note the avengers tee!

Remember back when we posted about Max's first visit to the beach? Here's more of that! This is at Kingsbury Beach, which is the bay beach that we can walk to from the Gathering Place


There was lots of sand eating. because sand apparently = tasty.

did I not mention it's INTENSE sand eating? Blue steel!

Later on in the vacation, we went down to First Encounter beach, and down to the inlet where the water was a bit warmer (though the air was still pretty damn windy), for still more sand eating.

this time, he's accessorizing with a jaunty sun hat!

then Jonathan took the munchkin into the water




We also went swimming in Great Pond a lot, but I didn't take any pictures of that because oh wait, I was swimming. Max still decided that he liked swimming in the bay best, because he could dip his hand in the water and lick it off. Oy.

Up at the Cape house, Max and his great grampy had some bonding time. They both had an affinity for head bonking, Max's favorite way of showing affection (headbutting you and giggling).









and that's my dad getting in on the Max action


Max is doubtful of whatever it is Dad said (rightfully so kiddo)


Here, Max and his supercute madras overalls and Grampy decide that the sun is overrated

Back in August, we all went on a vacation to Cape Cod, where my grandfather and father's family have spent summers for years. Max had a pretty good time on his trip, hanging out in the Gathering Place's kitchen, flinging around his new favorite toy (courtesy Paige and Luke: soda bottle filled partway with rice). GENIUS.






also, he kind of liked just hanging out in the chair




and looking a little dazed


His greatgrampy also taught him how do blow raspberries, or, as great grampy calls 'em, Bronx Cheers.


And of course, there was some dancing with Miz Karen

this summer, we enrolled Max in swim lessons. Which really were more like "bop around the pool and try to eat the ball" lessons since oh wait, BABY.



At first, he was a little wary, but after a while, he was all into it.




especially once the toys came out. there were buckets...




And balls...






and Max was very very good about always listening to the swim teacher


also, check out his cutie lil swimsuit!

I have no idea why, but this tends to be his default expression.


HOLY CRAP!

C'mon, TMZ, stop following me around! Can't I go out for a crawl in privacy? Leave me alone, you vultures!