Madd Max Head To Tante's

Where the kids reveled in video games with Mateo.

While Valentina did her own thing.

Pizza lunch, where the kids played games and seemed very grown up.

After lunch, Audris and Finn stopped by.

Friends.

Audris, Jess and Tante with their kiddos.

Then it was back to Bloomfield for a homemade Indian dinner, and the Bloomfield Kender tradition of fondue on New Years Eve.

That's yummy.

Madd Max Head To Rockin' Jump

Aiden and Sonia were really excited about bringing their cousins here.  Sadly, Aiden got sick and was not able to join.

Trampolines.

Obstacle course.

And then over to Mimi and Dozee's for dinner.

Madd Max Head To Winter Wonderland

Ice skating in Van Saun Park.

Where they were joined by Tim and Logan.

Next, the carousel.

Which Aunt Dr. Kerry hopped onto.

Boys on gazelles and horses.

Then, the train.

Good times.

The cousin crew.

The evening wrapped up with Jess' favorite pizza, available, as far as she can tell, only in NJ - vodka penne pizza.

And finally, bedtime.

Madd Max Make It To Leonia

Where the annual boy cousin wrestling immediately began (after a short nap).

Getting past the wall that is Ant Uncle.

Another round of Christmas presents.

Next to the huge Christmas tree.

Madd Max Has More Good Times

With Tio Greg and some cookie making.

And Tia Jess and some game playing.

Followed by late night red eye reading at the airport while waiting for the delayed plane.

Madd Max Begin The Kender Rush

With the arrival of Tio Greg and Tia Jess, just in time for Super Smash Brothers.

And couch cuddling.

Madd Max Has A Happy Christmas

Christmas cinnamon rolls.

 Christmas cats.

Christmas presents.

Christmas movie - Bumblebee - which Sam worked on.

Christmas Chinese lunch.

Christmas Exploding Kittens.

Christmas visit with Toby.

Christmas visit with cousins, Seb, Liana and Gabe.

Christmas chicken paprikash.

Madd Max Write Letters To Santa

Focus.

Words of encouragement - actually meant for a friend, but Jess just loves this photo.

Maddie's letter.

Santa's response.

Max's letter and response.  Jess believes this letter very much sums up Max's state of being right now.

Madd Max Has A Christmas Eve Dinner

A pajama Christmas Eve dinner.

Led by Marissa, who declared there would be no more loads of laundry tonight.

All in jammies.

Like for reals.