Mailee's first trip to the zoo!

Deanne had a great idea to meet up at the Woodland Park Zoo before her birthday dinner. Although it was a little cold we enjoyed a couple of hours visiting the animals. Certainly a great way to avoid the crowds is to go the day after a little of snow falls here in Washington.

Happy Birthday Deanne!!

It was so wonderful to be able to celebrate with the entire family this year!
We love you!

Mailee loves her daddy

John is such a good daddy! It makes me so happy to watch him and Mailee together.
Over the weekend I snapped a few pictures of them during storytime and naptime. And then some of Mailee in the cute outfit that daddy got her dressed in before going to dinner.

A big milestone - The flip!

Today Mailee is 3 months, 1 week and 3 days old and she hit another milestone.
OK... so I'm trying not to call it rolling over b/c it reminds me of the days when i was trying to train Sahara to roll over for a treat - HA! But wanted to be sure to record this milestone ASAP as Mailee flipped from her stomach to her back twice today!!! :)
It was really exciting but I haven't gotten it on video... by the time I pulled the camera out she was over it and was like "yah, been there done that mom"... oh well, one day I get a smile, coo or flip on camera for grandma and grandpa R. Guess you will just have to come visit to see her athletic skills in person. Miss you guys!

Trip to Whistler

Well... my maternity leave is quickly coming to and end and John had a 3 day weekend... so we decided we better take advantage of this rare opportunity by planning a getaway to Whistler, Canada. We had a blast! Jay and Deanne came as well (but decided to leave the boys w/ mimi and papa). Mailee loved spending time w/ her auntie and uncle but missed her cousins.
John, Jay and Deanne went boarding when Mailee and Mommy went shopping in the village. Then one day Mommy and Daddy took Mailee for a snowshoeing adventure! What fun! We hope to make this an annual President's Day trip!

Happy Valentine's Day

Mailee wants her family and friends to know that she loves them very much and wishes she could spend more time with them. (so does her mommy)
Grandma R sent Mailee a Valentine's Day outfit that she is modeling in these pictures. Thanks Grandma!

Three Months!

Our little pumpkin is 3 months old now and I can hardly believe it! Time has flown by and we have already experienced so much joy with our precious daughter. Everyone says it gets even more fun the older they get... and I can't imagine! We are surely in for some fun then! Mailee got to spend some time w/ Mimi on her 3 month bday b/c Mommy had to go to the dentist. She told me she loves her grandma even though she cried... she just REALLY wants to be with mommy all the time. (she says it is just a phase she is going through though and will want to be cuddled and loved by everyone again soon!!) Here are some pictures of Mailee on her 3 month bday.

Mailee and her "other" doggie

Of course Mailee loves Sahara... but she also loves her other doggie that Sallie gave her! She has been exploring all sorts of things w/ her hands lately and this cuddly pup is one of her favs.

Happy Birthday Kerry!!

Thinking of you today and hoping that you are enjoying your bday! It's fascinating how quickly the years have flown by and how long we have been friends.... since middle school when I admired your puzzle shoes :) Love you!!

New pictures for Grandma & Grandpa R

Mailee wanted me to send you these pictures of her playing and bundled up!

Mom on TV!!!

Wow...who's that movie star?... OK, not quite a movie star, but Mom made her debut on national news standing next to the first lady! All b/c her office voted her best dressed... if only I could take care of myself like she does... I'm in a sweatshirt, jeans and slippers... but comfy as hell!! :)

Happy Birthday Heather!

I know you are enjoying your birthday with your new little bundle of joy! Love you!