The life of new parents

Photos by:

Claire Ryser of Visionaire Studios

www.VisionaireStudios.photoreflect.com

We spent part of the day over at the Amberson’s where Maya took a little nap to get ready for the big party. This was before she spit up on Aunt Niki’s NYE outfit and her own dress.

Lissa, Lora, Sylvie, Nichole & Jo Ellen

Byron, Dustin, Chris & Kwanza

Maya’s friend Sylvie is such a cutie. (Jonas had already gone to bed for the night so we missed getting a picture with him.)

Maya napping again before ringing in the new year.

We had a wonderful holiday and Maya loved having her daddy home.

We celebrated Christmas with Grandma Jacobsen and the Amberson’s last Sunday. We had a lot of fun and Maya got so many nice things!

Maya talking to her Uncle Dennis.

Kate, Grif & Gabby exchanging gifts.

Grandma Jacobsen gave Maya this holiday horse. She had fun grabbing onto its hair.

Nap time with Uncle Dennis.

Hang time with Aunt Niki.

Maya napping with Grandma Rosie today after a lot of holiday activity.

We had dinner at mom’s on Christmas Eve before heading to church and then to our house for dessert, gifts and some Monopoly. Even Buddy got dressed up for the occasion.

Sleepy time, taking a nap before finishing out the nights activities.

Maya got to spend a lot of quality time with her Great Aunt Kathy from Michigan. She told her Aunt a lot of stories and gave her plenty of smiles.

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Grandma Jacobsen is coming to town this weekend and we’ll celebrate Christmas and New Year’s with her and the Amberson’s then. So be looking for part 3 pics of our Christmas gatherings next week!

We had the most amazing Christmas this year due to the little addition seen below…

Great Aunt Judy & Great Uncle Jim brought Maya’s stocking by on their way to Dallas for the holiday.

We spent the afternoon of Christmas day at Grandpa Ralph’s house. Here’s Maya with her Great Grandma Mom Mom. We’re so happy she was feeling good and able to join us and get to hold Maya for the first time.

Dad & Karen wore there matching M&M t-shirts.

Auntie Kait held Maya while we opened gifts.

All dressed and ready to party!

Here we are at daddy’s desk.

And by party, baby Maya meant sleep. She slept through almost the entire party at Barkley. We had a good time, but next year she’ll enjoy it even more. They had face painters, Santa and Mrs. Claus, puppet show, magic show, photo booth, rocket rides, food and much more. Barkley really caters their holiday party for kids and families and it was so much more fun this year with Maya!

Maya posing by her 2 baby’s first Christmas ornaments.

Maya and her little tree.

Our little family.

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Picking out our Christmas tree was extra special this year. With Maya’s help we found the perfect tree.

Daddy holding up a possible tree for Maya and I to look at. We decided to go with this one.

Maya picking out a little tree for her room.

Uncle Lee was here this weekend and he helped us decorate the tree.

I think she likes it!

Maya loved her Thanksgiving dress.

We had a wonderful first holiday with our new baby. We started off the day sleeping in and staying warm rather than attending the Turkey Trot with Dustin, Rosie & RB. Better luck next year…

Later in the afternoon the Ambersons’ came over for a visit.

Auntie Niki holding baby Maya.

The Amberson Family

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