Trip to North Carolina

We went to visit my family in North Carolina over Labor Day weekend. We took direct flights out of Las Vegas and Max did great on the way out (not a single peep!), but fussed a little coming back. It wasn't too bad though. The plane was pretty full on our way back. But with an infant, everyone still avoided the empty seat next to us so we had a full row to ourselves both ways. That was so nice that we really didn't mind people avoiding us like the plague.

I have a brother and sister that live near my parents with their two kids each and a brother in Maryland at med school who came down for the weekend too. His wife is expecting in February and I was surprised she felt up to the trip. It was great to see them since I don't know how often we'll get to in the future. I've heard med school keeps you busy...

Max is constantly trying (and sometimes succeeding) to fit his whole fist in his mouth. Sometimes he gags himself.
My Mom and Max
Max in his swimming trunks. He didn't get in the pool much but he likes to be outside.Lonna (my one niece out there) playing with Max. My sister's one year old, Colin, drinking from the (empty) Coke can. He was hilarious with it.
Max is so cute and so sweet; especially right now when he's been asleep for 2 1/2 hours and is letting me get stuff done around the house. He's definitely my child though. He already loves to be upside down, up in the air, or playing with the dogs.

The dogs stayed with our friend in Las Vegas and her four border collies. I don't think they wanted to come home. Murphy slept in bed with our friend and I think she likes her better than us now. :)