Apple Fest - September 25

Today we went to Apple Fest at Wachusett Mountain. Last year, this was our first family outing after Maya was born. It was a gorgeous day much like today. One of Maya's favorite things to do is to put things on and over her head. She recently discovered walking with things over her face. It is too funny!

New Friend - October 18

We went to Conneticut this weekend to visit some wonderful friends that we haven't seen for awhile, Shiela and Michael. At the same time some other friends were visiting with their 2 year old, Madison. Maya and Madison hit it off immediately. They were so cute to watch together. Maya also seemed to pick up the pace in the walking department on her 13 month birthday weeekend no less. I am not sure when you say they started walking. Would it be the first step or two unassisted for actually walking several steps with a little stability?

She also discovered the little sink on the kitchen island and plopped herself right down in it! Of course we were all laughing when she turned the water on herself, too. She loved it.


She loved sliding along the wood floors with her favorite little kitty!

Apple Picking and Uncle Joe's Visit -September 25

Maya and I went apple picking. She just loves being outside. I am sure it was a funny site watching me carry an overstuffed 1/2 bushel bag with a baby strapped to my chest.


Uncle Joe came for a visit and Maya was just completely in love...with Joe and his phone.

Maya Turns One - September 18

It is so exciting that Maya turned one today, but also a little sad. You see she is technically a toddler now....and boy is she toddling around everywhere. She is cruising around furniture and has taken a few isolated steps, but she can crawl so fast that this seems to be her preferred mode of transportation these days.


We had a quiet birthday celebration. Maya and I went to the park and enjoyed the beautiful weather. When Dan came home, we celebrated with a cupcake and just a few presents. She wasn't quite sure what to do with the cupcake, but she quickly learned how to take the paper off the presents (and eat it of course!)