Potty Training

Maya has been around 70 percent potty trained for around a month or more. She tells us when she has to go poo poo and pee pee, and doesn't often go at night anymore. She had one little mishap when we went to the potty at a Portland restaurant and the automatic flusher went off before she was finished and it scared to right off the toilet for a day or two, but with a little encouragement and ALOT of sticker rewards, she's now even going on the big toilet and not the little potty! She sure does love her big girl panties!

Running and crashing

Coast Trip

Mommy, Daddy, Maya, Illy, and Selma took a trip to the coast, and enjoyed the super warm, sunny, winter day. We ate fish and chips, played in the sand, checked out the redwoods, and relished the day away from dome work... Maya loved running on the beach towards the waves giving Mommy and Daddy near hear attacks. We can't wait to go again.

Christmas 2010

Maya was in love with Christmas... She learned to say "Santa", "ho ho ho", and what card board boxes being delivered to house meant very quickly. She was obsessed with Omi's moving Santa, and all the little ornaments at the bottom of the tree that Mommy played with when she was little. December was filled with the sound of little feet carrying around little bells, and "anta" outfits being washed overnight so they could be worn again the next day. How much better the holidays are now that Maya is with us.

Lots of Catch up starting with Maya's 1st Birthday

Maya's first birthday was filled with family, healthy cupcakes, balloons, lots of pink, and fun presents... She loved being sung Happy Birthday, and relished being the center of attention. This year went by WAY too fast, and we love our sweet girl! Happy Birthday Maya!

Maya's First Painting

Maya's New Chair

Maya got a new chair for her birthday from Great Grandma Hayes, and loves sitting in it with a morning bottle of water while mommy and daddy drink coffee.