Max Is Five

Erin struggles to get a moving Max into his costume.

We drove down to Baton Rouge on Saturday for Max's birthday party.  The theme was Batman and there were a lot of little Bat Men running around.  He had a great time!  Eric and Katarina had made a Bat Man bingo game with  various Bat Man images, including one of Max in Bat Man costume: I wish I'd thought to ask for a copy of one of the little bingo boards. 

Max had a great time, and so did Mila, who was best pleased by the crystals, geode, and pretty rocks we brought her from Hot Springs.

She is working on the geode in the above picture.  Mila has always loved rocks; when we go for walks, she has always--since she was a toddler--filled her pockets with pretty rocks to take home to her mother.  The earrings we took her were not nearly as big a hit as the crystals and geode.  :)

I've ordered a couple of books on rocks, minerals, and geology for her.  She has so many decisions to make about her future:
1) beautician
2) animal activist or, maybe,
3) geologist. 

Sunday morning, we had breakfast with Erin and the kids before heading home.  The 4 1/2 drive is pretty exhausting twice in the space of two days, and I took a long nap when we got back!

Now, I'm busy with laundry, etc.  Eventually, I'll be going upstairs to the studio to play.  Or maybe to clean and straighten!