Our intentions were to go to a Christmas Tree Farm for a fun 'n unique playdate this morning; however, we ended up at the beach in Half Moon Bay because the tree farm was "CLOSED"!

Jacob, Max & Christian were excited about the beach and it turns out that I forgot Max's shoes so it worked out in my favor this time. If you recall, I also forgot his shoes when we went to "Gilroy Gardens" once which is an amusement theme park which proved to be a bit of a problem. We weren't at Gilroy Gardens though. We were at the freezing cold, windy beach in December!!! :-)

Max seemed very happy & content on the beach!

Kathy & Christian

Max & Jacob collected shells at the beach and organized them on a nearby picnic table

Max was counting the shells. He would say, "Count with me. ONE. TWO. THREE. FOUR. SEVENTEEN."

Christian was much more interested in making a dam in the sand, but we kind of pushed him into sitting on the bench to get a group shot. He clearly wasn't that into it! Truth be told, doesn't look like any of them are that into it!!

Cute Boys by the Sea!

Max taking his shell searching seriously

Taking a little snack break. It ain't easy collectin' shells!

The End.

Max & Jacob

Jacob & Max having a chat on the bench as they take a short bike riding break

Jacob whispers a secret

Jacob attempts to give Max a HIGH FIVE!

Just good ole' buddies enjoy a brisk bike ride & some guy time

Jolly Ol' Saint Nicholas

Max & his best buddies, Christian & Jacob, posing under the Christmas Tree

Jolly Ol' Saint Nicholas lean your ear this way! Don't you tell a single soul what I'm going to say.

Christmas Eve is coming soon; now, you dear old man. Whisper what you'll bring to me; tell me if you can.

Jacob wants a pair of skates,

Maxie wants a sled,

Christian wants a picture book: yellow, blue and red.

Now I think I'll leave to you what to give the rest. Choose for me, Dear Santa Claus; you will know the best.

Wallace & I went to a Masquerade Party this weekend and Max wanted to try on one of the masks for fun!

Max's 3 Year School Photo

Max & Company in Costume

Halloween 2008 Group Shot

Jacob, Claudia, Izzy, Christian, Max, Julia & Emily (standing in the back)

Max as a Pirate & Julia as a pretty pink Cowgirl

Snow "Isabel" White embraces the Pirate

We're really not sure what's going on here?!?! This Princess hug was unprompted; however, seems to be welcomed by Matey Max!

Happy Halloween!

Yes! Max was suppose to be a Pirate for Halloween; however, the weather was chilly so I opted to put his sister in a Horse Costume which Max wore for Halloween 2006. Max was very excited about Emily's horse outfit as he pulled her tail and pushed the nose to make the horsey neighing sound. He then declared that he wanted to be a horse too. The only other warm furry animal type costume I had for Max was his skunk costume from last year so Max was a skunk and Emily was a horsey. Even though I had cute matching Pirate costumes for them ... I guess you just have to go with the flow.

Max the Skunk

Here's our Little Stinker ready to go Trick or Treating with his buddies ...

Sean, the Bumble Bee

Alex, the Pumpkin Princess

Christian, the Knight with a shield



And last, but not least Super MAXTON!

Max doesn't waste any time!! The skunk walks right into a house and helps himself to the candy bowl. We had to break him of that 'cause he was grabbing multiple pieces of candy. "Only One" and say "Thank you!" was the theme of the evening

The skunk is on the move!!

The Skunk & The Knight hit another house!

They quickly move on to the next house as soon as the candy is dropped in their bags

Max wants us to check out his loot!

He peeks in to check the candy level

Green Frog!

Max & Miss Linda, his "Green Frog" Teacher

Max was assigned to the Green Frog Room this year

He LOVES being a Green Frog and LOVES his teachers!

Max & his good preschool buddy, Will

Max's 1st Jack-O-Lantern

Grandpa Dale & Max start by working together on cutting out the top lid for the Jack-O-Lantern

Grandpa helps Max cut out the triangle eyes

The finished product!

Max sits by his Jack-O-Lantern

Very proud little boy! Okay ... truth be told ... I bribed him with a piece of candy corn if he would smile for the photo therefore the cheesy grin

Happy 3rd BD Cameron!

Max, Jacob & Christian gather around Cameron's BD sign for a photo

The sign in the lobby announcing Cameron's 3rd BD party

Cameron had a Pirate Party! Arrrggghhh!

Happy 3rd Birthday Cameron!!

Cameron wanted the pirate on his piece of cake!

Cute 'n tired guest, Max, waiting patiently for his piece of cake

Max told me that Banana cake wasn't his favorite; however, he ate the entire piece?

They played Pin the Number on the Pirate

Max was very excited to be blindfolded for the game

He was so intent on not peaking ... he continued to close his eyes even once the blindfold was removed.

Jacob putting his number 7 on the Pirate