapers are for baby sister only. He got to go to a fire station and sit on the fire engine b/c he's been dry for 2 weeks! GOOOOOO MAX!
As for me, I'm feeling big and pregnant and can't believe that I have another 2 months left! Luckily this little girl doesn't kick as hard as Max did but she makes up for it by kicking all the time---especially when big brother Max is talking. I'm anxious to finishing teaching piano lessons before the summer break and am busy wrapping up a few real estate transactions. I'm planning on going to the Wyoming reunion as long as my Dr. says it's o.k. right before I leave. My due date got moved back to August 9th, so I should be safe having a baby at Mission Hospital and not on the road to or from the ranch.

Daddy's Socks!

Max was helping me fold the laundry and before you know it he was trying all the warm clothes on. He particularly liked Daddy's socks. I thought he was so cute putting the large socks on all by himself. He loves his daddy so much and missed Josh a lot this past week. Josh got a new job working for DynaSplint (Orthopedic Medical Sales) and had to fly to Cincinnati, Ohio for a week for training. He will be working the Orange County area and is excited to start his new career on Monday! We are so proud of him and are happy to be able to work and live in this beautiful area.

That's Ridiculous!

Max is so funny and we are starting to understand his personality more and more every day as he begins to talk excessively. The past few days he's learned how to say "That's ridiculous" and even rolls his eyes as he says "Come, on mom" when he wants something. However the funniest personality trait so far was unveiled tonight. While we were driving in the car with his Aunt Elise and Uncle Ryan he told them that he wanted to go to the beach and see the trains that go by. Elise said that maybe she would take him there sometime and he said "I will give you hugs and kisses!" as he buttered up to her. He is such a sweet but manipulative little boy. We'll see how far his cute talk and good looks will take him in the future.