Last Days...

We are in major baby-prep mode, this will probably be the last post before he arrives - and the last post starring just Max Manuel!
In honor of Max, I wanted to share this video, as it shows one of my FAVORITE things he does. He is very very into reading (such a Randel) and has memorized a few of his books. It's really amazing how much he knows - especially the difficult Dr. Seuss ones. You forget he isn't reading, just reciting from memory. And since he can combine it with his other favorite activity, nose-picking, its a real win-win :)
I got him to read his Time for Bed book on camera, it's a cute one, especially with his little inflections and "jokes".

Trick or Treat!

Max had a great Halloween - he was Buzz Lightyear...didn't care much about the costume. But as soon as he realized he got candy, he was very gung-ho.
They held a party at his school - see pix below. NONE of the kids seemed to enjoy it (this pic is the ONLY time he smiled). I guess it didn't really make sense to them why all their friends were suddenly unrecognizable and they were supposed to gather around, sit still, and take pictures.
He did enjoy all the presents they gave e-o, though - no candy (thank you school), fun stickers/bags and toys that kept him entertained for a few days!
Halloween night we went trick or treating with our friends Jess, Chris, and Sofia (the adorable bumble bee below). Surfiside was PACKED even with a rain storm and it was so much fun walking through the streets seeing tons of people and letting Max sprint up to the doors for candy. We all had a great time and Max told everyone he got to eat FIVE candies!