13 months!

I can't believe that an entire month has passed since Mya's birthday! Our kids are growing up so fast. Cade will turn seven on Thursday and big brother Zack will be twenty this Spring. I wish that I could stop time!!

Mya has adjusted well to the new babysitter, much better than mommy has adjusted to returning to work. Luckily, my little kindergartners keep me so busy that I don't have time to worry much about Mya. I just wish the little stinker would sleep better at night so that I could function a little bit better at school. Mya is lucky she is so darn cute (even at three in the morning) or I might have to send her away to baby boot camp or call Nanny 911 or something. Let's hope this is the month she starts sleeping better!!

Christmas in America!

Judging by the look on her face, Mya wasn't too impressed with this present!

Yippee! Elmo, Mya's favorite!!

Mya is always so entertained by all of her cousins!

We had such a wonderful Christmas surrounded by family and friends! It was extra special this year because Mya was with us. I remember being so sad last Christmas because we still hadn't heard anything about who our sweet little baby would be. That seems like so long ago!

I have really enjoyed spending the last three months at home with Mya, but sadly it must come to an end. I have to return to work on Monday. I have missed my kids at school and am anxious to be their teacher again, I just wish Mya could go with me. Is a one year old to young to be in kindergarten? I'm sure she's gifted, maybe I'll have her tested and get her enrolled in my class! Luckily, we have a wonderful child care provider so I know Mya will be in the best of hands.

Birthday Girl!

Patiently waiting for her guests to arrive

Making a wish!

"Can't I open these as well, mommy?"

Our sweet little daughter turned one today! We celebrated the event with a small dinner party with family and will have her "big" party on Sunday. I was impressed that Mya knew exactly what to do with all of the gift bags. She knew there were treasures inside them and she wasted no time ripping them out of there. That's my girl!

Mya wasn't quite so sure what to think about the cake. She liked the frosting (who doesn't) but proceeded to throw all of her cake, piece by little piece, onto her brother's plate!

It was a special day for all of us, as we were reminded how lucky we are that Mya was born into this world and into our family!

Little Miss Mischief!

Guess what Mya discovered today? You guessed it- toliet paper!! I knew something was up when Mya suddenly got very quiet. She had a great time unrolling it! I'm sure she would have gone through the entire roll if I would have let her. I always seem to spoil her fun!!

Wow! 11 months old already?

It is hard to believe how fast our little darling is growing up. Mya is eleven months old today! We feel so fortunate to be able to celebrate each of these little milestones with her. She's a real blessing!!

Photo shoot!

My friend Julie came over the other day to take some pictures of the kids. It was Mya's first "official" photo shoot. I now know why people say not to work with babies and animals. Mya was not any easy subject to shoot! That just goes to show you what a good photographer Julie is because she somehow managed to get some really great pictures regardless! Here are a few of my favorites.