Hey there Peanut –
This week I am hanging out with Auntie Amy at this year’s Ebay Live conference in Boston. Though we miss our babies and their daddy’s very much, we are having a fantastic time! Laughing, learning, exploring, relaxing – reconnecting.
Here are some pictures to let you see what we’re up to:
You picked this flower for Bonnie, your teacher… So proud to give it to her!
After daycare, you were so happy to see me… how wonderful!
Mommi!!
And you proudly showed your Daddy your daily paper:
Look Daddy!!
water bottle
maya lynn sleeping
We have such a wonderful time running around the neighborhood after dinner most nights. On this night, you first helped Joe and Martha water their plants.
While you were at it, you “watered” our neighbor Alan after his run in the hot sun.
Then we played a bit with Hannah and Timmy before heading to bed.
Check out the videos from these events: watering help and watering Alan and rolling with Hannah and rolling, rolling, rolling.
Life is good. Thank you God!
We SOOOO wish we could’ve been at the Friedrich Family Reunion today, but we just couldn’t figure out the logistics. We had a rather typical day today –
* Church with Jimmiqua. You, Jimmiqua and I sang together in the Gospel Choir. Hannah and her family came to church today.
* Lunch and hanging out at home including your new favorite pasttime, playing in Daddy’s car – you and I cleaned it for him. Even that is SOOO much fun with you!
* And after a VERY brief nap, you and I made sugar cookies and fruit salad together. You were a big help!
* Then you, Daddy and I went for a walk and played at our closest playground. We bumped into and played with our friends Steph, “Higgy” (Camielle) and her baby sister “Mooky” (You sat in Mooky’s baby car seat… how silly!)
* After dinner, you and I went to Raffaella’s house for a picnic for families of small children that I work with… How fun!
Here are some video highlights from today: “Bombs Away” and “Take Time,” and “Move please.” Enjoy Peanut!
We spent a lot of today giggling together, snuggling and exploring. Thank you for the joy you bring to my life, Sweet Pea. I love you.
We had a VERY busy day today!
First, I sang at our friends’ Jen & Cory’s wedding with the Gospel choir. While I was there, you and Daddy went to Gymboree and the playground!
I came home after the wedding to pick up Daddy for the reception. Aunti Judi came over to play with you a bit and put you down for your nap. Here are a couple pictures from Jen and Cory’s reception:
After a THREE & A HALF hour nap (at which time I woke you up… maybe it was a growth spurt), you and I headed out to meet our friends Marlie and her Mom for a playdate at the playground:
Daddy met us all for a picnic in the park before he headed off to work for the night.
Then you and I went to Jimmiqua’s 8th grade formal to take a few pictures for her. While we waited for her to arrive, you danced in the middle of the floor to the music the DJ was playing. Jimmiqua looked absolutley BEAUTIFUL!! Can you believe she is 14 already?!?! She really enjoyed introducing you to all of her friends as her niece!
Highlights of the day for me?
* Using my new camera (Daddy bought me a new camera, becuase my old one broke last Friday… I’ve had to use my cell phone camera in the meantime.)
* Watching you share your strawberries so generously with Marlie. Listening to you help her use her “please” and “thank you’s” cracked me up!
* Watching you dance.
* Giggling with you before bed.
* Watching you sleep during your 3.5 hour nap!
* Being part of Jen and Cory’s very special day!
* Pushing you on the swing.
* Knowing you and Judi had time to play together.
* Watching you hang out with neighbors Joe and Martha on their front porch.
* Having a date with Daddy – We met new friends at the reception- Su & Justin. They might come have ice cream with us in a couple weeks.
* Getting to start and end my day with you.
*whew* After reading all of this, I am ready for bed! : ) Thank you, Peanut, for an awesome day!! I love you to pieces, and I am so proud of you!
*Mommi
and other fun times…
(Neighbor Joe just jumped right in the middle of the biggest puddle to entice you in… You thought that was very funny… so did he!)
playing with pillows while shopping:
you LOVE your new chair as well as your princess pj’s
Highlights from our time with Maeve and Claire at their house:
Highlights from our time with Marlie in our backyard:
Marissa on Thursday and Friday (Marissa is the daughter of Daddy’s good friend from work, Stacey),
Maeve and Claire on Saturday morning (Maeve & Claire are daughters of my good friend from work, Meg),
Marlie on Saturday after dinner (Marlie is your dear friend from you class at daycare – and her Mommy, Leslie and I are becoming good friends as well as her Daddy Mike and your Daddy),
and… Hannah and Maggie (and Mommy Susan) (our good friends and neighbors) on Sunday!
Here are some pictures… more to come!
By the way? You are so good at sharing and taking turns. What an amazing little person you are becoming!
[pictures coming soon]
Well Miss Maya, you had quite a day. First you, mommy, and I went to Wegmans to do a little grocery shopping. Then you and I went to Gymboree for “fitness class.” There were two other little boys there and we had a blast. We went through a little obsticle course of walking on a balance beam, going through a tunnel, then climbing up a barrel. We sang songs, played with the parachute, and said good-bye to Gymbo. You loved getting the stamps on your hands, feet and belly.
Then we went to school where we arrived just in time to for lunch. To our surprise it was one of your friend’s birthday. As a treat, your class made ice cream. So after lunch you had homemade ice cream. You then took a nap, and we were off again.
We then went to meet your friend Marissa at the Greece Ridge Mall. There was a carnival there. However, it was not open. So we went then went to the Strong Museum. You and Marissa ran and ran. You guys played with the Elmo car, the Dance lab, the fish tank and much more. It was great to watch you two explore your world. Thank you for letting us be a part of it and for allowing us to see some of yours. Thank you for a wonderful day. Until next time.
Love,
Daddy