Sort of. Sam, Victoria and Emma all came over for a late night fiesta. It began with "Bolt," jammies and chocolate chip cookies.
Max made it only until 7:30, when the sofa bed was pulled out and popcorn was brought out for "The Little Mermaid." Maddie made it until 9. The last three made it until 10, helped by the fact that whenever one would get tired, the other two would quickly comment on how very not tired they were.
At ELF's Yo Gabba Gabba birthday party that came complete with a baby goat and baby bunny petting zoo, courtesy of Greg and Suzanne.
With the Leonhardt ladies back on the West Coast, Maddie and her BFFs spent hours in the pool.
Energy spurred on by a Toodee, sugar-filled birthday cake.
Ah, baby bunnies and Dad laps.
Happy Birthday, Ellie!
At his one-year checkup, stats as follows:
At Morena and Karol's house.
Where they have also been enjoying the chance to do some swimming, something Maddie loves to talk about with her folks.
The Findleys for breakfast and lunch.
Maddie and ELF entertained themselves for about 3 hours without the need for adult interaction... which = hours of adult conversation.
Then it was dinner and a movie (Toy Story) with Emma.
Today when Jess got home from work, Max bore this wound on his arm. Morena had gone into the kitchen to grab the kids a snack. Maddie had just finished cleaning up her toys in preparation to go outside, and Max had begun to pull them all out. Since she knows they need to be clean to go outside, she decided it was time to stop/discipline/assert dominance...
But for those of you who think that Max was an innocent bystander, Maddie was also crying when Morena ran back into the room. Although it's hard to see, she found Max with his fingers scratching into Maddie's cheek. As she put it, "He's not an angel either."
AKA his bed.
With Dad, back at the ranch.
While Jess enjoyed a breakfast with the new family of four before heading back home.
For a quick trip to RI to meet new baby Atticus.
Mr. Atticus spent a lot of his time either sleeping or cuddling with Mom, Kerri.
Dad, Derek.
Or brother, Smooth Andre. Jess got in some quality time with the Michael brothers as well.
Even joining in on bedtime stories.
Which would lead you to believe that house then went to sleep. Not so - Derek was left at home with his boys while Kerri and Jess headed out for an adults only dinner.
At Elizabeth and Jim's, with some Dandy the dog love.
And spinning for an audience. There was also a good half hour spent opening and closing the screen door.
"Fireworks, you say? Fabulous!"
The fam headed over to the Williams household for their annual BBQ.
By day, there was chatting and noshing.
Grilling.
And drinking.
The ice bucket of beer was a favorite with all ages; ELF and Maddie using it to fill teacups that were poured into a teapot and an ice cream truck.
By night, it became an entirely new world. On all sides, including on the street in front of the lawn, there were gigantic illegal firework displays.
Max was not scared, but was very tired and fought falling asleep on Dad to see the action.
With Mom. The two headed out for a 10:15 showing of "Toy Story 3" and lunch.
This was Maddie's first movie since she has been old enough to understand what a movie is. While she did move from seat to seat, which was acceptable since the theater was only 25% full, she watched the entire thing without complaint. The next day was spent asking for, "Woody, Buzz, please."
A lunch of fries and grilled cheese followed.
Which was particularly awesome since we met up with ELF and her mom too.
