The Scrapper Is Getting So Big

The park is almost not a death trap anymore. In fact, if he just realized, he can't quite do everything his sister does, Jess could relax.

Meanwhile, Maddie spent her time digging with Aurelia.

Madd Max Shows The Lights

To Mimi on a walk around the block. If you look closely, you can see Max being held back, as he wanted to walk right up to the displays. After being told to stay on the sidewalk, he walked the line by placing his foot half on the grass and half on the sidewalk.

Madd Max Go To A Train Store

With a Thomas layout.

Later, Maddie made our tree topper.

Madd Max Sees Marionettes And Tree Trims

At the Bob Baker Christmas show.

The marionettes came out and sat on the audience. Max dug it. Maddie hid when they got close, except for the one she called "the princess." They both enjoyed the show and the ice cream they served afterwards.Then it was time for some tree trimming,Which involved a lot of, "No, Mommy - I do it!"And some serious thought. While the bottom of the tree definitely got the most love - the middle got some, and the top got the breakables.Then each kiddo got a gift from Mimi to cap things off.

Madd Max Has A Christmas Pageant

Max - first row, third from the left. Maddie - second row, third from the right.The wide shot. They sang "We Wish You A Merry Christmas," "Jingle Bells," and one more. The parents got so excited they had to be told to sit down.

Madd Max Decorates The Cookies

Kathleen had the kiddos and the Findleys over for some impressive cookie making/decorating. These are Hershey kiss-peanut butter.

Marshmallow snowmen.

Sugar cookies.

She even created sample snowmen.

Maddie's is dead on.

Slappy Finishes Her Gingerbread House

Cheering after almost every candy addition.

Looks just like the box.

Madd Max Gets A Tree

At the local YMCA lot.Everyone wanted in on the watering.

And the train.

A gift opening followed.

Which were matching holiday jammies from Mimi and DoeZee.

Madd Max Meets The Caroling Truck

In downtown Burbank.

Awesome giant tree.

Kiddie jail in caroling truck.

Madd Max Wreak Havoc

In their havoc making attire - one Cinderella shoe each.

The typical aftermath of a Princess Posse gathering.

Madd Max Continue Prep

Hanging the stockings on the bookcase with care.

Dancing with an extra stocking to Auntie Kerry's Christmas mix.

Madd Max Begins To Celebrate The Holidays

With the Elf on the Shelf.

Madd Max Returns To Their Element

And the princess posse.

Madd Max Has A Last Rhodey Morning

Cuddling.Puzzling.

Playing in the backyard.

And warm cocoa drinking.

Madd Max Have A Playdate

Taisie brought the kids over to Smooth Andre's house in the morning.

For some backyard fun.

Goodbye, my sweet.

In the evening, Oscar's (our cat) birthday was celebrated, since birthdays = awesome.

Madd Max Goes To Edaville

But first a visit from Margot.

And more projects.Then it was onto Edaville, an indoor/outdoor amusement park that gets super themed for Christmas.

Cold rides and twinkle lights.

Train sets.

And the big train, aka The Polar Express.

Which also had Santa. Maddie was so excited she couldn't look at him when he got close. (Sounds like fear, really was excitement).