MAVEN OVERLOAD

Being far away from home is hard on Maven's grandparents. So I've used the blog and facebook to keep everyone up to date. But let's face it Brad and I take way too many pictures and the blog isn't the easiest place to deal with lots of pictures and video. So I started a photo share site through shutterfly. I'll still update the blog but we wont overwhelm you with pictures of our little monkey.

If you are interested in a Maven Overload let me know and I'll give you the site and password since it's private. You can leave a comment with your email or email me at charlsielyn@gmail.com.

Split Rock Hike

Brad bought himself this belly pack for fathers day so he would be able to take Maven skiing. It took Maven a month to tolerate being in it and now he enjoys it quite a bit so we went for a little hike around Bridle Falls previous post have several pictures of the falls. It was a 4.5 mile hike to split rock and we couldn't have asked for a better afternoon. It was beautiful weather.

BRAD AND MAVEN AT THE START OF THE TRAIL

OVERLOOK

CHARLSIE AND MAVEN AT SPLIT ROCK

BRAD AND MAVEN AT SOME RANDOM HOLE IN A ROCK

We got our season passes for Hogadan Ski Resort here in Casper. BRING ON THE SNOW!!!

A Day in the Life of MAVEN

I woke up at 3:30 this morning for my midnight snack when my mom discovered I had wet the bed. I'm pretty good at soaking through everything. Mom got me fed and changed and I was back to sleep in no time at all. Then my lucky mom woke up to another surprise. Once again I had managed to make a mess of everything only this time while mom was cleaning me up I decided to pee on my face. She was nice enough to hurry and wipe off my face so I took this opportunity to send out an explosive pooh all over everything. (excuse my language and the graphic details)

I love taking baths so if this is what I have to do to get another bath in less than 12 hours it works for me. I didn't want to dirty my bath water so I snuck in a quick whizz all over the kitchen counter.

Mom punished me by making me take my vitamins.

I got all dressed up nice and cute and while mom changed me right before leaving the house I peed on my outfit. I'm pretty good at that.

After my long morning nap I decided it was time for more milk. I LOVE THAT STUFF!!! But for some reason I decided to spit it up right as I turned my head so it could go down the front of mom. I didn't want to get my bright green burp rag dirty.

You would think she would get mad at me but all I have to do is grin and she gives me lots of hugs and kisses.

Good thing the days still young.

Camping

Brad got a new tent for his birthday so since we have been experiencing warmer temperatures than usual we decided to head out to Ayres Natural Bridge for a quick camping trip. It was beautiful and Maven did awesome. I think he actually liked it. It was one of his best nights.

AYRES NATURAL BRIDGE

This is the only natural bridge that has water running under it.

I had to sneak this picture in. Maven hates to be swaddled he will kick himself out of any blanket I put him in and then his hands and feet are always cold. I'm afraid he's going to be stubborn just like his mom and dad.

And since everything we do now revolves around Maven and we have family requesting pictures here are a few of Maven's 1 month pictures. I can't believe he is already a month old.

And we have internet...

You would think I'd have more to catch up on but as exciting as our lives have been the last three weeks they sound kind of dull. It goes something like this. Brad goes to rotations everyday. He just finished cardiology and nephrology and is now doing surgery. As for me, I am thoroughly enjoying my time home from work being with Maven all day. We are pretty chill. He eats which usually puts him to sleep for a little while we try to play while he's awake and alert. There isn't much you can do with a newborn so usually I just ooh and awe at him. We change several diapers, go for walks and enjoy company. We have had both sets of grandparents here to visit.

So in place of a boring post here are some pictures.

Joey holding her new cousin Maven

Maven testing out the belly pack at Glenrock.

(he's not quite ready for it)

First Bath...He's not so sure about it.

And maybe it's not all that bad.

Happy One Week Birthday Maven

It's been a week now since Maven made his grand appearance and since then he has reached some important milestones.

24 Hours- Came home from the hospital and met Grandma Marilyn.

48 Hours- Peed on Grandma Marilyn.

72 Hours- Peed on EVERYONE!!!

4 Days- Pooped on Dad

5 Days- He said his first word and it wasn't a good one AHHH SH***

6 Days- Went on his first hike to Bridle Falls for moms birthday

He was able to meet his Grandma and Grandpa Geddes, Uncle Bill, Aunt Heidi, and cousins Joey and Bitty and Aunt Mary. He can't wait to meet his Oliverson Grandparents.

HAPPY LABOR DAY

Maven Brad Oliverson was born Labor Day 9/6/2010 at 5:24PM he weighed in at 7 lbs 2 oz and 20 inches long. More details coming soon.