A is for Adventure (Weekend Update): Choo Choo

I rode on my first train (at Hermann Park).  I examined new toys.  I partied.  What did you do this weekend?

Sweatin' on the train.  Choo choo.  If this train would move faster, we might get a breeze in the 1,000 degree heat.

I love playing with Daddy.  Even if we have to play on the floor.

We examine things.  Look closely, Daddy.  Let me explain to you what you are looking at ... 

Happy 2nd Birthday, Yvonne!  Thanks for inviting me to your party.  I'll give you some Ramona eyes for your Birthday!

How was your weekend?

-Mad Max

Party Animal and Swingers

I've been having so many new adventures lately.

A few weeks ago we went to my buddy Ben's baptism.  Can you see us?  Look closely.  Mommy!  Mommy!  Where is Train Wreck Mommy, my photographer?  This isn't working well.  

It was also Ben's F1RST Birthday party that day.  Happy Birthday, Ben!

By the way, Ben blogs too: little baby ben.  Check it out!

Then we went across town the same day to Super Miracle Toddler, Anna's 2nd Birthday.  Her Mommy ... "Auntie" Elizabeth is a super party planner (great job!!).  Train Wreck Mommy and Elizabeth use to plan events together at Dante's Inferno (MFAH).  Auntie Elizabeth, I think TW Mommy is going to get in touch with you ... she already started planning my F1RST big event.

Mad Max and my Birthday Girlfriend ... haha!  Happy Birthday!  By the way, I loved your Disney theme.  Rumor has it I get to go visit the Big Crazy Mouse next year!  Let's have a play "date" soon.

Right outside of Anna's party there was something called a "swing set."  Mommy was so excited (umm, I don't think you will fit, Mommy).  I ... was well, cautious about this experience.

Daddy, I don't know about this.  Where is my Lambie Swing?  Chains?  Chains, you say?

Haha, this is so much fun I turned into a small Asian man!!!  Or Quasian as Auntie Tam would say (Quarter Asian).

More adventures soon ...

What parties have you attended lately?  Enjoyed a park or playground recently?

-Mad Max

I Love My Auntie Tam!

Mad Max has been away from the blog lately ... sorry about that!  I had a very busy weekend.  My Auntie Tam and Uncle Michael came to visit me this past weekend.  Then on Sunday it was Gpa J (Grandpi's) Birthday.  Then last night Mommy went out with her friends to Little Bigs and Liberty Station without me, and she wouldn't let me blog.  Mommy, you know Liberty Station is my spot!

First, Auntie Tam and Uncle Michael's visit ... here is our reaction when we saw each other (me ... and then Auntie Tam):

We did all kinds of fun stuff with each other all weekend.  Here we are at Gma A's (Gramby's) playing at my Gym:

Composing at my play piano:

I just started eating "big people food"... although it's bright orange and mushy, so I don't know what kind of big people eat this.  Despite my face, I love all of the homemade food my Daddy makes me!  You try it first, okay, Auntie Tam?

On Friday we went with Train Wreck Mommy and Gramby to eat at Barcenas Mexican Restaurant and we went to paint pottery at The Painted Potter.  I had to show Auntie Tam the ropes since I'm a pottery painting regular.  I'd show you our masterpieces, but that would spoil some surprises!  We also went to Carter's, and Auntie Tam picked me up all kinds of new stylish digs.  Thanks, Auntie Tam!

Auntie Tam also danced up a storm for me.  Boy was that a sight to see ... 

We celebrated her Bday a few weeks late with a Baskin Robbins ice cream cake.

I spoiled Auntie Tam with the Savvy Auntie Book, a Birthday Plate I made from The Mad Potter, and Mommy got her a Philosophy set.

Here I am below with "Uncle" Timmy and Auntie Tam.

And with "Auntie" Tara and "Uncle" Justin ... it was nice to meet y'all!  Congrats on your recent engagement.  Justin went to HS with my Auntie Tam.

Haha, Uncle Michael.  Are you going to fall?  Hold on tight!

Be sure to check out Auntie Tam's blog for her posting about our weekend together: walks with Bella.  Be sure to comment on both and follow us!

-Mad Max

A Baby Cougar's Party

A few weeks ago I was invited to my first birthday party for Jocelyn's 1st Bday ... (Jocelyn's a cougar baby!) ... Jocelyn stole the show of course (being that it was ... her birthday), but I liked to impress the ladies with my gym skills.  Jocelyn's party was at The Little Gym.

Here I am above with Birthday Girl Jocelyn ... her Mommy "Auntie" Steph ... and of course Train Wreck Mommy.

Um, Dad ... I don't think this is the balance beam.  I can take it though.

Here I am above sitting down with Daddy, party guests, and the super excited high-pitched teenage workers.  Scary.

Jocelyn can hula hoop ... that's right!


Watch my balance beam tricks below.

High bars.  'Nuff said.

I met "Auntie" Tiffany for the first time at Jocelyn's party.  We had a great time throwing blank stares at each other in response to the teenage party throwers antics.  Blank stare.

Jocelyn, come visit Tejas again soon!  Happy Birthday!

-Mad Max

My Buddy Ben

On Saturday my buddy Ben came to visit ... he's the first baby that I've seen since the ol' Hospital days.

We already had something in common:

I'm a Super Infant, but man this guy is BIG ... but he is about 6 months older than me.  Don't you fear fans, I will catch up! 

I'm in what Train Wreck Mommy calls my "food coma..."  (I take after my Mommy).  I'm not sure what Ben's deal is ...

Nice pics, Mom.  Ben's probably thinking "who is this muscle man passed out on top of me?"...

Ben's parents are Daddy's friends from college ... Tony and Ann.  Here we all are together.  Activity Time!

Here we are in my room at my Pee Pee and Poo Poo table.  Hey, guys ... this isn't a strip show!  Next time, I'll charge yah!

Ben has fancy tricks like "sitting up... "  Just wait, Ben!  Just wait... hey, have you seen my bicycle trick?

Thanks for coming to visit "Uncle" Tony, "Auntie" Ann, and Buddy Ben.  And thank you for the outfits.  I'll have to model them next time you come over.

-Mad Max