Madd Max Were In Bed

So Sam worked intently on Jess' complicated birthday pie.

Madd Max Watches Things Change

On the wall of their bedroom.

Sigh.

Madd Max Starts And Ends

The start of the Birthday Party Circuit.

At Everett's 3rd birthday.Who had the biggest pizza ever.

Then it was over to the Leonhardts for some Steelers and popcorn.

The little girls got in on the action with some yelling of, "Go, yellow pants!!!"

And then an end to the holiday season with a last gift exchange.

Madd Max Gets In Some Last Time

With the Croshaws before they head off to the Baltimore for a few months.

Max and Jane held hands during lunch to both of their delight.

An evening stop to see the Burbank Rose Parade float. Max loved the animation and did not want to leave. Maddie was scared of the noise and wanted to leave.

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 Clean Up

With perhaps a little motivation from the tree presents, the kiddos helped Jess take all the ornaments off the tree and put them away.

A last round of train.

And then a visit from the Findleys on this 80 degree evening.

Perfect for a little croquet.

Madd Max Gets Some Stuffers

From Santa Kender. The kids were thrilled to see Xmas was continuing.

Max and his "big, big, giant," ie a chocolate lollipop Santa.