FOUR

This picture sums up Max perfectly!

Enjoying his new Teepee

At kindy they do a celebration all about Max. On the ground is pictures of the four seasons in the corners, a candle that is the sun. They then sing a song "the earth goes round the sun...max is born" while Max holds the globe. They then talk about how special Max is. He continues to walk around the mat for each year he's born. They also have a time line that has Max at newborn, 1, 2, 3, & 4. It is so special. I cannot not say enough great things about his school!!!

That's a traditional ceremonial attire they get to wear on their birthdays. 

Max's timeline of his life 

Lunch with friends

Delivering his bday treats (Oreo cookie at bottom of cupcake liner-a dino cupcake liner nana Debbie got him!-then ice cream then magic shell on top made by melting chocolate chips & coconut oil together then sprinkles to top it off!! They were a hit!! 

The big party is Saturday and his house and heart will be filled with kindy friends, friends that are like family & uni kids from his church. He will have an incredible day! 

I'm SO happy that God let me be his mom. He brings me so much laughter, joy, learning & friendship. I love this kid! 

It's Been Awhile

Watching the ducks

Trip to the Cadbury factory 

Starbucks fun

Our friend from the Mount gave Max $20 to buy groceries for the food bank. He had so much fun!

Raising 100 grocery bags for our local food bank 

Another ribbon at swimming

Snuggled in with daddy 

Max & Lilly. His favourite girl friend at Kindy 

Lately

The weather is still chilly but we are making the most of our sunny days 

Building at kindy 

Checking out the cool Lego exhibit at the art gallery 

Building at the art gallery 

Every week Max & I make treats for the nurses & doctors on my floor. This week the awesome nurses & doctors made Max a thank you card. He was SO excited!

Pretending to pose like his friend Lakey who just started football.  He went & got his rugby jersey & did the same poses. 

California's Always a Good Idea Part 3

Cheering for USA. If only you could hear him screaming Go 'Merica!

Morning hugs

Afternoon cuddles. Max and I pretty much lived in our swimsuits 

Max snuck in Grammy & Papa's bed one morning after Grammy had made the bed & set himself up with the TV on & pillows!! 

American kid! 

One of my favourite families! Loved spending time with the Aiello's. They fill me with joy!

Love my adoptive family! I could have sat here all night talking 

This happened! I'll need these on days back in NZ. 

Looking up bugs with Papa

Relaxin'

Aunty!

Making cookies! 

Aunt Denise stealing a kiss!

4th of July. Fireworks 

Making a cement hand mold for a stone in Grammy & Papa's Garden

Bass Pro

Look at that tree!

Heading back :(

Smiles 

Max made them do sad faces because they were leaving. 

Headed back to NZ! This picture sums us up!

Bye Papa...

We are back in NZ now. It was a rude sad awakening to come back to cold & dark. We had such a great holiday and love the time spent, memories and sun!!