Play Time

Mya spent an afternoon with Lisa, Cassie, and Blane last weekend.  The highlight of Mya's day was the trip to McDonalds.  What's better than chickie nuggets and tunnels???

She had sooooo much fun!!!

Snowy Day

This weekend produced the most beautiful snowfall that I can remember.  Snow stuck to everything and it was gorgeous.

Mya got bundled up and we headed outside.  She reminded me of a purple marshmallow, but cute, nonetheless.  She had so much fun trudging around in the snow and probably would have stayed out all day if I didn't insist on her taking a nap!

The highlight for Mya would definitely have been using the shovel.  I'm going to have to use this to my advantage this winter!

Ready to head outside

This snow experience was a far cry from last year (thank goodness!)...

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Mya loves to sing, there's no doubt about it.  Tonight she won't stop singing "The Wheels on the Bus", yesterday it was "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."  I've always said I need to record her singing because someday she's going to grow out of that little girl voice and I'm going to miss it.  So, I caught her in the moment.  Enjoy!

P.S.  She probably would have kept singing but she became intrigued with a piece of tape on the ladder of which she was sitting.

Gobble, Gobble

Thanksgiving 2011 has come and gone and we are still stuffed.  Mya and I went over the Telisak house in the morning and then to my parent's house in the afternoon.  It was a bummer that Greg had to work, but we had a mini Thanksgiving a couple weeks prior.  We visited with family, ate too much food, played games, and had fun!

Grandma Pat and Mya

Grandpa Steve and Mya 

Mya showed her Packer pride by sporting some linking shapes for earrings

Mya is very much into technology.  Lisa brought along her tablet and the two of them watched Elmo. 

Pensively watching Elmo

While watching Elmo, Mya had to check her voicemail

Grampa Bruce, Mya and Grama Shelli

We have so much to be thankful for this year.  We are lucky enough to have such an amazing family, our health, and one special little girl.  Life couldn't get much better!

21 Months Old

Well, it is hard to believe that in 3 short months, crazy little Mya will be 2 years old!  How is this possible?!

Favorite things:  ANYTHING Elmo, baby dolls, reading books, ah ahs (a.k.a. monkeys), coloring, cleaning, shoes, listening to music, eating snacks, singing, playing with other kids, being tossed in the air by Daddy and cuddling with Momma.

What she can do:  Mya can put on her own shoes, socks and pants.  She also undresses herself in her crib.  She is already a very good student, too.  She sings the ABC's pretty well.  She can sing the tune and adds in letters here and there.  She's also an okay counter...she can count to 5.  Mya is an excellent jumper, in case you were wondering.  Mya also is very good at trying to leave us.  She grabs a purse, baby doll, keys and says buh-bye as she walks past us.  Mya gives the best hugs and kisses, too.  She talks non-stop....half of which we don't understand, but still.

Mya keeps us on our toes.  She is a ball of comedy, sass, independence, sweetness, and love all rolled up into one.  She's unique, kind-hearted, creative, and beautiful.  We love this little girl more than anything in the world.

Art Projects

Let's just say that I'm not brave enough to use paints with Mya yet.  She does love projects, so we'll have to give it a whirl sometime...with splat mats everywhere!!  Thank goodness she is getting these artsy experiences at daycare!

Daycare sent home some of her art projects a few weeks ago.  My personal favorite is the jack-o-lantern.  It is going in the keepsake box, for sure!

Today Mya came home with a turkey headband.  I think it looks more like a potato with feathers, but that's okay.  Mya made it and that's what's important.

Admiring some of her other artwork while wearing the turkey headband

 Mya spent some time with Aunt Tanya and kids over the weekend.  They made art projects too!  Tanya said that Mya definitely didn't like having paint on her hand.  Yep, I could see that one coming.  Mya H.A.T.E.S having anything "dirty" on her hands.

My dilemma is going to be...which treasures do I keep???  I don't want to turn into that hoarder mom who saves everything!  :)

Christmas Card

Coming soon to a mailbox near you!