I'm so cool

Maya found her sunglasses from last summer.  They are now one of her favorite toys to play with.  How cool is Maya?  Ha!
 

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the mother's out there! I feel so blessed to be Maya's mother. I have waited so long to be a mother and now I am celebrating my 2nd Mother's Day. What a gift! Dave gave me a very precious gift today. He found a beautiful adoption poem that bring tears to my eyes. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Eyes
My Mother's hands are not like mine
But both can wave or climb a vine
Or make a castle out of sand
Or hold onto my Daddy's hand.
My Mother's eyes are not like mine
But both can see the bright sunshine
Our eyes can look way up and down
Tho' hers are blue and mine are brown.
My Mother's hair is not like mine
But both of us look very fine
With braids and bows and Sunday hats
We even put them on the cat!
My Mother's heart is just like mine!
We love and care and learn each line
Of God's own word to Mom, Dad and me.
Our insides are all that He can see.
Because God doesn't care about our skin
Or eyes, or hair, or even our chins!
He loves what's inside of me,
So I'm the best girl I can be.
God loves me so much, you see
That He gave me two Mommies--each are perfect just for me.
So every night I pray to God above
For the Mom who gave me life and for the Mom who gives me love.
© Tabitha

2009 Fargo Marathon

What an exciting morning! We got together with a group of friends to cheer on the runners and close friends. Despite the chilly weather, we had a terrific time. After the majority of the runners ran past us (some for the second time) we headed back to my place for some delicious rolls and fruit. Each year I say to myself that I am going to run the 1/2 marathon and I think next year is the year. I guess time will tell :)



We watched right next to the water station which really wasn't the greatest idea.

My sign was a big hit - I thought it would be make the runners smile considering it was so darn cold outside

Grandpa Ed and Great-Grandma Barbara

Earlier this week, Dave and Maya visited his family. Maya got to give her late Grandpa Ed a big hug. I'm sure he is smiling down from heaven right now as I know they would have been the best of friends. Ed is a wonderful man and we miss him dearly. The day was also the burial of Dave's Grandma Barbara. It is resting to know that Barbara and Ed are together again and watching over all of us. Death is hard but at least it brings family back together. I'm so happy that Dave and Maya had a chance to see family this week (just wish I didn't have to stay back to work).

Here Maya gives Ed a big hug

Love this picture - Maya is with her cousin Melissa

What a little helper - love this picture too

Cap

Dave found Maya this cute swimmers cap and she loves it!  She would wear it all day and night if we let her.  I just love this picture as you can see how proud she is of her new cap.

Weekend with family

We had a fun weekend with my brother Jon, his wife Shannon, and their adorable 3 year old Olivia. Maya and Olivia had so much fun playing with each other despite some sharing issues. Saturday we met them at Chuck E Cheese to celebrate Olivia's 3rd birthday. The girls had a blast going from one game to another. If that wasn't enough, we took the girls to the butterfly house where they got to see all sorts of beautiful butterflies. The rest of the weekend consisted of opening gifts, eating cake, playing, and visiting. Thanks Jon and Shannon for having us!

Maya and Olivia fighting over who drives!

A little young to be kissing a boy Maya! Ha.



Shannon, Jon, and Olivia at the Butterfly House

Maya and mommy

The girls had a blast playing with bubbles

Grandma Julie with the two girls

Maya going after Sammy, the cat

I love ketchup

Maya has a new favorite food - ketchup! She insists on having ketchup with her meal as she loves to dip all her food in it. It is magic for us as it gets her to try new things even chicken nuggets. Whatever makes your happy Maya - we are not going to fight you on this one. Pick your battles, right?