Madd Max Has A Second Thanksgiving

Oh, leftovers, how we love thee.

Just as yummy.

Girls and more girls.

Madd Max Makes Two Questionable Choices

The Post-Thanksgiving plan was to head to Encinitas to meet up with the Higgins-Vaziri clan, and then head to Torrey Pines for a hike by the ocean as a group. 

When the flu took down both Dexter and then Maya, Jess decided that in honor of the get-together-that-was-not-to-be, the fam would head to Leo Carrillo Beach for a close to home hike.  Turns out the Malibu fire reached all the way out there.  This is a lifeguard stand.

Single finger sea anemone touching.

Despite the strong spell of ash, the kids had a great time.

Sam and Jess made them leave after some good times due to air quality fears.

Madd Max Has A Happy Thanksgiving

So handsome.

This shot was only gotten after much pleading.

Fancy kids.

And the Leonhardt's holiday miracle - this bounce house.

Erin brought the turkey.

Vegetarian turkey, otherwise known as rolls.  The actual turkey was prepared by the Leonhardts.

Lilly enjoying the traditional Williams Pringles and sleazy cheese.

Kids section of the table.

Entire table.

After dinner but post-dessert, the Holly Rose tradition of the passagiato.

Madd Max Heads To RI

But first a little lunch and balloon times in Leonia.

Up in Rhodey, some Smooth Andre and Atti time.

Ladies who dine - Jess and Kerri.

While Uncle Derek mans the kids at home.

Madd Max Celebrates Dozee

After the Science Center, the fam headed into Manhattan to get Uncle Ant's tour of the Oculus, a project he helped design.

Back at home, Sonia supervised the kitchen decorating.

Cakes from Aunt Tara under Sonia and Aiden's guidance.

And the man of the weekend - Dozee!!

Happy Birthday!!!

Madd Max Heads To The Liberty Science Center

Science is fascinating.

Mimi had arranged a Watson Adventures scavenger hunt.

The fam broke into teams - Mimi, Dozee, Uncle Wills and Aunt Ally: The Overeducated.

Jess, Aiden, Tio Greg and Tia Jess: The Ken-duhrs.

Adley (Sonia's friend), Aunt Tara, Sonia, Uncle Ant and Clara: The Girls*.

Best team photo.

Everyone took pictures around the Skyscraper exhibit. 

Versions of Fay Wray.

And King Kong.

Yeah, that's right.  You're totally looking at the winners.

Madd Max Gets Around

Lunch with Françoise, who gave Maddie the big thumbs up for her hard work in 5th grade.

Rockin' Jump with Aiden and Sonia.

Up to Leonia where Uncle Wills and Aunt Ally had arrived.

Community video game playing.