Lunch With Daddy

Last Monday, January 12, Maia and I met Joe at work and had lunch on the grass outside his office in Irvine. It was nice and hot outside and it was such a treat to be with Joe in the middle of the day. We had a great time together and we hope to do it next Tuesday with some carnitas soft tacos from Las Gol.

Baila! Baila!

Recently Maia has fallen head over heals in love with two things: electronic dancing toys, and the sound of hands clapping. We feel like this video clip demonstrates one of these two things quite nicely. Maybe she too will grow up someday to become a bilingual master of all things merengue.

Lyla Grace

Maia's newest cousin was born yesterday!

Lyla Grace Wilkin

January 15, 2008

7 lbs. 10 oz.

21" long

She is so beautiful! We are so happy that she is here. Mom and baby are doing well. Congrats to Alli and Cory and big sister Autumn!!!

Baby's First Christmas

We were so lucky to be able to spend Christmas 2008 in Utah with Grandma Lin, Grandpa Keyte, Auntie Carrie and her family, and Auntie Marla. We got there just before a storm came through and left before another storm. We were blessed. We had a great time. Here are some pics.

Rub-a-dub dub Maia and cousin Leah in the tub.

Gingerbread house decorating (Leah, Marla, Noah, Taylor, Lexi)

Joe, Taylor, and Noah shoveling snow... the first time.

Christmas Eve

T'was the Night Before Christmas

Christmas morning stocking love.

Our best Christmas gift.

Maia's Christmas box of tissues.