Merry Christmas cont.

Lunch with everyone at the Mucky Duck on Captiva.
Max called it the "Monkey Duck".
We had a lot of fun playing frisbee on the beach.
Max only got hit in the head once!
Oh cousin Sadie! You're stuck now for sure.

Sigh!

I came across this video while prepping the birthday candle video. Where did the time go? It is hard for me to believe that the Max in this video is the same one that I see every day. I miss this little guy and his sweet giggles.

Happy 2 Year Birthday!

On this day, two years ago, Curtis and I had our lives changed forever... and it has all been for the better! Yes Max is officially two although I think his 2 year old switch went off on Wednesday. He has always been so good about minding me, especially when doing something dangerous. Well apparently all bets are off and we are in for it now! Deep breaths! We will persevere!

Last year after his birthday I blogged about how it wasn't the best birthday. For some reason Max and I were just "off" that day and we have had many more days like that since. But today was wonderful! I put together a very impromptu party with our usual play-groupers so many of the other kids in the pics will be some you have seen before. However we had a couple of additions which was extra fun as well. We had a quick b-day cupcake at our house followed my some serious fun at the Jump-n Place. We were so fortunate to share today with friends (and with Papa) making it a great day to remember always!

New Elmo shoes!

More Elmo... it was an Elmo-licious birthday!

Anne and Jasmijn made Max a birthday hat. Very cute!

Ugh! Too much birthday fun!

Jack, Luca, Jasmijn and Laina, thanks for making today a special day!