Madd Max Head To San Rafael Again

Maddie begged for Max to come on this drive based on the fact that it was so much less boring with him there.  She gets car sickness so can't play on her iPad but for some reason, she can watch Max play his.  Also, she says he's funny.

Dinner with our favorite NoCal hosts and buds.

And yes, more Mad Libs.

Madd Max Gets A Christmas Tree

Maddie was feeling a bit under the weather in the am, and decided to pass on picking out the tree.  Which then made Max pass as well.  When Jess arrived home before Sam, she showed the kids this picture.  Madd's response, "It's really small, but I guess that's what happens when you don't go.  *deep sigh.*"  Max's response, "It doesn't seem like there's enough room for presents under it."

When Jess began to move furniture to fit the the tree, Maddie sadly stated, "You're not going to need extra room for that."  Both kids were excited once they realized that in fact, that was not the actual Christmas tree.

Tree-trimming break for Saturday lunch at Toby's.

Christmas Mad Libs in the car.

Hilarious.

They continued at Toby's.

Back at the house, new stuffies from Mimi were added to the tree.

Even The Countess was curious.

Taisie helped.

So did Sam and Jess.

The Scrapper Bikes

On a Saturday morning with Jess.

The Scrapper Joins Christmas Cookie Season

This time with Peppermint Chocolate Thumbprints.

Slappy Opens Christmas Cookie Season

Starting with Great Grandma's meringue cookies.  (Only change is that Maddie prefers hers without chocolate chips).

Madd Max Heads To The Williams' Bowl

 For the Williams girls' annual Bowling Birthday Party.

 Isse - 8.

Audrey - 5.

And unicorn hair cupcakes by Marissa.

The bowling crew.

Madd Max Says Goodbye But Then Doesn't Leave

Uncle/nephew love.

 Taisie/Grandkid love.

 Upon arrival to the airport, the line began moving incredibly slowly.  And then the fam learned their flight was over booked and they were bumped to the next flight 6 hours later.

 It was tough on the kiddos, especially watching the adults get mad.

But we did end up in the airport lounge after some asking for supervisors.  Not the Copa Lounge.  Kind of the discount lounge? And with the food vouchers got the kids Carl's Jr shakes, which Max said made it all worth it.  Madd did not agree.

The family could not sit together after being bumped, but at the last minute, a flight attendant found 2 seats together.  The kids choose to sit with each other - 26 rows back from Jess.  And they were happy.

 Goodbye, Panama!