Poppy Came to Visit!

My dad came down for a visit last weekend, so Maggie and I played hookie from work/daycare for half of the day and took him to the zoo. The weather was beautiful, and we meandered around the zoo checking out the giraffes, elephants and polar bears. When we got home, Maggie took 2 steps!! Poppy was holding her around her waist, and he just let her go, and she walked to me! We clapped and encouraged her, and she was very proud. We're still waiting for more, and of course we didn't get pictures, but it was a fun day!

The next day, we took him to a yummy breakfast spot, The Cottage, where we all cleaned our plates. Maggie ate more than half of a huge pancake! She's such a good eater right now! It's a blessing, but I'm not going to lie, sometimes I wonder how it is possible to fit so much food into a tiny girl! She must be doing A LOT of growing! After breakfast we walked  around La Jolla, enjoying another gorgeous day of January in San Diego! We played and hung out, and after lunch, Maggie made Poppy's weekend by taking a long nap in his arms!

She likes to practice standing, a lot!

(She walked soon after this shot)

It's so much fun to play with my car seat!

I'm talking to you, lady! 

Lot's of playing = sleepy Maggie.

This weekend, Grandma and Grandpa Korn come to visit, so we'll have more adventures to report next week! I think we're heading to the aquarium this time! Are you ready Maggie?? :)

Just Hangin' Out

We were just hanging out one day, and I had my camera close by. Got a couple cute shots, so I thought I'd do a quick update before heading home for the day! These were taken a week or so ago. (Jan. 11th) Maggie is cruising around, always assisted by furniture in some way. She loves to practice standing up on her own... when she's on our bed with a soft place to fall! She's a very cautious girl - I mean, who wants to fall and possibly hurt something?! She loves dancing, and any time music is on, you'll catch her grooving to the beat. I'm working on catching it on video, because it is the sweetest thing.

She's getting some new teeth, so the last few days have been rough! She's happy here though, so enjoy!!

Round and round she goes...

Obviously, PJ is there for moral support!

The three below were taken pretty close together. I'm apparently the funniest camera woman ever! Check out the teeth! She has 6 right now, with one or two making a nasty entrance as I type...

Maggie LOVES to share! It's like, her favorite thing to do! She makes a sound akin to "Here!" and hands you whatever it is she can find to pick up. It's pretty funny, and keeps her (and us!) busy! At least she'll learn what 'thank you' means! :o)

New Year's Day 2011

To celebrate the start of the new year, we took a family trip to the San Diego Zoo. We have a yearly membership, and I used to take Maggie a lot when I was still at home with her. The last time we went, Maggie was about 9 months old and couldn't quite understand what she was looking at yet. January 1st was a nice day here, and we were surprised to find the zoo barely crowded at all! Maggie was so good, and loved looking at the elephants and the polar bears. We packed a lunch and walked around till we got hungry. We had a nice lunch in the sun, and then hit the road shortly after to make it home in time for a nap. (For all of us!) It was a really fun day with just the three of us, and we commented that we'll need to make sure to do this more often in 2011!

We've always said that PJ is part Polar Bear, so no wonder Maggie loved these guys!

The Traveling Trio (We missed you, PJ!)

This year, we flew North to spend the Christmas holiday with The Korn Family! We were able to be there for about 10 days and it was so much fun! Maggie is a natural traveler, and did so well on the flights. We did a ton of fun things, and Rob & 'Chelle even got a couple nights in Whistler while Maggie played with Grandma and Poppa Korn!

We had a super fun dinner in North Bend with Curtis, Emily and Murray, and also got to see Ryan and Nicole. Maggie liked feeding Murrray her crackers. ;) We went on the Christmas train, and Maggie didn't even cry when she sat in Santa's lap! Maggie crawled all over the Korn's house, and played with Cammy's many toys. The cousins had fun hanging around with each other, and Cammy is so sweet to Maggie. Opening presents on Christmas day was fun, and Maggie loved to practice her "Up-downs" to make people laugh. It was a wonderful trip, and truly felt so relaxing and enjoyable. Thank you for taking great care of us! Here are some pictures from the trip.

Poppa and Grandma Korn - Thank you for a lovely week!

Jumpin' on the couch! Cammy was showing Maggie how to do it.

Maggie's favorite spot in the Korn house. (in front of the fridge!)

At Cammy's house after the Christmas train.

Tried for a family photo - Hey Maggie! Camera's over here!!!

She loves being turned up-side-down.

The cousins on Santa's lap. Cammy asked for tools.

Maggie just gave him the eye. Check out her cheeks! haha...

Maggie's turn!

Loved this game on the refrigerator, and got one for Christmas!

She talks, a lot!

Ski day in Whistler!

Brrrr... it was COLD!

We had so much fun!

Maggie was the present inspector.

A little girl from G&P Korn. That was Tracey's baby blanket! Thank you, Grandma!

Ornament inspector, now.

Let's go people! What's the hold up? It's Christmas!!

What IS this?

Lucky girl!

So cute, sitting at the little table and playing grocery store. :)

After our trip, Mimi came down to spend the day with Maggie. She loves story time with Mimi!

Finally! I'll Have My Cake

We had to postpone Maggie's b-day celebration because of a run-in with pink eye the day before the party was to happen! :( However - this past weekend we were able to celebrate with the most important part: cake eating pictures! The Elrod's came over for dinner and we sang Happy Birthday, and then ate cake! Maggie loved it! Both girls were bouncing off the walls for hours after, and it was worth it! Here are a few photos of the evening.

Look how cute they are!

Doesn't look too messy... yet!

Oh yeah! Tastes much better when it gets all over the place.

She did a good job! We took it away after this - we were worried about a sugar overdose!

Rhea helping open Maggie's present :)

Traveling for Thanksgiving

We drove many-a-mile over Thanksgiving, and it was worth it! We stayed in Martinez for most of the time, but also took a side trip up to Ashland, OR to celebrate Great-Grandma Korn's 88th birthday! It was a fun week with family, and after the trauma of the drive up, and the panic of not knowing whether or not we'd leave him, PJ settled in to bliss - sleeping on Mimi's bed every night! Spoiled!

Here are some of the pictures from the week, and hopefully more frequent blogs in the new year! ;)

The Baby Whisperer, aka Judy

Mimi is the best at teaching Maggie new things!

Stopped on the pass - we're still having fun!

Awwee, Mom! You're so weird!

I love this picture! Ready for the open road, this one!

Birthday Balloons for GG Korn

Great Uncle Art. He's not as scary when he has food... ;)  

Auntie Kerry, Auntie Amy, and Poppie

Can you see the piece of cheese in the foreground of the photo? That's her focus. ha!

The turkey that we didn't get to eat... Will Kerry & Amy ever forgive me? ;) Looks, good Dad!

Auntie Sandwich!