lazy days

i'm just doing a lousy job of updating my blog lately!! i hosted bunco in november, so we had our own little version of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition right here in the whitlock house, which left zero free time to get on the computer. other than that, we really haven't been doing anything that is blog-worthy....or if we have, i haven't been good about taking pictures. max has been sick for the past couple of weeks now, so we've stayed pretty close to home. i thought that i would at least post a couple of my favorite pics that i've snapped of ella and max around the house recently.


max was pooped out after a long day of playing hard


don't all big sisters pretend to paint their little brothers toenails?


ella will do anything for a laugh...including wearing panties on her head and chasing her brother around the house! what can i say...we're easily amused!


max has discovered his stinky face


little snuggle bugs...they had just woken up and climbed up into the recliner together to watch sesame street. precious!!

happy autumn!

It's hard to believe that October has already come and gone! We had a blast ushering in fall with carnivals and costumes. Here are some pics of our autumn fun!

Happy Birthday Husband!

My sweet husband celebrated his 32nd birthday on October 28th! My mom brought over a yummy dinner full of Jason's favorites...grilled steak, mac and cheese, baked potatoes, green beans, mushrooms, bread and chocolate chip cookies! The following night, Jason's parents took us out to Pei Wei (another favorite). Then, last night we had one last birthday get-together at my mom's house where we proceeded to eat more food!! I think we've all gained weight just celebrating his birthday!

Jason is an amazing daddy and a wonderful husband! We love him so much!!! Happy Birthday Husband!!

happy birthday LaLa!!

Today is my sweet friend Laura's 29th birthday! Laura is that friend that just really "gets" me. She's the friend that I can call when I need to laugh or cry or vent and she will listen and laugh or cry with me. I am so thankful that we get to do life together! Ella and Max love LaLa so much too! We have so much fun spending time with her and Jack and Sam...and Bob too, of course! Happy 29th Laura!! We love you!!

dancin' fool

max has recently become very interested in the art of dancing. when i try to explain his dance moves to people, there just aren't adequate words to describe them. it's like he tries to move the different parts of his body in every direction at the same time...it is HILARIOUS....and slightly dangerous for onlookers!! we definitely have to keep our distance when inspiration hits or else he's likely to knock us out! last night, i was finally able to catch him in action. check this out...and if it leaves you hungry for more funky moves, jump on over to laura's blog and check out the little number that jack put together!

Science Museum Oklahoma

Last Saturday, we went to the Science Museum Oklahoma...what used to be known as the Omniplex. Jason had to work, so thankfully my brother Aaron went with us!!! He was a HUGE help and Ella had so much fun dragging him around everywhere! Ella and Max had a blast playing in the kids area. As you can see in the pics, Ella's favorite part was painting her face!

two little monkeys

Wow! I'm not doing so good with the consistency on my blogging right now. The truth is, now that school has started, we just aren't doing anything all that exciting! We're a pretty boring bunch right now!! Here are a couple of pics that I took of the kids playing on the swingset the other night.


Max has started crawling up the slide and then turning around when he gets to the top and saying "wheeeeeee" while he slides down.


I am a nervous wreck each time he does it because he's still so wobbly!


Since Ella has mastered her back flip from the bar, she now likes to hang upside down until her fingertips almost slip off and then she completes the flip. I don't know where these two little monkeys came from! They must get it from their daddy! :)