Mmm, Mmm, Good!!!!

And she's thinking..."It's about time Mama!!!" Our little Miaya tried some cereal this morning and didn't seem to mind it!

I videotaped it this morning for Daddy and Maddie and then we tried some more tonight when Maddie was home. She helped and I taped some more for Daddy! I think as she gets used to it she will enjoy pretty much whatever we give her!!

And, Maddie said it tasted like rotten potatoes...

6 Months (and 1 week!)

Our little Miss Miaya had her 6 month checkup today and she weighs 16 lbs 2 1/2 oz and is 27" long!! In 2 months, she has grown 2 inches and 2 lbs...She is doing very well and she had 2 more needles today and handled herself like a pro!!! The big question of the day was can we PLEASE feed her now??!!! We feel she has been ready for a while and yup, whatever she wants, we can give her!!

Tuesdays are busy nights so while I was making dinner for Maddie and I, Miaya had her 1st Mum Mum...(just a rice cookie) and she ate it right up...Maddie had some too and she would like to try all of Miaya's baby food when Miaya does! (We shall see how the prunes go over...HA!!!) We are still very unsure where the last 6 months have gone...

Lovely...

I swear we have the best dog ever...what other puppy would allow you to do this to them??!!!! Maddie woke up this morning and she asked if she could stay home...well, of course she did and I think it is pretty awesome she wanted to stay and hang out with her Mom! She told me she missed me a lot and just wanted to be with Miaya and I. I am going to cherish these days because in a few years, she may not want to be in the same room with me!!

Looking back...

We have so much to be thankful for, one of them being where we live. When we can see how others live, it makes us appreciate where we come from and what we have. This trip was about so many things. The 4 of us had been talking about doing this for over 2 years and it has come and gone...just like that. We had an absolutely amazing time with each other, the 4 of us and it was so nice to be able to reconnect as husband and wife. Some may call it selfish however we feel it is important to take time for each other. It truly does make us better parents.

It is so hard to believe that just a few days ago we were sipping beverages, applying 70 spf sunscreen and trying to stay cool. Now, we are home and it is -34 degrees and we have to layer to stay warm!! Amazing how just a few hour plane ride can take you to the opposite side of the world. Taking a break from reality was so relaxing and something we all needed but home really is where our hearts are and we missed it.

Sandra, we will be forever grateful for what you and Michael and the boys did for us. Thank you seems like 2 small words but they mean so much more than that.

4 Months!!!

Watching our little Miaya grow really is bitter sweet...you want your kids to grow, change and do new things but it all happens too fast...they are babies for such a short time...isn't this the sweetest face?? Our "Chubba Bubba", which the dr gave me trouble for calling her...Now weighs 14lbs 2oz and is 25" long...The dr said she is perfect, long and lean...lol! She had more needles yesterday and was a real trooper...barely a tear was shed! (She was too busy giggling and talking to cry!)

She has been rolling over for almost a month now and has quite a personality...Mark and I both think she may be the one that is going to keep us on our toes...time will tell!!!

That smile says "God I am so darn cute...they will never suspect me!!!!"

Let the celebrations begin...

Birthdays are very important to me...and I plan on always making my girls feel very special on their big days!!! Our wonderful extended family George and Shirley, are leaving for vacation at the end of the week and won't be here for Maddie's actual birthday so we had an early party!!!

I made a yummy dinner, spaghetti at the birthday girls request...and Miaya and I made her a double decker heart shaped chocolate cake...mmmm!!!!

Maddie opened her special gift and we sat around chatting as we often do...We took the opportunity to take some pictures which are great...

We are very lucky to have these 2 lovely, thoughtful people in our lives...They are wonderful!!!

Sisters...

Their shirts say it all...

But what they don't say is how much they love each other (or how much we love them... )

We hope our little girls always love and protect each other...

as much as they do now...

Have I mentioned how much we love our little girls??!!!