Maia blowing out her candles ... sort of.

Maia turns 3!!!

Maia helped decorate her own cake this year. She picked out everything she wanted on it, even the "sparkly" candles.

Mother's Day 2008

"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." Proverbs 31:25-30

This is my prayer, that I would be this kind of mother and wife. I'm so thankful to my Savior for allowing me the privilage to be Robert's wife and Maia's mother.



I'm now reaching my 7th month of pregnancy. We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of another daughter. It takes a strong man to deal with a house full of females, and praise God that Robert is!



Maia with her sweet Shanny on Mother's Day

Sand Box Play

Maia recieved her birthday gift from Uncle Scott and Aunt Heather while they were in town. It is a sand box that also has a place to play with water toys. She LOVED it!






Thanks Uncle Scott!

Visitors from the south - the younger Reed's

We bought the girls some matching outfits ... and no, it's not corny, it's cute! We tried to get them to still long enough to snap a few photos, but as you can see by these pictures, that was pretty much impossible. Getting Maia and Lauren to sit still for any length of time is quite a task! This very first one is the only one we got where they were both looking at the camera. Oh well, still super cute!

The Reed boys and their girls (but not with their right daddy's obviously! )



Maia - in her usual silly state - with her Aunt Heather


Maia, Mar and Lauren

Sometimes in life you've got to stop and smell the oleander blooms

Hello to all my adoring fans!

Poor Eating Habits

Who taught this kid how to eat salad?!


Or cheese sticks?

Maia opens an early birthday present from Aunt Sandy and Uncle Gene

A sweet, one-of-a-kind, Noah's Ark dress - made by the Amish Community.



Thanks Aunt Sandy!!