The trajectory of skill development has been phenomenal. Here Max is three days shy of 5 months and is demonstrating some remarkable motor skills. What I find most striking about this video is that he partially understands/engages with the spinning wheels and spheres. It is amazing how quickly and clearly we can learn the basic mechanics of things.
Bouncing Max from Scott Foutz on Vimeo.
Max is starting to demonstrate he is one part energizer bunny, one part mosher. Here he is 4 months and two weeks old. Of course, once he sees the shiny camera, he is more interested in it than doing his jig, but he busts a few moves for us nonetheless.
Moshing Max from Scott Foutz on Vimeo.
The only thing missing here is a baby-sized remote and PS3 controller and a nippled-beverage holder. No doubt those will be on the market soon. This is Max three months and one week old.
Lime Green Lounge Chair Max from Scott Foutz on Vimeo.
At three months and one week of age, Max is enjoying the colorful creatures inhabiting his moving mobile. His recognition of the movement and sound and his full-hearted (and limbed) reaction to them was more than fun to watch. Hope you enjoy this too.
Max Mesmerized by the Mobile from Scott Foutz on Vimeo.
Max is ten weeks old today and is developing before our very eyes. He has added smiling, laughing and unintelligible babbling to his repertoire. He also seems to remember simple games and songs. At least that's how I am interpreting his immediate smile as soon as he realizes what's coming.
Good Humor Max from Scott Foutz on Vimeo.
Dad and Marty came for a visit this weekend to see Max for the first time. They all seem to get along very well.
Max meets West Coast Grandpa and Grandma from Scott Foutz on Vimeo.
It seems to take Max a full 10 minutes to wake up. There is a full routine of sudden stretches, yawns and sighs, followed by a final eruption into consciousness, which you'll see here. (This video also dispels any myth that Max doesn't cry.)
Epic Awakening from Scott Foutz on Vimeo.
This turned out to be a little like reading the user manual while driving the car, as we tried to do everything "by the book" for Max's first bath. In the end, pragmatism and an innate understanding of "bathing" took over and Max successfully survived his first scrub down.
First Bath from Scott Foutz on Vimeo.
Max and Mama enjoying the wonderful weather today. More precisely, mama is enjoying it and Max is sleeping through it.
Baby Garden Gnome (and mama) from Scott Foutz on Vimeo.
A little morning time with Max as he slowly decides whether to observe, cry or sleep (again), all against the backdrop of witty commentary by his father.
Max contemplates sleeping with the help of his pacifier (and dad).
I've added some photos of Max Levi to the photo gallery. I'll be adding new photos to the collection on a frequent basis, so check back whenever you wish.
Hiccupping Max from Scott Foutz on Vimeo.
Max and Grandma checking out each other on the big day.
Max Meets Grandma from Scott Foutz on Vimeo.
Please welcome Max Levi into the world. Born March 21, 2010 and weighing 7 lbs 11 ounces, he is undoubtedly the greatest new bundle of joy we've set eyes on. Here you see him at about 15 minutes old.
Say Hello to Max Levi! from Scott Foutz on Vimeo.
A short video tour of the room and home we are preparing for Max, who is set to arrive in less than 6 weeks.
Making Room for Max from Scott Foutz on Vimeo.
For your listening pleasure, check out Edie's latest radio documentary, aired on Chicago Public Radio's "World View".
For you viewing overload/pleasure, we now have ALL our wedding photos online in our photo gallery.
One collection is the impressive ninja-like work of Maria Foutz. The second collection is from our hired photographers/friends from Creativo.
Sincere thanks to all of you for the great memories.
Edie and I had the pleasure of attending the BPI "40 Who've Made a Difference" Awards where her father, Leonard S. Rubinowitz, was being honored for his notable service in the public interest. The Awards coincide with the 40th anniversary of Business and Professional People for the Public Interest (BPI) , a Chicago-based public interest law and policy center and are intended to "honor 40 of the Chicago region's public interest heroes by shining a light on these exceptional individuals whose efforts have made a significant difference".
UPDATE: The wedding was beautiful, fun and far beyond my expectations! Thanks to everyone for making this such an outstanding day for Edie and I!
Greetings!
First off, thank you for visiting this info page. It pertains to a very wonderful and exciting event -- my betrothal to the beautiful and intelligent Edie Rubinowitz. We've created this page as a running list of posts offering as much information as we could muster on various details of our wedding ceremony, reception and related events. If you have any questions that are not answered, please feel free to contact Edie or I directly via E-mail. And feel free to leave a comment below!
Whether from far away or nearby, in spirit or in person, we thank you for celebrating with us!
Edie and I spent Christmas Eve in Seattle, Washington along with her parents whom we met there. We were the recipients of the generous hospitality of Andy and Margot Gordon. The weather was beautiful and allowed for plenty of walks around Washington Lake, the downtown area and Pike's Market. Here are a few photos I took while there, including a couple of Edie and her folks, Len and Linda.
During the Winter holidays, Edie and I traveled out West, first to see my folks and then onward to visit Seattle. Although the day temperatures approached 70, the evenings hovered around 40 degrees making me long for the hot desert nights of August.
To add to the irony of heading to the desert in December, Edie and I rode the Palm Springs Tramway up to the top of the San Jacinto mountain, where feet of snow covered the ground. Below are some photos I took while there, including one of Edie and I with my father and step-mother.
Three handsome young dudes prowling the wintry streets of Grand Haven.
From left to right: Scott Foutz, Steve Foutz and Jeff Foutz.
(The only one missing here is my younger brother Noel.)
I received word on Wednesday, January 17th that my Grandmother Foutz had passed away sometime in the afternoon. Amazingly, my father had traveled from California that day and was at the doorstep of the nursing home when she died. She was living in Rest Haven Home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a home supported and run by the Plymouth Brethren denomination to which she belonged and raised her children in.
Dad and Marty stopped by Evanston yesterday on their way to Michigan. They spent the night at my place, thereby earning the title of "first overnight guests in nine years". As their prize they received a late Saturday night tour through Chicago's bustling nightlife and strongly brewed coffee on Sunday morning.
Here are a few pics of my Dad and niece Ember as they hoof their way through San Jacinto mountain-top terrain. Admittedly, getting from the desert floor to the peak was made much easier thanks to the Tram out of Palm Springs, CA.
While here in the Desert I was able to attend my Grandfather's 94th birthday. Wilbur William White was born on August 26, 1911 to Andrew White and Mary O'Shanks (maiden name). Wilbur married Elinor Fletcher and had three children: Jeannie, Charlotte and Douglas.
Wilbur now lives with his daughter Charlotte, my mother, in Palm Springs, California where he celebrated his latest birthday festivities. [factoid: Wilbur's mother Mary celebrated 100 birthdays before departing this world.]
Here are a few of the pictures I took at his party, with brief descriptions.