Slappy Constructs

Up until now, Maddie has been referred to daily as "The Destroyer." During clean-up, Jess found this in the corner bookshelf. A new era dawns.

Later, Steve's ladies and Steve stopped by for dinner and some light reading. Maddie, whose high chair had been pulled into the living room for dinner, also enjoyed "The Napping House" from her perch.

Meanwhile, Marissa supervised as Max tried to impress Elizabeth with his vocal stylings. Elizabeth responded with many a pleased smile and attempt to reach out and touch Max.

The Scrapper Finds His Voice

This week Max realized the best way to not be forgotten is to let everyone know you exist. He has refined these noises into the chatty version, the bored version, and the "OMG, do not just leave me here, AGAIN!!" version.

Madd Max Goes To Halloween School

Every Wednesday, Maddie has school in the morning, and Max tags along. This week was Halloween week. The under 3 set headed to the kindergarten classes to trick-or-treat. Maddie was less than impressed, did not get what was going on, and did not wish to walk on her own. Max smiled his way through each classroom, in the arms of one of Maddie's teachers, as Jess' were full of Maddie.

That's one busy strawberry.And one sweet pea.
Straight from the Kender-Page garden.

Slappy Dance Claps

Maddie, dancing to one of her favorite Sesame Street segments. Tap, Clap, Cap!
And that noise in the background - Max chatting.

Slappy Sticks

Taisie's final goodbye present to Maddie was some stickers. As you can see, they're serious business.

Particularly the placement on one's belly.

Madd Max Enjoys Good Eats

At Paty's with their cuz, where jelly was stacked.

And coffee (decaf) was drunk.Then a fine bottle after a nap.

Followed by dinner at the Woodwards, where Taisie and Grandpa Toby sliced and diced.

Taisie stepped up her game by soothing a grandchild in one hand and making a salad in the other.

That is, until Max was handed off to Julie for some cuddles.

Dinner was in the backyard so that we could enjoy one of the last warm, fall evenings.And just as all the babies began to melt down, a family photo was taken. At least we're all accounted for.

Madd Max Enjoys A Typical Day BUT

A walk around the block, BUT with a Taisie, an Aunt Rachel, and a cousin, Gwen.

An In-N-Out lunch, BUT with their Page family (and at the request of Uncle David who's been fiending for these burgers after spending a year in Germany).

A little sitting around the house, BUT with Grandpa Toby.

Some sand playing, BUT with an observant cousin.

And some jungle gym climbing, BUT with a grandpa.

Also, some swinging, BUT for the first time (please note, that Smooth Andre was also first initiated to the swinging world on these very swings as well).

A little park observation, BUT through Taisie's glasses.

College football watching, BUT with a true fan.

And finally a bath, BUT with an audience.