Happy 2nd Birthday Maya!

Two years ago, you made us the happiest two people on earth, and everyday since has only gotten better. Your sweet, gentle nature and clever little ways make us want to stop time.

Merry Christmas

This Christmas was my very favorite ever. Along with just making me smile everyday, Maya was a little angel this Christmas. She spend much of the month being a little afraid of "Ho Ho", or Santa. She learned to sing Jingle Bells, Frosty the Snowman, and Rudolf the Red nosed Reindeer. She learned about baby Jesus' birthday, and loves to pick out him, Mary and Joseph out in the many manger scenes she saw. She had fun at a playgroup Christmas party, helped decorate the tree on a daily basis, made Christmas cookies, helped make Christmas ornaments for the family, and learned the meaning of presents! She woke up at 6:00am Christmas morning, and unwrapped many of her small gifts, but said "too much" after opened her favorite-her mini slide. In the afternoon we headed to Omi and Gramp's house for a yummy fancy dinner, and then opened presents with the family. I think her favorite of all her loot, was her Dora backpack and her new "glass slippers". We headed back to the dome early to catch our 6am flight to Syracuse. Maya was a champ. Running through the airports with her new backpack on, and sleeping on the planes. When we finally got to Noni and Papa's house, she was immediately comfortable and fell in love with Noni's three dogs. She spent a whole week meeting new relatives, opening presents, introducing everyone to Dora, riding a carousel, and playing in the snow. What a holiday it was. We are glad to be back in our little homey dome getting back to the swing of things. Now for her 2nd birthday party!