Gingerbread Houses Part 1

Max was invited over to his friend Duncan's house this morning to make gingerbread houses using milk cartons. You could smell the sugar wafting out the door as we walked in this morning. Duncan's mom Sarah, had a wonderful spread for the kids to create their houses. I think for every piece of candy that actually made it onto Max's house, he had 3 in his mouth (see picture of icing!) While we attempted to dilute the sugary substance in his belly with actual food and put him down for a nap, sadly it didn't work. He's now watching Polar Express with daddy. He had a great time this morning! Tomorrow night we are taking a ride on the North Pole Flyer (Polar Express of Leander, Texas...) and then Monday, we are making another gingerbread house his friend Victoria. Pictures to follow....

Daddy Time

Max loves getting on the bed with daddy after he comes home from work. They have favorite games like tickle time, crush your bones and yesterday's favorite was to be wrapped up super tight in a blanket and then unroll him super fast. Pictures don't show the super squeal that comes out of his mouth.

Learning to spit...

We have graduated to "big boy" toothpaste. He's doing pretty good now of at least making the motion of brushing his teeth instead of just sucking the toothpaste off. He thinks it's awesome when he gets to spit so, of course photo op!

V8 Juice, really?

Okay, so Papaw Maxey has introduced Max to popsicles and the ever flowing candy pocket on his shirts but the most intriguing is that our little dude LOVES, LOVES, LOVES V8 juice...

Christmas Cards

Aunt Lori came for a visit and so we could all make our Christmas cards together. Max got in on the action with this new "Lightning McQueen" markers. Attention span of about 10 minutes for coloring and about 2 hours for Tinkerbell, but hey, got my cards done!

Family Pictures

We had family pictures taken a few weeks ago. Here are some favorites.

Mad Hatter Tea Party

My friend Sarah and I "volunteered" to host a table at a Holiday Tea last night through our MOPS group (Mother's of Preschoolers). We picked an Alice in Wonderland theme. Our table was a hit! Everyone did a Christmas theme and our table was very different. Here are some pictures from that. I'm wiped out however. Today I'm moving on to Christmas cards.