Baby Girl Turns 1!

Maeli turned 1 last Friday, June 10th! Here's all the fun of the day:

Maeli loves balloons! The night before her birthday, we snuck into her room after she had fallen asleep, and tied balloons all around her crib. Boy, was she excited the next morning. She was so excited she got up at 5am! I guess that's what we get for putting balloons in her room :)






Birthday Girl!

Maeli loves her new books...

She would tear off little pieces of paper, and then hand them to me...needless to say, it took awhile before she got to the gift!

She got some new sports balls. Only 3 more years until little league!

Mom & Maeli :)

The Birthday Cake!

Mom, what is this???

She didn't have much interest in the cake at all...I put a piece in her mouth, and she spit it out!

Get back here toots! She had more interest in crawling off the table to get her new toys...

HaPpY bIrtHdAy MaEli mOo!!!!!!!

Maeli's Lost Toy

Ummm....Mom, I think one of my toys is under the blanket...
Ehhh..I think I got it!

Watch out...

She has figured out how to kneel in her crib. (not standing yet, whew! )

My Little Helper

Maeli does a great job cleaning the floor...

And the cupboards! Can't wait until she can unload the dishwasher!

Playing a little Wii with Dad

Happy Easter!

Here's what we've been up to...

Reach for it....... Ah! Got it!

Maeli has a new favorite toy: a ball. Yes, training has begun!

These pictures are funny because Maeli is not a pacifier baby. I had these in her drawer, and gave them to her to play with to occupy her while I changed her diaper. She had fun with them!

My mom got Maeli this super cute bunny that flaps his ears and dances to a song, and everytime we turn it on, she does her "Stevie Wonder head move."

Playing on her tummy...

Maeli is doing really well eating foods, so we have skipped baby food and we're going straight for the real thing!

More bunny...when we put it on her tray, she always gives it loves :)

We Van Every's call this a "cool dude..." but in this case, it's "cool chick."

This is Maeli's cheesy smile. Ha!

And the best for last...Maeli having a good ole' time laughing. Pretty cute! (But one crazy mom) I My favorite part is when she covers her mouth with her hand when she laughs. Ha ha!

Maeli Girl

Just doing some stretches...

Pretty in blue too!

7 Months!

Maeli is 7 months old now...she is sitting up really well by herself (not expert yet, but getting there) and is such a happy baby. She loves to watch other little kids, and giggles all day long!

So fun!