Madd Max Enjoys A Last Morning

This time actually spotting some dolphins.

Madd Max Continues Their Mini Vacation

The kids got their own table at lunch.  They took the responsibility seriously, enjoying their independence.

Lounging.

Deck time.

With wine.

Enjoying the bouquet.

Dinner with the fams.

Followed by a Kears and Jess favorite - some serious puzzling.

Madd Max Enjoys Northern Beach Time

A little morning Mille Bornes.

Some breakfast.

Attempting some dolphin watching.

And a walk to the beach.

A beautiful beach for the kids to play at.

And the adults to watch from.

Madd Max Heads To La Selva Beach

Todd picked up Jess from the San Jose Airport and manned the rainy, foggy drive to the beach.

Where Sam, Kears and the kids waited with dinner on the stove. Shown here - the perfect kids bedroom.

Slappy Continues Turning 9

Dinner at A'Float Sushi (all meals throughout the day, chosen by the birthday girl).

Cake and more presents.

Happy Birthday, our big girl!!

Slappy Turns 9

The morning started with her (and Jess') favorite breakfast, Sam's cinnamon rolls.

A little present opening.

Followed by lunch with Taisie and Sam at Chuck E Cheese.

Tickets.

So many tickets.

Sam's homemade birthday cake with some decorating help from Max.

Yup.

Madd Max Celebrates Fiona

Who turned 6 with the help of some Trolls.

And their insane hair cupcakes.

Madd Max Chills In The Backyard

At Toby's house, over a little lunch.

Madd Max Has A Game Night

Where Sam made killer nachos.  Jess was skeptical at first, but quickly became a convert.

Playing "Secret Hitler" - the new game by the Cards Against Humanity people, who also sent it to 100 US Senators upon it's debut.

Slappy Makes A Birthday List

And it was comprehensive.

Madd Max Takes School Pictures

3rd.

2nd.

Totally natural, as always.

Slappy Makes A Skid Mark

On the way home from dinner, Maddie figured out how to use her brakes to do this.  She was very, very pleased.

Madd Max Gets A Mimi Visit

 Who took the fam to In-N-Out per Dozee's request.

 And then spent some time making Christmas stockings while the kids played legos and Jess worked.  

It was actually one of the best work at home days Jess has had.

Madd Max Have A 3 Party Day

Which began with Jane's bunny birthday party.

Followed by Luke's video game truck party.

 Complete with sulking over having to eat lunch.

 And culminating in Edith's animal party.

 Which not only had a bounce house, but also some chickens, an iguana and a goat.

Madd Max Get Excited

But not as excited as Jess, who is beyond thrilled that the Findleys have officially opened their brand new hot tub to the party circuit.