Baby Q...12 weeks!

No...that is not a trick...I truly look this pregnant already!!! You would think with the sickness, I would be losing weight but that is not the case!!!

We are so excited to almost be in our second trimester! It is such a wonderful time for us. The baby is now the size of a lime (my students find that fact baffling...they thought the baby was smaller) and is very active. I know because I saw him/her on the ultrasound and he or she was a mover and a shaker! Malia can't wait to be a big sister. We are practicing with a doll and talk about the baby every day. I ask her if she is having a brother or sister and she changes her mind daily. I know she will be a wonderful help.

Miss Independence!

Malia is growing every day! She is very independent and loves to push herself! We recently went to a birthday party at Pump It Up in Tacoma and she LOVED it. She didn't want anyone to help her.
She totally looks like she is biting it her but she loved rolling down the slide...we couldn't get her to stop! She wouldn't slow down long enough for me to get a picture of her. She had a blast!
Malia is actually at the top of the slide getting ready to go down! Malia recently had her two year check up and is doing SO well! She is the 68 percentile for weight, 91 percentile for height, and 99 percentile for her head size. We are glad that she is so healthy. Her doctor was astounded by her vocab and that she can count to 12.I swear we don't make her sit down for lessons! We encourage her curiousity (and she is naturally curious about everything) but don't sweat the small stuff. She is just naturally bright and yes...we are totally gaga for Malia. Sorry for the bragging but...what's a mom to do??? If you think I'm bad, you should hear her grandmas.

Baby Q!!!!!

We are SO excited to let everyone know that we are pregnant again. We are due on April 11th. I had a dr appt. yesterday and we know that Baby Q is happy and healthy. I was extremely nervous before the appt and feel so happy that everything went well. This isn't the best photo but I couldn't wait to scan it. Best wishes to everyone! My health is doing fine. Blood pressure is up a bit but life is good now that I have prescription meds for the morning sickness!

Malia's Second Birthday!!!

Malia had a fabulous second birthday party! We decided to have it at home this year and rented her a jumper for the yard. So many people came and we felt so lucky to have so many amazing people in our lives. The grandmas came early and helped with everything...I don't know how we would have done it without them. I can't believe Malia is already 2!!!!

Malia was fascinated by her cake. She kept practicing blowing the candles out and wanted to keep touching the frosting. It was adorable.

Gotta love our big girl...2 years old!!!

The kids really enjoyed the jumper...and some adults (Caldwell) as well. It was great...they came and put it up and then took it away at the end of the party.

Putting the practice to good use...blowing out her candles.

Malia was a champ! She was really tired but got so many amazing gifts...her BFF Hailey is coming to take a peek at this one.

Summers End...

Hard to believe it but summer is over! These last few days have been unbelievable. We have had good friends over, relaxed at home, and even went to NW Trek. I have been back to work preparing for a great school year (I am convinced I have the best class...as always:-) and we are getting ready for Malia's second birthday party. To say life is good is putting it mildly.
Malia loves riding any of these rides. We often go to the south hill mall so she can ride a few times.

These are our good friends the Chases. Their son, Wyatt is absolutely adorable and Malia was fascinated by him.
We got very close to the Bison at NW Trek. The tram was a lot of fun for Malia...but she did fall asleep by the end!
Malia thought this stuffed wolf was amazing...she didn't want to leave!
I had to take a picture of this black bear. It reminded me of the time my dear friend Mrs. Sage told a little girl...it is not a bear...it's a stump! You had to be there!

This is a little hiding hole to observe the wolves....I think it is for little kids but WHATEVER! Malia and I had a great time in there.

Maui Wowee!

As many of you know, Malia and I enjoyed a wonderful trip to Maui from July 20 to July 31! I was very nervous about the flight with Malia (she was on my lap) but she did AMAZING both ways. What a blessing! She loved Maui and the beach but missed Daddy terribly. It was such a great opportunity to spend time with Mel, Jazz and Andre'. Jazz started 8th grade and Andre' started 1st while we were there. The only thing that did not go well was sleep. Malia would go to bed at 9 (which is 12 our time) and wake between 3:30 and 5. She never quite adjusted to waking up. I miss Melly dearly and felt so lucky for this opportunity!

Malia loved the beach and sitting in the water.

She sat in the her chair and played in the sand for hours!

This is the banyan tree in Lahaina...Malia thought it was amazing!
Aloha!
The whole crew...Mel, Andre', Jazz, Malia and me!
This was the aquarium that we went to...Malia was fascinated!
Footprints in the sand...these are actually my and Malia's feet!

Here Comes the Dentist!

Malia had her first visit to the dentist today. I had planned to take lots of pictures, but it was really fast and they had me hold her. She was fascinated by all of the tools and was not scared one bit! She opened her mouth for the dentist and even let the assistant put the fluoride on her teeth. Consensus was that Malia has great teeth and is a VERY good girl!