Visiting T-Town

A couple of weekends ago, Max and I went to Toledo for a few days. We had so much fun visiting with one of my best friends, Mandie, and my family. Max was giving lots of smooches and loved being with his family.
Mandie and I met at the old Franklin Park Mall- which is completely different from when I was growing up. They have the coolest Family Lounge ever!!  Max was a very good boy and held Aunt Mandie's hand the whole time. After we shopped for awhile we decided to eat at the Elephant Bar. The food was delicious and it was nice being able to sit and talk for a couple of hours. I miss living close to my oldest friends! Here is a picture of Max and his Aunt Mandie (he was able to say her name which made Aunt M very happy). He is obsessed with chap stick, so his lips are super red.

The rest of the weekend was spent with the Bodenmillers. We watched football and stayed warm. Nana and Papa made a Thanksgiving dinner part 2 because we got a free turkey from my Uncle Terry's work--I won't pass up stuffing and green bean casserole;) G-Norm came over and we all hung out for the rest of the weekend.  My mom gave Max an early Valentine's day gift. He dove RIGHT into the box- didn't even stop to look at it. When we got home I put the box with the rest of  the candy in his closet. He spotted it right away and every night before bed he asks, "Piece, Piece!" begging for another piece of chocolate. Here are some pictures of him chowing down.

She also gave me beautiful amethyst necklace and shirt for my birthday. What a surprise!! We are very lucky to have our family close.