French Girl

This was Christmas Eve day. Amaya was a pretty-in-pink French girl and also a....dog lover. Upon arriving at Grandma Kim's and Grandpa John's Amaya instantly fell in love with their golden retriever Meggie. When she saw Meggie she started to cry and one would think it was because she was afraid of the big dog. But, no, it was because she wanted to be put down so she could play with the doggie. Grandma put her down and she immediately crawled to Meggie. Amaya was soooo excited. She didn't mind the big wet tongue on her cheek or the fluffy tail slapping her in the head. She just loved the doggie. We're quickly learning Amaya is an animal lover, as she doesn't even get afraid when Grandma Cindy and Grandpa Jerry's neighbors' dog barks at her. Eventually, though, Meggie caught on that this little one was going to be a little rougher that the big people, so Meggie steered clear when possible. So...Amaya transferred her love and affection to Grandma's dog sculptures instead. Throughout our stay, Amaya would repeatedly find her way to the dog sculptures to pet them, feel them and hug them. So precious.

Packer Sunday- midwest style

Amaya and cousin Lauren















Cheering for our Packers.
Go Pack Go.














Amaya and cousin Jena.











"Amaya hanging with the girls"

Midwest Christmas- part 1

Daddy and Amaya
enjoying gift opening.

Love at first sight. Amaya got a musical glowworm from Great Aunt Gayle and Great Uncle Kevin and instantly loved it.

We're back to bloggin' after a holiday hiatus. We traveled north for Christmas this year, and Amaya had a ball experiencing many new things. She traveled well, thank goodness. We weren't quite sure how it would be keeping a 9-month-old occupied while traveling all-day, but she was a peach. We even had a 2-hour delay. Above are pictures from Amaya's first Keiser family Christmas. She seemed to enjoy all the commotion that comes with 24 people gathering in a room and opening presents. She was uncharacteristically quiet part of the time, sitting back and taking it all in. Every so often her usual, vocal self would peek out, though. She seemed to have fun playing with and watching all the other kids, except when they would steal the toy she was playing with. We have to work on sharing. Smile, smile. She's never been around so many other little ones at one time, so that was fun to watch.

Chearleading socks and shoes...

...and a couple of close-ups as Amaya tries to get the camera cord.

Hanging at B-dubbs on Sunday... as usual

Amaya waving at the camera.



















Amaya observing people at the next table and being confused as to why anyone would wear those ugly purple jerseys. Smile, smile.




















Amaya enjoying watching the Pack.





















Wrist rattles make for great half-time entertainment.























Amaya nervously chewing on one of her toys before the Pack started getting their game together and playing like they're capable of (notice the picture of daddy on the end of the toy).

Amaya's First Christmas- part 1 (12-9-07)

Amaya's Stocking (thanks Grandma Cindy)
Typical child...the wrapping paper is more interesting than the toys...
oh, and the bows, too. Don't forget the bows.
After Amaya had enough of playing with the paper, ribbon, and bows, it was time to check out her new toys.
And of course she had to check out the lights on the Christmas tree.

Dinner Date with Jaxon

Some humorous conversation...










some high-fiving...



and a little r and r...





makes for a super-fun dinner date.


Amaya says, "oh no, it's already time to go home. That went fast."