mia's caterpillar

Mia found a catapilar:she loves this little creature... Etymology: Middle English catyrpel, from Anglo-French *catepelose, literally, hairy cat

Maz got in on her big sister's action

 

Mia's new friend Emma is from Guatemala too!

 

BTW, Emma's sweet little grandfather put her dress on backwards and she was sporting the Jennifer Lopez low-cut look. She was a doll and her grandfather was a sweet heart (I just know there was a mother out there who would have been mortified! Hopefully, he didn't take too many pictures :)

 

Mimi's 1st day of school family photo

 

You can't say I don't post pictures of myself anymore...

 

It has been mentioned to me quite a few times that I never post pictures of myself. Here's one for the record book.

Such a good big sister

 

Our shoe girl

 


Mazlin is our shoe girl. She has loved shoes from the moment she understood what they were. She doesn't discriminate among Mommy,Daddy or Mia's shoes. If Zeker wore shoes, Maz would be there. I thought she deserved a super sparkly pair of shoes. She screamed when she saw them and loves to have them on her little feet.

BTW, she is also a collector of clothes. She will put on anything she can fit into. I can't wait to sit back and watch her style grow. I have a feeling she is going to be an eclectic little one. Which is okay, as long as she incorporates some pearls somewhere in the mix.

Mia + Daddy's 1st Camping Adventure

Okay, enough of this...I need A/C

 

Making sure Clifford has a place to sleep

 

Who needs YellowStone?

 

Mia and Daddy taking in the wilderness

 

in our urban oasis...

Mia and her Dora camping couture

 

 

Such a funny little sister

I must say I have the funniest sisters around. Particularly, my little sister, Stephanie. I accidentally sent an invitation to join Facebook to my entire contact list. How embarrassing to be approaching 29 years of age and sending an invite to FaceBook to everyone I've ever emailed. The only bright side was seeing my sister's post on her Facebook page. This is the comment she has next to her profile picture.


Stephanie Brownavic is looking at my fine piece of real estate that is otherwise known of as my husband.. grr.

Miss Mia

Miss Mia

This time three years ago we were leaving your beautiful country and flying to your new home to start our life as a family. You are the brightest light to enter our lives. Your daddy and I feel like we have always known your sweet little soul. You have taught us more about love and life and family than we ever knew was possible. You helped us heal and continue to bring us so much joy.

You are growing so fast but continue to keep that extra thoughtful part of you that worries about where bugs will sleep at night and if Maz's boo-boos will be okay. You're hilarious, fiercely independent and beautiful all wrapped up into the greatest gift anyway could receive.

Happy Gotcha Day...my love

I think this work thingy is going to work

I was very hesitant about working out of the house again and taking a job that would require travel and some long hours but I have to say I didn't realize how much I missed being in the thick of things until I went back. I was made to work. Period. I thrive in entrepreneurial crazy environments. I'm lucky enough to work with very thoughtful and bright people. Dennis has been telling me over the last year, you need to go back work full-time in an office! I've tried the stay at home route and the work remote route. They both had benefits and disadvantages. I'm so glad I was able to spend the time that I have with the girls and the fact they have been able to spend over a year together everyday. I know people struggle with both sides of the debate. But, for me, I'm happy. It forces me to really focus on the girls with the time that I do have and it seems to be working.

She does have a point

 

We've regressed a bit on the current sleeping arrangements with Ms. Mia. Somehow she has wiggled her way back into our bed. We really held our ground at first but over time we just chose not to fight that battle.

She loves books so I found a great book that tells the story of how important it is for everyone to sleep in their own bed like mr. bunny, mommy, daddy, sister, ms. doggie, etc. I could hear noises in the other room but I just assumed it was Dennis and when I walked into our room, little miss smarty pants moved her bed into our room. I asked what she was doing and she said she was sleeping in her own bed...it just happened to be moved in our room.

Mazzy

This weekend Mia went to stay overnight at her aunt's house. The same aunt that had her two weeks ago when Mia refused to come home. Let's just say...lots of ice cream, candy and fun times. The good news for Mazlin is she has us all to herself. She took her first Burley ride with Daddy and the three of us just hung out. She would yell "NO!" whenever we mentioned Mia's name. It was hilarious. We are all back together and they have picked up on fighting right where they left off.