Happy Birthday!
I cannot believe it's been an entire year since this special little spirit came into our lives. She has been such a blessing to us!
Some fun things about the Mookster!
1. We never really call her Maura. She has many pet names and I love it. I think it is endearing to have nick names. We call her: Mookie, Mook-licious, Little Maurie, The Mook Monster, Mookie-loo, and the list goes on! Poor girl will be so confused when it comes time to learn to write her name!
2. She is starting to throw fits if she doesn't get her way. She will hold up her legs so I can't put her down or lie on the floor and arch her back and cry a huge fake cry. It's hilarious! We just laugh at her.
3. She often will get a book and carry it to me and want to sit on my lap and read it.
4. She is learning to walk backwards to come sit on my lap (like backing in) and sometimes can't figure out how to go backwards. She stares at her feet, stomping them and walks in circles. Fuuuuuny!
5. She loves music and singing and will often join in with her own version of the song.
6. Chasing Parker (our dog) is one of her favorite activities. He is terrified of her and will go to extreme lengths to get to a place she can't reach. BUT, he is very patient with her and hasn't hurt her or snapped at her. She likes to stand by him and "pat" his back-but she's not very gentle.
7. She loves Dallin. If he is around, she is his shadow. Just the other day he was lying on the floor and she backed up to him and sat on his face. Ha ha ha ha ha
8. She likes to climb, but hasn't figured out how to get down.
9. Being outside is one of her favorite things. When the door opens for any reason, she runs (waddles) as fast as she can to get out. Once she gets out the door (by crossing the threshold on all fours) she heads straight for the street.
10. She often uses her voice to get my attention.
11. She's a little bit of a Mama's girl, and loves her daddy, but sometimes she's not very comfortable with new people. If a new person picks her up and holds her she stares for a long time before deciding whether she will be held or reaches for mom. I guess you could say she is a good judge of character!
12. She's been walking for about 2 months now. Once she figured it out, there was no stopping her!
Our lives have not been the same since she was born and we are glad for that!
Then off to play.
It's a little big but luckily we have good thighs to hold it up!
Thanks friends!
1. We never really call her Maura. She has many pet names and I love it. I think it is endearing to have nick names. We call her: Mookie, Mook-licious, Little Maurie, The Mook Monster, Mookie-loo, and the list goes on! Poor girl will be so confused when it comes time to learn to write her name!
2. She is starting to throw fits if she doesn't get her way. She will hold up her legs so I can't put her down or lie on the floor and arch her back and cry a huge fake cry. It's hilarious! We just laugh at her.
3. She often will get a book and carry it to me and want to sit on my lap and read it.
4. She is learning to walk backwards to come sit on my lap (like backing in) and sometimes can't figure out how to go backwards. She stares at her feet, stomping them and walks in circles. Fuuuuuny!
5. She loves music and singing and will often join in with her own version of the song.
6. Chasing Parker (our dog) is one of her favorite activities. He is terrified of her and will go to extreme lengths to get to a place she can't reach. BUT, he is very patient with her and hasn't hurt her or snapped at her. She likes to stand by him and "pat" his back-but she's not very gentle.
7. She loves Dallin. If he is around, she is his shadow. Just the other day he was lying on the floor and she backed up to him and sat on his face. Ha ha ha ha ha
8. She likes to climb, but hasn't figured out how to get down.
9. Being outside is one of her favorite things. When the door opens for any reason, she runs (waddles) as fast as she can to get out. Once she gets out the door (by crossing the threshold on all fours) she heads straight for the street.
10. She often uses her voice to get my attention.
11. She's a little bit of a Mama's girl, and loves her daddy, but sometimes she's not very comfortable with new people. If a new person picks her up and holds her she stares for a long time before deciding whether she will be held or reaches for mom. I guess you could say she is a good judge of character!
12. She's been walking for about 2 months now. Once she figured it out, there was no stopping her!
Our lives have not been the same since she was born and we are glad for that!
The Birthday Tu-tu
Every girl should have a Birthday tu-tu-at least that's what I am told-and by moms who should know! I did not know that a Birthday tu-tu is a must, luckily I have a friend who helped me with that one little detail.
Maura wasn't quite sure what to do with it at first,
then she looked at her toes and started stomping.
Maura wasn't quite sure what to do with it at first,
then she looked at her toes and started stomping.
Then off to play.
It's a little big but luckily we have good thighs to hold it up!
Thanks friends!
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2 comments:
Maura is NOT one?!!! Good heavens! I would never have thought that she could have been one already. She is so beautiful. And it seems she is a lot of fun and keeps you laughing. I hope so. Give her a birthday smooch from the Radfords. (Why is it not as endearing when one of my boys sits on his brother's face?) Happy Birthday, Maura!
Bekki- She is a dolly! I still havent met her! Maya turned ONE on July 16th! I still cant believe she is one! I am sure she and Maura would get along so well!!
Happy belated Birthday Maura!! Hello to you and everyone! GOds blessings! Check out our blog spot when you can!
Tina M.
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