The Scrapper Has A First Best Friend

Back in preschool, Max made a best friend, Evan.  The same Evan whose Mom brought in 2 birthday cakes on Evan's request so Max would have one.  

It's been about a year since they saw each other, but Evan had been asking for a play date.  When his Mom reached out, she told Jess how his first story in 1st grade was "A Friend Came Over" about the time Max came to his house.

When Jess asked Max about a playdate, he got equally as excited about seeing Evan, and hopefully going to his house - that playdate made an impression.  Instead they went to Chuck E Cheese, and the chemistry was still there.

Madd Max Has A Family Meal

Good times with the Kelly clan.

Madd Max Greets Jess

Upon return from the airport with this awesome note.

(Please note, Max has drawn himself crying with joy at Jess' return.  That's right).

Madd Max Will See The Trio On TV

For the perfect last Austin meal, the three headed to one of Aunt Rachel and Uncle David's favorite restaurants, Fonda San Miguel, which was being filmed for a new Food Network show featuring the 5 best Mexican restaurants in the country.  Look for us as featured extras (non-speaking role).

Madd Max Celebrates Francoise's 40th

With a weekend trip to Austin with Francoise and Audris and a rainy architectural tour of Downtown.

The very impressive State Capital Building.

That's how we roll.

The exterior.

A very smart marketing tool written on the side of a restaurant (there were seperate lines for the food and for the pictures in front of the sign), which also made Jess think of Sam.

A very happy 40th birthday celebratory dinner for Francoise.

Madd Max Builds Forts and Read Stories

 The fort.

The story.

Slappy And Her Cuz

Enjoying their favorite activity - dolls in the bunk bed.