tagged together in 23 photos best + max My mom kept crying because my dad's cancer was continuing to progress and we all knew this would probably be the last time we'd all be together. ...when he realized what it said was priceless. Later that night we installed a cool, Captain America shield night light in Max's room. I also love Max's serious expression about his seed-podling sword I'd fashioned for him in the yard as he wished me and Maddy farewell. Haha. Love this pic! ...our related, messy, morning hair! This guy had me up bright and early on Monday morning. (Rain boots and diaper, for the win!) My dad making Max laugh. ;) (I'm writing this in January 2019, four months after my father's passing and it's nice to see all these photos of him). Miss you, dad! Later that evening, we got dressed up and headed to the wedding! Minnie Mouse and Curious George! Battjers! All swimmed out and ready for a nap! Give it back! Bealls & Battjers! Ready to roll out! Battjer family photo, October 2014! ...Uncle Brian! Ta-da! On Friday morning I packed my bags and said farewell to the exuberant grandparents. Welcome to the world, bud! I immediately was struck with the intense feeling that I knew him already somehow. And also with the feeling that he felt the same way! ...like this excellent three-piece deluxe set of screen-cleaners! SCORE! Brett and Amy's apartment was full with all sorts of new baby gear, so they'd asked for no presents, but my mom still insisted on getting Brett "a little something"... 
