it was 20 years ago today… ! Today is Max’s 20th birthday.. unbelievable !. My first kid is a grown-up.. and a really, really good one at that. He’s such a an amazing person.
I spent the day thinking about that day 20 years ago when we became parents for the first time..it was one of the happiest days of my life. I remember it was fathers day.. and one of the hottest days of the year. Diane had a 36 hour labor then we were holding this guy in our arms.. He can lift me as easily as I can lift him now.

We all came together this afternoon to do the birthday thing.

We put max on the birthday ‘throne’.. ie/ the big wooden box that serves as our table.. and he opened presents..

Satori wanted a piece of the action too !

My folks found Max the most amazing toaster for his apartment. Is that not amazing ?

Max wanted Chinese take out from Silver Palace.. so Diane and I hopped in the car and went and picked it up.. On the way home, Diane snapped this picture of the sunset in our rearview mirror

There were about 6 or so friends over when we got back.. so we all dug in to the birthday meal..

It was Gabe’s last day of school which the girls celibrated by painting the boys nails. good color on him.. no ?

Then it was time for cake.. 20 candels.. one whole package !.. Now there’s a milestone !

Out in one blow ! The Sam candle is still lit ..

The birthday crowd looks on approvingly.

The candles are too tempting..

Out with one snort !

Happy birthday Max.. we love you so much !

Gnite all. gnite Sam
-me