Scattered pictures

He still loves those large utensils

Max at a stone wall building contest - there is so much going on at the weekends in Kentucky!

Rylee's second birthday

Napping on the couch

Max enjoys the packing from his Christmas parcel

Helping in the back garden. Max loves to "help" around the house and even more in outside projects with his Dad. He gets so excited when the broom is left out and runs to it yelling "Boom, Boom"

Sam at the park in his owl outfit from cousin Sofia

Happily swimging at the park

Max with a crayon - not a wise idea unless he's strapped in to his high chair

Snacking on whipped cream (with Richard looking on longingly) ...

and dog treats - eaten in Richard's kennel. Richard and Max are great buddies but Richard definitely gets the short end of the stick. Max torments him to no end and often uses him as a step stool to climb to places he cannot reach alone.

prying the ball from Richard's mouth. If Richard won't give up the ball freely Max yells at us to intervene. If we won't do it he goes in with both hands and tugs until Richard gives in.

taking a break from Max