Madd Max Celebrates

A Taisie who will push her on the swings for minutes on end.

And provide her with a seat where none exists. Please note, Taisie's uplifted knee that allowed Maddie to play with activities normally out of reach.

Then it was time for Taisie and Maddie to spend another night together, as Max and the folks headed out to celebrate Suzanne's birthday over dinner.
ELF got to spend a little quality time with Max at the wee people's end of the table. Suzanne had a birthday sundae that was passed around to everyone at the table for a sample. There were 12 people; she's a good sharer.
Jess also did some celebrating when she was carded for sangria at the table - while nursing.

The Scrapper Meets Another Jersey Girl

When Alison stopped by with a sawzall, something every modern woman should carry (and Sam needed to borrow).

Madd Max Compares

And contrasts.

Max.

Maddie.

Both are shown the same age. For another comparison, click here: Slappy Is Advanced. That brow-furrowing is something that Max and his sister, clearly get from their Dad.

Slappy Has A Last Dip

With Smooth Andre, as tomorrow, he and his parents are headed back to 'Ol Rhodey.

It was a bittersweet goodbye. Jess also learned that Maddie understands the word cuddle, even if she only uses it on Andre and not her mother.Toddler cuddling can be slightly off balance.Derek got in some last one-on-one time with Max.

And one last family dinner was made.

They'll miss the fine Cali produce. We'll miss them.

Slappy Is Attacked By Cute Hats

From her Taisie.
The fish.

In profile.

The dragon.

In profile.

The Scrapper Attends A Hollywood Wedding

It all began with a relaxed Saturday morning.

Then out came Maddie's new easel from Kears and Todd.

Which finished with a chalk face. On both kids, and on their clothes, and on their parents. Creativity, clearly cannot be contained to one chalkboard alone.Maddie and Taisie proceeded to have their first solo night together, filled with walks, baths and cold pizza. The other 3 Kender-Pages headed to the Hershberger-Gray wedding.

It was held at the historic Alex Theatre.

And began with a silent movie, starring the bride and groom as the 50-foot-bride and her true love. It was awesome and hilarious!

Auntie MelB flew in, all the way from Philly, and met Max for the first time (please note, his formal wear).The stunning Jim and Elizabeth, now husband and wife.Then it was outside to the courtyard for dinner and dancing to the big band. Max had his first dance ever with Mom and Dad.A great time was had by all - Sam, Adam, MelB, Arthur and Liza Mae, enjoying the bride's special - champagne and pomegranate; Jess enjoying the groom's special - a Roy Rogers (coke and grenadine - actually quite yummy). Max enjoyed the event much as he had his meals out, and used it as an opportunity to nap, eat and learn about love.

Madd Max Go BBQing

In one of the Valley's great parks, there was a pre-wedding BBQ held in Elizabeth and Jim's honor.

Maddie found it tasty.And here are the groom and bride-to-bes.

After hitting up the BBQ, Maddie took some time to visit Andre and attack a giant bear.