Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Theres Something Fishy Going On

I began working on this post before I left for South Dakota, and I never finished it. So I kept the picture and decided to write about it. I thought it was a pretty picture of the salmon I made about a week ago. I had been craving salmon and decided it was time that I got brave and made some. I found a recipe for roasted salmon with a lime salsa. OOOOWEEE was it good and hit the spot for sure. Honestly I think I was more intimidated to ask the guy at the meat counter for the fish than I was to make it. I never get fish so I didn't know if you had to buy the whole fillet or the amount that you needed. So if any of you are wondering...you can buy the amount you need and they will cut it up for you. Maia and I circled the meat counter until I got brave and asked for salmon I needed. Next time I will go with confidence and order my fish!

We are having a great time in South Dakota. Maia is enjoying her Grandpa, Grandma and Uncle Nick and I have loved just being apart of it all. So once we get back I will post some pictures of our fun times here in the prairie.


Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Milestones # 3

This one shows Maia's determination. I saw her chasing the cats and so I thought it would be fun to get the camera and catch some footage of her chasing the cats and next thing I knew she was going up the stairs. This is her official first time of climbing stairs, and you get to be there for it! Hopefully you don't get too sick watching this video; it is a little shaky since I was a bit surprised at Maia's new endeavor.












This next one is a little less jiggly, as I had some help and didn't have to spot and video all at the same time. While its a better video, I am more impressed with the determination and speed she used to get up the stairs in the first one. She just kept going and going!





Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Milestones # 2

Crawling. Yes she is crawling and crawling everywhere. It is so fun watching her get to places, but it is a lot more work making sure she is not getting into anything she is not supposed to be getting into. It has definately changed around with her being more mobile, she is sure loving it! So here is a great video of her crawling in action.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Milestones #1

So I was thinking about doing a string of videos we have of Maia's latest milestones. Just about a week ago she started standing in her crib holding on to the edges and she is also pulling her self up holding on to the couch and coffee table. Its been fun watching her change and grow. She changes so fast!! This is of her standing in her crib so happy of her new accomplishment.


Maia meets her cousins in Colorado!

We had the wonderful opportunity to make a trip out to Colorado last week. Maia got to finally meet more of her cousins along with her Aunt Katie and Uncle Mitch. We had fun just being a part of their lives there in Colorado for a few days. There was a lot excitement among the the girls. Maia was happy to see her cousins and Anna, Josie and Ruthy were excited to see her. There was much excitement over the pack and play and all the girls in it!
Michael had fun too playing games and reading books. He's a great uncle to his nieces! Anna helped me play Rush Hour for the first time. It was fun watching her do a few and have her help me figure out how to maneuver the cars to get my car out. If you have not played it, its addicting!



Lots of fun in the baskets!


Not only did Anna, Josie and Ruthy have fun with Maia, but Aunt Katie got into as well. I love the action in the photo it was great to watch the "parade"!


Here is a shot of an amazing mama among her beautiful girls!!! One, two, three, go!!!


We had fun introducing Maia to the bike cart. When I say we I say everyone else, but Maia. She tolerated it for a little while, but towards the end she was spent!



The whole family on the couch. Horray!!!

Maia, are you in there??


We also went on a hike to the Red Rocks. It was beautiful out and we got to get out there and enjoy the freshness of the mountains.


Thanks Mitch, Katie, Anna, Josie and Ruthy for letting us come and spend some time with you! We had a great time and miss you all greatly!









Thursday, May 13, 2010

Jet Blue's 10th Anniversary Shin-Dig



Back in April the three of us went on a day trip down to Long Beach, CA for a Jet Blue 10th Anniversary Fair. It was great for us to leave rainy Portland and hit up the warmth and sunshine of southern California. The Picnic was amazing as well full of fun activities and food that was absolutly FREE!!!!!!!!!!! You could walk right up to the lady with the ice cream cart and say " I would like an ice cream sandwich," and she would just give it to you. How fun is that? We thought it was a lot of fun. So besides stuffing our faces with all the food we could get for FREE we also played a few games, got our faces painted, and dominated at jousting. So here is a "snap shot" (if you will) of our day. We often talk about how fun it would be to fly somewhere for the day and we got our opportunity. Yee-Haw!!!






So Happy Birthday Jet Blue!! We are glad we got to celebrate with you!