A Surprise at Christmastime!

We are so happy and excited!!

Going to the Mall

You and your mom were visiting in Arlington, recently.  After work, Papi and I went to your Grammy's to pick you up and take you to the mall.  We were a little worried that you might not go with us because you don't like to be away from your Mommy.  Your mom did a great job of preparing you for this trip.  When we got to the house, you were excited to see us and ready to go.  We told you that we were going to "ride the animals" which is your way of saying that you were going to ride the merry-go-round.  You got in the car just fine.  You told your mom bye and off we went.  You were very excited and were making me and Papi laugh.  You were squealing with excitement and saying that we were going to the mall.  When we got there, Papi held you and we went to the merry-go-round.  On the way, people were looking at you and making comments about how cute you are.  It made us feel very proud.

We finally got to the merry-go-round and bought you an "all you can ride" ticket, which was a paper bracelet that we put on you.  Papi kept the camera so he could take pictures.  I let you pick out the horse that you wanted to ride first.  As we were going around, you were telling me which animal you wanted to ride next.  It was a rabbit.  Then, you wanted to sit in the big chair.  After that, we decided to take a break and get some supper.

We ate in the food court at the mall.  We got you a grilled cheese sandwich and some fries from Sonic.  You ate the whole sandwich and a few of the fries.  After we ate, you said you were ready to go home.

It was the first time that I really felt like a grandma.  It was so much fun taking you on a little outing and letting you decide what to do.  On the way home, you sang for us.  You just melted our hearts.  We know as you grow older, you will be more comfortable going with us.  We love you so much and are just thrilled at how much you are growing and talking. 

Maci is 2 Years Old!!

 Happy Birthday, Maci!  It seems like you were just born, but you just turned 2 years old.  Wow, you are growing up fast.  You are as cute as ever.  This is a fun age because you are learning how to express your little thoughts.  It is so much fun to hear you talk and sing and watch you sign. You are full of life and everyone who meets you loves you.  Your mommy did a great job giving you a 2nd birthday party with the theme of Olivia the Pig.  The picture on the left is of you eating some of your cake at your party.

The picture on the right is your daddy eating his birthday cake at his 2nd birthday party.  This was at his daycare.








 

You love taking baths.  When your daddy was little, he loved taking baths, too. 

 

This was taken when he was 2 years old.

 

Your mommy and daddy took you to your first Mardi Gras parade.  You had a good time and loved the parade.  You got a lot of beads and I guess you wanted to wear them all at the same time!

 

Your daddy did the same thing when he was 2.  He does have as many beads on that you too, but it was amazing that I had a picture of him wearing the beads....like you!

 

Maci, you are such a blessing and a gift from God!  Mimi loves you....so, so much!!