Max

I mentioned that my friend Lina is moving home to Australia.  We had our farewell brunch last weekend and today Leo had one last playdate with her oldest Max.  Max was the first friend Leo chose as opposed to just being friends with the children of my friends.  Leo and Max found each other in kindergarden and have been friends ever since.  They were in the same class for first and second grade.  They don't hang out much at school anymore -- Max spends recess playing basketball and Leo doesn't -- but they still have lots of shared interests and enjoy being together when they have the chance.  

We've had so many fun times with Max and his family.  We've had snow adventures and Halloween fun and his little brother Felix is still one of my favorite kids.  We are going to miss these guys a lot.  Thankfully, they are planning a visit this summer and of course, we want to visit them in Australia.