.........and a few tea partys!!

Two years old!!

Anya turned two...GG and Grantie Judy surpised us with a visit and my mom was here too. We celebrated with burritos and pumpkin cookies, extended gift opening.........

Daddy.....

Anya loves her Daddy sooooo much, and so do I!! Here they are having applesauce on our balcony on a crisp November day.

Goodbye garden knome

We moved!!

and this is the view from our new place! We love all of the light and the beautiful mountians surrounding us...

Grantie Judy

Last year at Christmas Anya wasn't so sure about her Grantie Judy...this year we take rides in the "car" at the park across the street quite often to go and see Grantie Judy and GG........

Goodbye Macaroni

We had to say goodbye to our sweet bunny, but we are so thankful she has a good home with Bethany!

Little Gym!!

We signed up for a drawing at the Great Balloon races and won a free month at Little Gym!! We had lots of fun with front rolls, back rolls, balance beam, high bar, running, jumping, playing with bubbles, and getting stamps afterwards from kind Miss Charlotte.

Reading time with Grandpapa

Homework Time

I had a miscarriage in late September and was feeling emotional and lonely....My wonderful husband stayed home with me for a few days but of course needed to return to school so my sweet little sister booked a ticket and stayed almost a week and my Dad drove out for a week as well! I was so thankful to have them, they made that week full of fun and special for our sweet little girl and her mama. God gave us a wonderful family...and I am thankful our second little one is with Him and look forward to meeting the little guy in heaven.

Anyway, Auntie Laur laur needed to do a little bit of homework, but Anya thought maybe she could help....

Uncle Matt and Auntie Keri visit!

...and we have zero pictures of either of them! But we did go on this hike with Keri, Hunter creek. We didn't make it to far because we forgot the Ergo so Anya traded off walking, riding on her perch, being carried on the hip, and trying to ride in our tiny patagonia backpack. She was so sleepy she started falling asleep in there, and eventually just fell asleep in Dada's arms as he carried her to the car. We had a lot of fun with Matt and Keri - the best was a hike near Truckee and a swim in the lake.

Birthday Fun!

Mama's birthday that is. Auntie Laur Laur sent a very fun package that Anya had a lot of fun with! Mama loves the clothes too, thanks sweet sister!

Cuddling with friends

Gramma T came to visit!

We had a great time, Anya loved going in her room with Gramma T (no thank you mamma and dada) and playing blocks was the best I think.

Milk bath

Anya loves slurping her milk off her tray = lots of "accidents"

Mr. Handsome and Little Precious

We had so much fun this summer at the waterpark, and Daddy got to come with us for our last visit! We usually bring our own snacks but we got fries at the snack shack and all enjoyed them thouroughly!

In tune

B.o.b.

Anya climbed in her stroller with three friends and asked if I would push her around the "neighborhood." I was in the middle of something...but she was so precious we took a break for a little spin. She loves her comfortable stroller and so do I. Thanks GG!

Mama's birthday present

Sean got me a mixer for my birthday, and Anya and I love to bake with it! She waits for mama to put the guard on and then turns it on low speed. She loves to lick the big beater...for hours...

Cheese Grater

Anya was helping with grating cheese for pizza and got a slice...she was very brave and still wants to help whenever the grater is out...

Helping Mama fetch potatoes...

... she chose the biggest ones, and then heaved them out for me. My sweet helper...

Bathroom antics

I thought she was washing her hands....

Our first potatoes!

Still hiking...

Anya walked all the way from where you can see the cars in the distance, down the valley and up the other side. Anytime we would mention the Ergo she would give an emphatic, "No," or if reminded, "No Thank you!" and continue on with more fortitude and speed up the trail.