Madd Max Have Visitors

Just like last year, the Kender crew headed to LA for a January visit. Sadly, unlike last year, Aunt Tara, Uncle Ant and Aiden were not able to come. Maddie was still thrilled to see DoeZee.

Max was thrilled to share fries with Tio Greg.

And with the help of Skype (the kids Skype with the east coast weekly), Maddie clearly recognized her uncles, and almost immediately involved them in a tickle fight.

Madd Max Head To The Chadwicks

As in the Chadwicks' brand new house. New house just waiting to be made better.

Kids love an empty house.

And going for a stroll with your ladyfriend in the backyard.

Slappy Sings Like An Angel

With the help of ELF, the Leonhardt piano and the tune "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star."

The Scrapper Reads Stories

With Dad. At bedtime. He also corrects Dad when he calls out a chameleon, calling it a snake instead. (Sam was right; it was a chameleon, not a snake).

Madd Max Have A Friday Aurelia Day

Aurelia decided that pushing Maddie would be an awesome game, and asked, "Maddie, sit down!" until she did. And it was awesome.

With some guidance from Isabel, pizza making followed.

The Scrapper Has His 18 Month Checkup

And his stats:

Weight: 23lb 10oz (20th percentile and down 2 oz from his 15 month checkup - he's getting long)
Height: 32 1/2in (55th percentile)
Head Circumference: 19cm (50th percentile)

Madd Max Say Goodbye To The Tree

And the train.

And opened a final tree present, a tradition started by Mimi. Once all of the tree decorations have been put away, the only thing that remains are the tree presents that have been in the tree since Christmas day. Originally, they were always puzzles until the Kender kids got old enough to not be motivated by puzzles.

The puzzles still worked impressively for these two.