Romi's 1st Birthday Shout-Out

Big love and hugs to our amazing little Niece, Romi, on her 1st birthday. Of course, a major shout-out to Matt & Heather, too, for a big big year #1. Way to go you two! Great job. We love you. High-fives and lots of smooches to Roms. XOX

Here are a couple photos of Maya from this past week- playing at the house and with her cousin at her Bday party.

her new grin...

Maya has decided that she has a new smile. Honestly, every day it makes me giggle. I feel like the picture doesn't do it full justice- but it's the best I could capture so far. She flashes it at any time and sometimes in the most unexpected moments (while nursing, for example.) The wrinkled nose and big smile- makes me feel like she is showing off her little teeth. She's also giving us high-fives on a regular basis, is into waving and is up on her hands and knees- frequently seen rocking back and forth. Hello baby-proofing!

8 Months!

8 Months...and Maya is doing great! She is practicing waving, has her two bottom teeth (and is working on the top ones = ouch), is scooting/crawling everywhere (and quickly) & is really enjoying playing with other babies. Yesterday, at our weekly Mommy/baby group, the kids were especially adorable and it was fun to see Maya rolling around, crawling and playing with all the other babes. She was interested in all the dogs that walked by (that is new) and was especially good at "sharing" toys (read: letting kids take hers and taking theirs from them, too.) We are expanding the variety of things she is eating (trying dairy etc) and she is working really hard at grabbing food & putting it in her mouth on her own (those little pieces can be tricky!) Here is Maya with her Uncle Gabe and another recent picture at the park-

Josh and Maya also had a fun adventure last weekend to Angel Island (I had some much needed & appreciated time to myself.) They had a great time together and hanging with Matt, Heather and Romi. Maya loved her 1st ferry ride!

The calendar always seems to be pretty full. This month we will have another visit from Oma and Gramps, it will be Romi's 1st birthday (unbelievable!) ,we will start a music class & we are hoping to see Sarah and little Parker again in Jenner. More on all of that soon.....