Madd Max Takes Manhattan

 

A morning breakfast with Larie.

Followed by a vodka penne pizza lunch in Leonia.

The Empire State building and Macys were holiday ready.

 

Neat. 

Max went to Tannen's Magic, the oldest magic store in the United States, for a card trick lesson. 

Maddie, Jess and Mimi stopped by Aux Merveilleux de Fred to show Madd some of the French delicacies that they had enjoyed in Paris.

Followed by a stop at the Holiday Market at Bryant Park. 

Madd Max Head To Leonia

Where they enjoyed another East coast novelty - stairs!

Presents under the tree.

 

Stacked up vertically, that's prob 3' of cookies.

Chase enjoying his Clara time.

More of Mimi's love.

Followed by the opening of the aforementioned gifts.

Grandkids everywhere.

Upon returning home, Ant Uncle got to work on more of the traditional ramen prep.

Madd Max Has Snow Fun

 

Morning brunch and walk with Dr Auntie Kerry.

Snow bowling?

Park sledding.

And the coldest merry-go-round ride.

Madd Max Heads To Jersey

Morning LA sunrise.

Morning LA airport.

Evening Jersey arrival.  A different type of feels.

Cousin wrestling.

Cousin magic.

Followed by more magic.

The Scrapper Gets 52 Decks

And then cleared a shelf to display them.

Madd Max Has A Merry Christmas

The cats are interested albeit a little confused.

 

Traditional cinnamon roll breakfast.

 

Toast chocolate sprinkles from Amsterdam, a treat Max loved from Aunt Rachel and Simon's visit to the country.

 

Jess does Sam's stocking.  Sam does Jess' stocking.

Arcane rings!

Sam's gift of more atmosphere for Halloween.

Chinese lunch and Scattergories.

Annual watching of Elf.

Richard joined in the viewing.

Annual spaetzle making.

Pre-dinner mini crackers which proving slightly challenging to crack. The evening rounded out with a viewing of The Running Man. And to all a good night!

Madd Max Has A Fancy Christmas Eve

Manifesting Great Grandma vibes.

Meanwhile, Elizabeth was baking these.

And Steve was cooking this - a little filet and mushrooms, anyone?

Marissa was recovering from this.

Mom and Son.

 

Moms of all people.

Jess and Alex.

Sam, Steve and Elizabeth.

 

Lilly and a big bottle of wine.

Jess, Drew and Steve.

Aarin and Alex.

PDA.

 

Cheers!