Lee playing with his new camera.

Here are 2 more pics that I love of Max.

Max was a Dinosaur for halloween.

Max the GIANT with his wagon.
Look mom, no hands.

Here are some recent pictures from Halloween and other times just hanging out.

Summer

Hello everyone.  It has been a wild and crazy summer so far.  We are at our cottage in Pentwater, Michigan for the summer.  If any of you are in the area, please get in touch with us, we would love to see you.  Winton was with us from June 1st to July 13th this summer.  Six weeks just go way to fast.  He is growing so big and is of course an awesome big brother.  Winton was able to attend a one week summer camp at Spring Hill Camps and he absolutely loved it.  While Winton was at summer camp, Lee was able to go to Canada with his dad, Uncle Jack, and Uncle Jim on a 5 day fishing trip.  They had a great time, and caught a fair amount of fish.  No one was eaten by bears, but they did get eaten by the black flies.  While Winton and Lee were away, Julie was able to relax with Max, and catch up with a friend in Chicago for some girl time.

Over the holiday of July 4th, we were able to enjoy having Lee's entire immediate family (all 16 of us) to the cottage.  We enjoyed lots of days at the beach, Sea Doo'ing, sailing, and many trips into Pentwater for ice cream.  We also enjoyed celebrating Max's 1st birthday on Jun 14th with lots of friends and family (25 all together).  Thanks to those that were able to be here and to those that weren't able to make it, you were missed but we understand that life is busy.

Last but certainly not least, we were able to have Dusty Brown a photographer from Grand Rapids come to the cottage and take some family pictures.  Dusty has mad talent, and is an amazingly fun person to be around, SO if you live in the GR area, please remember Dusty next time you need pics of your family, wedding, engagement, or senior pics.  You will love him and the pics.  Check out our pics on-line at www.dustybrown.org, then go to "Enter Dusty's Site", then at the look for "Client Preview" tab, after you click on that go to the Horning Family and the password is Pentwater.  You can check them out and also check out Dusty's blog. Thanks again Dusty, we love the pics and can't wait to work with you again.  We wont wait so long next time.

I will post some pics from this summer in a day or two.

April Update from Julie

We are on the road again! Today we are in Elwood, Indiana visiting Lee's parents. Gma and Gpa are enjoying their little cutie grandson. Last weekend we were in Neenah, Wisconsin and then I flew out to Phoenix for the week. Next week is a quick work trip to Minnesota.

What's new you ask! Max is crawling like a champ and walking with the assistance of any stationary object. He is facinated with power cords and outlets that rallies a "no, no!" from dad and mom. Two days ago he climbed the entire flight of stairs. He has also graduated up to a big boy car seat and loving it.

Finally, the latest picutes of our little joy:

Max in his Easter outfit.

Max sporting a tie, what a little man!!

Max & Mac, buddies from the start!

Mommy's favorite picture!

Max with big brother over President's Day weekend

At the auto show in Chicago

What a doll in daddy's hat...

Grandpa H & Max

I'm ready to go, outta my way Santa!

Brothers from another mother

2007 Christmas Family Picture

So we really needed to update our photos, here are a few from 2007:

I couldn't resist the urge... Max and his chicken all dressed for Halloween

That's it for now, promise to make the next update sooner...at least before he turns 5 years old!