ME AND MY GIRL

Catching UP!!!!

2010-06-11T05:05:00.002-07:00

Well.....it has been way too long since an update. We have been very busy with life. Maya is growing up too fast. How can I freeze time? We are on vacation right now. We got to spend time with the Mckenzie Crew yesterday and Megan Walker. It was great to meet all of them.. I am starting a new journey in the job world. The job I am at now is horrible and is causing me so much stress. I really hate 2 faced back stabbers and that is exactly what I work with now. So, I am moving on the better things. We have a trip planned in August to PA. This will our first time in this state. I am very excited to meet Laurie and her family.

Maya has just finished K3. She learned so much and made so many friends. She will be attending summer camp until August then starting K4. She now weighs 35lbs and is 38 inches tall. She has really grown over the past six months. Still dealing with the peanut allergy. Instead of getting better I think it is getting worse. She can't even be around kids that have eaten peanut products without choking up. Poor baby. she is getting sooooo very sassy!! Her favorite word is "sure"!! Favorite food is tomatoes......we are growing our own this year. Favorite toy is barbies, sandbox and dress up stuff. I love watching her play and try new things. She is learning to swim this summer also. She is like a fish, loves the water and she isn't scared of it at all. She also loves to ride her bike and play at the playground.

That's all for now.......Can't get pics to download.

2009-11-26T08:32:00.002-07:00

Miss Sassy Pants

Flower Girl

This is the way we are most of the time.

Finally updating this blog!!! We have been soooooo busy. Maya is growing up so fast. She is such a joy. I love her more each day if that is possible. She is so much fun to be with. I am getting to be a kid again.

Littlt Ma

2009-07-20T15:25:00.000-07:00

7 DAYS AND COUNTING!!!!

2009-05-16T12:59:00.003-07:00

IN JUST 7 VERY LONG DAYS WE WILL BE HUGGING ON THESE 2 CUTIE PIES!!! WE ARE SO EXCITED!!! IT HAS BEEN ALMOST A YEAR SINCE WE SAW THEM. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HOW MANY TIMES WE HAVE TO PULL MAYA AND ANGELENA APART. MAYA THINKS ANGELO IS STILL A BABY. NOT SURE HOW THAT IS GOING TO WORK. WE HAVE A COUPLE OF THINGS PLANNED. WE ARE HOPING TO MEET ANOTHER ADOPTIVE MOM AT THE ZOO OR MAYBE ON THE FERRY RIDE. EITHER WAY, IT WILL BE A BLAST.

EASTER 2009

2009-05-15T09:59:00.002-07:00

2009-04-03T15:23:00.001-07:00

Maya had her pictures taken today. I think she did great!!!

MAYA UPDATE!!!

2009-03-01T07:10:00.002-07:00

THIS LITTLE PRINCESS HAS BEEN VERY BUSY. I HAVE A VERY TALENTED LITTLE ONE ON MY HANDS. A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO SHE PULLED THE FIRE ALARM IN THE MALL. THE LOOK ON HER FACE WAS SO FUNNY. SORRY NO CAMERA!! THEN THAT SAME DAY WE WERE GOING TO CHURCH. SHE WAS ALL HAPPY IN HER CARSEAT. WELL, I GET TO CHURCH TO FIND HER BUTT NAKED. IT WAS SO FUNNY!!!

WE ARE ALMOST TOTALLY POTTY TRAINED!! SHE HAS HER DAYS THAT SHE REFUSES TO USE THE POTTY. SO SHE WEARS WET PANTIES FOR A LITTLE BIT. SHE IS GROWING UP WAY TOO FAST!!

PICTURE POST!!!

2009-02-14T11:41:00.003-07:00

THE CRASH!!
PRINCESS MAYA

MORE CRASH

CHRISTMAS MORNING.

MY DAD AND MAYA AT BELLINGRATH GARDENS. I JUST LOVE THIS PICTURE!!

THE SUNDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS. IT WAS FREEZING!!! CAN YOU TELL??

MORE CHRISTMAS MORNING.

MY GIRL LOVES HER SOME LIP STICK!!

MY DAD AND MAYA BEING SILLY.

THE GRACE OF GOD!!!

2009-01-18T05:20:00.002-07:00

Me and Maya were in a horrible car accident last Saturday. It was by the Grace of God that we were both able to walk away with only minor injuries. Maya only had a small scratch on the right side of her neck. She has been having some nightmares but those are getting better. For the first couple of days after the accident she screamed when I put her in the car. That is better also. Thank God!!!! We were turning left when a small car top the hill going way too fast to stop. They hit us on the passengers side going about 80 mph. It split the entire side of my SUV and flipped us. We landed upside down. Not sure how but I managed to get myself out then I was getting Maya out when someone got there to help. At first Maya wasn't talking at all. Poor little thing was in shock. I am just so thankful that she was not hurt. I have been trying to scan the pictures but the scanner is not cooperating right now. I will try again later. You have to see the pictures to know that we are 2 walking miracles.

I did get a new car Friday. We got a black Dodge Charger. Maya got a new pink car seat. We were both very excited about our new purchases.

SAD NEWS!!!

2009-01-06T08:31:00.002-07:00

GABRIELLA HOPE WAS BORN 1/5/2009 AT 2:08 am. SHE WAS JUST TOO TINY TO SURVIVE. SHE DIED AT 3:42 am. SHE WEIGHED 1 LB AND 9OZ AND WAS 11 INCHES LONG. I WILL POST MORE ABOUT THIS AND MY FEELINGS AS I CAN.

2008-12-31T16:06:00.002-07:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I HOPE THIS YEAR BRINGS A LOT OF JOY TO EVERYONE.

I KNOW EVERYONE IS DYING TO HEAR MORE ABOUT MY NEWS. SO, HERE IS A BIT MORE. I WILL BE ADOPTING MAYA'S BIO SISTER. SHE IS DUE 2/18/2009. WE HAVE PULLED A LOT OF STRINGS. I AM JUST PRAYING THAT THINGS GO SMOOTH THIS TIME. I WILL GET TO NAME HER AT BIRTH. SHE WILL BE GABRIELLA HOPE. WE WILL CALL HER GABBY. EVERYTHING IS DONE, WE ARE JUST WAITING ON HER TO BE BORN AND GUATEMALA TO REOPEN. I AM TRYING NOT TO GET EXCITED!!!

CHRISTMAS IN A NUTSHELL!!!

2008-12-27T16:37:00.003-07:00

These are some pictures that I had made when we went to visit Ellie in California. Yep, I am just getting them back. I know some people are slow. Anyway the pictures turned out really good. However, I couldn't get them to turn the right way.

Christmas was GREAT this year. Maya was so excited. She was a bit upset Christmas morning when Santa wasn't there. She go over that really quick. She got a tricycle, princess table and chair, princess backpack, doll house, and a crayon doll that teaches colors in english and spanish. From other family members she got a desk, Elmo live (I love him), more dolls with all the accessories. I really don't even remember what she got. It was way too much. We have been very busy all weekend. I am trying to get over the flu. Not easy when you can't rest. I will have to go back to work to get some rest. However, I wouldn't change a minute of it. Maya was so much fun this year. I have tons of pictures from the weekend. I have to sort them and download.

Maya also has some big news. Our family of 2 will very soon be a family of 3. That is all I can say at this point. I am trying not to get excited but that is hard. I have known about this for about a month. I have been dying to tell but I just told my family. I will give more details as I can.

EDITED TO ADD: CONCERNING THE BIG NEWS, I AM NOT GETTING MARRIED, THERE IS ANOTHER BABY IN THE MAKING AND NO I AM NOT PREGNANT.

I hope everyone had a very Happy and Blessed Christmas!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

2008-12-25T12:26:00.002-07:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS.

We hope each of you have a great day with your family and friends.

FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS

2008-12-20T01:51:00.003-07:00

MAYA MEETS THE SNOWMAN!!!

2008-12-20T01:10:00.003-07:00

MAYA WASN'T REAL SURE ABOUT THESE THINGS.

THE BEST PRESENT EVER!!!!

2008-12-20T00:58:00.004-07:00

THIS SHIRT IS SO TRUE!!! MAYA IS THE BEST PRESENT I EVER GOT. I STILL LOOK AT HER IN AWE. SHE AMAZING ME MORE AND MORE EVERYDAY. I LOVE TO SEE WHAT SHE IS GOING TO DO DIFFERENT EVERYDAY. SHE IS TALKING NONSTOP NOW. INTERESTING IN EVERYTHING. SHE IS GROWING UP WAY TOO FAST. SHE IS HER OWN LITTLE PERSON WITH A VERY STRONG LITTLE HEAD. SHE KNOWS WHAT SHE WANTS AND SHE GOES AFTER IT. I LOVE HER MORE EVERYDAY. I DON'T EVEN REMEMBER MY LIFE BEFORE HER. WHAT DID DO WITH MY TIME?

SOME OF MAYA FAVORITES:

FOOD: TOMATOES, NOODLES, RICE

SHOES: FLIP FLOPS AND BOOTS

CARTOON: DORA AND SPONGE BOB (NOT MINE)

TOY: BABY DOLLS AND PURSES

PHRASE: NOWAY AND ITS EVERYWHERE (YOU HAVE TO SEE THE HANDS)

PERSON: HER MAMA, OF COURSE

EATING PLACE: TACO BELL

BELLINGRATH GARDENS

2008-12-20T00:56:00.004-07:00

WE SPENT THE DAY IN MOBILE SHOPPING. THEN WE WENT TO BELLINGRATH GARDENS TO LOOK AT THE LIGHTS. THIS WAS MAYA'S FIRST TIME. SHE LOVED IT.

PICTURE POST

2008-12-19T20:25:00.006-07:00

CUTEST LITTLE WREATH HOLDER THAT I COULD FIND.
POSING BY THE TREE. YES, MAYA IS THE BEST PRESENT I EVER GOT.

SHAKING HER BOX IN THE CHRISTMAS PLAY AT CHURCH. SHE HAD JUST WOKE UP SO SHE WASN'T REALLY INTO IT. SHE THOUGHT WHEN I PUT HER PJ'S ON SHE HAD TO GO TO SLEEP.

MAYA WITH CASEY AT THE CHRISTMAS PARADE. IT WAS SO COLD!!

TAKING A LEAF BREAK. I USED THIS PICTURE ON ONE OF OUR CHRISTMAS CARDS. SINCE SHE REFUSED TO SMILE ON THE ONES WE HAD DONE AT OLIN MILLS. THAT IS A WHOLE ANOTHER POST.

STRIKING A POSE. SHE IS GOOD AT THAT.

WE HAD ADOPTION DAY AT OUR CHURCH. THIS IS WHAT SHE WORE. I WROTE A LITTLE TESTIMONY ABOUT US BECOMING A FAMILY. IT WAS A VERY SWEET SERVICE. WE HAVE ABOUT 15 KIDS IN OUR CHURCH THAT ARE ADOPTED. MAYA IS THE ONLY INTERNATIONALLY ADOPTED.

SHE GOT ALL INTO DECORATING THIS YEAR.

MAKING COOKIES FOR UNCLE JAMES IN IRAQ.

MY GRANDMA WITH ALL HER GREAT GRANDKIDS.

CHEESE MODE!!!

MAYA AND HER NANA

MAYA AND AVA PLAYING AT THE MALL.

NELSON AND MAYA WAITING FOR THE HAY RIDE THAT TRICK OR TREATING.

FIRST STOP FOR MINNIE MOUSE.

PLEASE BE PRAYING FOR MAYA'S BABYSITTER AND HER FAMILY. THEY FOUND OUT THIS WEEK THAT THEIR 8 YEAR OLD DAUGHER HAS CANCER. THIS IS HER SECOND BOUT. SHE HAD IT 4 YEARS AGO. SHE IS A PRECIOUS LITTLE GIRL. THEY HAVE 5 ADOPTED KIDS AND SHE IS ONE OF THEM. THEY DON'T KNOW HOW THEY WILL TREAT IT YET. THE DOCTORS ARE STILL DOING TEST.

HAPPY "LATE" THANKSGIVING!!!

2008-11-28T10:02:00.004-07:00

I HOPE EVERYONE HAD A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING WITH THEIR FAMILY!! ME AND MAYA SPENT THE DAY AT MY GRANDMAS WITH MY ENTIRE FAMILY. IT WAS A GREAT DAY. WE ATE WAY TOO MUCH!! I HAVE TONS OF PICTURES BUT I LEFT MY CAMERA SO LOOK FOR THEM LATER. WE GOT UP THIS MORNING AND WENT TO WAL-MART AT 5 AM. THAT WAS AN EXPERIENCE!!! IT WAS MY FIRST AND LAST. I HAVE SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR. I AM SO THANKFUL THAT MAYA GRACE ROSALIA IS FOREVER MY DAUGHTER. I AM VERY THANKFUL TO HER FIRST MOMMY FOR CHOOSING LIFE AND GIVING ME THE CHANCE TO HAVE SUCH A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL.

OASIS 2008

2008-10-30T12:44:00.002-07:00

SORRY I DON'T HAVE PICTURES YET. I GOT THERE AND MY BATTERIES WERE DEAD SO ONE OF THE OTHER GIRLS IS GOING TO MAKE ME A COPY OF HERS. SO THEY WILL COME. THE WEEKEND WAS AWESOME. I CAN'T EVEN BEGIN TO EXPLAIN IT. YES, I DID MISS MY LITTLE PRINCESS BUT I NEEDED SOME ME TIME. SHE DID GREAT WITH MY PARENTS. YES, SHE WAS VERY SPOILED WHEN I GOT HOME. THE WEEKEND WAS VERY REFRESHING AND RENEWING!!! I WENT WITH A GREAT GROUP OF WOMEN. I WILL POST MORE ABOUT IT WHEN I HAVE PICTURES.

A LOT GOING ON!!

2008-10-23T19:50:00.002-07:00

I LEAVE TOMORROW AFTERNOON FOR MY WEEKEND RETREAT. I AM STARTING TO GET EXCITED. HOWEVER, I AM A BIT NERVOUS ABOUT LEAVING MAYA. I HAVE NEVER LEFT HER EXCEPT TO GO TO WORK. SHE IS STAYING WITH MY PARENTS/GRANDMA. I KNOW THAT SHE WILL BE FINE. IT IS ME THAT I AM WORRIED ABOUT. SHE IS REALLY EXCITED ABOUT STAYING WITH MAMMIE AND BAMPS. SHE KNOWS THAT SHE WILL GET WHATEVER SHE WANTS. IT WILL PROBABLY TAKE ME SIX MONTHS TO GET HER BACK TO NORMAL. OH WELL, AT LEAST I WILL BE RESTED FOR THAT ADVENTURE. THE RETREAT IS CALLED "OASIS". IT IS AT A LODGE IN VICKSBURG, MS. I AM GOING WITH 11 OTHER LADIES FROM MY CHURCH. IT WILL BE SO RENEWING. EVERYONE KEEPS TELLING ME THAT IT WILL MAKE ME A BETTER MAMA TO MAYA. ONLY TIME WILL TELL. I WILL POST PICTURES OF THE WEEKEND ON MONDAY.

ME AND MAYA HAVE THE BEST SECRET BLOG PAL!!! WE HAVE ENOUGH POPCORN TO LAST FOREVER. WE LOVE IT!!! WHO EVER SHE IS MUST KNOW US. WE LOVE CARMEL CORN!!! I HAVE PICTURES OF MAYA WITH IT BUT BLOGGER IS BEING BAD RIGHT NOW.

I HOPE EVERYONE HAS A GREAT WEEKEND!!! PLEASE PRAY THAT I DON'T MISS MAYA TOO MUCH.

ONE DAY LATE!!! TWO YEARS AGO!!!

2008-10-18T12:10:00.004-07:00

TWO YEARS AGO YESTERDAY MAYA WAS PLACED IN MY ARMS FOR THE FIRST TIME. IT WAS LOVE AT FIRST SITE EVEN THOUGH SHE HAD THE MEASLES. I FELL SO IN LOVE WITH THIS BABY GIRL. I STILL LOOK AT HER IN AMAZEMENT. WHERE DOES TIME GO?? I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH OVER THE PAST 2 YEARS FROM MAYA. SHE HAS MADE ME A DIFFERENT BUT BETTER PERSON. I MET SOME AMAZING FAMILIES ON THIS JOURNEY. ELLIE WAS THERE WHEN I FIRST HELD MAYA AND WE HAVE BEEN GREAT FRIENDS SINCE. I ALSO MET WENDY AND HER FAMILY DURING THIS TRIP. I CAN'T START TO NAME WHAT ALL OF THESE FAMILIES MEAN TO ME. THEY ARE GREAT SUPPORT!!! I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! ELLIE, THANKS FOR LISTENING TO ME CRY FOR OVER A YEAR.

PUMPKIN PATCH!!!

2008-10-12T07:40:00.002-07:00

WE WENT TO THE PUMPKIN PATCH YESTERDAY. MAYA LOVED IT!!! SHE PICKED OUT HER OWN PUMPKIN. WE GOT LOST IN THE CORN MAZE FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES. I WAS FOLLOWING HER. I KNOW REAL SMART TO FOLLOW A 2 YEAR OLD IN 12 FOOT CORN STALKS. IT WAS FUN ANYWAY. WE WENT ON A HAYRIDE, WATCHED THE PIGS RACE, DID A HAY MAZE. THAT WAS WAS EASIER. I AM LOVIN' THIS MOMMY THING.

A LOT OF CATCHING UP!!!

2008-10-06T10:23:00.003-07:00

MAYA AND AUNT GOLDA ALL THE FROM COLORADO!!!
THIS WAS THE MORNING OF MAYA'S BIRTHDAY. I GOT HER THIS LITTLE CUPCAKE DOG.
I AM MAKING MY MAMA A BIRTHDAY CAKE. SHE IS GETTING REALLY OLD BUT I STILL LOVE HER SO MUCH.
THIS IS THE FUN PART. I LICKED THE BOWL AFTERWARDS.
MILIDU, SASA AND MAYA IN NEW MEXICO. WE MISS THEM SO MUCH.
I LOVE THIS PICTURE OF MAYA. IT WAS HARD TO KEEP HER OFF THE LADDER. SHE IS MY LITTLE CLIMBER.
NOW INVENTION BY MAYA: CORN ON THE COB DIPPED IN RANCH DRESSING.

SORRY THAT IT HAS BEEN SO LONG SINCE I POSTED. I KNOW MANY OF YOU LIVE FOR A MAYA FIX (ELLIE AND FARRAH). WE HAVE BEEN VERY BUSY. SINCE MY LAST POST WE WENT BACK TO ALBUQUERQUE. I ALWAYS THOUGHT I WOULD MOVE BACK THERE ONE DAY BUT GOD HAS A PLAN FOR ME IN MISSISSIPPI. DON'T UNDERSTAND THAT BUT I CAN'T QUESTION IT RIGHT NOW. I HAVE FOUND A GREAT CHURCH WITH VERY LOVING PEOPLE. ABOUT MY LAST POST. NO, I HAVE NOT HAD BREAK YET. I AM GOING TO A WEEKEND RETREAT WITH MY CHURCH THE END OF OCT. I AM GETTING EXCITED ABOUT THAT BUT A LITTLE NERVOUS ABOUT LEAVING MAYA FOR THE WEEKEND. REMEMBER, I HAVE NEVER LEFT HER.

MAYA IS DOING GREAT. SHE IS SUCH A BLESSING. I SEE THIS MORE AND MORE EACH DAY. I NEVER KNEW THAT I COULD LOVE SOMEONE SO MUCH. SHE IS ALMOST TOTALLY POTTY TRAINED. THAT WILL BE WONDERFUL. AT HER LAST CHECK UP SHE WAS 26 LBS AND 34 INCHES LONG.

I WILL TRY TO POST MORE.

QUESTION???

2008-08-24T18:45:00.002-07:00

THIS QUESTION IS FOR ANYONE WITH ADVICE!!! MAYA HAS BEEN HOME FOR A YEAR NOW. I HAVE ONLY LEFT HER FOR 2.5 HOURS TO DO SOMETHING FOR ME. I DO HAVE TO LEAVE HER WHEN I GO TO WORK BUT THAT IS A MUST, TRUST ME IT IS NOT FUN FOR MAMA. I AM STARTING TO WANT A LITTLE MAMA TIME. IS THAT WRONG?? AM I A BAD MAMA FOR WANTING SOME TIME FOR JUST ME?? EVERYTIME I THINK I AM READY TO LEAVE HER AND DO SOMETHING FOR MYSELF, MY GUILT KICKS IN. I FEEL LIKE I WOULD BE A HORRIBLE MAMA IF I JUST LEAVE HER FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS. I ALWAYS END UP TAKING HER EVERYWHERE I GO. I LOVE TAKING HER PLACES AND I LOVE SPENDING ALL MY SPARE TIME WITH HER BUT...... I JUST THINK I NEED A FEW HOURS FOR JUST ME. I GUESS I FEEL THAT SINCE I WANTED HER SO BAD AND FOUGHT SO HARD TO GET HER HOME, I SHOULDN'T WANT TO LEAVE HER. I KNOW THIS PROBABLY SOUNDS CRAZY TO SOME BUT IT IS THE WAY I FEEL.

WOW, WHERE DOES TIME GO???

2008-08-21T06:14:00.001-07:00

MAYA HAS BEEN HOME ONE YEAR TODAY. I STILL LOOK AT HER IN AWE!!! SHE IS SO AMAZING.

BIRTHDAY PICTURES, PART ONE!!!!

2008-08-09T22:52:00.007-07:00

JUST A SWINGIN'!!! GO DAYLA AND MILLER!!!!
OKAY, I WILL LET YOU HUG ME IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE TO!!!! HOWEVER, I AM NOT GOING TO LOOK AT THAT CAMERA.
CHECK OUT MY BEADS!!!!
THE PROM QUEEN (SHNAYE) AND THE CHEERLEADER (MAMMIE) OR SHOULD I SAY THE WANT TO BE'S????
TIRED BABY GIRL!!! THIS WAS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE RODEO. THIS DIDN'T LAST, SHE SAW THOSE BULLS AND WENT WILD.

I JUST LOVE MY NEW BOOK!!!
ALL DRESSED UP AND READY TO GO.
LET'S GO MAMA, I HAVE MY HEELS, HAT AND MY BAG. WHAT MORE DO I NEED???
BYE BYE, MAYA!! THIS IS NELSON GIVING MAYA A BIG HUG.
A PRINCESS MUST HAVE HER TOENAILS DRIED.

WOW, THIS IS A REALLY PRETTY DRESS. I AM SURE MAMA WILL HAVE A PHOTO SHOOT WHILE I AM WEARING IT.
THIS BAG IS PERFECT!!! I LOVE BAGS AND FLIP FLOPS!!!
LOOK MAMA, THIS DOLL IS JUST WAY TO CUTE AND IT EVEN LOOKS LIKE ME.
SWEET BABY AVA
APRIL AND AVA

I SURE DO LOVE THIS CAKE.
THIS IS GOOD ICE CREAM. THANK YOU DEBORAH FOR MAKING IT.
PRESENT TIME!!! YIPPPPPEEEEE!!!!
CHECK OUT MY NEW CLOTHES.
I JUST KNOW THERE IS ONE MORE THING IN THIS BAG.

OKAY, TAKE THE PICTURE!!!! I AM DYING HERE!!!
I WILL NEVER TELL MY WISH. I WILL TELL YOU THAT IS HAS ALREADY COME TRUE.
CHEESE!!! THE CAKE WAS A BEACH WITH ELMO AND A BEACH BALL.
SHE GRABBED THE BALL AND STARTED LICKING THE ICING OFF.
YEP, I AM EATING CAKE!!! YOU GOT A PROBLEM IT???

WE HAD MAYA'S BIRTHDAY PARTY TODAY. IT WAS GREAT!!! WE HAD IT AT PLANET PLAYGROUND. THE WEATHER WAS PERFECT. MAYA HAD SO MUCH FUN. THERE WAS 27 GUEST AT THE PARTY. WE HAD HOT DOGS, CHIPS, CAKE AND HOMEMADE ICE CREAM. SHE GOT TONS OF CLOTHES AND TOYS. SHE WAS WILD. AFTER THE PARTY ME, MAYA, SHNELL, SHNAYE, DAYLA, AND MILLER WENT TO THE RODEO. YES, SHE STILL LOVES THE BULLS. AFTER THE RODEO WE WENT TO BURGER KING AND THEN WE ALL GOT A HOTEL ROOM TO FINISH OFF A GREAT DAY. I FINALLY GOT HER TO BED AT 1 am !!! SHE CRASHED ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER I PUT HER IN THE BED. I ALMOST CRIED WATCHING HER WHILE WE WERE SINGING HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I AM SO THANKFUL THAT SHE IS HOME. I LOVE HER MORE AND MORE EVERYDAY. SHE IS MY WHOLE LIFE. I DON'T EVEN REMEMBER LIFE WITHOUT HER. WHAT IN THE WORLD DID I DO BEFORE MAYA???

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAYA AND TAGGED!!!

2008-08-04T17:22:00.007-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAYA!!!

WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE THE JOY THAT IS IN MY HEART KNOWING THAT YOU ARE HERE WITH ME TODAY. TODAY WAS VERY SPECIAL FOR BOTH OF US. IT WAS MAYA'S FIRST BIRTHDAY HOME. YES, I WAS WITH HER LAST YEAR BUT WE WERE IN GUATEMALA. IT WAS JUST AWESOME FOR HER TO BE HOME TODAY. WE WENT TO A WATER PARK ABOUT AN HOUR FROM OUR HOUSE. WE HAD A BLAST!!! PICTURES TO COME LATER!!!

Now for the tag!!! Thanks Ellie!!!

So here is how this thing works: 1st I have to answer a little questionnaire, which is pretty much all about ME!!! Get excited folks--this is big stuff!! Then, I have to choose 7 bloggers who I feel are BRILLIANT (see list below) and I give them the award. They will post their own answers to the questionnaire on their own blog and they will choose 7 more recipients. And so it goes! Here is the questionnaire (drum roll please...):
A. Attached or single? Single in marriage, but Attached to Kids!
B. Best friend? It is hard to pick just 1... My Grandma/Ellie/Farrah/Deborah/Maya
C. Cake or pie? Cake
D. Day of choice? Any day off work
E. Essential item? Cell Phone
F. Favorite color? Purple
G. Gummy bears or worms? Gummy worms
H. Hometown? Millry, Alabama
I. Indulgence? Blogging
J. January or July? January, have you ever been to Mississippi in July??
K. Kids? One
L. Life isn’t complete without? my kids
M. Marriage date? HAHAHA... NEVER!~
N. Number of brothers & sisters? 2 sisters
O. Oranges or apples? Oranges
P. Phobias? Bad weather
Q. Quotes? You reap what you sow!!!!
R. Reasons to smile? Maya
S. Season of choice? Spring
T. Tag seven peeps! (see below)
U. Unknown fact about me? Then it wouldn't be unknown
V. Vegetable? Green Beans
W. Worst habits? Taking everything to heart, and holding it in
X X-ray or ultrasound? Ultrasound
Y. Your favorite food? Mexican
Z. Zodiac sign? Libra
Here are 7 other BRILLIANT bloggers:

Farrah

Karen

Kim

Jennifer

April

Crystal

Tricia

NEW PICTURES

2008-08-03T02:59:00.002-07:00

THIS IS MAYA'S CUZ HUNTER. THEY GOT TO PLAY TOGETHER LAST WEEKEND. THEY DID REALLY GOOD. I THINK THEY HAD ONE LITTLE PROBLEM. HUNTER WAS TRYING TO GET MAYA'S DORA BAG. SHE JERKED IT AWAY AND YELLED "NO MINE"!!! BY THE WAY THAT IS HER FAVORITE PHRASE RIGHT NOW.
SHE ALREADY HAS THE BOYS CHASING HER. THEY WITH THIS TUNNEL FOR AWHILE. THANKS AUNT KK AND UNCLE KELLY. THIS IS A GREAT BABYSITTER.
COME ON WATER. SHE LOVED PLAYING WITH THIS OLD THING.
THAT IS SO FUNNY.
POOR GOOSE!!! MAYA WAS BOSSING HIM. SHE IS NOT SCARED OF THEM AT ALL.

WE HAVE BEEN BUSY THE PAST FEW WEEKS DOING NOTHING. WE WENT TO ALABAMA TO SEE FAMILY A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO. WHILE WE WERE THERE WE VISITED SOME FRIENDS THAT ARE SO CRAZY. MAYA LOVES THEM. WE HAD A BLAST. OTHER THAN THAT I HAVE BEEN WORKING AND MAYA HAS BEEN PLAYING. WE ARE PLANNING A BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR NEXT WEEKEND. MAYA WILL BE TWO ON MONDAY. THAT IS SO HARD TO BELIEVE. WHERE DID MY BABY GO??? IT IS SO SCARY THAT THEY GROW UP SO FAST. I FOUND OUT FRIDAY THAT I HAVE A SMALL BLOOD CLOT IN MY LEG. YEP, IT HURTS REALLY BAD AND MY LEFT LEG IS ABOUT 2 TIMES BIGGER THAN THE RIGHT. NOT FUN!!! I AM ON SOME MEDS FOR 2 WEEKS. THE DOC SAID THAT I NEEDED TO BE ON BEDREST. I JUST LAUGHED!!! A 2 YEAR OLD AND BEDREST DON'T MIX. ANYWAY SOMEBODY HAS TO WORK. SO I AM PRAYING THAT IT IS GONE IN 2 WEEKS OR BEFORE. IT IS REALLY HARD TO BE ON MY FEET FOR 12 HOURS. WELL, THAT IS ALL FOR NOW!!! TAKE CARE AND HAVE A GREAT WEEK.

FOREVER FAMILY DAY!!!

2008-08-01T11:50:00.002-07:00

I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT ONE YEAR AGO TODAY MAYA WAS PLACED IN MY ARMS AND WE BECAME A FAMILY. IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY. I AM WORKING TODAY SO WE ARE GOING OUT TO EAT AFTER WORK WITH SOME FRIENDS TO CELEBRATE THIS WONDERFUL OCCASION. SOMETIMES I JUST SIT AND LOOK AT HER. AT TIMES IT IS SO HARD TO BELIEVE THAT SHE IS REALLY MINE AND I DON'T HAVE TO GIVE HER BACK. I AM LOVIN' EVERY SECOND OF BEING HER MOTHER. I WILL TRY TO POST SOME PICTURES TONIGHT.

A LOT OF CATCHING UP!!!

2008-07-20T10:49:00.003-07:00

MAYA AND HER GREAT-NANA WATERING THE FLOWERS.
FIRST TIME IN THE SAND AT ORANGE BEACH. DO YOU THINK SHE LIKED IT??
SHE LOVED THE POOL.
CHECK OUT THAT TAN!!!
MAYA DID NOT ENJOY OUR CRABBING TRIP.
GETTING READY FO RTHE SUN!!!
PICKING BLUEBERRIES FOR THE FIRST TIME. I AM SO GLAD I DIDN'T HAVE TO WEIGH HER BEFORE AND AFTER.
FEEDING THE GEESE AT THE LAKE NEAR OUR HOUSE.
WAITING FOR THE FIREWORKS ON THE 4TH OF JULY.
I FINALLY GOT HER TO STOP LONG ENOUGH THAT I COULD GET SOME PLANNED PHOTOS OF HER.

WE HAVE BEEN REALLY BUSY!! WE WENT TO ORANGE BEACH LAST WEEKEND. THIS WAS MAYA'S FIRST TIME AT THE BEACH. SHE LOVED IT. HOWEVER, THE JELLY FISH WERE SO BAD THAT WE COULD NOT GET IN THE WATER. I HAVE BEEN WORKING SOME OVER TIME. YOU KNOW MAYA HAS A BIRTHDAY IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS. IT IS SO HARD TO BELEIVE THAT SHE IS ALMOST 2. I AM ALMOST SURE THAT WE HAVE ALREADY HIT THE TERRIBLE 2'S. THIS MORNING I WAS IN THE SHOWER AND SHE WAS PLAYING. SO I THOUGHT. SHE HAD MOVED A CHAIR AND GOT ON THE BAR AND FOUND THE SISSORS. YEP, SHE CUT HER BANGS. I WAS SHOCKED I DID NOT EVEN GET A PICTURE. I MANAGED TO GET THEM PRETTY STRAIGHT BEFORE CHURCH. THE OTHER NIGHT I GOT UP TO CHECK ON HER AND SHE WAS NOT IN HER BED. SHE HAD MADE HER WAY TO THE COUCH. WELL, THAT IS ALL FOR NOW. WE MUST GO HAVE MORE FUN!!!

OKAY, HERE IS YOUR MAYA FIX!!!

2008-07-08T15:15:00.002-07:00

I KNOW, I KNOW IT HAS BEEN FOREVER!!! WE HAVE JUST BEEN VERY BUSY, WORKING AND PLAYING. I HAD TO HAVE A MINOR SURGERY ON MY FINGER. I PROBLEM MADE IT WORSE TRYING TO NURSE IT MYSELF. OH WELL, YOU LIVE AND LEARN. I FINALLY GOT THE THE PICTURES THAT WE HAD DONE IN CALIFORNIA. I NEED HELP DECIDING WHICH TO GET.

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EIGHT CUTE THINGS!!!

2008-06-15T19:00:00.003-07:00

I THINK MAYA SAYS SOME OF THE CUTEST THINGS. SO I AM GOING TO SHARE THEM WITH YOU AND TAG 3 OTHERS TO SHARE CUTE THINGS.

1. TA TA MAMA (THANK YOU MAMA). SHE SAYS THIS AFTER I DO ANYTHING FOR HER. IT JUST MELTS MY HEART.

2. I WUV OWE MAMA (I LOVE YOU MAMA). THIS ALMOST BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES EVERY TIME.

3. HEY MAMA!!! I HEAR THIS A 1000 TIMES A DAY.

4. PENOBOBO!! (PEANUT BUTTER). SHE IS ALLERGIC TO EAT BUT SAYS IT ALL THE TIME.

5. MOO MAMA!!! SHE CALLES COWS AND HORSES MOOS!! SHE GETS SO EXCITED WHEN SHE SEES THEM.

6. MIK MAMA (MILK) SHE IS STILL ON SOY AND LOVES IT.

7. NO REID!!! SHE SAYS THIS WHEN WE GO PAST HER DOCTOR.

8. HOLD ME MAMA!!!

I AM TAGGING:

ELLIE

FARRAH

GRETA JO

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

2008-06-15T11:25:00.002-07:00

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL THE DAD'S OUT THERE!!! I THINK I HAVE THE BEST DADDY IN THE WORLD. HE HAS ALWAYS BEEN RIGHT THERE FOR ME. HE LOVES ME BUT MOST OF ALL HE LOVES MY DAUGHTER. SHE ADORES HIM!! SHE IS ACROSS THE PLAYING WITH HIM AS I TYPE. I HOPE THAT EVERYONE HAS A GREAT DAY WITH THEIR DAD!!!

MORE VACATION PICTURES!!!

2008-06-08T18:15:00.005-07:00

DIGGING INTO SOME WATERMELON!!!
MAKING A HUGE MESS WITH A PINEAPPLE SNOW CONE.
MORE WATERMELON
CHECK OUT THE SAND IN THAT CRACK!!!
MACKENSI, TYLER, AND GABE. THESE ARE MY SISTERS KIDS. WE WERE IN DOWNTOWN ABILENE. MAYA REFUSED TO BE IN THIS PICTURE!!
GOING THROUGH THE KIDS AUTO WASH WITH MY SISTER AT BELTON LAKE. MAYA REALLY DIDN'T CARE FOR THIS. HOWEVER, I THINK MY SIS LOVED IT. SHE KEPT ON TRYING TO GET MAYA TO GO AGAIN. IT WAS REALLY NEAT. IT WAS JUST LIKE A CAR WASH.
MAYA AND MACKENSI PLAYING IN THE WATER.
SHE WAS SO AMAZED AT HER SHADOW. SHE WAS TRYING TO STEP ON IT IN THIS PICTURE.
THE SAND WAS HER FAVORITE PART OF THE DAY. SHE HAD IT EVERYWHERE. I SURE HOPE IT DIDN'T HAVE ANY RINGWORMS. HERS ARE ALMOST GONE!!!
PLAYING IN THE WATER, TRYING TO CATCH ROCKS. GABE AND TYLER ARE PLAYING IN THE BACKGROUND.

PAWPAW WITH ALL THE KIDDOS AT HIS OFFICE!!! YES, MAYA IS TRYING SO HARD TO GET OUT OF THIS PICTURE ALSO. SHE IS REALLY STARTING TO HATE THE CAMERA. I GUESS I WOULD ALSO IF SOMEONE HAD IT IN MY FACE ALL THE TIME.
IN THE PARK IN ABILENE.
PAINTING A PLATE FOR MAWMAW. NO, I DON'T HAVE A PICTURE OF THE FINISHED PRODUCT. I DO THINK I HAVE AN ARTIST ON MY HANDS.
MAYA SITTING ON THE "WHEN PIGS FLY" STATUE.
I LEAVE YOU WITH THIS SWEET LITTLE FACE!!!

WE HAD A GREAT WEEK IN TEXAS. WE ARE ALMOST HOME NOW. VACATIONS ARE GOOD BUT SO TIRING. MAYA DID GREAT ON THE TRIP. WE STOPPED ABOUT EVERY 2 HOURS SO THAT SHE COULD PLAY. BEFORE I LEFT SEVERAL PEOPLE SAID THAT I WAS CRAZY FOR GOING ON A 12 HOUR ROAD TRIP WITH A 2 YEAR OLD. YOU NEVER KNOW UNTIL YOU TRY. I DON'T REGRET IT!!! I LOVE DOING THINGS WITH MAYA!! SHE IS A BLAST TO BE AROUND!!!

VACATION AND OTHER THINGS!!!!

2008-06-04T20:14:00.009-07:00

THIS IS ONE OF THE PICTURES THAT WAS TAKEN AT MAYA'S PHOTO SHOOT IN CALIFORNIA. SARAH WAS AWESOME WITH MAYA. MAYA WAS NOT HER NORMAL HAPPY SELF. SHE WANTED TO BE PLAYING WITH ANGELENA AND ANGELO ON THE PLAYGROUND. SARAH WAS SO KIND A PATIENT WITH HER.

I DIDN'T DO IT!!!!
OKAY, MAYBE I DID!!!
CHILLIN' AT MY GRAMPS AND MAMMIES.
RUNNING THROUGH THE SPRINKLER LAST WEEKEND.
TODAY ON TRIP TO TEXAS!!!
RIDING THOMAS THE TRAIN AT SIX FLAGS IN CALIFORNIA.
THIS WAS A WILD ZEBRA.
MAYA WAS NOT FOND OF THE RABBIT OR THE DUCK. SHE PEED ALL OVER ME!!!
THIS WAS HER FAVORITE!!! THE KID LOVES THE WATER.

THESE TWO WERE SO SILLY.
RELAXING IN GRANDMA'S CHAIR.
MAYA, DO YOU REALLY THINK WE CAN GET AWAY WITH IT???
LOVE THIS LITTLE FACE.
I GOT HIM RIGHT WHERE I WANT HIM.
WHAT A CUTE LITTLE FACE!!

I KNOW THESE PICTURES ARE WAY OVER DUE BUT I WAS HAVING SOME PROBLEM GETTING MY PICS TO DOWNLOAD. WE HAD A GREAT TIME IN CALIFORNIA WITH THE PULS GANG. WE MISS YOU GUYS SO MUCH.

ME AND MAYA DROVE SEVEN HOURS TODAY. WE ARE GOING TO MY SISTERS IN KILEEN, TX. WE HAVE ABOUT FIVE MORE HOURS TO GO. I WAS A BIT NERVOUS ABOUT MAKING THE TRIP BY MYSELF. HOWEVER, MAYA HAS BEEN GREAT!!

I TOOK HER BACK TO THE DOCTOR EARLY THIS MORNING. SHE GOT THREE MORE SHOTS. TWO MORE TO GO. SHE ALSO HAS HER FIRST RINGWORM. YEP, SHE FINALLY GOT TO PLAY IN THE DIRT. SHE WEIGHS 26 POUNDS AND IS 32 INCHES LONG. WHERE DID MY BABY GIRL GO. SHE TURNED 22 MONTHS OLD TODAY.

I BETTER GET SOME REST WE HAVE MORE DRIVING IN THE MORNING.

PLEASE CHECK OUT MY FRIEND FARRAH'S BLOG (ON MY SIDE BAR), SHE HAS A GREAT RAFFLE GOING ON. SHE WILL BE DOING THIS EVERY WEEK. SHE AND HER HUSBAND ARE TRYING TO BRING A LITTLE BOY HOME FROM TAILAND.

HOME 9 MONTHS AND OUR FIRST VACATION!!!

2008-05-21T17:48:00.003-07:00

TAKING TIME TO SMELL THE FLOWERS.
CHECK OUT THAT TAN!!!
SPORTING A BURP-ITTY-BURP RIBBON SKIRT AND ONSIE AND A BOW WITH AN ATTITUDE BY HOLLY.
THIS WAS LAST SUNDAY. SHE LOOKED SO ADORABLE IN THAT LITTLE DRESS. HOWEVER, SHE WOULD NOT BE STILL FOR A PICTURE.

MAYA HAS BEEN HOME NINE MONTHS TODAY. SOMETIMES IT SEEMS THAT SHE HAS BEEN HERE FOREVER THEN OTHER TIMES IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY WE WERE FLYING HOME. TIME FLIES WHEN YOU ARE HAVING FUN.

WE LEAVE FOR CA IN JUST FEW HOURS. IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS WE WILL BE SEEING THE PULS GANG (ELLIE, ANGELENA, ANGELO, AND WE CAN'T FORGET GRANDMA PULS). I CAN'T WAIT!!!! ELLIE I HAVE MET EACH OTHERS KIDS BUT WE HAVE NOT HAD ALL 3 OF THEM TOGETHER BEFORE. IT SHOULD BE AN INTERESTING 5 DAYS. MAYBE WE WILL HAVE TIME TO POST.

PURE SWEETNESS!!!

2008-05-17T05:35:00.003-07:00

HELPING MAWMAW BAKE A CAKE FOR THE SULLIVAN REUNION.
I THINK MISS MAYA IS TASTING MORE THAN BAKING
A STAR IS BORN!!!
AM I COOL OR WHAT????
MAMA, LOOK AT THE BIRDS!!!
PAWPAW AND MAYA AT HER GREAT GREAT UNCLES 80TH BIRTHDAY PARTY.
MY MOM AND ALL HER SIBLINGS, WELL 2 OF THEM ARE MISSING.

I JUST LOVE THIS CHICK SO MUCH.
MORE TASTE TESTING.

FFF----FUN IN THE SUN!!!!

2008-05-16T01:22:00.002-07:00

THESE WERE TAKEN IN MARCH OF 2007. MAYA WAS 7 MONTHS OLD. THIS WAS MY THIRD VISIT. WE WERE BY THE POOL AT THE WESTIN. SHE HAS CHANGED SOOOO MUCH!!! MAYA LOOKS SO TINY COMPARED TO NOW.

MAYA, THE FUNNY GIRL!!!

2008-05-15T17:13:00.002-07:00

MAYA IS SUCH A CLOWN!!! SHE IS ALWAYS MAKING ME LAUGH!!!
MAMA, I AM SOOOO FULL!!!
WELL, NOT TOO FULL FOR THE CHOCOLATE STUFF.
LAYLA, DO YOU REMEMBER US PUTTING THE BOWL OVER OUR FACES IN GUATEMALA? THIS ONE DIDN'T HAVE NOODLES!!!
I AM READY TO GO: GOT MY KEYS AND MY BATON!! WHAT ELSE CAN A GIRL WANT??

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

2008-05-11T05:09:00.002-07:00

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO EVERYONE!!!!

I HAD NO IDEA HOW I WOULD FEEL ON MY FIRST MOTHER'S DAY!!! I CAN'T EXPLAIN HOW HAPPY I AM TO BE CALLED MAMA!!! I WOKE UP AT 2 AM AND JUST STARED AT MY BABY GIRL FOR ALMOST AN HOUR. MAYA HAS FILLED MY HEART AND MADE MY LIFE WHOLE. I CAN'T IMAGINE LIFE WITHOUT HER.

I CAN'T HELP BUT THINK OF HER BIRTHMOM TODAY. R IS AN AMAZING WOMAN AND I ADMIRE HER FOR HER COURAGE AND STRENGTH. I COULD NEVER THANK HER ENOUGH FOR THE PRECIOUS GIFT OF MAYA.

TO MAYA'S FOSTER FAMILY: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR CARING AND LOVING HER THE FIRST YEAR OF HER LIFE. YOU GAVE HER A GREAT START IN LIFE.

LAST YEAR I WAS JUST A MAMA ON PAPER, MY DAUGHTER WAS STILL IN GUATEMALA. SO, I KNOW TODAY IS HARD FOR SOME. I AM PRAYING THAT YOU CELEBRATE YOUR LITTLE ONE AND FIND PEACE THAT THEY WILL BE HOME SOON.

RANDOM PICTURES OF THE PAST WEEKS!!!

2008-05-10T17:08:00.004-07:00

YOU MUST TWIST THE OREO!!
THIS IS LAST SUNDAY BEFORE CHURCH. THANKS FOR THE ADORABLE DRESS, MARY. MY MOMMY SAID THAT IT LOOKS SOOOO CUTE ON ME.
DEBORAH HAD CANCER 24 YEARS AGO. WE GOT TO GO TO RELAY FOR LIFE WITH HER LAST NIGHT. IT WAS FUN BUT VERY HOT!!!
HIGH ON POWDERED DONUTS!!! THIS GIRL WOULD EAT A DOZEN, IF I WOULD LET HER. DON'T WORRY, SHE ONLY GETS A COUPLE EVERY 2-3 WEEKS.
WATCHING THE DUCKS AT THE PARK!!!
YOU WANT ME TO DO WHAT????? NO WAY AM I GOING DOWN THAT THING.
BLOGGER BUDS, I AM TRYING TO POST SOME PICTURES FOR YOU SINCE MY MOM IS A SLACKER. SORRY MOM!!! I STILL LOVE YOU.
EATING HER FIRST FUNNEL CAKE AT RELAY FOR LIFE. YES, SHE LOVED IT!!!
OKAY, IT IS BEGINNING TO LOOK LIKE I ONLY FEED MY CHILD SWEETS. IT IS VERY RARE THAT SHE GETS THIS MANY SWEETS.
SPOON LICKING GOOD!!!

HA!!! MY MAMA TRIED FOR 15 MINUTES TO GET ME TO LOOK AT THE CAMERA. I WON THIS BATTLE.
TOO CUTE NOT TO POST.
I BET THIS IS THE CUTEST BASEBALL PLAYER YOU EVER SAW.
SITTING IN THE WATER FALL (ALMOST) AT THE PARK!!!
OH MY, I CAN'T STOP NOW.

MAYA'S FUTURE HUSBAND, NELSON!!!
I GOT HIM NOW!!!
THESE TWO WERE SO SWEET RIDING TOGETHER.
OOOOPPPPS!!!!
OOPPS!!! I HAVE ALREADY POSTED THIS.

WELL, THIS IS WHAT WE HAVE BEEN DOING THE PAST FEW WEEKS. JUST PLAYING!!!

MAYA UPDATE!!!

2008-05-02T06:37:00.003-07:00

MAYA IS DOING MUCH BETTER. NO FEVER SINCE 11:00 AM YESTERDAY. SHE STILL HAS A HORRIBLE COUGH.. WE ARE GOING BACK FOR A FOLLOW UP CHEST X-RAY TODAY. NO TIME FOR PICTURES RIGHT NOW. I PROMISE SOME LATER TODAY OR IN THE MORNING.

MAMA AND BABY SICK!!!!

2008-04-29T14:33:00.002-07:00

MAYA AND I BOTH ARE SICK. I HAVE BEEN SICK SINCE LAST THURSDAY WITH STREP, BRONCHITIS, AND A SINUS INFECTION. WELL, MAYA WOKE UP THIS MORNING WITH A FEVER OF 104.4. I WAS UNABLE TO COOL HER SO OFF TO THE DOCTOR WE WENT. HE SAID THAT SHE HAS PNEUMONIA AGAIN. WE HAVE TO GO BACK TOMORROW FOR ANOTHER CHEST X-RAY AND HE WILL DECIDE IF SHE NEEDS TO BE IN THE HOSPITAL. HE GAVE HER AN ANTIBIOTIC SHOT TODAY. WE ARE PRAYING THAT IT WORKS. HOWEVER, SHE STILL HAS A VERY HIGH FEVER.

PLEASE KEEP HER IN YOUR PRAYERS. I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED.

HOME 8 MONTHS!!!

2008-04-23T18:30:00.003-07:00

PURE JOY!!!
I LOVE THIS LITTLE GIRL MORE AND MORE EVERYDAY!!!
THIS IS MY DAD GOING THROUGH THE TUNNEL WITH MAYA.
HERE COMES MY GIRL!!!
MAYA'S MAMMIE TRYING TO GET THROUGH THE TUNNEL.

I CAN'T NOT BELEIVE THAT MAYA HAS BEEN HOME FOR 8 MONTHS ALREADY. I CAN REMEMBER BEING AT THE GUATEMALA AIRPORT LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY. WE ACTUALLY CAME HOME ON THE 21ST, SO I AM JUST A FEW DAYS LATE. I LOVE MAYA MORE EVERYDAY. SHE IS SUCH A JOY AND THE LIGHT OF MY LIFE. I CAN'T AND DON'T WANT TO REMEMBER MY LIFE WITHOUT HER.

SHOT UPDATE: SHE DID GREAT, SHE NEVER HAD A TEMP AT ALL!!!

MILK UPDATE: WE HAD BEEN ON REAL MILK FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS AND SHE WAS DOING GREAT (SO I THOUGHT) THEN SHE BROKE OUT IN A RASH. I TOOK HER OFF REAL MILK AND THE RASH IS GONE. SOOOOO, WE ARE BACK ON SOY. SHE LOVES IT!!!

THAT IS ALL FOR NOW. IT IS MY BEDTIME, NOT HERS!!!

MAYA MEETS THE BULL!!!

2008-04-19T03:45:00.004-07:00

THERE HE GOES!!!
YIPPPPPEEEEE, HE RODE FOR 8 SECONDS!!!!

ENJOYING ONE CHIP WITH TONS OF CHEESE. SHE WAS SO CUTE DOUBLE DIPPING. SHE ONLY AT 2 CHIPS. SHE WOULD DIP, LICK THE CHEESE OFF, AND DIP AGAIN.
THIS IS HER FIRST CORNDOG THAT SHE HAS EATEN FROM THE STICK. SHE STOLE IT FROM HER MAMMIE. ATE HALF AND GAVE IT BACK. I HAD ALWAY PULLED IT OFF THE STICK AND CUT IT UP. I DON'T THINK THAT WILL BE HAPPENING ANYMORE.
THE BULL!!! THESE GUYS ARE CRAZY!!!
THAT BULL IS GETTING MAD AND MAYA IS GRINNING.
OH NO, THAT BOY JUST WENT FLYING THROUGH THE AIR!!!

WAITING AND WATCHING FOR THE BULLS.
WILD HORSE.
OOPS, THERE HE GOES!!!
SHE WAS SCARED OF THE CLOWN BUT ADORED THE BULLS. SOMETHING IS JUST NOT RIGHT WITH THAT.
MAYA SEEING THE BULL FOR THE FIRST TIME. SHE LOVED THEM. SHE SAT THROUGH THE ENTIRE RODEO. MAYA LOVED HER FIRST RODEO. HER MAMMIE AND GRAMPS CAME FROM ALABAMA TO GO WITH HER. SHE LOVED THAT ALSO. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A KID HER AGE LOVE BULLS SO MUCH. I KEPT ASKING HER IF SHE WANTED TO RIDE ONE AND OF COURSE SHE SAID YES. IT STARTED RAINING RIGHT AFTER WE GOT THERE AND RAINED THE ENTIRE TIME. THANK GOD IT WAS COVERED.

A DAY AT THE DOCTOR!!!

2008-04-18T12:35:00.003-07:00

PLAYING IN THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE. POOR THING DON'T HAVE A CLUE WHAT IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN.
WAITING ON THE DOCTOR!! STILL HAPPY!!!
THIS WAS TAKEN BEFORE SHE GOT UP.
THIS IS AFTER THE DOCTOR. I DIDN'T PUT HER TO BED WITH HER SHOES ON. SHE GOT OFF THE BED AND PUT THEM ON HERSELF. THE CHICK IS OBSESSED WITH SHOES.

MAYA'S APPT. WITH THE DOC. WENT GOOD. SHE LACKS 2 OUNCES BEING 25 POUNDS. I KNEW THAT SHE WAS GETTING HEAVY. SHE IS 31 INCHES LONG.. SHE IS IN THE 50% FOR WEIGHT AND 20% FOR HEIGHT. HE SAID THAT SHE WAS PERFECT. I REALLY DIDN'T NEED TO PAY HIM TO ME THAT. SHE HAD TO GET TWO SHOTS TODAY. THEN HE WANTED TO DRAW TITERS TO SEE WHERE WE WERE AT WITH THE IMMUNE STATUS. THEY HAD TO STICK HER TWICE. ME, THE NURSE, AND THE LAB TECH WAS ALL IN TEARS. MAYA WAS JUST MAD!!! SHE HATES TO BE HELD DOWN. WE WILL KNOW IN A WEEK IF WE ARE DONE WITH THE SHOTS. I HOPE SO. SO FAR THESE HAVE NOT MADE HER SICK. HOWEVER, SHE HAS TAKEN A 2 HOUR NAP AND IS STILL SLEEPING.

WE ARE GOING TO THE RODEO TONIGHT, SO CHECK BACK FOR THOSE PICTURES.

I AM READY TO GO~~~!!!!!!!!

2008-04-17T19:51:00.003-07:00

HEY, AUNT ELLIE MY MAMA HAS ME ALL PACKED AND READY TO SEE YOU.

MAYA LOVED THIS BOX. SHE PLAYED IN IT FOR ABOUT AN HOUR. WE ARE GOING FOR MORE SHOTS IN THE MORNING. I HAVE ALREADY STARTED THE TYLENOL AND MOTRIN. MY PARENTS ARE COMING TO VISIT TOMORROW NIGHT. WE HAVE PLANS TO GO TO THE RODEO. I WILL JUST HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE HOW MAYA FEELS.

WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO????

2008-04-11T20:14:00.005-07:00

HEY MAMA, LOOK AT THAT SILLY DUCK!!! MY MAMA LOVES THE WAY I LOOK IN BLACK, WELL SHE LOVES THE WAY I LOOK IN EVERYTHING BUT SHE SAYS BLACK BRINGS OUT MY NATURAL TAN.
I LOVE THESE BLACKBERRIE!!!
UMMMMMMMM!!!!
MY FINGERS TASTE PRETTY GOOD ALSO. I HOPE I AM GETTING A FEW MORE TEETH.
EXCUSE ME, I AM SUPPOSE TO BE THE CENTER OF ATTENTION. CHECK OUT MY DUCK BOW BY HOLLY.
ROCKIN' AT CRACKER BARREL.
I WANTED TO TAKE THESE BIG CHECKERS HOME BUT MAMA SAID NO NO.
I AM WAITED FOR DINNER. COME ON MAMA, I AM HUNGRY.
ME AND DEDA (DEBORAH) WALKING ON THE SAND BAR AT THE LAKE.
MAMA, LOOK AT THAT BIG FISH!!! I AM GOING IN AFTER IT.

I JUST LOVE JUNK FOOD DAY.
HERE I COME!!!! CATCH ME MAMA.
NOW THIS IS MORE MY SIZE.
I LOVE TO CUT GRASS.
OKAY, THIS THING WILL NOT ROLL SO I WILL JUST CARRY IT.

WE HAVE BEEN JUST CHILLIN' WITH EACH OTHER OVER THE PAST WEEK. MAYA IS SO MUCH FUN TO PLAY WITH. SHE MAKES ME FEEL LIKE A KID AGAIN. WE LOVE TO BE OUTSIDE TOGETHER. THE WEATHER HAS BEEN PERFECT HERE IN MISSISSIPPI THE PAST FEW DAYS. YES, IT IS HUMID BUT NOT THAT HOT YET. HOWEVER, THE POLLEN HATES MAYA AND MAYA HATES THE POLLEN. SHE HAS ALLERGIES SOOOOO BAD. AFTER WE STAY OUTSIDE FOR HOURS SHE IS COUGHING, SNEEZING, AND HAS A SNOTTY NOSE. HER DOCTOR SAID THAT SHE HAD A COLD. WELL, THIS MAMA DISAGREES WITH HIM. A COLD DOESN'T LAST FOREVER. THIS GIRL HAS ALLERGIES. THE SOUTH IS NOT AGREEING WITH HER. LOOKS LIKE WE ARE GOING TO BE FORCED TO HEAD WEST. ELLIE, WE ARE NOT MOVING TO CALIFORNIA, MAYBE NEW MEXICO!!!!

WE ARE STILL WORKING ON THE POTTY THING. NO PEE PEE YET!!! SHE JUST SITS THERE AND SCREAMS PEEEEEEEE!!! OH, AND SHE HAS TO BE COMPLETELY NAKED. FUNNY GIRL!!!!

STILL ONLY EIGHT TEETH. HOWEVER, I THINK SHE IS CUTTING SOME NOW. SHE HAS BEEN CHEWING ON EVERYTHING THIS WEEK.

WE GO FOR MORE SHOTS ON THE 18TH. I AM DREADING THAT. THEY MADE HER SO SICK THE LAST TIME. I AM GOING TO SUGGEST NOT GIVING AS MANY. WE DON'T HAVE TIME TO BE SICK. WE NEED TO PLAY.

WE HAVE A VERY SPECIAL TRIP PLANNED TO SEE 4 VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE. ME AND MAYA WILL BE LEAVING MAY 22ND AT 6:20 AM HEADED TO CALIFORNIA TO SEE ELLIE, ANGELENA, ANGELO, AND GRANDMA PULS. I AM SO EXCITED!!!! WE HAVE SEE EACH OTHER SINCE I DON'T KNOW WHEN. I JUST KNOW IT HAS BEEN TOO LONG. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE OUR KIDS TOGETHER.

GUESS THAT IS ALL FOR NOW. IT IS 10:40 PM AND I HAVE TO BE UP AT 5 AM. DON'T YOU JUST LOVE DAY SHIFT. MAYA IS ALREADY SACKED OUT.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!!!!

WHERE DOES TIME GO????

2008-04-04T19:15:00.004-07:00

SPORTING ANOTHER HOLLY BOW!!!

WHERE DID MY BABY GO???? MAYA TURNED 20 MONTHS OLD TODAY. SHE GROWING UP WAY TOO FAST. CAN I PLEASE FREEZE TIME??

MAYA AT THE CHILDREN'S HANDS ON MUSEUM

2008-03-30T08:04:00.003-07:00

THE DOCTOR IS IN AND SHE IS LOOKING COOL IN HER NEW BOW FROM HOLLY.
GET ME AWAY FROM THIS MONKEY!!!
MOVE OVER MR. PCN, HERE I COME!!!
SHE IS ALL INTO MAKING THESE ANIMAL SOUNDS. CHECK OUT THE TURTLE ON HER BOTTOM. IT SAYS, "SLOW POKE". THAT IS SO NOT HER.
A GIRL HAS TO HAVE HER JOHN DEER!!!

THE GRANDKIDS IN THE POOL!!!

2008-03-30T07:46:00.003-07:00

ALL THE GRANDKIDS IN THE POOL!!!
MACKENSI ACTING CRAZY IN THE POOL.
GRAMPS AND MAYA
TAKE THAT MAMMIE

THE BRIDE AND THE FLOWER GIRL!!!

2008-03-30T07:34:00.002-07:00

I JUST LOVE THIS PICTURE OF MAYA!!! THE PICTURE TAKER IS AWESOME!!!
THE BRIDE AND GROOM HEADED FOR DOOM!!! JUST KIDDING!!! I HOPE THEY ARE HAPPY FOREVER, THAT JUST SOUNDED CUTE.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE PICTURES. I WARNED YOU GUYS TO SIT DOWN AND RELAX. WE HAVE TONS TO SHARE.

JUST SOME RANDOM PICTURES!!!!

2008-03-30T04:46:00.002-07:00

A GIRL HAS TO HAVE HER DIAMONDS!!!
MY GIRL IS SOOOO SILLY!!!
LOVIN' MAMA
MAWMAW AND MAYA
THE TOOMEY CREW ALL DRESSED UP
MY DAD AND STEPMOM
MY MOM, SISTER AND HER KIDS
DERITA (MY SISTER), CINDY (MY STEPMOM), AND ME

GABE, TYLER, AND MACKENSI
CUTE LITTLE TYLER
MAYA'S NA NA AND PEPPER

MAYA LOVES THESE TWO PEOPLE!!!
DANCING IN THE CHAIR. I AM SO GLAD SHE DIDN'T SEE THE POLE.

MY SISTER, DERITA

MILLER, PEPPER, AND DAYLA
THE LITTLE FLOWER GIRL FINALLY HAVIG FUN!!!
ME AND MAYA AFTER THE WEDDING.
OKAY MAMA ARE YOU GOING TO JUST LET ME SIT HERE?
I COULD DO SOME REAL DAMAGE TO THIS PRETTY GREEN THING.

GIVING A LITTLE CHEESE
A LITTLE MORE CHEESE
OKAY, ONE SWEET SMILE. JUST FOR YOU MAMA.
ENOUGH ALREADY!!!
THIS IS HOW WE ARE GOING TO DO THINGS AUNT NA NA AND ROTTEN PEPPER.

MAYA WAS SO CUTE AT MY SISTER'S WEDDING. THE NIGHT BEFORE WHEN SHE PRACTICED SHE DID GREAT. SHE GRABBED THE LITTLE BOYS HAND AND TOOK OFF. HOWEVER, THE REAL DAY WAS DIFFERENT. SHE FELL ASLEEP RIGHT BEFORE PICTURES SO I JUST LET HER SLEEP. WELL, SHE WOKE UP TO ABOUT 15 STRANGERS. THAT REALLY FREAKED HER OUT. THEN I PUT THAT ITCHY DRESS ON HER. SHE WAS NOT HAPPY. ALL SHE WANTED WAS ME TO HOLD HER. BY THE TIME SHE WAS SUPPOSE TO WALK SHE WAS READY (WE THOUGHT). SHE WENT HALF WAY THEN RAN BACK AND THREW HER BASKET DOWN THEN DECIDED TO RUN. SHE GOT ALMOST THERE THEN TURNED AROUND YELLING MAMA MAMA MAMA. IT WAS TOO CUTE. MY GIRL LOVES HER MAMA.

MORE PICTURES AND MAYA HAS BEEN TAGGED!!!!

2008-03-28T01:05:00.007-07:00

MAYA LOVES TO RUN OUTSIDE. WE WERE WAITING FOR THE EGG HUNT.
SHE HAD FOUND THE LOOT INSIDE THE EGGS. SHE HAS A MOUTHFUL OF CANDY.
ON THE GO AT MOUNDVILLE, AL
LOOKING AT THE LAKE AT MOUNDVILLE.
CATCHING UP ON THE NEWS SINCE WE WERE PLAYING ALL DAY. WE ARE IN TUSCALOOSA, AL FOR MY SISTERS WEDDING. MAYA IS THE FLOWER GIRL.
DIGGING FOR AN EGG.
CHECKING THINGS OUT.
WONDER WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT?
MAYA LOVES HER AUNT DEBBIE. THEY ARE A BASEBALL GAME. MAYA'S FIRST. SHE LOVED IT.
WELL, SHE LOVED THE FOOD.

A FINISHED PRODUCT.
SHE REALLY GOT ALL INTO THIS DYING EGG THING.
SHE WAS SO SURPRISED WHEN SHE PULLED THE FIRST ONE OUT. SHE KEEPED ON SAYING "BU" MOMMA.
JORDAN IS SHOWING HER HOW TO FIND THE EGGS.
SHE FOUND ONE.

GO THAT WAY, PLEASE!!!!
MAYA FIRST TIME AT THE ZOO SINCE BEING HOME. SHE LOVE THE BIRDS AND MONKEYS.
MY MOMMA PUT ME HERE.
JUST SWEET!!!
JORDAN IS ONLY 2 MONTHS OLDER BUT SHE THINKS SHE IS SO MUCH BIGGER.

I WARNED YOU ABOUT THE PICTURES. HOPE YOU ARE ENJOYING THEM. MORE TO COME.

MAYA HAS BEEN TAGGED BY DANI (CUPCAKE)!! THIS IS HER FIRST TAG. SHE IS SUPPOSE TO NAME 10 THINGS ABOUT HERSELF AND THEN TAG 10 OTHERS. SO, HERE IT GOES:

1. MY GIVEN NAME WAS MARIA del CARMEN. MY MOMMY NAMED ME MAYA GRACE ROSALIA. ROSALIA IS IN HONOR OF MY BIRTHMOM.

2. MY FAVORITE FOOD IS TOMATOES AND NOODLES.

3. I HATE MASHED POTATOES.

4. I LOVE TO PLAY OUTSIDE WITH MY MOMMY.

5. MY FAVORITE TOY IS MY STROLLER AND DOLL.

6. I DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT MY "BABA". FOR THOSE ADULTS THAT DON'T UNDERSTAND, BABA = TAG BLANKET.

7. I CAN COUNT TO 3 IN SPANISH.

8. I JUST LOVE ELMO, THAT RED THING IS SO FUNNY.

9. I HATE ALL THOSE HAIR BOWS, BUT I TRY TO WEAR THEM BECAUSE MY MOMMY LOVES THEM.

10. DON'T TELL MY MOMMY BUT I LOVE TO SLEEP WITH HER. I KNOW I ALWAYS KICK HER IN THE HEAD BUT I LOVE TO SNUGGLE.

I AM GOING TO TAG:
AVA AND APRIL
MADISYN AND FARRAH
SOPIA AND TRICIA
JENNIFER AND SARA
JELLYBEAN AND PEANUT
ANGELO AND ELLIE
GIA AND HOLLY
PARTY OF FIVE
THE DIXON DAILY

ME AND MAYA ARE HEADED TO CALIFORNIA MAY 22ND TO SEE ELLIE, ANGELENA, ANGELO AND GRANDMA. I AM SO EXCITED. WE MISS THEM SOOOO MUCH.

PICTURES!!!!

2008-03-27T16:06:00.004-07:00

HERE YOU GO!!!!

2008-03-27T15:25:00.003-07:00

JUST FOR YOU FARRAH, THE 4 GENERATIONS!!!
THE ENTIRE TOOMEY GANG!!!
WHERE IS MAYA!!?????
JUST PURE SWEETNES.
YEP, ONE LAST CHRISTMAS PICTURE.

OKAY, THIS IS A FEW. I HAVE TO DOWNLOAD THE REST.

HAPPY EASTER!!!!

2008-03-22T18:01:00.002-07:00

I KNOW, I KNOW ALL YOU GUYS WANT IS PICTURES OF MAYA BUT STILL NO LUCK. I AM GOING TO GET A COMPUTER DOC TO LOOK AT MY LAPTOP AND SEE WHAT IS GOING ON. I MUST WARN YOU THAT YOU WILL NEED POPCORN AND COKE FOR THE MANY PICTURES.

WE JUST WANTED TO WISH EVERYONE A VERY HAPPY EASTER. WE DID THE EASTER THING TODAY BECAUSE NURSES DON'T GET ALL HOLIDAYS OFF. I HATE THAT I HAVE TO WORK. I HAVE CRIED SEVERAL TIMES ABOUT MISSING MAYA'S FIRST EASTER HOME. SO, WE MADE THE BEST OF IT TODAY. SHE IS SPENDING THE DAY WITH MY PARENTS. THEY PROMISED TONS OF PICTURES.

HAS IT REALLLY BEEN THAT LONG???

2008-03-03T07:59:00.005-07:00

HELLO EVERYONE!!! I AM SO SORRY THAT IT HAS BEEN FOREVER SINCE MY LAST POST. WE HAVE BEEN SOOOOO BUSY BUT THAT IS NO EXCUSE. MAYA IS DOING GREAT. WE DID TITERS TO SEE IF HER VACCINES FROM GUATEMALA WERE ANY GOOD. GUESS WHAT??? NONE OF THEM WERE GOOD. SO WE HAVE STARTED REDOING THEM. SHE GOT 4 SHOTS LAST WEEK. SHE WAS SO SICK. WE HAVE TO DO THIS EVERY 2 MONTHS FOR THE NEXT 6 MONTHS SO THAT WE CAN GET HER CAUGHT UP. THEN WE BOTH HAD A LITTLE POO POO FLU. SHE NOW WEIGHS 23.4 POUNDS AND IS 31 INCHES LONG. SHE IS STILL WEARING 12 MONTHS BUT I THINK WE WILL SOON BE IN 18 MONTHS. SO LOOK OUT AVA, HERE COMES MORE CLOTHES.

I FINALLY LEFT HER FOR A DAY WITH MY PARENTS. ALL THE WAY IN ANOTHER STATE. ONLY BECAUSE I WAS WORKING. WE HAVE NOT REALLY DONE ANYTHING FUN. JUST HANGING OUT AND PLAYING. WE LOVE TO PLAY!!! SHE IS REALLY GETTING INTO THE DOLL AND MOMMY THING. IT IS SO CUTE!!!

MAYA IS A GREAT EATER. HER FAVORITE FOODS ARE TOMATOES, BLUEBERRIES, STRAWBERRIES, AND NOODLES. SHE IS NOT REALLY EATING MUCH MEAT YET. SHE STILL HAS THE PEANUT AND MILK ALLERGY. THE DOCTOR SAID THAT SHE MAY OUTGROW THEM BUT NO LUCK YET. WE DID HAVE A SCARE LAST SUNDAY IN CHURCH. SHE WAS IN THE NURSERY, THERE WAS A NEW GIRL WORKING THAT DIDN'T REALIZE MAYA HAD ALLERGIES. YEP, SHE GAVE HER A PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE. THE NURSERY WORKER CAME RUNNING IN CHRUCH TO GET ME. SHE SAID "IT IS MAYA, WE NEED YOU QUICK"!!! MY HEART STOPPED BUT MY FEET STARTED. WHEN I GOT TO HER, SHE WAS CRYING. I DUG THE COOKIE OUT AND GAVE HER BENADRYL. SHE WAS FINE. AFTER IT WAS ALL OVER, I JUST HELD HER AND CRIED. IT COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS BUT THANK GOD IT WASN'T.

WE ARE STILL WORKING ON THE POTTY THING. NO PEE-PEE YET. SHE JUST SITS THERE. IT IS CUTE!!! SHE WANTS TO BE COMPLETLY NAKED WHEN SHE SITS. SHE WILL SIT THERE AND READ, PLAY WITH HER BABY AND SCREAM PEEEEEEEE!!! BUT NOTHING. I REALIZE THAT SHE IS STILL YOUNG AND MAY NOT BE READY SO I AM NOT REALLY PUSHING IT YET.

I GUESS THAT IS ALL FOR NOW. WE ARE GETTING READY TO GO TO JACKSON, MS TO SPEND A COUPLE OF DAYS WITH DEBORAH. WE HOPE TO VISIT THE ZOO TOMORROW. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO DOWNLOAD A FEW OF THE 2000 PICS THAT I HAVE TO SHARE. HOWEVER, CRAZY BLOGGER WILL NOT WORK. I PROMISE TO TRY LATER.

I HAVE BEEN TAGGED!!!

2008-02-10T06:44:00.000-07:00

I AM SUPPOSE TO NAME 7 WEIRD THINGS ABOUT MYSELF. SO..... HERE WE GO!!

1. I HAVE TO POP ALL MY FINGERS AND TOES BEFORE I CAN GO TO SLEEP AT NIGHT. I AM PAYING FOR THIS NOW. 30 YEARS OF POPPING IS REALLY MESSING MY JOINTS UP.

2. I LOVE NEEDLES. NO, I AM NOT A DRUG HEAD, JUST A NURSE. DRAWING BLOOD AND GIVING SHOTS ARE MY FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT NURSING.

3. I AM OBSESSED WITH HAIR BOWS!!!! MAYA HAS 300!!!! SHE MUST HAVE ONE TO MATCH EVERY OUTFIT. I NEVER DREAMED THAT I WOULD BE LIKE THAT ABOUT BOWS.

4. I HATE TO EVEN SEE A FINGERNAIL FILE. IT GIVES ME CHILLS ALL OVER. SO.. NO FINGERNAILS FOR ME.

5. THE TOILET PAPER MUST GO OVER, NEVER UNDER!!!

6. I AM VERY "OCD" ABOUT MY PAPERWORK AT WORK. EVERYTHING MUST BE IN ORDER!!!

7. I ALWAYS GET READY IN THE SAME ORDER. THAT HAS CHANGED SOME SINCE MAYA CAME HOME BUT NOT MUCH.

I AM TAGGING APRIL (AVA'S MOM), SISSY (MY AUNT)!!! I AM SO FAR BEHIND THAT EVERYONE ELSE I ALREADY BEEN TAGGED.

MAYA IS DOING GREAT NOW. SHE IS TOTALLY BACK TO HER OLD SELF!!! I AM SO GLAD!!! WE ARE SCHEDULED TO HAVE OUR READOPTION AND NAME CHANGE THE SECOND WEEK OF MARCH. I WILL BE GLAD TO GET THAT OVER WITH. WE HAVE DONE OUR FINAL POST PLACEMENT STUDY. SO, WE ARE ALMOST DONE WITH THE PAPERWORK!!! YIPPPPPPEEEEE!!!! HER LATEST STATS ARE WEIGHT 22.4, HEIGHT 29 INCHES. HER DOCTOR CALLS HER LITTLE BIT. HE SAYS THAT SHE WILL BE VERY TINY. SHE IS JUST NOW WEARING 12 MONTH CLOTHES. I BOUGHT HER AN 18 MONTH ONESIE THE OTHER DAY AND IT FELL OFF HER. SHE IS NOW STAYING WITH AN INDIVIDUAL 3 DAYS A WEEK WHILE I WORK. SHE LOVES IT!!! IT THINK SHE GETS ALL THE ATTENTION. MY GIRL LOVES THE ATTENTION. THE LADY SHE STAYS WITH HAS 7 KIDS, 5 ARE ADOPTED!!! I THOUGHT THAT WAS NEAT. I HATED TO LEAVE HER!!! I WAS MUCH WORSE OFF THAN HER. THE FIRST DAY WAS SO LONG. SHE NOW HAS 8 TEETH ALMOST. I DON'T KNOW IF SHE WILL EVER HAVE A FULL MOUTH. SHE IS SAYING ABOUT 50 WORDS NOW AND ABOUT 50 THAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND. SHE IS PUTTING A COUPLE OF WORDS TOGETHER. SHE IS JUST SO MUCH FUN. I LOVE HER MORE EVERYDAY!!! I NEVER DREAMED THAT I COULD LOVE SOMEONE SO MUCH.

WHERE DO I START????

2008-01-25T12:55:00.000-07:00

THIS IS HOW I FOUND HER IN THE MORNING.
TRYING OUT CURLERS.
MY POOR MAYA.
HER HORRIBLE RASH FOR A VIRUS.

WHERE DO I START???? SO MUCH HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS. ME AND MAYA GOT SETTLED IN MISSISSIPPI, I STARTED A NEW JOB THIS PAST MONDAY, AND MAYA HAS BEEN REALLY SICK. SHE WENT TO THE DOCTOR LAST THURSDAY AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BILATERAL PNEUMONIA. HER DOCTOR SAID THAT WE CAUGHT IT EARLY AND COULD TREAT IT AT HOME. WELL, SHE JUST GOT WORSE. SO, SATURDAY MORNING I HAD TO RUSH HER TO THE ER FOR TREATMENT. SHE WAS ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL WITH MICROPLASMIC PNEUMONIA AND DEHYDRATION. I WAS SCARED TO DEATH. SHE WAS LIFELESS. I MEAN LIKE A DISH RAG. WE ARE NOW HOME DOING MUCH BETTER. SHE IS STILL ON MEDS AND BREATHING TREATMENTS. THANKS FOR ALL THE PRAYERS.

I AM ORANGE!!!

2008-01-17T06:31:00.000-07:00

Your Brain is Orange

Of all the brain types, yours is the quickest.You are usually thinking a mile a minute, and you could be thinking about anything at all.Your thoughts are often scattered and random - but they're also a lot of fun!
You tend to spend a lot of time thinking about esoteric subjects, the meaning of life, and pop culture.

What Color Is Your Brain?

PRAYER REQUEST

2008-01-16T07:04:00.000-07:00

I HAVE A VERY SPECIAL BLOG PAL THAT REALLY NEEDS OUR PRAYERS RIGHT NOW. SHE FOUND OUT YESTERDAY THAT HER SWEET LITTLE ANGEL IS IN THE ARMS OF GOD. MY HEART IS BREAKING FOR THIS FAMILY. NO PARENT SHOULD HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS. THEIR BLOG IS THE FIRST ONE ON MY BLOG FRIENDS.

ALSO, MAYA HAS BEEN UP ALL NIGHT COUGHING REALLY BAD. SHE IS NOT RUNNING FEVER. SHE HAS NO OTHER SYMPTOMS. I THINK HER THROAT IS SORE BECAUSE SHE WILL NOT EAT AND SHE CRIES EVERY TIME SHE COUGHS. I JUST HELD HER ALL NIGHT. SHE HAS AN APPOINTMENT TOMORROW.

THANKS FOR YOUR PRAYERS!!!!

YIPPPPPPEEEEE!!!!!!

2008-01-14T21:21:00.000-07:00

SORRY I HAVE NOT BEEN POSTING VERY OFTEN. WE HAVE BEEN SO BUSY GETTING SETTLED INTO OUR NEW LIFE TOGETHER. WE FINALLY HAVE THE INTERNET HOOKED UP (WELL WE HAVE THE STUFF TO HOOK IT UP). SO, YOU WILL BE GETTING TONS OF PICTURES THIS WEEK. DON'T SAY THAT I DIDN'T WARN YOU!!! I FINALLY GOT THE PERFECT JOB. I WILL BE WORKING 3 DAYS A WEEK 7 AM TO 7 PM. I WAS SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS. WELL, THEN CAME CHILDCARE. I SEARCHED FOR DAYS WITH NO LUCK. I WAS SO DISTRESSED. THEN LAST SUNDAY WHEN I PICKED MAYA UP FROM THE CHURCH NURSERY I JUST ASK IF THEY KNEW ANYONE AND THIS VERY NICE LADY SAID " I WOULD LOVE TO KEEP HER"!!! WE STARTED TALKING AND I FOUND OUT THAT SHE HAD 7 KIDS AND 5 ARE ADOPTED. ISN'T THAT AMAZING??? I AM SO THANKFUL THAT I FOUND HER!!! I START MY NEW JOB ON THE 21ST. THIS WILL BE THE FIRST TIME THAT I HAVE LEFT MAYA FOR THIS LENGTH OF TIME. SHE WILL PROBABLY HANDLE IT BETTER THAN ME. WE ARE LOVING BEING BACK AT HOME. WE ARE ONLY 1 HOUR FROM FAMILY, SO WE CAN JUST JUMP IN THE CAR AND GO AT ANYTIME. MAYA IS STILL ADJUSTING VERY WELL. SHE IS NOW IN A TWIN BED WITH TODDLER RAILS!!! SHE IS STILL SLEEPING ALL NIGHT. WE HAVE BOTH BEEN A BIT SICK WITH A COLD THE PAST COPLE OF DAYS. THANK GOD WE ARE DOING MUCH BETTER NOW. I PROMISE TO POST PICTURES LATER THIS WEEK.

WE ARE STILL HERE!!!

2008-01-08T07:28:00.000-07:00

WE ARE STILL HERE AND DOING GREAT. SORRY NO PICTURES TODAY, BLOGGER IS NOT COOPERATING. I DO HAVE TONS TO POST. MAYBE LATER. WE HAVE BEEN REALLY BUSY GETTING OUR HOUSE IN ORDER SINCE THE MOVE BACK TO MISSISSIPPI. THINGS ARE FINALLY FALLING IN PLACE. WE HAVE OUR 3RD AND FINALY POST PLACEMENT STUDY ON THURSDAY. I WILL BE SO GLAD WHEN THAT IS OVER. I AM STILL LOOKING FOR A JOB THAT FITS OUR SCHEDULE. THE ONE I THOUGHT I HAD FELL THROUGH. I HAVE APPLICATIONS IN EVERY WHERE. PLEASE SAY A PRAYER THAT SOMETHING COMES UP SOON. I HOPE TO GET INTERNET AT MY HOUSE THIS WEEK SO THEN I WILL BE BACK TO BLOGGING FULL TIME. MAYA FINALLY HAS 6 TEETH. SHE WENT TO THE DOCTOR LAST THURSDAY HER WEIGHT IS 22.4, HEIGHT IS 29.5. DR. REID STATED THAT SHE WAS IN PERFECT HEALTH!!!

A FEW CHRISTMAS PICTURES!!!

2007-12-30T16:42:00.000-07:00

THIS A JUST A FEW PICTURES FROM CHRISTMAS. I REALIZED ON FRIDAY THAT I HAD DELETED ALL OF MY CHRISTMAS MORNING PICS. I WAS SICK!!! SO, WE JUST RELIVED THE DAY. WELL, IT WAS CHRISTMAS AT MY DADS. I HAVE TONS OF PICS BUT BLOGGER WILL NOT LET ME DOWNLOAD THEM RIGHT NOW. SO, CHECK BACK LATER. FARRAH, I DO HAVE THE ENTIRE TOOMEY CLAN.

BUSY WEEK!!!!

2007-12-20T16:36:00.000-07:00

EATING HER CHRISTMAS COOKIE.
I DID A GOOD JOB, DO I REALLY WANT TO EAT IT?
I DID ALL THE SPINKLES MYSELF.
DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT??
MY MOMMY THOUGHT SHE WAS GOING TO HOLD AVA WITHOUT ME. I SHOWED HER!!
THIS LITTLE CHICK SURE IS PRETTY. I COULD TAKE HER FOR MY BABY DOLL.
THIS WAS NOT MY IDEA. MY MOMMY MADE ME DO IT.
DO YOU LIKE MY COOKIE? SORRY YOU CAN'T HAVE IT.
IT WAS SO GOOD, IT IS COMING OUT MY NOSE.

WE HAVE HAD A VERY BUSY WEEK. TUESDAY WE WENT SHOPPING WITH GRAVEY AND SISSY. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN. I REALLY SHOPPED TIL' I DROPPED. I WAS SO TIRED!! THEN WEDNESDAY WE WENT TO SEE BABY AVA. SHE IS SO LITTLE AND CUTE. MY MOMMY EVEN LET ME HOLD HER. I WAS TRYING NOT TO BE JEALOUS BUT THAT IS MY MOMMY. JUST SO YOU KNOW THAT AVA. WEDNESDAY NIGHT WE WENT TO DRIVE THROUGH NAVITITY. THAT WAS MY FIRST. AFTER THAT WE RODE FOR AN HOUR LOOKING A CHRISTMAS LIGHTS. I LOVED IT!!! TODAY WE MADE CHRISTMAS COOKIES AND WENT TO SEE MY GREAT GREAT AUNT. SHE IS A VERY SMART PERSON, SHE GAVE ME A PURSE THAT SAYS "PRINCESS". THEN WE ATE SUPPER WITH MY MAWMAW. I KNOW THAT MY MOMMY IS PRAYING THAT I GO TO BED EARLY TONIGHT. SHE WAS UP UNTIL AFTER MIDNIGHT WRAPPING PRESENTS SINCE I REFUSE TO LET HER DO IT WHILE I AM AWAKE. THAT IS ALL FOR NOW. I AM SURE MY MOMMY WILL HAVE MORE PICTURES FOR THE NEXT POST.

MAYA WITH HER CUZ'S

2007-12-18T02:05:00.001-07:00

MAYA LOVES THE CHRISTMAS TREE.
MACKENSI, MAYA, AND GABE
TYLER AND MAYA. HE ALWAYS WANTS TO HOLD HER.
GABE (MAD), MAYA, TYLER, AND MACKENSI
MACKENSI AND MAYA
MY LITTLE SLEEPING BEAUTY.
MOM, WHAT ARE LOOKING AT???
TRYING OUT NEW CAMERA.
I CAN'T BELEIVE I WAS ABLE TO SNAP A PICTURE OF MAYA IN HER HAT. SHE NORMALLY PULLS THEM OFF FAST. CHECK OUT HER NEW TOP TOOTH.
SHE HATES COATS!!! SHE ACTS LIKE SHE CAN'T MOVE. IT IS SO FUNNY.

WE LEFT TEXAS EARLY SUNDAY MORNING AND DROVE ALL DAY. WE ARRIVED IN MISSISSIPPI LATE SUNDAY NIGHT. MAYA DID GREAT IN THE CAR ALL DAY. SHE HAD A ROUGH NIGHT AT HOME. I GUESS BEING IN STRANGE PLACE SCARED HER. TONIGHT SHE DID GREAT. WE ARE NOW IN ALABAMA WITH FAMILY. MAYA LOVES HER COUSIN'S AND THEY LOVE HER. I HAVE APPLIED FOR A NURSING JOB HERE. I WILL BE WORKING MONDAY THRU FRIDAY DURING THE DAY. NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS!!!! MAYA WILL START DAYCARE THE SECOND WEEK OF JAN.

CONGRATS TO ELLIE AND ANGELENA, THEY WILL BE BRINGING ANGELO HOME SOON. HE WAS RELEASE FROM THE BIG BLACK HOLE YESTERDAY!!!!

FAVORITE FOTO FIRDAY!!!

2007-12-14T21:50:00.001-07:00

THIS IS A PICTURE FROM ONE OF MY VISIT TRIPS. LOOKS LIKE SHE IS HAVING A SWEET DREAM.

DANCING MAYA!!!

2007-12-13T15:49:00.000-07:00

MAYA LOVES TO DANCE. SHE WILL DANCE TO ANY KIND OF MUSIC. SHE ONLY HAS ONE MOVE BUT SHE HAS THAT MOVE MASTERED. WE HAVE BEEN STAYING IN THE PAST COUPLE OF DAYS. THE WEATHER HAS BEEN SO CRAZY HERE IN TEMPLE. IT WAS HOT AND RAINING THEN COLD AND RAINING. YES, MY NASTY COLD HAS COME BACK FOR A VISIT. I JUST HOPE MAYA DOESN'T GET IT. I HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH HER COUNTING. SHE CAN COUNT TO THREE IN SPANISH. WITH A LITTLE HELP, OF COURSE. SHE IS ALWAYS DOING SOMETHING NEW. THERE IS NEVER A DULL MOMENT IN OUR HOUSE. WE WILL BE LEAVING EARLY SUNDAY MORNING GOING HOME. THAT SHOULD BE AN INTERESTING 8 HOURS IN THE CAR WITH MAYA.

OH HAPPY DAYS!!!

2007-12-12T16:48:00.000-07:00

HELPING DEBORAH MAKE ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS. BISCUIT PUDDING!!!
THIS GIRL LOVES A BOWL AND SPOON.
BEFORE CHURCH ON SUNDAY.
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT???
OKAY, HERE IS A LITTLE CHEESE FOR YOU.
NOW, I HAVE HAD ENOUGH!!! YES, SHE DOES CRY!!
HAPPY BABY ONCE AGAIN.

WE HAVE NOT DONE MUCH THE PAST COUPLE OF DAYS. THE WEATHER HAS BEEN SO CRAZY HERE. IT IS 30 ONE DAY THEN 80 THE NEXT. SO, MY NASTY COLD HAS RETURNED. MAYA IS A TOUGH LITTLE CHICK, SHE HAS NOT GOTTEN SICK YET. CHECK OUT AVA AND APRIL ON MY BLOG FRIENDS. THIS IS MY NEW LITTLE CUZ.

MY DEAR LITTLE MAYA!!!

2007-12-11T00:04:00.001-07:00

DEAR MAYA,
YOU HAVE BEEN SO THROUGH SO MUCH IN YOUR SHORT LIFE. YOU ARE A VERY STRONG LITTLE GIRL. I AM SO PROUD TO CALL YOU MY DAUGHTER. I HOPE ONE DAY YOU WILL UNDERSTAND THE LOVE THAT I HAVE FOR YOU. MY HEART IS OVER FLOWING WITH LOVE AND JOY. I CRY TEARS OF JOY EVERY TIME I LOOK AT YOU. I AM SO HAPPY THAT YOU ARE HERE WITH ME TO SHARE THIS WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON. YOU BEING HERE MAKES IT PERFECT. I COULDN'T ASK FOR A BETTER GIFT. I HAVE ALWAYS DREAMED OF BEING CALLED MAMA AND YOU HAVE MADE THAT DREAM COME TRUE. THANK YOU!!! I CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT MY LIFE IS COMPLETE NOW BECAUSE I HAVE YOU. I AM HAPPIER THAN I HAVE EVER BEEN. A LOT OF PEOPLE TELL ME THAT YOU ARE A LUCKY LITTLE GIRL. I TELL THEM THAT I AM THE BLESSED ONE. I FEEL SO HONORED THAT I WAS CHOSEN TO BE YOUR MOTHER. I WILL ALWAYS BE HERE FOR YOU NO MATTER WHAT. YOU ARE MY DAUGHTER, MY LOVE, AND MY PRIDE. I THANK GOD FOR YOU EVERYDAY. I CALL YOU MY CHRISTMAS MIRACLE. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MY PRECIOUS LITTLE MAYA.

ALL MY LOVE,
MAMA

WELCOME PRINCESS AVA!!!

2007-12-10T16:50:00.000-07:00

THIS IS WHAT I THINK OF THIS COLD PLACE. CAN I GO BACK???
PRECIOUS!!!

WE HAVE A NEW ADDITION TO THE FAMILY. AVA ELAINE ARRIVED TODAY. SHE WEIGHED 7 LBS AND 8 OUNCES. FROM WHAT I HEAR, SHE IS BEAUTIFUL. WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A GREAT CHRISTMAS WITH 3 NEW BABIES HERE. I AM WAITING ON A PICTURE OF THIS LITTLE DOLL. HINT, HINT!!!

EDITED TO ADD: I GOT PICTURES!!! SHE IS SO ADORABLE!!! I CAN'T WAIT TO GET MY HANDS ON HER NEXT WEEK.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

2007-12-09T11:54:00.000-07:00

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CHRISTMAS ON BELTON LAKE!!!

2007-12-07T21:46:00.000-07:00

WE WENT TO CHRISTMAS ON BELTON LAKE TONIGHT. I THINK IT IS THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE SEASON FOR THE RESIDENTS OF TEMPLE, TX. IT WAS SO PRETTY AND THERE WERE SOOOOOO MANY LIGHTS. MAYA LOVED IT. SHE WOULD LAUGH AND SCREAM SO LOUD. I JUST WATCHED HER WITH JOY IN MY HEART AND TEARS IN MY EYES. AM I THE ONLY ONE THIS EMOTIONAL ABOUT THEIR BABY BEING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS????

OOPS!!!!!!

2007-12-05T16:54:00.000-07:00

OOPS I FORGOT TO WISH MY BABY HAPPY 16 MONTHS. WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE. SHE IS GETTING GO BIG.

PLAYING WITH MY MONKEY IN THE PARK!!!

2007-12-03T15:51:00.001-07:00

MAYA IS CLIMBING EVERY WHERE ON EVERYTHING NOW. OH, THE FUN OF TODDLERHOOD.
HEY LAYLA, I GOT TO THE TOP AND NOW I AM GOING BACK DOWN. THANKS FOR YOUR ADVICE.
SHE REALLY HAD A HARD TIME WALKING IN THE ROCKS.
SHE IS DIGGING A HOLE IN THE ROCKS HERE.
MOM, I AM TRYING TO WRITE. MUST YOU TAKE SO MANY PICTURES.
YEP, CLIMBING AGAIN.
SHE WAS PUTTING ROCKS THROUGH THE HOLES.
HAVING A LITTLE TROUBLE GETTING UP HERE.
OFF AGAIN.

ME AND MAYA DECIDED TO BUNDLE UP AND GO TO THE PARK TODAY. IT HAS GOTTEN REALLY COLD AGAIN. YES DAWN, WE ARE STILL WEARING ONLY SWEATSHIRTS. HOWEVER, THAT IS COLD TO US. MAYA IS CLIMBING EVERYWHERE. I JUST LOVE CHASING HER. I AM LOVING THIS GIRL MORE AND MORE EVERYDAY. SHE IS PURE JOY!!! OH AND WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A FRONT TOOTH FOR CHRISTMAS. IT BROKE THROUGH TODAY.

NATURAL BORN STAR!!!

2007-12-02T16:13:00.000-07:00

THE NURSERY AT CHURCH SANG AND PLAYED BELLS THIS MORNING. MAYA WASN'T VERY EXCITED ABOUT IT. SO I HAD TO WALK UP THERE WITH HER. THAT THRILLED ME. SHE DID SHAKE HER BELL WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM ME. THE PICTURES DIDN'T DO VERY GOOD. AT LEAST I WAS ABLE TO GET A FEW.

NEW DO AND SHOUT OUTS

2007-12-01T10:53:00.000-07:00

WHAT DO YOU THINK AUNT ELLIE??

I AM STARTING TO TRY NEW THINGS WITH MAYA'S HAIR OR SHOULD I MAYA IS NOW LETTING ME DO THINGS WITH HER HAIR. THIS IS THE LATEST DO.

NOW FOR THE SHOUT OUTS!!

COREY, I DON'T KNOW IF YOU STILL READ MY BLOG BUT WE ARE SO HAPPY THAT YOU FINALLY GOT THE BC AND LITTLE SARAH WILL BE COMING HOME SOON. WHAT A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT!!!

MAYA AND I WOULD LIKE TO SAY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MAMMIE!!! WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AT CHRISTMAS.

CHRISTMAS ON 5TH STREET!!!

2007-11-30T08:26:00.001-07:00

CHRIS RICE IN CONCERT!!!
CHRIS RICE LIVE IN WACO, TX
THIS WAS MAYA'S FIRST CONCERT. SHE WAS HAVING SO MUCH FUN!! SHE CLAP ON EVERY SONG AND WAS SCREAMING FOR HIM.
SHE IS WORSHIPPING WITH THE MUSIC.
THIS WAS CARRIAGE AT THE EVENT. WE DIDN'T GET TO RIDE IT, THE LINE WAS WAY TO LONG AND IT WAS GETTING LATE.

MAYA WAS SO SCARED OF THIS CAMEL. SHE JUST CRIED HER LITTLE HEART OUT.
LIVE NATIVITY. THIS WAS NEAT. THEY WERE PLAYING SONGS AND TOLD THE CHRISTMAS STORY.
SHE WASN'T REAL SURE ABOUT THIS REINDEER.
MOMMY AND MAYA ENJOYING THE CONCERT.
DEBORAH AND MAYA ENJOYING THE CONCERT.

WE DECIDED AT THE LAST MINUTE TO DRIVE TO WACO FOR "CHRISTMAS ON 5TH STREET". I AM SO GLAD THAT WE DID. IT WAS A LOT OF FUN. MAYA REALLY ENJOYED IT. THIS WAS OUT FIRST CHRISTMAS THING TOGETHER AS A FAMILY OF 2. YES, I CRIED WHEN I THOUGHT ABOUT IT.

CHRISTMAS PICTURES!!!

2007-11-27T17:50:00.000-07:00

JUST A LITTLE SNEAK PEEK AT MAYA'S CHRISTMAS PICTURES. THIS IS ONLY 3 POSES, WE HAVE SIX. MAYBE I WILL POST THE OTHER TOMORROW.

I NEED ADDRESSES!!!

2007-11-27T06:05:00.001-07:00

HOWDY PARTNERS!!! MY MOMMY IS GETTING READY TO STUFF ME IN AN ENVELOPE (NOT REALLY ME JUST A PICTURE) AND SEND ME TO ALL HER FRIENDS. SO, IF YOU WOULD LIKE A CHRISTMAS CARD, JUST LET HER KNOW. YOU CAN EITHER LEAVE IT IN THE COMMENT SECTION OR E-MAIL HER AT gindeborah@yahoo.com . YES, ANUT ELLIE WE NEED YOUR NEW ADDRESS!!!

NIGHT NIGHT!!!

2007-11-26T16:38:00.001-07:00

I LOVE THIS LITTLE GOWN THAT I GOT MAYA THE OTHER DAY. I CALL IT HER GRANDMA GOWN. SHE IS NOT VERY FOND OF IT. SHE PULLS AT IT ALL THE TIME. SHE IS DOING GREAT WITHOUT THE BOTTLE. ONLY SLEEPING ABOUT 10 HOURS A NIGHT INSTEAD OF 12 BUT SHE TOOK A 2 HOUR NAP TODAY. THAT WAS GOOD FOR BOTH OF US. WELL, I AM OFF TO WORK THEN I AM OFF FOR 3 DAYS. OH, I ONLY HAVE 9 MORE SHIFTS AT THIS HORRIBLE JOB!!!!

HAPPY SUNDAY!!!

2007-11-25T16:29:00.000-07:00

HOPE EVERYONE IS HAVING A GREAT SUNDAY. MAYA AND I WENT TO CHURCH TODAY. SHE ENJOYED THE NURSERY, AS ALWAYS. NEXT SUNDAY THE KIDS IN THE NURSERY AND GOING TO SING AND PLAY BELLS IN BIG CHURCH. MAYA GETS TO PLAY A BELL. I AM NOT SURE IF SHE WILL DO ANYTHING BUT IT WILL STILL BE CUTE. I AM GOING TO TRY AND GET A VIDEO. OFF TO WORK NOW.

I AM SO PROUD OF MAYA!!!

2007-11-24T21:45:00.000-07:00

THIS IS MAYA'S 4TH NIGHT WITHOUT HER BOTTLE. SHE IS DOING SO GOOD. TONIGHT WAS SORT OF ROUGH BUT SHE IS FINALLY DOWN FOR THE NIGHT, I HOPE. I WAS SO TEMPTED TO JUST GIVE HER A BOTTLE BUT I WAS STRONG AND DIDN'T GIVE IN. I THINK THE WORSE IS OVER NOW. THIS IS THE HARD PART OF MOTHERHOOD.

RANDOM PICTURES AND MY BIG GIRL

2007-11-23T15:55:00.000-07:00

MY MAMA PLAYS SO MUCH WITH ME SO I HAVE TO TAKE A BREAK NOW.
YOU ARE SO FUNNY MAMA.
EATING A CHICKEN LEG ON THANKSGIVING.
MY MAMA CAN MAKE A KILLER GRAPE SALAD.
PLEASE, NO MORE PICTURES.
THIS IS MY FAVORITE THING TO DO NOW.
I NEED ONE MORE POT TO PLAY WITH BUT I CAN'T GET THE DOOR OPEN.
I FOUND THE GUMMY SNACKS!!! YIPPPPEEEEEE!!!!
I JUST LOVE THIS PICTURE WITH HER BIG SMILE.
SHE HAS A MARSHMELLOW FACE.

ME AND MAYA JUST CHILLED IN OUR PJ'S ALL DAY YESTERDAY. IT WAS REALLY COLD OUTSIDE. SO, WE STAYED IN AND COOKED. IT WAS A GREAT DAY. TODAY WE FOUGHT THE CROWDS AT THE MALL AND TARGET. SHE LOVED IT. WE HAVE GOTTEN RID OF THE BOTTLE. MAYA HAS WENT TO SLEEP THE PAST 2 NIGHTS WITHOUT A BOTTLE. I AM SO PROUD OF HER. SHE IS GROWING UP TOO FAST.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

2007-11-22T06:13:00.000-07:00

TODAY I WOKE UP WITH SO MANY THINGS ON MY MIND. I HAVE SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR THIS THIS YEAR.

1. I THANK GOD FOR BEING THE GOD OF ALL GOD'S!!

2. I AM THANKFUL FOR MY HEALTH.

3. I AM SO THANKFUL THAT MAYA IS HOME IN MY ARMS TODAY. I LOOKED AT HER THIS MORNING AND JUST STARTED CRYING. MAYA BEING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS IS MY DREAM COME TRUE.

4. I AM THANKFUL FOR MY FAMILY. I AM SO THANKFUL FOR THE ONES THAT SUPPORTED ME OVER THE PAST YEAR. NOW I AM THANKFUL FOR THE ONES THAT HAVE ACCEPTED MAYA AND LOVE HER.

5. I AM THANKFUL FOR MAYA'S BIRTHMOM. SHE CHOSE LIFE!!!

6. I AM THANKFUL FOR MAYA'S FOSTER FAMILY. THEY GAVE HER A VERY GOOD START IN LIFE.

7. I AM THANKFUL THAT I HAVE A JOB EVEN THOUGH IT IS NOT A GOOD, IT SUPPORTS ME AND MAYA. HOWEVER, I AM THANKFUL THAT IT IS ALMOST OVER.

8. I AM THANKFUL FOR MY FRIENDS. THE REAL ONES AND THE COMPUTER ONES.

9. I AM THANKFUL FOR THE FOOD AND CLOTHES THAT I HAVE. SO MANY PEOPLE IN THE WORLD ARE NAKED AND STARVING TODAY. MY HEART BREAKS FOR THEM.

10. I AM SO THANKFUL THAT I AM AN AMERICAN. THANKFUL FOR THE FREEDOM THAT WE HAVE.

I HOPE AND PRAY THAT EVERYONE HAS A BLESSED THANKSGIVING!!!

HOME FOR 3 MONTHS!!!

2007-11-21T15:46:00.000-07:00

3 MONTHS AGO TODAY MAYA AND I WERE STEPING OFF A PLANE IN MOBILE, AL AS A FAMILY!!!! I STILL GET TEARS IN MY EYES WHEN I THINK OF THAT DAY. IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY. MAYA IS SUCH A JOY. PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS TELLING MAYA HOW LUCKY SHE IS. YES, I DO CORRECT THEM. I AM THE ONE BLESSED (NOT LUCKY) TO BE ABLE TO CALL THIS LITTLE GIRL MY DAUGHTER. I HAVE SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR THIS YEAR. HOWEVER, THAT IS ANOTHER POST (TOMORROW).

WE ARE BACK!!!!!

2007-11-19T17:23:00.000-07:00

SHHHH MAMMIE, DON'T TELL ANYONE BUT I AM CUTIER THAN ALL OF THESE BIG GIRLS.
I HAD TO GO TRY ON MY DRESS FOR MY AUNT KK'S WEDDING. I GET TO BE THE FLOWER GIRL. I GOT ALL OF THE ATTENTION AT DAVID'S BRIDAL.
THAT SURE IS A CUTE LITTLE CHICK IN THAT MIRROR.
ME AND MY MOMMY RIDING THE CAROUSEL IN MOBILE AT THE MALL. I THINK MY MOMMY WAS GETTING SICK. SHE LOOKED KIND OF GREEN.
THE IS OVER, NOW ON TO SHOPPING.
WOW, LOOK AT ALL OF THE BOXES THAT I HELP PACK FOR OPERATION CHIRSTMAS CHILD. IT WAS SOOOO MUCH FUN. IF MY MOMMA HAD NOT BROUGHT ME HOME FROM GUATEMALA, I MIGHT BE GETTING A SHOE BOX FOR CHRISTMAS. THANKS FOR LOVING ME SO MUCH AND FIGHTING TO GET ME HOME. I AM SO GLAD THAT I GET TO SPEND CHRISTMAS WITH MY MOMMY.
THIS IS A GOOD ONE.
I AM STANDING IN THE TRAILOR AFTER ALL THE BOXED ARE PACKED AND READY FOR DELIVERY TO THE LITTLE CHILDREN IN OTHER COUNTRIES. I WONDER IF MINE WILL GO TO GUATEMALA. MY MOMMY PUT A SWEET NOTE AND PICTURE OF ME IN MY BOX.
THIS IS MY CRAZY CUZ, MACKENSI. WE WERE AT THE OLIVE GARDEN. THEY HAVE SOME GOOD MACARONI.
MORE DRESS SHOTS.

PLAYING IN THE AIRPORT.I THINK I MIGHT CAN GET UP THIS RED THING.
WHERE ARE YOU LAYLA??? I NEED A BOOST.
TYLER LOVED TO CARRY ME AROUND. I JUST LET HIM, IT MADE HIM HAPPY.
HOW CAN I GET THIS BOY OFF OF ME???

WE MADE IT BACK FROM ALABAMA!!! IT WAS A GREAT TRIP. WE REALLY DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE BUT SOMEONE HAS TO WORK. MAYA LOVED PLAYING WITH MY 2 NEPHEWS AND NEICE. GABE WOULDN'T LET ME TAKE ANY PICS OF HIM. THE PICTURES PRETTY MUCH DESCRIBE WHAT WE DID. IT WAS A VERY BUSY BUT FUN TRIP. MAYA WAS SO TIRED TODAY. SHE SLEPT ALL THE WAY HOME. I WAS GLAD OF THAT.

I LEAVE YOU WITH SOME CUTENESS!!!

2007-11-13T15:50:00.000-07:00

SHE WASN'T SURE ABOUT THE GRASS. WE HAVE TRIED IT SEVERAL TIMES. SHE JUST DON'T CARE FOR IT STICKING IN HER LEGS.
SHE HAS NOT STARTED DOING STEPS WITHOUT HOLDING ON YET. I KNOW THIS WAS JUST A LITTLE ONE BUT SHE STILL WOULDN'T DO IT.
PLEASE MOMMA, STOP TELLING ALL OF MY BUSINESS TO YOUR BLOGGER PALS. THEY KNOW WAY TOO MUCH ALREADY.

WE WILL BE LEAVING ABOUT NOON TOMORROW HEADED TO ALABAMA. WE ARE SO READY TO GO HOME. I KNOW EVERYONE AT HOME IS LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING MAYA AGAIN ALSO. WE ALSO HAVE OUR FIRST POST PLACEMENT ON FRIDAY. THEN SATURDAY, WE HAVE TO GET MAYA FITTED FOR THE FLOWER GIRL DRESS. SHE IS GOING TO BE IN MY SISTERS WEDDING IN MARCH. THEN THE REST OF THE TIME WE WILL BE SEEING FAMILY, EATING GOOD, AND DRINKING PLENTY OF GOOD SWEET TEA. SO, MY NEXT POST WILL BE MONDAY NIGHT WITH TONS OF PICTURES. I MAY BE ABLE TO DO A QUICK POST OVER THE WEEKEND. I WILL JUST HAVE TO SEE HOW BUSY WE ARE.

NEW TRICKS AND A CUTE GIRL!!!!

2007-11-11T19:18:00.000-07:00

THIS IS A CAKE THAT MAYA MADE FOR HER MAWMAW'S BIRTHDAY. THIS CHICK LOVES TO DO THE SPRINKLES.

THIS IS MAYA'S NEWEST TRICK!!! SHE ALMOST WENT OVER TODAY.
THIS IS HOW SHE WANTED TO DRESS FOR CHURCH.
BUT MOMMY WON THAT FIGHT AND WE DRESSED LIKE THIS. SORRY I CAN'T GET THIS PIC TO TURN THE RIGHT WAY.

ME AND MAYA ARE LEAVING EARLY IN THE MORNING FOR ABILENE TO GET MY MOM FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS.

WHAT ARE WE UP TO????

2007-11-10T16:52:00.000-07:00

WHAT HAS MY MOM PUT ON ME NOW???? IT IS NOT EVEN THANKSGIVING AND I AM WEARING A CHRISTMAS DRESS. SHE WILL BE OKAY, TRUST ME.
I GUESS I WILL JUST DO A LITTLE DANCE FOR HER BUT I AM NOT PUTTING THAT SILLY SANTA HAT ON.
OUR FIRST HAY RIDE TOGETHER. I LOVED IT!!! WELL, I DIDN'T REALLY LIKE THE HAY STICKING MY LEGS. SO, I JUST SAT IN MY MOMMY'S LAP.

WE HAVE BUSY (PLAYING) THE PAST COUPLE OF DAYS. WE WENT YESTERDAY AND GOT CHRISTMAS PICTURES DONE. MAYA DID SO GOOD!!! I CAN'T WAIT TO GET THE CARDS BACK AND GET THEM SENT OUT. (E-MAIL ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE ONE). TODAY WE WENT THE PUMPKIN PATCH AT CHURCH TODAY. THERE WERE NO PUMPKINS JUST A BUNCH OF GAMES, ANIMALS, AND A HAYRIDE. MAYA ENJOYED IT BUT SHE WAS REALLY TIRED SO WE ONLY STAYED ABOUT 45 MINUTES. NOW, I AM OFF TO WORK FOR THE NIGHT.

FUN, FUN, FUN WITH MAYA!!!!!

2007-11-08T17:48:00.000-07:00

MAYA WASN'T SURE ABOUT ABOUT WALKING IN THE LEAVES.
CHECK OUT MAYA'S NEW SHOES. SHE WAS HAVING A LITTLE SNACK IN THE PARK TODAY.
SHE LOVES TO FEEL THE WIND BLOW.
SHE HAD HER FIRST POWDERED DONUT TODAY. SHE LOVED IT!!!!
ENJOYING THE LAST BITE OF DONUT!!! SHE ONLY GOT A HALF. SWEETS MAKE HER CRAZY!!!!

I AM LOVING THIS GIRL MORE AND MORE EVERYDAY. I STILL LOOK AT HER IN AWE!!!! SOMETIMES I THINK I AM STILL DREAMING. I HOPE EVERYONE IS ENJOYING THE PICTURES.

I AM GETTING READY TO DO CHRISTMAS CARDS. SO, IF ANY OF YOU WOULD LIKE A CARD WITH A CUTE LITTLE CHICK ON IT JUST LEAVE YOUR ADDRESS IN THE COMMENT SECTION. IF YOU HAD RATHER E-MAIL ME WITH YOUR ADDRESS THAT IS GREAT. MY E-MAIL IS gindeborah@yahoo.com !!!

SILLY, SILLY MAYA

2007-11-07T14:58:00.001-07:00

THIS IS MAYA'S NEW THING. SHE THROWS HER HEAD BACK AND JUST LAUGHS AND SCREAMS. IT IS SO FUNNY. SHE IS A LITTLE HAM.

PHOTOS AND FUN WITH MAYA!!!

2007-11-05T17:33:00.001-07:00

MOMMA LOOK, THAT PURPLE THING IS ON THE T.V. AGAIN.
EXCUSE ME, WHY ARE YOU LOOKING AT ME. PLEASE PUT THE CAMERA DOWN.
NO MORE PICTURES MOMMA!!!
I LOVE TO COOK WITH MY MOMMA.
THIS IS THE BEST PART OF COOKING, CLEANING THE BEATERS!!!
MY MOMMA IS SO SWEET, I REALLY DO LOVE HER.
I AM NOT SURE WHAT MY MOMMA IS THINKING NOW.
I GOT THAT SHEET OFF AND GOT MY BLANKET, NOW I AM HAPPY.
I THINK MY MOMMA NEEDS SOME SLEEP, SHE IS GOING NUTS WITH THE PICTURES.
OKAY BLOGGER FRIENDS, ARE YOU GOING TO JUST LOOK AT ME OR YOU GOING TO RESCUE ME? I AM GOING TO BED EARLY TONIGHT SO THAT MY MOMMA CAN REGROUP. JUST KIDDING!!! I HAD SO MUCH FUN TODAY, YES EVEN WITH THE GOOFY PICTURES. ME AND MOMMY JUST LAUGHED AND PLAYED ALL DAY. I LOVE IT WHEN SHE DOESN'T HAVE TO GO TO WORK. WE WENT SHOPPING THEN SPENT THE AFTERNOON IN THE PARK. WE HAD OUR FIRST PICNIC TODAY. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN.

CAN I FREEZE TIME?????

2007-11-04T17:28:00.001-07:00

I SPLURGED AND GOT MAYA THIS "BIG GIRL" DRESS. SHE HAD IT ON TO WEAR TO CHURCH THIS MORNING BUT IT WAS A LITTLE TOO BIG.
SO......THIS IS WHAT SHE WORE. IT HAS POOH ON THE FRONT. YOU CAN'T SEE IT BECAUSE HER FAVORITE THING IN THE WHOLE WORLD IS IN THE WAY. ALLEEN, I DON'T KNOW WHAT WE WOULD DO WITHOUT THAT BLANKET.
SELF PHOTO!!! I JUST LOVE THIS LITTLE CHICK SO MUCH. SHE IS SOOOO MUCH FUN!!!
HOW CAN YOU RESIST THIS SMIRKY LITTLE GRIN?

MAYA TURNED 15 MONTHS OLD TODAY. CAN I STOP TIME?? SHE IS GROWING UP WAY TOO FAST. SHE IS VERY INDEPENDENT NOW EXCEPT WHEN SHE IS SLEEPY. I LOVE HER SO MUCH. I CAN'T IMAGINE MY LIFE WITHOUT HER.

HAPPY 15 MONTHS BABY GIRL. I AM SO GLAD THAT YOU ARE HERE IN MY ARMS!!!!!!!!

HELP!!! I NEED THE ANTIDOTE FOR SUGAR!!! MAYA GOES TO HER FRIENDS BIRTHDAY PARTY!!!

2007-11-03T17:42:00.000-07:00

MONICA AND DAVID (THE BIRTHDAY BOY). IN JAN. DAVID WILL BE HAVING HIS 4TH OPEN HEART SURGERY. PLEASE KEEP HIM IN YOUR PRAYERS. HE AND HIS MOM ARE AMAZING PEOPLE.
LOOK AT THESE BALLOONS MOM.
I WANT THIS ONE!!
YOU ARE GOING TO PUT THIS SOAP WHERE???
TRYING TO ESCAPE.
MAYA AND CANDANCE IN THE JUMPY THING.
UMMMM, I SORT OF LIKE THIS THING. CAN WE GET ONE MOM??
IF ONLY I COULD FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET IN THIS CUTE LITTLE CHAIR.

THIS IS A VIDEO OF MAYA AFTER CAKE AND ICE CREAM. SHE WAS ONE WILD AND CRAZY CHICK. SHE RAN ALL OVER THE HOUSE FOR OVER AN HOUR. I DON'T THINK SUGAR IS GOOD FOR HER. SHE HAD A GREAT TIME AT THE PARTY. MAYA IS A VERY SOCIALABLE LITTLE GIRL. SHE LOVES TO PLAY WITH OTHER KIDS.

JUST A FEW PICTURES!!!

2007-11-02T13:58:00.000-07:00

SLEEPING BEAUTY IN HER PAC-N-PLAY!!! THANK YOU AUNT GOLDA FOR THE SOFT PJ'S. I LOVE THEM. I AM STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET MY FEET OUT.

FINALLY THESE SORT OF FIT. I BOUGHT THESE A LONG TIME AGO BEFORE I EVEN KNEW ABOUT MAYA.

NOT MUCH GOING ON THE PAST COUPLE OF DAYS. I HAVE BEEN WORKING AND MAYA IS HANGING OUT WITH DEBORAH. WE FINALLY GOT HER "COC" THE OTHER DAY. SHE LOVED LOOKING AT HER PICTURE ON IT.

MAYA 1ST HALLOWEEN HOME!!!

2007-10-31T20:37:00.000-07:00

I ALMOST MISSED THIS PICTURE. SHE WILL NOT STAND STILL FOR A SECOND. SHE IS ALWAYS ON THE MOVE.
SHE HATED THIS COSTUME!!! I ONLY HAD IT ON HER FOR A FEW MINUTES. AT LEAST I GOT A PICTURE. SHE REFUSED TO LEAVE THE CUTE LITTLE HAT ON.
MAMA, YOU SMILE AT THE CAMERA. I AM GOING TO READ MY BOOK THAT I JUST WON SPINNING THE BIG WHEEL.
WHY WON'T THIS LADY IN FRONT OF ME MOVE. I HAVE A CAKE TO WIN. GUESS WHAT?? MAYA WON A HUGE FUDGE CAKE. SHE WAS SO EXCITED!!! MY GIRL LOVES SOME FOOD ESPECIALLY SWEETS!!!
DISREGARD MY FACE AND LOOK AT MAYA. SHE HAD JUST DONE HER FACE LIKE THAT BUT DEBORAH WASN'T ABLE TO CAPTURE IT ON CAMERA.
YOU WANT TO GO WHERE AND DO WHAT????

THE HOSPITAL WE WORK AT HAD A CARNIVAL FOR THE CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK. MAYA HAD SO MUCH FUN!!! SHE WALKED AROUND LIKE SHE OWNED THE PLACE. IT WAS SO CUTE. I THINK THE FISHING GAME WAS HER FAVORITE. SHE DID EAT A LITTLE CANDY AND WAS WILD FOR A WHILE. NOW SHE IS SLEEPING LIKE AN ANGEL!!! SO I THINK I SHOULD DO THE SAME. MAYBE NOT LIKE AN ANGEL BUT JUST SLEEP.

MAYA MEETS ALBUQUERQUE!!!!

2007-10-30T19:18:00.000-07:00

THE MORNING AFTER WE ARRIVED IN ALBUQUERQUE!!! TALK ABOUT MAJOR BED HEAD!!!
MAYA MEETS HER AUNT GOLDA!!!
UNCLE STEVE SHOWING ME HIS NOSE. THIS GUY IS WAY TOO COOL!!!
WATCHING MAYA AND MIGUEL WHILE EATING FRUIT SNACKS.
THIS IS MY SPANISH FRIEND THAT CALLED THE FOSTER MOM FOR ME EVERY WEEK.
MAYA IS REARRANGING THE FRIG WHILE JEREMY AND BELLA WATCH. I LOVE IT WHEN SHE SITS LIKE THIS.
HER COMES THE PRINCESS!!!
TWO LITTLE DRUMMER GIRLS!!

ELANA AND MAYA TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME. THIS IS 2 CRAZY CHICKS.

OUR SRI LANKAN FAMILY!!!
ATTENTION FAMILY:: DO NOT GET MAYA A DRUM SET FOR CHRISTMAS. SHE REALLY KNOWS WHAT TO DO WITH THOSE STICKS.
STILL BEATING!!!
I LOVE THE FALL TREES IN ALBUQUERQUE. WE HAVE NOT SEEN THEM IN TEXAS.
I AM IGNORING YOU!!!

FINALLY, I GET TO MEET RACHEL!!! SHE IS AWESOME.
MAYA AT HER FIRST HALLOWEEN PARTY. SHE WAS CHECKING THINGS OUT BEFORE SHE WENT AROUND THE TABLE.
GERI AND MAYA.
SASA AND MAYA!!!
MAYA, SASA, AND MILIDU.

DINNER WITH BELLA!!! THIS VIDEO IS PRICELESS!!! THE LIGHTING WAS HORRIBLE BUT I HAD TO POST IT.

WE HAD AN AWESOME WEEKEND IN ALBUQUERQUE. IT WAS SO GREAT TO SEE ALL OF OUR FRIENDS. MAYA MADE IT VERY SPECIAL. EVERYONE LOVED HER. SHE LOVED ALL OF THE ATTENTION.