Archive for December, 2009

Christmas 2009!

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Christmas for us started on Christmas Eve Eve when Dustin, Maya & I went to church.  The service was wonderful and then we stopped by Aunt Niki’s on the way home.  The following day we went to my Mom’s for dinner and to exchange gifts.  Below is a picture of Corey, Brie and the tiny baby belly.

P-Ma got Maya a Princess bed, she loves it!

Here is Maya on Christmas morning.  She’s playing with her new horsie from Uncle Lee & Kaitlin before getting into her other gifts.  We had a blizzard on Christmas Eve so it was quite a challenge for Grandpa, MomMom, Lee & Kait, Brie & Corey to get here, but when they did we had a nice brunch and exchanged gifts.

We got her an easel for her new play area in the basement.

We worked very hard to get Maya’s play area ready for her on Christmas.  Thanks to Dustin for staying up late several nights to get it just right.  It doesn’t look too fancy, but she loves it, especially her little house area.

Grandpa & Na Na got Maya this bike, she’s on it every day!  She especially likes the turn signals, horn and music.

Grandma Jacobsen was here from Tipton staying with the Ambersons for the holiday so we got to visit with them too.  Grandma came over to show Maya her new table and she loved it.  Another favorite toy was the vacuum Maya got from Aunt Niki and family.  If it worked, our house would be very, very clean by now.  Maya loves all her new toys but had the most fun spending time with her family.  She is the most happy when she’s spending time with family and friends.

Little Monkey Bizness with Friends

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Maya’s got her new bath baby and Griffin’s monkey she’s borrowing and ready to meet Lilli & Luna at Little Monkey Bizness to play and exchange gifts with the girls.

Jumping with Daddy!

Opening the REAL princess phone, just like Lilli’s!

Lee graduates from MU!

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Lee graduated from MU this weekend.  We went up to Columbia for the ceremony and out to lunch after. Maya was so happy to see her Uncle and Kaitlin but wasn’t sure why he had the funny outfit on.

Lee’s best friends Nathan, Kevin and also Mom.

Dad, Lee & Karen

Brie, Lee & Lora.  Can you see my little niece or nephew?  Look closely, coming in June!

Brie, RB, Mom, Lee, Lora

The cute couple

We’re so proud of you Lee!  Congrats.

The Fairy Princess

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Last weekend we went to see the fairy princess at the KC Museum.  Chris, Dawndy, Lilli & Luna came with us as well.  Good thing, I never would’ve waited over an hour to see the princess but being together made it bearable.

Cheese!

Maya’s eating a sucker to get her to sit in her stroller while we wait a bit longer.  Luna’s just hanging out.

There was an igloo for the girls to play in while they waited.

Maya didn’t love the fairy princess, this wasn’t much of a surprise given her feeling for Santa.

Just another winter’s day

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Maya’s sipping on her morning coffee (warm milk) in a snowman cup while Mommy makes her latte.

Enjoying a snowman cookie that Mommy brought home for baby girl.

Crown Center

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

We met up with the Ambersons’ last weekend for a night at Crown Center.  It was beautiful and we had a great time.  We ate dinner at Fritz’s where Maya was in love with the train that delivers the food and then we did some shopping and listened to the Christmas carolers and looked at the Christmas displays.  Maya is not a fan of Santa so we did our best to avoid him.

If there’s such a thing of being loved too much, I bet Olivia could tell us about it.  She’s 3 months old now and smiling and responding when you talk to her and oh so sweet.

Thanksgiving 2009 in Tipton

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

We went to Tipton to stay with Grandma Jacobsen for Thanksgiving.  We got to hang out with Uncle Brandon but he was unavailable for the photo shoot.

Maya had a great time on the rocking horse.

Its cold in Iowa!  All bundled up to go out.

Keira turns 2!

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Maya’s friend Keira recently turned 2.  Here are the girls at the lady bug birthday party.  Everyone had a great time.

Of course M had to buy Keira a princess phone for her birthday!

Maya trying to avoid nap time (video)

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Maya continues to come up with creative ways to avoid taking a nap. Well, going to bed in general.

Could be that she needs a drink of water. Holding toy that just happens to be missing. Needs a nother snack. Brush her teeth for the 5th time that night. Needs to go potty. Well, you name it.

Her latest trick? Reading and reading. Specifically the bible. Reading the bible is a good thing, but we can’t read the whole bible before every nap or before going to bed at night.

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