Madd Max Heads To San Juan Capistrano

Lunch and word puzzles.

Mimi had heard about Maddie's love for the guinea pig, and it was her idea to head here.  For Maddie, it never gets old.

Sam was given this one by the kids.

Max, mining for precious stones.

And the corn pit.  Corn came out of all the places when Jess went to do the wash.

Madd Max Have A Typical Saturday

With the exception of having their grandparents around as a fan club.  Mimi went Maddie's gymnastics, and Dozee came to soccer.

Jess loved this "practice" move where all the kids had to put their heads on the ball.  Why?  Perhaps purely for the parents entertainment.  If so, it was successful. 

Madd Max Gets Out Of School Early

Much to the distress of Dozee, Jess pulled the kids out of school at lunchtime.  Then some spoiling commenced at A'Float Sushi.

Followed by the movie Moana.  Not bad for a Friday afternoon when all the rest of your friends are in class.

Madd Max Gets An East Coast Visit

From Mimi and Dozee, who walked the kids home from school.

Later, a little dinner with Taisie.

Madd Max Celebrate Marissa's Birthday

At an Italian dinner with singers and a piano - singers who sing show tunes, Disney songs and take requests.  It's a theater major's Italian paradise.

Madd Max Digs Some Women's March Signs

Madd Max Protests At The LA Women's March

The morning began with a picture from Mimi who was at the DC March.  Taisie marched there as well.

Then there were these socks from Kathleen (at the March in DC as well).

The fam in the Metro station.  Erin made this awesome sign for us to carry.

The crowds were so large that it took 2 hours and 45 minutes to get Downtown.  It was inspiring. 

Leaving the station at Pershing Square.

So many people.

Powerful.

The feeling after the march was one of solidarity and positivity.  Enough so that there was even singing on the packed Metro on the way home.

That sign is now in the front window, reminding Jess that this is marathon, not a sprint.