Dad, I'm pretty sure my top is on backwards...

Riding and Reading

Family

Mayes loved having Grandma Johns and Melissa here for his birthday - he was all smiles:) Check out those teeth (he finally started growing some)!

Fall Day

Mayesical

Little Man

I (Maggie) just have moments where I can't believe our little guy is so grown up. He is such a sweet, cautious little man. He takes steps that he knows he can make and if he can't reach something, or starts to get off balance, he stops. gets his footing. and continues on. It's hilarious. As the mom, I hope he continues this! What a joy our precious, giggly, observer boy is.

Here he his in a new duckie sleeper. This is a 6mo size and our little peanut fits in it! btw... He loves sticking out his tongue now-a-days.Who, me?


Dad is his favorite! Seriously, Mayes gets SO excited every time he sees Dad.

Yep...

Mayes is definitely walking! I promise he does more with his shoes than eat them! (we'll post a video of it soon!)Dad was so excited he starting eating Mayes' feet...
For those of you that don't know, we moved about 1 1/2 months ago so Mayes would have room to roam - we are so glad we have some extra space now that he is walking all around!

Walking in October!

While we've been a bit inactive during September (blogging-wise), much has transpired in the first full month of Autumn. After receiving a few, sweet gifts...most of which are musical and would make any 11-month old booty dance...Mayes took his first few steps last week, and uttered "light", making it a pretty awesome last couple of weeks. Here are some snapshots of our boy, loving life and taking names.

The Awesome Sequence

Here's what happens when you quick-click a drooling, wobbly 9-month old. 

Celebrating 5 Years!

On Friday, July 31, Maggie and I celebrated 5 years of marriage by taking a romantic dinner cruise on the Potomac. I promised her dining, dancing, and beauty, and that's exactly what she got. Mayes, on the other hand, was not invited to this party. 

The Dog Days of Summer

July's been a great month. From hanging out with Dad on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and eating Stage 3 foods, to crawling around and snooping around the apartment, Mayes has hit a significant growth spurt and we love it!

This is what happens...

...when you feed a baby Organic chicken, spinach, and rice all in one 79 cent jar.

Hangin With My Peeps

Over the last few weeks, Mayes had established a core group of homies, and while some live far away (Pic # 1 and Mayes future Cabin 1 bunkmate David), others are nearby (Pic 2 Ben, Pic 3 Ellison). In fact, with the recent flux of female infants within our church community, Mayes has it made for Prom 2026.

Nap Time

Video set up: Over the last few days, Mayes inevitably starts his nap time by scaling his crib and crying when his pacifier drops to the floor. Here's a sneek-peek to what we typically encounter five minutes into nap time. 

Saving Face

Our attempt at eating with a happy kid...

4th of July Weekend

Over the long weekend, the Johns Family headed out to the northern neck of Virginia, spent some quality time with friends and family, and discovered ways of smearing mashed sweet potatoes all over our faces (ok, that was just Mayes...and Maggie).

Total Family Height: 12'6

"Why are you looking at me, goat?"

Enjoy a summer breeze by the Rappahannock River

Uncle Bubba...he he he...Uncle Bubba

This is my friend Ellison (she's in my little black book...i got that gurl's digits).

The 7th Month Roll

Summer Fun

June has been a big month for Mayes. No longer confined to his back and tummy, Mayes can sit up by himself and with the help of a rail or an arm, completely pull himself up to a standing position. We've lowered the crib, plugged all the outlets, and are in preparation for MayesAttack2009--The Crawling Monster!

Here are a few pics from what has been a great month of June. Please view our newly updated Shutterfly page for more photographs!