Madd Max Celebrate Sam's Bday

By opening early Christmas gifts from the Janisz fam.

Max let Dad play.

A little chicken paprikash for birthday dinner.

And some help blowing out the candles.

Madd Max Make Gumdrop Trees

A morning project.

Madd Max Watch Dad Play Hockey

 Sam has been taking a hockey course, taught by an LA King on Friday nights.  The fam went down to see his last scrimmage.  Maddie's fav part - jumping up and down the bleachers.

 Sam is number 43.

 Max was riveted and thrilled that Daddy was playing hockey.  He would not leave until everyone was off the ice.

Madd Max Hits The Santa Train

 Where Maddie and Aurelia rode for the first time, not next to their parents.

 Beckett stayed by Dad.

Max was excited and then very suspicious of Santa, almost standing down at the last minute.  He asked for a hockey stick.  She asked for an ornament.

Madd Max Makes Xmas Cookies

And please note - this year with Mimi's help, unlike last, it worked. 

The Scrapper Is A Big Helper

 Standing by, ready to advise/assist Dad on the installation of the dual-flush conversion kit.

Madd Max See A Disney Christmas

Where Maddie showed Mimi how to drive.

And the kids were about equally as interested in throwing pennies in the fountain and feeding the ducks as they were the rides.

The killer Christmas parade, where Max waved at everyone and Maddie blew kisses.

Pretzel?

And Jess' favorite - the turning on of all the lights at once at "It's a Small World."