Maia got to celebrate her birthday a little early, since the grandparents won't be here when she turns 4 in May. So Gramma Carol did a sweet little cake and wrapped up some presents. Maia thought it was pretty cool of course. Every time she opened a gift, she would say "What?" In her high-pitched, long & drawn out - I guess she learned it from her parents since we say that all the time. (think Joel McHale doing his Miley Cyrus interpretation on The Soup)

More playing at the park...

Sleeping little sugar




Poor little Maia took a spill and scraped up her lip, shoulder, knee and ankle. At first, it was pretty traumatic, but now she is recovering nicely.

This is what happens when you send a 3 year old - who has not had a nap - to clean up her own mess.

Valentine's Day 2009

The girls open up their Valentine's surprises.

Preschool Valentine Party

On Thursay, February 12, Maia had her Preschool Valentine party. As you can see, a good time was had by all.

At the party there was a lady there who was painting the children's faces.
Of course Maia was all over that.



The finished product.

Checking out all the loot in her Valentine box



Maia is giving her teacher's aid her Valentine gift. Notice the other mom laughing; that's because Maia handed the gift to Ms. Katie and said "Merry Christmas."

Valentine Deja Vu

So here are some more pictures with the girls doing similar things; namely, sitting on the floor with a cute Valentine outfit on. :) The top two are Maia and the bottom two are Josie.


Maia's 1 Valentine's Day - February 14, 2006
9 months old





Josie's 1st Valentine -February 2009
6 1/2 months old

Josie gives cereal a try

Looking a little wary


first bite...


not too crazy about it,


but giving it another shot!

The girls enjoy some Saturday morning cartoons




Josie bundles up for a cold day