Scott Foutz tag:www.foutz.net,2008-11-16://1 2011-10-12T14:17:00Z Movable Type Pro 4.25 Voracious Max tag:www.foutz.net,2011://1.143 2011-10-11T23:00:49Z 2011-10-12T14:17:00Z My intent was to show you how verbose (albeit unintelligible) Max is. His peak time of dialogue has generally been while I sit with him during his meals. So I decided to video today's meal in the hope of capturing... Scott Foutz http://www.foutz.net/sdflog/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=1 My intent was to show you how verbose (albeit unintelligible) Max is. His peak time of dialogue has generally been while I sit with him during his meals. So I decided to video today's meal in the hope of capturing this. I failed. Instead, you now (and I) can witness the volume of food my son packs into his face when he wishes/needs. This was taken 10/11/2011

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]]> Max and the Botonical Garden's Model Train Village tag:www.foutz.net,2011://1.142 2011-10-09T04:50:28Z 2011-10-12T14:18:00Z Grandpa and Grandma from California are visiting this weekend so we headed out to Chicago Botanical Gardens to see their Model Train Village. Max had a blast (until it was time to go...). This was taken 10/8/2011. Max and the... Scott Foutz http://www.foutz.net/sdflog/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=1 Grandpa and Grandma from California are visiting this weekend so we headed out to Chicago Botanical Gardens to see their Model Train Village. Max had a blast (until it was time to go...). This was taken 10/8/2011.

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]]> Max and his Train Set tag:www.foutz.net,2011://1.144 2011-08-07T17:53:32Z 2011-10-12T14:18:33Z Max is trying out a train set of his own. He finds himself somewhere between a nimble-fingered engineer and a destruction prone Godzilla. He has also apparently learned far too quickly that Dad will remedy any incidence of train misalignment.... Scott Foutz http://www.foutz.net/sdflog/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=1 Max is trying out a train set of his own. He finds himself somewhere between a nimble-fingered engineer and a destruction prone Godzilla. He has also apparently learned far too quickly that Dad will remedy any incidence of train misalignment. This was taken 8/7/2011.

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]]> Max's First Ride on the Train at the Amusement Park tag:www.foutz.net,2011://1.141 2011-06-05T22:21:59Z 2011-06-09T22:23:10Z We were up at Green Bay this weekend, where we stopped by Bay Beach Amusement Park. We all rode the kiddie train, which Max found both terrifying and riveting. Here's a chronicle of his reaction. This was taken 6/5/2011. Max's... Scott Foutz http://www.foutz.net/sdflog/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=1 We were up at Green Bay this weekend, where we stopped by Bay Beach Amusement Park. We all rode the kiddie train, which Max found both terrifying and riveting. Here's a chronicle of his reaction. This was taken 6/5/2011.

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]]> Memorial Day Max tag:www.foutz.net,2011://1.140 2011-05-30T22:20:35Z 2011-06-13T14:38:15Z We spent Memorial Day afternoon over at Grandma and Grandpa's where Max had a blast in the pool. The weather was great with 90 degree temps and some cool breezes. This was taken 5/30/2011. Memorial Day Max from Scott Foutz... Scott Foutz http://www.foutz.net/sdflog/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=1 We spent Memorial Day afternoon over at Grandma and Grandpa's where Max had a blast in the pool. The weather was great with 90 degree temps and some cool breezes. This was taken 5/30/2011.

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]]> Playtime Max tag:www.foutz.net,2011://1.139 2011-05-24T22:17:56Z 2011-06-09T22:19:55Z Max loves his trucks and cars. Playtime Max from Scott Foutz on Vimeo.... Scott Foutz http://www.foutz.net/sdflog/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=1 Max loves his trucks and cars.

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]]> Watermelon Max tag:www.foutz.net,2011://1.138 2011-05-15T22:16:01Z 2011-06-09T22:20:18Z We had to cancel our trip out to California due to Max's fever and sore throat. He discovered how much he likes cold watermelon (for his throat no doubt) and here munches a massive quantity. This was taken 5/15/2011. Watermelon... Scott Foutz http://www.foutz.net/sdflog/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=1 We had to cancel our trip out to California due to Max's fever and sore throat. He discovered how much he likes cold watermelon (for his throat no doubt) and here munches a massive quantity. This was taken 5/15/2011.

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]]> Max navigates the (sofa) Alps tag:www.foutz.net,2011://1.137 2011-04-26T22:13:38Z 2011-06-09T22:15:36Z Max is getting pretty good at navigating the furniture. (BTW: This video was taken with a Motorola Xoom Tablet.) This was taken 4/26/2011. Max navigates the (sofa) Alps from Scott Foutz on Vimeo.... Scott Foutz http://www.foutz.net/sdflog/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=1 Max is getting pretty good at navigating the furniture. (BTW: This video was taken with a Motorola Xoom Tablet.) This was taken 4/26/2011.

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]]> Playful Max tag:www.foutz.net,2011://1.136 2011-04-12T22:05:33Z 2011-06-09T22:13:08Z Max's mom is away this week, presenting her valuable skills at a conference in Las Vegas. So Dad is the sole car-collision-partner for Max. (This video was taken with my iPhone -- Sorry for the wobble.) Taken 4/12/2011. Playful Max... Scott Foutz http://www.foutz.net/sdflog/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=1 Max's mom is away this week, presenting her valuable skills at a conference in Las Vegas. So Dad is the sole car-collision-partner for Max. (This video was taken with my iPhone -- Sorry for the wobble.) Taken 4/12/2011.

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]]> Max's 1st B-Day Cake tag:www.foutz.net,2011://1.135 2011-03-21T13:15:41Z 2011-03-22T15:00:56Z We were looking forward to watching Max eat cake for the first time, and apart from a little frosting in the nose everything went very smoothly. This was undoubtedly the sweetest, most sugary thing he's ever tasted and the look... Scott Foutz http://www.foutz.net/sdflog/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=1 We were looking forward to watching Max eat cake for the first time, and apart from a little frosting in the nose everything went very smoothly. This was undoubtedly the sweetest, most sugary thing he's ever tasted and the look on his face during a couple moments belies that fact.

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]]> Max 1st B-Day Presents tag:www.foutz.net,2011://1.134 2011-03-21T13:05:44Z 2011-03-22T15:00:26Z This is a rather LONG video (30+ minutes) of Max's 1st B-Day. This was taken Sunday afternoon on 3/20/2011 (a day before his actual birthday). Here he is opening with his presents and playing with his new toys. You are... Scott Foutz http://www.foutz.net/sdflog/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=1 This is a rather LONG video (30+ minutes) of Max's 1st B-Day. This was taken Sunday afternoon on 3/20/2011 (a day before his actual birthday). Here he is opening with his presents and playing with his new toys. You are also privy to a lot of casual, witty banter from his parents and grandparents.

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]]> Tunnel Max tag:www.foutz.net,2011://1.133 2011-02-20T14:02:24Z 2011-03-22T14:59:57Z Max is 11 months and one day old. Here he is playing with his dad through our play tunnel. He obviously gets a big kick out of discovering your whereabouts. His joy is cut short at the very end of... Scott Foutz http://www.foutz.net/sdflog/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=1 Max is 11 months and one day old. Here he is playing with his dad through our play tunnel. He obviously gets a big kick out of discovering your whereabouts. His joy is cut short at the very end of the video due to a tunnel wipeout.

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]]> Edie's Audio Documentary on WBEZ - Dec 15, 2010 tag:www.foutz.net,2011://1.132 2011-01-30T01:44:22Z 2011-01-30T02:16:39Z Edie produced a short audio documentary on a group of women who started a knitting group in the 1940s and have been at it since. The founders of the group, which meet weekly at Temple Emmanuel in Rogers Park, are... Scott Foutz http://www.foutz.net/sdflog/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=1 Edie produced a short audio documentary on a group of women who started a knitting group in the 1940s and have been at it since. The founders of the group, which meet weekly at Temple Emmanuel in Rogers Park, are now all over 100 years old. "When I Grow Up, I Want to be an Old Woman" aired on Chicago Public Radio's 848 program December 15, 2010 to positive reviews. You can listen to the piece below.

Audio Documentary

]]> Bath Time is Fun Time tag:www.foutz.net,2011://1.131 2011-01-30T01:00:32Z 2011-03-22T14:59:21Z This was taken on January 8, 2011. Max is 9.5 months old and quite adept at navigating the bath tub. This video is rated PG-BB, for frequent appearances of Baby Buns. Bath Time is Fun Time from Scott Foutz on... Scott Foutz http://www.foutz.net/sdflog/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=1 This was taken on January 8, 2011. Max is 9.5 months old and quite adept at navigating the bath tub. This video is rated PG-BB, for frequent appearances of Baby Buns.

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]]> Babies in Cages tag:www.foutz.net,2011://1.130 2011-01-26T00:59:58Z 2011-03-22T14:58:54Z This was taken November 2, 2010. Max is a little over 8 months here. We set up a playpen in the living room, and Max seems to enjoy the new standing exercises it allows. Babies in Cages from Scott Foutz... Scott Foutz http://www.foutz.net/sdflog/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&blog_id=1&id=1 This was taken November 2, 2010. Max is a little over 8 months here. We set up a playpen in the living room, and Max seems to enjoy the new standing exercises it allows.

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